General Chat

Hello and Good Morning Everyone. To the Other Sylvia, I didn't mean to post my message twice. Sorry for that. I expect it is the good weather you are having that is keeping people off the board. It is very cold and wet over here in WA but I am glad to hear you are having some nice warm weather. I can't wait for our Summer to start. It has been a miserable Winter so far. My husband and I have both had 'flu but we are on the mend now, I think. See you all again soon, Sylvia W XX

Hello Sylvias, both of you that is ,and June,think most people are making the most of the gorgeous weather we are having and not slaving over the red hot pcs. Wasn't to bad today at work as the counter was rightafacing the door and they have windows that open,only problemis part of the roof is glass and when we are putting the books back or looking for one it was really hot,still it was only til lunch.couldn't go to see my auntie as I didn't phone my cousin to get proper directions. See you all soon,love Brenda

Hi all, So Sylvia Whalley, you thought you'd add two threads to make up for those not posting at the moment. Well at last we've got the warm sunshine. This morning we went to my daughter for her birthday which was last Saturday and this afternoon to an old ex-neighbour of 82 who is in an old people's residence here. Johan and I were walking round in circles looking for this elderly lady. Somebody had told me it was no 123, but it was 23! I lost Johan and had just found my destination when Johan also turned up, alls well that ends well. She was so pleased to see us, which makes me feel so guilty as I kept promising her I'd go and visit. See you all tomorrow Sylvia xxx

Hello Everyone, if you are there. I have been looking every day at this thread and only 2 people are posting messages. Where have you all gone? Perhaps you are on Summer Holidays. I would like to know if you are OK. Love to everyone and hope to see you on here again soon, from Sylvia in Perth Western Australia. XXXX

Hi everyone, Its lovely and sunny here again. I got a better night's sleep last night, I think I was so exhausted from losing sleep the night before. I still have some plants to put in I hope to get to them today, yesterday was just too hot to stand there. I had intended doing them last night but got overtaken by other events. Brenda, I am so glad I dont work now, it must be unbearable for you. I really feel sorry for anyone having to work in this heat. When I was working and we had a very hot spell, one day I sent my girls out, two at a time, into the gardens for a breather, just for 10 minutes, it improved work performance and tempers. When you work under artificial lights and with computers all around you. it gets abnormally hot. There hasn't been many postings as yet, I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine. June xx

Not sure if I will get on here tomorrow as I need to be in two places at once,I am working till 1pm and had planned on doing my weekly shop,as my days off are wednesday afternoon and thursday. However the library i am working at isn't far from the nursing home my aunt is in and as I haven't been able to get to see her since she moved I want to visit her,So I will have to either go shopping later,after I have been or early Thursday,as John and I are out to lunch as it is his birthday today but we were both working. I have had two saunas this week in work it has been murder,had a wlk round the building tonight at tea time to try and cool down !!!! Fred tried to tidy the garden early today before work but was sweating buckets had to put a cold flanne lon my head afterwards. June hope things buck up on the house and computer fromt. Sylvia,hope the kitchen is looking good when johan has finshed.Off to try and sleep,but don't think there is much chance in this heat. brenda

Hi everyone, I thought I had added yesterday but I must have imagined it. Fred, I also get up early and hose the garden down, it seems to freshen everywhere up and helps keep the flies away. I know where you are getting hot Fred, lol Brenda, Make the most of this weather and enjoy just sitting, you are always on the go. I have found a couple of houses I like but still haven't sold my own. Pam, Thanks for thinking of us 'Brits'. mad dogs we may be but we dont scare easily. Sylvia v O, Its hard to believe that you are not having this hot weather, you certainly wouldn't be putting the oven on for baking. I'm off now, ebjoy the sunshine. June xx PS, I still haven't got my PC back yet.

Hi all, Well it took me some time to get moving this morning. First had breakfast and read the newspaper, then made some brown bread all before I had a shower! I then did some dusting - not done too often in my house - and tidied up the sitting room generally, watering plants, even throwing a plant away that looked a bit old and droopy. Must look for some new ones soon. Then it was time for lunch. Johan is still altering things in our kitchen, so this is his day for the kitchen. He is putting a longer cable on the microwave and hanging it on the wall, as well as other things. I try to keep out of his way when he is in the kitchen as I get all cross - the kitchen is my domain! I have cooked some chicken for tonight and grated a cucumber for a salad. Hey, all of you who have hot sun, send it here as it is nice here but not really warm. Now to get down to Linda's ironing, then maybe some more card making. Have a nice day. Sylvia xxx

Good evening all I am glad to say my niece and her boyfriend who live in London. Are in Italy working for the summer before going back to Uni. Also her mother ,my sister and her husband were caught up in the scare in Birmingham took ages to get away. Another daughter was going to go to the clubs on Broad street when they were stopped. I remember years ago my sister who was not very punctual, as usual was late to a disco which was bombed just before she got there. It was the IRA at that time. We have seen the parades in London on TV here in Perth WA makes me feel proud to see that Britain is not giving in to the low lifes. My dad was in the Royal Marines on the Russian runs. If he was alive he would have marched. Kindest Regards to you all Pam

It would seem that i was thinking along the same lines as you Brenda,i got up early this morning and hosed the gardens and lawn down to give the grass and new plants to assimulate the food i have put down. All the work in the garden i am now having to do early ,or late ,as it's just too hot during the day,it is either me getting old ,or the temperatures in this country has gone to the dogs,i used to love hot weather and chose the middle east for my postings becauise i relished the heat. Now ,it's a different story,and how,i have come indoors ,the sweat rolling down my brow[and other places i'm not allowed to mention] ne na ne na,[know what i mean?] i have had a cold shower,have sat on here and the sweat is starting again,so i think i will be ringing the hospital and cancelling tonight ,it's going to be far too hot to do any bike work lol. I hope everyone else is enjoying the weather ,and you all had a nice weekend ,it's okay for an oldy like me ,retired and not having to go to work in this heat,so for those of you who have to work indoors without cooling systems ,i send my sympathy,and for those of you working outside ,please don't do a Fred,and land up in hospital ,or have to take to bed with lotions and whatever ,it ain't worth it ,i found out the hard way he he. I'm off for now to send a fw e/mails and brows the net ,catch you all later,have a nice day all.and take care. Fred.PtfT&A&G&G&S.

Good Morning,guess you are all out enjoying the lovelly weather,don't blame you.Just going to look something up for ten mins,then I am out side. See you later take care,brenda

hello everyone,well I haven't caught up with all the housework I planned to do ,the lovelly weather put paid to that.tried to tidy the garden and was sweating so much it was in my eyes and making me look ike I had been gassed. Fred,I was so proud and touched watching some of the services for the end of the war,my family lost a few people but not as many as some,I wasn't born til 1949 but if those people had not done what they did i might not be here. That sort of courage and resolve is needed now with all these horrible things going on. Kathleen/Elizabeth , if you get in touch with Max please give her my love and best wishes. Hope Susan is ok when she resumes the chemo kathleen, Hope your elderly relatives are ok with this weather Elizabeth. June hope you find your dream house soon June, Sylvia you sound just like my gran used to do ,there was always something on the stove and any friends I took round always got a plate of what ever. didn't sleep much last night so hope its better tonight,see you all tomorrow.Take care Brenda.

Hi folks ,having just come home from a trip down south ,i am catching up on the news ,it's great to hear that Jason ,is alive ,and better yet ,home again ,geat news to end a sad week for me. After the trouble mid week i decided to visit family close to oxford,and have a get together ,and seeing as this weeks celibrations were culminating in a service to do with the second world war ,it was appropriate to combine the two .I had the misfortune to lose four uncles ,my dad,and a few civvy relatives during the war,and seeing as i lost a couple of friends in Aden ,and the gulf on top ,i can unashamedly admit i was in tears at one stage during the visit.No matter ,fred is back ,a little subdued but unbowed,and seeing as i missed all the chat i came on this evening ,before i have my tea [baked potatos in their jackets]and retire for an early night. My son wen't down with us ,and drove us back ,he frightened the life out of us ,and we were going at a steady seventy most of the way,but ,the missus and i are back safely. We were so busy down there ,but i snuck off for a few minutes to log on at one of those cafes ,and have a quick chat to a couple of pals[Hi sheila ,and elisa] will speak to you again when i wake up.Have a good evening everyone ,and do take care.Fred.PtfT&A&G&G&S.

Hello everyone, I have also heard from Max, although she has not said anything about Jason's injuries that she was able to bring him home yesterday morning seems to indicate they are not too bad. They are planning to go away for a couple of days, I should think they are both in need of some R & R. The following week I am going to London to meet Max and we will be doing some researching, have coffee and no doubt lots of chatting. The first time I met up with Max, some time after the first Guildford GC meeting, we chatted for 5 hours!!!! Max arrived home to find they had been burgled. I really think she is due some good luck having had more than her share of trauma over the past couple of years. Jacqui, so pleased to hear you didn't suffer the tornado though I believe you are getting some of the aftermath. To everyone, hope you are all keeping well and enjoying some nice weather. I will catch up when I get back to normal. Feeling much better now and Susan has enjoyed her respite from her treatment. It starts again on Monday but each day is one step nearer the end of it and so far it seems to be working well. God bless you all Love Kathleen

Wanted to let you know that I've had an email, too from Max: ''Jason is ok - he's home'' - what a relief! :-) Joy

Hi all, Yes June my house has always been opendoor to everybody. I remember my two daughters as teenagers meeting two boys in our shopping street and they came back and asked me if these boys could pitch their tent in our garden. Of course I said 'yes'. But............ in the middle of the night it began to rain, and............... you've guessed, I brought the boys indoors to sleep! This is the sort of house we've always had. Whenever I meet ex pupils of the girls from school they always remind me of those days. Yes, I wonder where Fred is these days. Do hope he is ok. We're in for a nice day today, so am going to take it easy. I have some chicory in the house so will wrap it in ham and throw a layer of cheese over and into the oven with mashed potatoes and a cheese sauce. Johan can peel the potatoes. Alls fair for a Sunday! Have a nice weekend Max and Jason, you really deserve it. Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, It looks like we are in for another hot day, It was so lovely yesterday and we had a lovely BBQ. I was very lazy yesterday, we went to lookat another house, it was beautiful but not big enough for what we need, I dont know why these estate agents send you to houses that dont have all the rooms you ask for. The trouble is the housing market has slowed down so much that the estate agents are desperate to sell just to try to meet their overheads. I didn't watch TV at all yesterday, I was getting upset for all these poor people and their families but today I feel I want to know what is going on. Thankyou Elisabeth for trying to find out more about Max and Jason, she has had more than her fair of troubles in this last few years. I hope your elderly relatives are alright, this hot weather can sometimes cause problems for them. Sylvia v O, To me your house sounds like a proper home, very welcoming. I have been around a lot of houses lately and some look just like show houses, as though they have never had a lovely meal cooked in them. not very welcoming at all. JudyNZ, My subs dont expire until Feb 2006 but I will be renewing too. You lovely people are all part of my life now and I would miss hearing what you are all up to. Kathleen, I hope you and Susan are improving, if you manage to speak to Max please pass on my good wishes. Best Wishes to everyone else and I hope to speak to you all soon. Love June xx

Hi everyone, It looks like we are in for another hot day, It was so lovely yesterday and we had a lovely BBQ. I was very lazy yesterday, we went to lookat another house, it was beautiful but not big enough for what we need, I dont know why these estate agents send you to houses that dont have all the rooms you ask for. The trouble is the housing market has slowed down so much that the estate agents are desperate to sell just to try to meet their overheads. I didn't watch TV at all yesterday, I was getting upset for all these poor people and their families but today I feel I want to know what is going on. Thankyou Elisabeth for trying to find out more about Max and Jason, she has had more than her fair of troubles in this last few years. I hope your elderly relatives are alright, this hot weather can sometimes cause problems for them. Sylvia v O, To me your house sounds like a proper home, very welcoming. I have been around a lot of houses lately and some look just like show houses, as though they have never had a lovely meal cooked in them. not very welcoming at all. JudyNZ, My subs dont expire until Feb 2006 but I will be renewing too. You lovely people are all part of my life now and I would miss hearing what you are all up to. Kathleen, I hope you and Susan are improving, if you manage to speak to Max please pass on my good wishes. Best Wishes to everyone else and I hope to speak to you all soon. Love June xx

Good morning, I have just looked at my email and there is good news from Max. Jason is home, though she does not say what injuries he has, I am sure they are both so relieved to be back together. Peaceful Sunday to everyone. Elisabeth

Hi again Thoughts and best wishes are with all in Birmingham. This will always be a way of life I fear, always wondering where the next threat is coming from. These low life are like a deadly virus, spreading there poison everywhere. You're right June, we must carry on with our lives and prove that no matter what they can't take or get the better of our personal freedom. I renewed my GR sub yesterday and although we complain from time to time about the slowness of this site etc. I would hate to be without news of you all and share in your many diverse activities. So glad to hear those who have been ill are now having happier days and Sylvia v O your baking sounds heavenly wish you would pop over here for afternoon tea ! Fred, haven't heard from you for a day or two,did you keep up with the Lions tour ? We shall miss them and Prince William, all lovely young men and the large support group who came over as well. They were fantastic representatives of Britain and a credit to all But I'm sure they are now anxious to be home with their families. Well enough of my ramblings, regards to all JudyNZ