General Chat

Hello,welcome Dorothy.If the property has any land around it ,thats why it is so dear.developers are keen to get hold od land and pull down big old houses and put up apartments these days. Please feel free to join us any time.I live in North manchester and go shopping in Bury town center and the Market a lot.. Having a good tidy up in this room,did not realise what I had collect in old mags,books etc.Out for a meal tonight and really looking forward to it. See you all tomorrow Brenda.

Hi everybody Haven't looked at GR for two weeks and things have move along since I was last here. Craig came down this weekend so it was good to have him here - I had my birthday 21st and we celebrated 33 years of marriage on 23rd so the three of us went out for family dinner. We had planned going to my Mum's on Saturday for dinner and then visit David but flu put paid to that as both Mum and Bev were unwell. Craig decided to make it an extra long-weekend by going back home on Monday so that has been good as we were able to go for drives with him. The weather over the past week has been very cold but not as bad as some parts of the country which have seen snow anywhere and road closures. We lost power here in New Plymouth the other day for about an hour when a tree took out a power line, but that is not as bad as parts of the South Island where there has been no power for several weeks. John

Hi everybody, Just popped in before you asked where I was. Well busy as usual and trying to watch as much football as possible, much to Johan's annoyance. This afternoon I watched Ecuador v England and this evening will watch Holland v Portugal. So nice to see so many of you posting, keep it up whilst I am away. Sylvia xxx

Took me ages to find us tonight we was half way down page 15!!! fred is busy as he has his granson staying again who use Freds pc.Sylvia is watching football,I was at my bothers house yesterday ,so did not get on,just shows you how easy it is to slip over the edge. Busy day today couple oferrands this morning then some ironing then work and as usual we have to do four jobs at the same time as some one forgot to give us the right details to do them seperately and they have to be done by the same time.!!! Luckily it was a slow night so we got two done completely and can finsh the rest tomorrow. Hope I get some sleep tonight as last night I ended up on here from 1.30 til 4am ,went to bed early had a nice couple of hours then just woke up and could not get back asleep.Have tried warm milk,drinking chocolate,night cap(very small) any other suggestions. TAke care Brenda

Hi Brenda,and Sylvia ,AND everyone else,i have a few minutes before the grandson gets out of the bath so i had better get on with it lol. went to the second sports day today at the school where Sophie ,stephen and Jordan go ,went pretty well and the rain held off. I managed to get a few nice photos which i will send out tonight ,but i bet you know which is my favorite without me saying anything ,so i await comments. Must have an early night seeing as i am really tired and am on antibiotics for a chest infection [again] and also for a painful knee because some rotten midgie decided to bite me and give me an infection too, but not to worry 'cause i got my own back and slapped it silly ,and I am still here ,he isn't lol. Hope you all enjoy the photos see ya later.Fred

Hi Everyone,had a few letters to write to night and a few phone calls to make ,I still have some friends who do not have a computer and some who do but never answer emails so i have to write to them. Had to phone the sister who is getting married and a friend to re arrange a meeting and then another friend to find out about an old work mate,so pretty bust really,John and David were both watching the football so I was on my own. Glad you got on tonight Fred,hope you are better soon, Need to check something before going to bed ,so night all see you soon,Brenda

Hi everyone The weather is better than it has been and as it is still winter more cold snaps are still to come. We can see Mount Taranaki from our front door its beautifully clear with snow quite away down. John

Hello again. Still very frosty and cold at night here but beautiful during the day. The birds are eating me out of house and home due to the cold weather. They just love Bananas and oranges. Fortunately friends have citrus trees so always plenty of free fruit! John - Taranaki is just so beautiful with the snow. We spent a few days in New Plymouth 5 years ago. Loved it. We thought the wind wand was unusual!!! Had three funerals today! Could only manage one unfortunately. One friend with Parkinsons, one with the big C and Duncan who was 89years and never been sick. Just passed away in his sleep. His wife is 85 and a very talented artist. Still painting water colours, oils, china painting, floral art - how can one person have so many talents!! Quiet day tomorrow - apart from ironing and housework! Hope you are feeling better Fred. The photo's were just great. Yours flowers are so pretty. Sylvia - we are football addicts too! Not that the matches have been anything to write home about so far. Brenda - when I have problems getting to sleep I listen to soothing music on the radio. Have an ear piece so Pip doesn't get disturbed. Used to listen to the talk back program but that kept me awake! Must go now and make the bedtime drink - Milo. Yummy. See you soon. Love Mavis NZ

morning all,managed to sleep well last night but was awake at usual time even thougth I am not on work till 12.20pm. Wull be leaving shortlry,Mavis have bought myself a new personel dvd dplayer to learn a little spanish but will try your tip as we do have some soothing tdvds. I also used to buy Milo but you cannot always get it here.Sorry about all your funerals, John sounds like you have some really gpood scenery around you , Have to leave in 10 mins so will have to close now, Brenda

Hi everybody, Well looks like a night off from football tonight as I cannot find any matches on tv. I watched two matches yesterday, France v Spain and another one which I have already forgotten. What a memory girl! Today has been bright but a bit chilly. I have had my help in and with a little time she has over we are trying to get through cleaning all my spoons which hang on the wall in the sitting room. When they are clean I spray them with a lacquer and they won't need cleaning again for a few years - if I last that long! My granddaughter has asked me to help her translate a text, which I can now do tonight. Johan and I have booked into a Center Parcs hotel on the coast here for 10th July - a midweek special offer. Our daughter works for Center Parcs so we get it quite cheap, otherwise we wouldn't do it because we don't use all the things at Center Parcs. I'm looking forward to the change anyway. Hope you can now sleep better again Brenda. Now have a nice evening all, and don't go killing all the midges Fred, leave that to the swallows. Sylvia xxx

I have added a contribution to the site today which I haven't done for a long time. Just nudging this thread up. Sylvia xxx

Having another sleepless night after two fairly good ones. Weather really good again today,managed to get two washing machine loads out to dry,they just need ironing now.!!! The football starts again on Friday Sylvia,one game each day til Sunday,not sure after that ,but its the final on July 9th. Still in the middle of clearing out the units in the dining room and finding place to store the stuff we are keeping,have loads of books and tapes for the charity shop. Good job I am off tomorrow as well,meeting friends for lunch then going to see some more old friends and work colleagues at a pub near where we worked, a few more have been made redundant and are having farewll drinks etc.. Will hope fully get on here sometime tomorrow ,if not Saturday. Take care <brenda

Morning all,just adding a few lines before the fun starts . I got up at six,watered the garden,,made myself some breakfast ,got the washng machine loaded and started,and came online whist able. The two young'uns,Sean and son Martin have pinched my internet as from nine this morning to assemble a new super puter for Sean to use on camp ,so Liz and i are going to bog off to the coast for the day and leave them to it. I will close down very shortly and make a couple of beef sandwiches and a flask of tea to take with us,i will be glad to get my internet back ,at the mo i have a window till he geats up ,and then a window between nine and ten in the evening when i'm too tired to come on line ,what we grandparents have to put up with lol. Not to worry he will be back at camp next week and things will get back to normal lol. Have to go ,see you all later.Fred.

Hello everyone .just a few quick lines,hope you had a good day Fred,coud have done with a day at the coast myself.. Still packing stuff up for thisdecorating and kitchen work,would hate it if we ever move.!!! Wonderful weather again, Take care ,Brenda

Hi all, Well I was up with the early birds this morning before six o'clock, and started baking bread before going to the market. When I came back I baked two more loaves and made a batch of strawberry jam. The washing machine did the washing for me, for which I am grateful. My ex son in law came in at lunch time for a cup of coffee as my grandson has his birthday today (his son). He is taking him out to an exclusive restaurant somewhere in the south of the country by train, and will have a couple of drinks on a terrace first. I think this is a super idea for father and son to spend his birthday together, especially as my grandson has not been too happy since his parents split up. He still asks why? I am afraid the answer lies with his mother (my daughter). The weather is lovely at the moment. I do hope it will last. Have a nice evening, what is left of it. I have been watching football again, and will be glad when it is over then I can do something else. Sylvia xxx

Morning peeps,Fred did have a great time at the coast ,and even managed a few photos that i will be putting up later. I came home to find an email from Mary in oz saying that she had sold her house and had exchanged contracts ,which made my day,more so seeing as the pest who was making her life a misery did'nt get a look in . Liz and i found a new [to us] cafe in tiddly bay run by an oz lass who is still getting rave reviews in the good food guide,so i will have to take her in there for dinner next time we are across that way. The grandson knackered the power pack on his new puter whilst connecting it all up ,so i have come on here this morning to say hallo knowing that this evening i will be unable to get on my puter again lol. Just seen mousy again so i have had time to set up the camera on tele mode and managed to get a couple of decent shots of him,quite a brave little chap ,coming out in broad daylight now. We are off to the sons tomorow for a you know what ,and i am drooling already wondering what he has come up with lol,and talking of food,my elephant garlic is doing very well.i reckon that will be ready by october,and there will be enough to keep me going all winter.next years crop will be going in at the same time,in between the flowers where they help to keep the bugs away. Have to go now ,and get on with the garden lots of weeding to do ,see ya later all ,have a good weekend.Fred.

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Tried to get on here via work yesterday but couldn't.and was shattered by the time I got home watched the match ,made tea washed up etc. This morning still moving stuff around ,and been busy until just over an half hour ago,then read my emails and brend in Oldham had sent me an email about the death of June from Preston.I am in shock she was a lovelly lovelly lady and was the life and soul of our Manchester Meets. Glad you had a good day fred, What anice day your grandson will have had with his dad,which my ex would have done the same with david,I can only remember them going out together twice,on their own, Its a big thunder storm here at the minute lights have been flickering so I had better go and close the windows.Take care brenda

have a few minutes before i have to get ready to go to work,weather brilliant again,but after the storm we had last night,I am surprised .It was a really heavy storm as most of you will probably know,had to close windows and doors as the rain was pouring in. Well off to earn my pennies now on t 12.30 till 8pm today just hope it is cooler in the library than outside.Brenda

Hi all, Yes, Brenda, what a shock to hear about June passing away. She was the one who never forgot birthdays, anniversaries etc. A sad day for Genes Reunited too. Very warm today so am not doing too much as the Ozon in the air is high and then I have little breath. Sylvia xxx