General Chat

Hi everyone. We have a dry day today, I'm hoping the sun will come out later. Yesterday, I did manage to get the washing dry outside after all. We ended up spending over 2 hours at the local hospital, my son in law had had a fall at work. He's home now, in a lot of pain with a cracked rib. Brenda, I hope your tum is better now, thats probably why you were so cold although it has been like winter lately. John, I'm glad you had a good journey, what a pity you weren't able to take some photos, next time maybe. Sue, I too have moments like that, when I cant remember my PIN number, the more you think, the worse it gets, I'm sure the girls at the cash out are used to it happening. Has anyone heard from Kathleen lately, I hope she is ok. Sylvia v O, I hope everything is fine with you too. Take care everyone. June (Off to do the jobs we should have done yesterday)

Hi All FNW'S Well it is still raining here, we had some heavy showers during the night, and expecting the rain to stay till the weekend. It is a cool 10 degrees at the moment. Talk about having a CRAFT moment this morning. I went to do the groceries and when I went to pay for the groceries from my bank account via eftpos, I firstly keyed in the wrong number then I couldnt remember what the right one was. So I had to leave my groceries sitting there and I went across to the bank to withdraw the money and I thought I would try it once more using the banks eftpos machine before I went into the bank and low and behold I got it right :-) Didnt I feel like a goose when I went back to pay for the groceries. After that I picked up a friend and we went and visited an elderly friend who has just gone into a home, as she was living on her own and had a fall damaging her spine which made it hard to look after herself. She is also suffering from short term memory loss. So her family thought it would be best, and our friend is quite happy with the idea of being in the home. She is 91 in August, she got a lovely shock when we arrived with a lovely bunch of flowers. Her reply was that she thought we would all forget about her now that she was in a home, silly woman we would never do that. It was nice to see her and she did look happy and contented with her new home. Brenda I hope you have got rid of your tummy upset. Sylvia in W.A. enjoy your day tomorrow (Thursday). Thinking of everyone in NZ with the wet weather, at least we are sharing he he. Anyway I must go and do a bit of housework before I forget that :-))) I hope everyone is fine, catch you next time.

Hello one and all We went to Wellington on Saturday for a family funeral and returned to Auckland yesterday (Tuesday). There was a big turn-out for my brother-in-law's farewell which was followed by afternoon refreshments held where he had worked. The weather for travelling on both of these days was quite good and the Desert Road in the middle of the North Island was open, usually snow and ice closes this road so going there and back was good. There was good dumping of snow on the mountains, we wanted to get some photos but the clouds covered the peaks. Today we have fine weather in Auckland - clear sky meaning the washing will get dry. John in NZ

Hello from a very wet cold and miserable Manchester,came home from work at 8pm had my tea and put the gas fire on(hoping it would stay on for more than the usual half hour).I have not been warm even with socks and a woolie cardigan on.The library as usual was really warm so I didn't feel cold till I got home,going to town tomorrow so hope it is drier.Will be looking for a fathers day pressie for my dad,have no idea what to get him. Had two toasted teacakes earlier and feel a bit quesy now,so I will not be here much longer,catch you all tomorrow take care Brenda

Hi everyone, Its raining here today and it did most of yesterday too. I was really bored yesterday, my computer still isn't right, so I am transferring everything on to my laptop, and I will use that in future. We will still get the computer sorted, because it will be useful for the ones playing games. I went to Sainsbury's yesterday instead of my usual Asda but I wont be going there again for a while, I can never go there and get all my shopping, the shelves are never full. so its back to Asda from now on. Sylvia v O, I hope the breadmaking went well and that you are happy with your new breadmaker. Sue, I agree if you are having rain, the children are best off at school. Jacqui, I didn't make it to the Garden Center after all, I decided on Sunday that they would be busy and that the best plants would have been taken, I have been so occupied trying to get my computer fixed. I will try to go later this week. Brenda, With all this rain, we certainly know what to wear now. Fred, I hope you have got all your shopping done now, and more goodies for the BBQ. Judy, I often wonder what our ancestors would make of all the changes too. Things have changed so much in my lifetime and things I have taken for granted, wouldn't have even been thought of in their day. Sylvia Oz, It is cold and miserable here too. I hope you and Norman are keeping well. Kathleen, Jude, Elisabeth, Ann and everyone, I hope you are all well. Speak again soon. Take care. June xx

Hello Everyone, I hope you are all OK as there haven't been many messages on here for a day or two. It is very cold here in WA this week so far,but should rain again later in the week. Perhaps some of you have hibernated for the Winter. If so, I don't blame you. Must go now, see you again soon. Love from Sylvia in Perth WA XX

Morning/Afternoon/Evening All Still not sure if I am first or last replying,it is 1.45p.m. here in NZ (14th)so some of you will be in the land of nod and others clearing away the breakfast dishes.Never fails to amaze me the wonders of modern technology,goodness knows what our ancestors would make of it !! The rain continues to come down here, ho hum. Fred,as the weather has become colder here there has been a truce over positions in front of the fireplace,live and let live,one thing Ripley and Anna have in common is cats and dogs do not do rain no matter the old saying - raining cats & dogs !! I sympathise with your chore of shopping,with the cost of food these days I reckon you need insurance cover just getting the goods to the car. Hope you are all well JudyNZ

Good morning Judy,it sounds to me as though you need a one way system ,and a couple of parking bays in front of your fire, you could do with a third pet to act as a parking attendant ,i was in stitches when i read about it ,who needs a telly .lol. Looks like being another wet start to the week ,but i'm not bothered ,i only have one more week at the hospital ,and then i'm free again ,with no worries about having to be back at a certain time for appointments. It looks as hough i am on shopping detail today ,Liz has'nt done any for a week ,and that sounds ominous ,we could be on a marathon shopping spree ,the only thing is deciding wether to take the trailer ,or take two cars [the son as well].hope everyone is having a good day.will be back later.Fred.PtfA&G&G&S.

hi everyone,was coming on here earlier but was doing some ironing and as I have a busy day tomorrow carried on a bit longer to make sure I had a few things ready,like June has said I too never know what to wear until the last minute,so I usually do a pair of pants and two tops one with short and one with long sleeves ,just in case. The iron seemed a little cool when I started to iron at first then I realised I had not plugged it in ,it was on the extention lead which was plugged in behind the sofa,or so I thought.!!! Have loads of emails today for some reason ,so must reply tp a few tonight,. I am so pleased that we have more friends with us ,no matter what you have to write it does give us,well me anyway an insight into other people and places. Take care ,Brenda

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Just a quicky folks... June we are lucky here (most of the time) weather wise as I said always around 28 degrees or hotter! but we do get the rain as well which keeps the Island green and pretty. The dry season is never that long without some little bit of rain. Enjoy the Garden Centre.....once again I envy you that! Have a good day one and all. Jacquie x

Hi all Not a lot happening here in lovely Tassie. We have had a fair bit of rain the last couple of days, we got 19 mm where I am and other parts of the state got as much as 55 mm from 9 am Friday until 3 pm Saturday. But like always the central part of the state where it is the dryest and they need the rain the most only got a few mm. Today we had a fine day but more rain is forcast over the next few days, typical for the Queens birthday long weekend that we have rain, but we mustnt complain as it is needed. The children are ready to go back to school on Tuesday, and I am ready too :-) not that they have been bad, but with this weather they are probably better off a school as they cant do much at home these days. Well I hope everyone is fine I do like reading all about your adventures. Bye for now

Hi everybody, I thought I might be first this morning, but no several have beaten me to it. Still a dull overcast day, so am going to try out my new breadmaking machine and maybe also make a cake. I'm not expecting visitors. Next Sunday is Fathers Day so then we'll have visitors for sure. There is one consolation with having this wet weather and that is my flowers on the balcony are really looking gorgeous without too much bother backwards and forwards with the watering can. Mother Nature can be kind sometimes without us appreciating it. I was watching the bumble bees going backwards and forwards into a crevice this morning and was wondering how it is they don't suffocate in that small crevice. Mother Nature giving the helping hand again I'm sure. My son in law whom we visited yesterday was saying a cat had climbed into a tree in their front garden and broken some branches off so he had to trim it up. Maybe the cat was after the blackbirds in another tree in their front garden. Rather sad as the blackbird has been frightened off and left her eggs. Well enough chatter for now, let's get down to the baking. Have a nice Sunday everybody - the sun will shine again - honest! Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, Its a bit overcast this morning but dry, I hope the sun manages to come out soon. I think I may go and get some bedding plants today, I haven't been round a garden center for a week or two. Brenda, I'm pleased you have a B&M in Manchester now, they do have some very good bargains. B&M started in Blackpool and Matalan in Bamber Bridge, they have both done very well for themselves. I hope your ankle is better, I have found mules can be dangerous if they are a bit loose fitting. Sylvia v O, I hope the weatherman is right, its about time you got some warmer eather. I'm sure your daughter and son in law will appreciate a meal out, my family loves going out for a meal, we seem to be able to talk easier then, instead of someone having to keep going into the kitchen. Judy, I hope we get a summer to go through before we reach winter. In this country, weatherwise, nothing is guaranteed. Jacq, I wouldn't mind having some of your hot weather, I cant make up my mind what to dress in each day, one day it is cold and the next hot, well warm anyway. To all that I haven't spoken to recently, I hope you are well, hope to speak soon. June xx

Hi Everyone... Not really much happening here...the garden is a bit too muddy to do much there although my husband did manage to weed eat (like using a petrol strimmer) the lawn....trouble is he tends to go a bit near to the plants!!!!! Still Gerberas are lovely at this time of year....if I can keep him away from them that is. The dogs all get a bit fearful when the wind blows hard but luckily it has been calmer the last day or say and the rain is less at the moment....lots more sunshine but as already said it is always hot all year round. I don't know what it is like to wear something with sleeves anymore! Well that's it for now, sorry not very interesting but I enjoy reading what you are all up to. Jacquie xxxx

Hi Brenda & FNW Been busy with visitors and catching up on the usual chores but have managed to read up on all your 'goings on'. J.A, Ripley sends greetings to Mr D. at the moment she and Anna are fighting for position in front of the fireplace. Marley,I googled GPs and it is amazing the amount you can learn about these lovely little critters,so can understand why you are all fond of them. Fred,luckily I seem to have missed the Troll also. Sylvia v O,what a lovely present to give your daughter for her anniversary,it is always so nice to be treated with flowers and a meal out and reminded you are special. To those of you I have not answered personally,thank you for letting me share and be part of your lives. Wish I could join all you lucky people round the various BBQs and getting a suntan,still as they say,we have to go through Winter to reach Spring and Summer so in the meantime I'll just keep on enjoying the steamed puds etc. Regards to All Judy.

Hi all, Well it doesn't get any warmer here either. Our central heating is working overtime! Today we went to my youngest daughters for coffee as it was her 25th wedding anniversary on the 2nd May, but she was in Greece at the time and when she came back we went to Spain. As my son in law works all week we have to go on a Saturday. I had a lovely bunch of flowers made up of tangerine coloured paeonies with very dark red sweet william and freesias in a reddish tint, and when made up with green they looked superb - ought to for the money they cost! We also gave them money for a meal out and two champagne glasses with gel candles in. The weatherman has promised us hot sunny weather from Tuesday onwards, so must do some housework on Monday! Have a nice evening everybody Sylvia xxx

Evening all,just finshed printing some photos off to frame for my friends birthday . Weather was overcast again this morning but soon brightened up.Did my retail therepy,bought some blinds for the kitchen from B&M (June theres one here in Manchester now). And got some 100% cotton quilt covers half price in a sale at Matalan. Bought some shorts for my hols but haven't tried them on yet, JA didnot do any gardening didn't even get to sit out there as I slipped off my mules and twisted my foot was sat with it on cushions in the living room,seems to be going down now. Glad yoy have had some rain.I have friends in north east OZ.Hervey Bay? Fred,gosh you are popular,just enjoy them all. Marly I have enougth seeing to two cats and the dog mind you JOhn does his share. June ,weather cleared up a treat ,had a drive to Bury and wlk round market. Welcome Huggy Bear ,where are you ? Pop on and leave a message when ever you can, Take care Brenda

Hi everyone, The sun hasn't got his hat yet but I'm sure it will soon appear. I haven't any plans for today, I'm sure something will turn up, it usually does. I have just looked back for my message from yesterday, I cant find it, that must have been another senior moment. I managed to put one birthday message on the Topics board but I have just spent 30 minutes trying to get another message on, all I kept getting was 'This page cannot be displayed' I left out Pink Sahara out of the heading and bingo! the message was accepted, if at first you dont succeed.................. Marly, You are lucky that the girls clean the GPs out. At the moment we have Gaynor's 2 budgies as well as her yorkie, I look after the yorkie while I am looking after my own but I am determined I am not starting to clean out the birds or it will be my job for life. The BBQ was lovely thankyou, even more so as I didn't have to do the cooking, lol. I am going to the Liverpool Meet next Saturday, so I am hoping some, if not all, of the Tall Ships will still be there, I want some good photos. Sylvia v O, I have one of those telephones, they are very good. We had the Computer man in yesterday because both computers had slowed down a bit, he said that these wireless telephones can slow you computers down,, and as there are getting more around. they are all fighting for frequency. Anyway he tuned our computers into another Channel so we are back to speed again thankgoodness. Brenda, I hear its a bit overcast over the Manchester area. I do hope it brightens up for you (and me) The sun has been out here but has disappeared again. Never mind about the holiday, you will still have your gas fire etc after the holiday is forgotten, JA, Would you mind hanging on to the rain for a little while please and send us some sunshine, it seems to have vanished temporarily. The house hunting is going very well, there is one in particular that we would like and some other very nice ones, if only mine would sell. The property market is at a virtual standstill at the moment, its even affecting newly built houses so that will mean some builders will be out of work. Fred, Thankgoodness I didn't see the troll, I did have someone wanting t0 be a contact on messenger but as I didn't know the name, I refused. Morning Raggy, nice to see you. Well I suppose I had better tidy up a bit, I took my granddaughter to work for 9 o'clock but the rest of the household are still having a lie in, so I will have to do it quietly. Have a good weekend everyone. June xx

Good Morning Everyone, just seen this thread and thought i would say Hello and how are you? Raggy Bear x