General Chat

Elizabeth - just a quickie. l've been looking in, but told myself to just look!!! lol already disobeyed that by adding to one or 2 threads. l'm in the storeroom, which has the puter in,plus loads of paper work,ironing,photo's,material,wool - you name it its probably here - the job of the day was to start sorting it out because l was looking for previous job applications!!!!!!!! YES l have found them,plus copies of my CV - now l can carry on tidying today and this evening or tomorrow l am applying for a job.Wish me luck!!!!! See you all later or tomorrow. Its wet here has been for 2 days, probably got what left you!! Take care all:o)))) jude sarf wales xx

Hi everyone, Its been a lovely sunny day here today, I think maybe Spring has come afterall. I have been out to lunch today with 3 friends that I used to work with. We met at a large Garden Centre and had a lovely lunch. and we were all very good we didn't buy anything. Brenda, You sound all in, tou are doing to have to slow down a bit. Take care of yourself. Elisabeth, Congratulations on your 2 wins, I have never ever won anything with my Premium Bonds and some I have had from day one. Its nice to hear of someone winning because then I know they still do a draw, lol. Jude, Good luck with the job, I hope you are successful. The board is quiet today I will go and try to catch up with emails, so will see you tomorrow. Love June xx

Elizabeth - sorry l obviously did'nt read your message properly. Congratulations with your win on the bonds, as you say it all comes in handy:o))) Thanks June:o)) Jude sarf wales xx

Elisabeth Congratulations with your bonds win and commiserations on the car tax! Sorry, i had an e mail from you today that i didn't answer. I had not come acros another elisabeth either. but what i wanted to say was thanks as I ahd forgotten that thread and there were more postings on it. Still not further forward with the puzzle but it is good that people try and help. Jude, yes we must meet again soon, you asked about Ross on Wye, as the crow flies it is not far but it is a tortuous route from here and takes about 45 minutes. Do try and make the Bristol meet. good luck with the job application, i will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. just read about Madoc and the steak Lol!!! he will be fat Madoc if he does that too often. Ddin't you just have him on a diet? June, were you pleased with the number of people who responded to the chat meet up the other night? it was good fun wasn't it? Couldn't keep it up every day though, I had forgotten what a time waster it was. Did the ones who are on most nights go on as usual? Sylvia, busy as ever i see. kathleen, Brenda, Michael, i did read your postings but can't now remember them sorry. Take care ann Glos

Evening all,Well done Elizabeth,I have had some bonds since I started work 40 years ago and have never won a bean. david has had some since he was a baby and likewise he hasn't won either. My dad has won a few £100, but over a long number of years.Anyway you can drive on the roads knowing it isn't costing you much this year.!!! June,I was so tired last night as I was up early yesterday to get ready to go with dad. I needed to be at his house at 8am and to do that I had to be up and in the shower before David so he would not be late for work,he normally starts at 8am. Jude ,good luck with the job application,everything crossable ,will be. Ann nice to see you,never worry about not leaving messages ,it is really up to you on wether you just read or say something. Have a couple of emails to do ,see you saturday as I am working all day tomorrow and going to see a friend in an am dram panto in the evening, Take care Brenda

Hi everyone, Another lovely sunny day, as Spring really arrived or are we in for a nasty surprise, after all we are not yet half way through February. I haven't got a lot planned for today, just general tidying up and a trip to the bank, then my taxi is needed at 5. Jude, I cant remember if I told you that I have looked at your photos of your tiles, I agree with you, they are lovely and so unusual. Ann (Glos). Thanks for taking the time to join us. Yes I was pleased at the number of people that popped in, it was nice to see 'old' faces again and some new ones too, some that were there for the first time. That is what inspired me to put up the dates of meet ups. I hope the next one on Saturday the 19th February is as popular. I agree they are time consuming. Brenda, By the time you go away, you will have deserved it. I hope you do sit and take 5 occasionally. Where is Sylvia, I hope she is alright, maybe her computer is 'playing' up again. Di if you are looking in I hope you are alright. Elisabeth, I expect you are 'rushing' around still, just take 5 for yourself too. I'll be off now, must tidy up. Love June xx

Hi Brenda, It's a lovely sunny Istanbul morning here in Belgrade Forest. We're still knee deep in snow, starting to go stir-crazy - must get out at some point today, the daft dog will see to that..lol. Magi

Hi all - guess what its raining, its been doing it for a few days now, although some of the mornigs have been without rain and l've got some washing dry!! :o) Thought l'd better tell you all - l have just mentioned on a thread 'Membership.....' by Mhairi, that l won't be renewing my membership. Its taking up tooooo much of my time, l don't really do anything else but come on here - l watch Eastenders and the odd tv programme, l go shopping for food and l do the charity shop run on Wednesdays with my sister - l keep trying to do my hobbies but l am constantly thinking about you lot and getting back to the puter:~((( l can't even fill in my application form without having to come up here every 10-15 mins or so. It does'nt run out till the 25th Feb, so still around for a while - l will miss everyone so very much,but l need to get my life back. You have all been absolutely fantastic.There is no doubt l will be looking in. Whether l get to Bristol or not l really don't know, l would like to, my sister was quite interested, we'll see. Anyways mustget back to the application form:o)) Jude sarf wales xxxx

Jude, I will be sorry to see you go but I know what you mean about it being time consuming, I find I have to be strict with myself. I have just popped back to let you know that I have just driven past the lady and her Yorkie Sally (the one that got attacked by that Jack Russel type dog) and the little Yorkie looks fine. See you all tomorrow. Love June xx

Hi All, Jude, I know what you mean. My membership is due for renewal in three weeks or so and I keep wondering if I should give it a break for a while. I may not post often, but do look in most days. (You cannot get away though, I have you in my address book.) I have found the friendship of all you cyberspace people such a comfort during what was a very difficult year, so wouldn't like to lose contact completely, and I may well renew. Well.... I did have my premium bond win! Have to say, that was from some I bought last year, but the few pounds worth I have had from being small, when Grandad bought us all £1 worth for Christmas over a few years in the 1950s have never won anything. I've now forgotten everything said by the usual crowd, but I think there was someone new too - welcome! Off on the afternoon rounds and to pick up a prescription for Mum. Since the surgery doesn't open on Saturdays, I have to get organised. She is worried about her eye drops running out over the weekend, but is doing very well and is able to read with the help of some very cheap reading glasses from the supermarket! Have a happy weekend. Elisabeth xx Sorry Magi, I didn't remember your name. How exotic to live in Istanbul! I've never been to Turkey. How did you end up living over there?

Hi all, It's me again, just been busy, with what I don't know. The days seem to fly past! Yesterday I had my granddaughter Linda for dinner, so of course that involved more work as I like to cook something special for her. Our weathermen don't seem to be able to forecast the correct weather. On Wednesday I went out shopping as I knew I wouldn't be going out today as Friday was supposed to be storms and rain. Well, what do you think, brilliant sunshine and dry. And they get paid for this information. I have noticed that the trees here are getting fuller, not yet leaves but obviously not far off. I saw a blue tit today, but he/she didn't attempt to go in the house we've put up for a blue tit family. Maybe I should put up in big letters TO LET. I have been putting together odds and ends to take away with us next week. I'm really looking forward to these few days. I'll be on the coast looking towards Britain. I haven't seen Fred on here lately, I wonder what he is up to. Hi there Fred, what are you cooking, or painting? I've almost finished knitting one pair of socks - 6 more pairs to go! I want to make some more cards as I have lots of ideas, just no time. I was watching Neighbours on television this afternoon and was falling asleep with a cup of tea in my hand. My husband came along and took the cup from my hand. I had rather a disturbed night. I had to get out of bed 4 times to the loo - diabetes! I'm very fortunate that I can get off to sleep again, but it's a broken sleep. I hope nobody else leaves us. Well will close for now, have a nice evening. Love, Sylvia xxx

Hello all, Congratulations on your win Elisabeth, I had to tax my car so I will be heard muttering and mumbling and using lots of naughty words about the terrible state of our roads. It always makes me angry to think that only 25% of what we pay actually goes on maintaining our roads. Good luck with the job hunting Jude, I hesitated about renewing my membership last year but did eventually after finding a connection and not being able to contact the other person. I am not sure if I will renew again though. Sylvia I hope you enjoy your few days away, maybe the weather will be better then. When you look across this way do wave - then we can wave back!! Brenda, hope you are feeling less tired now. Are you sleeping better these days? How is the leg? June, it has been raining here for days (and nights) but there are signs of spring. Bulbs are peeping through and the buds are beginning to show on the trees. My next door neighbour has a lot of early daffodils in flower, they have both early and late daffs so they flower for a long time. One of my sons has daffs and pansies in flower and his mini irises are growing really well, they will be in flower soon. Pleased the little doggy didn't suffer any real harm from being attached. Susan went to the hospital this morning, she has to have chemo first as the cancer had spread further than they thought. It will be every day for a week and she has to go to the Middlesex hospital for both that and the radiotherapy which will follow. She has been told it will make her feel very ill and she is not feeling good about it. When she goes back next week they will tell her when it will start. Sorry if I have missed anyone, I have read the messages but can't remember all of them now. I will come back tomorrow and maybe I will be able to take in more of what I am reading. God bless everyone Love Kathleen ps. This was on page 6

Kathleen, so sorry to hear that your daughter has to have chemo. How I thank my lucky stars that I only had radiation. I've been making lots of cards today as well as putting together things for going away on Monday. Also did a washing machine. Another - last - washing machine tomorrow. I do hope the weather will be better. At the moment there is a gale blowing and its pouring with rain. Where are you girls and Fred? Try and keep this thread going whilst I'm away. I'll try and add tomorrow. If you don't have time, then just a nudge will keep it to the fore. Thanks. Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, This morning it was raining and very windy, now it is sunny and very windy. I didn't have a very good night, I kept dozing off and then the wind wakened me, so I switched on my laptop and talked to one of friends in America. Then finally got to sleep. Elisabeth, What a good idea getting mum in law some cheap glasses so that she can read, even if she can only read for a short time, it will help to while away the time. I too am sitting here waiting for Magi's reply as to how she came about to live in Istanbul. Sylvia, I keep asking myself where does the time go, I never seem to complete everything I set out to do. You have a mammoth task with all those socks to knit. I saw bluetits a week or two back but haven't see them this last few days. Mind the little house they always nest in, is well hidden by branches that really need cutting back but I will have to wait until I am sure they have gone. Kathleen, I'm sorry for Susan, she is having a hard time of it. I hope the chemo isn't as bad as they have told her. You take care Kathleen, it is very stressful for you too. Have a happy weekend everyone. Love June xx

Hi all Kathleen - l am so sorry to hear about Susan, she sure is having a rugh time and like Ann l do hope the chemo is'nt as bad as they say. Keep your chins up all of you and keep busy.God bless - sending hugs your way(((:o))) June - yes l'm sure you said a few days ago that you'd seen the tiles:o). Thanks for updating us on the little dog that got hurt - they're pretty tough are'nt. How is your Gaynor?? Madoc has been very good lately - he's walking much better,next thing stil to tackle is meeting other dogs off his lead and stopping when we say - ermmmm me thinks it will take a while yet,but we are getting there!!:o) Hope you sleep better tonight.My sleeping has got better,have the odd night when l'm restless,but usually get off.Hubbies the one - he's often awake about 4 or 5am and has to go downstairs.He has an allergy of some sort and sneezes sometimes allday,then his nostrils get really blocked and he can't breath properly(no smell or taste).He's waiting for letter re: having polyps removed - that will help with the breathing but not the smelling etc. Last time he had it done (approx 10 yrs ago) he haemouraged at home(spelling) l got him to hospital and he passed out waiting approx 2 hrs outside the dr's room - they forgot him!!!!!! he then spent a night in hospital!!! so as you can imagine he's abit apprehensive this time:o((( Fred - where are you, hope you are ok???? and Liz???? Brenda - you take it easy,rest awhile. Did you go to the doctors about your leg?? Had a nice message yesterday from Bill (OZ) re my leaving GC. He suggests l just let my subs run out, rather than cancel it, that way my threads will stay - apparently!!?? anyway l will do that. l don't want to go,but l must try and see if it does me any good,gives me a chance to do other things. Hubby is not bothered me being on here - probably likes being able to choose what to have on telly - lol lol Anne (Belfast) Christine,Lou,George(not a guy) and anyone else thats not been here for a while - hope your all ok. See you later Jude sarf wales x

Hi Gang,what a day ,no computers all morning at the library,some sort of problem at the service center. Try telling people who have come out in the rain and wind that they can not get on the internet is not very good. Had a few phone calls already tonight from friends and family and expecting a few more,so cannot be here long. But am looking forward to a nice long soak in a lovelly warm bath and then bed. Sorry not to mention anyone in particular. Welcome Margi,please tell us more about yourself. brenda

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Hi everyone, Its a very windy morning here but lovely and sunny. It took me ages to get to sleep last night with all the noise the wind was making. I also was thinking about my Family Tree, my daughter had been contacted by someone a few weeks ago that thought there was a connection. Fortuneately this person was very persistent and yes there is a definite connection. They have sent loads of info, so now I must send some back. Jude, Bill emailed me too and he said that he thought you should just let your membership run out, if you do still want to go that is, so that your messages stay on. Evidently if you resign, all your messages disappear. I am hoping you will change your mind, I enjoy your colourful tales about Madoc, you are a natural writer. Brenda, I bet you had some very disgruntled customers with the computers not working. Sylvia, I hope you are well, roll on the summer and the warm weather. I have to go now and get dressed, I just want to flick the duster round then I can have another look at the family tree. Have a good day. Love June xx

Good afternoon people .I have just spent the morning in the greenhouse ,where to my dismay ,i find that my heater has packed in.I decidedto put the seeds in anyway,and could more or less here them shouting[you cannot be serious] It's trying hard to snow here but i'm not complaining ,as we have been lucky so far ,but i notice that the wind is really picking up,,which is'nt so good,my roofing tiles hav'nt settled back in to place from the last storm. I do hope you will change your mind Jude ,i would be really upset if i don't get news from my furry chum,he really makes my day with his antics.Liz is still busy making the new curtains for the new tracks i put in friday and saterday,every time i update the decor ,she updates that ,and i have to start all over again. [women] grrrrrr. Fred.ptfg.&a&g&s.

Hello,what a wild night we have had,hardly got any sleep with the wind and then the rain lashing on the window.This morning it has been trying to snow and I would have won a medal for running down to the compost bin and back again,it was bitter.John came back from Clevellys at 11.30am and said there was a lot of snow on the motor way. Have had a tidy round in the living room and left John watching the Manchester Derby football match on TV. Came up here to put some towels etc away,then thought I would have a half hour before getting lunch ready.thought I would do a full sunday roast,chicken,roast potatoes(dry roasted for the diet)cauliflower,carrots,butter beans and of course sage and onion stuffing (from a packet) I have a tray of little sausages wrapped in bacon that i did not cook at christmas and need using by the end of the month.There again it just might be roast chicken ,jacket potatoes and salad depending how much I get side tracked.!!!!! Hope Sylvia has a nice visit. Good luck with the family tree June,I have found an uncle of my grandfathers , on my dads side that I did not know about ,so I need to verify him and his family. Fred you just reminded me that I have not sorted out my curtain track in the living room,it needs replacing ,but to do that we have to take down the pelmet and it is also a bay window.so the new one will need shaping,John thinks we will end up having to re decorate the window wall if we are noy carefull.I think we will get the track and then put it up and if it needs redocorating ,do that later after our holiday in March. Right must get down and sort out this dinner,Take care Brenda