General Chat

Hi everyone, Its still very warm here but overcast. I am not adding a long thread today because I have already done so and been kicked off. This evening we have to go the airport to pick my granddaughter up from the airport, after our experiences with the trains last Friday, I think we will be going by car. The station I normally go from is very quiet but this last weekend, a couple were beaten senseless by teenagers according to our local radio, why do they do these terrible things. I will close now and sign on again before I lose this message. June xx

Hi all, You are not the only ones to have trouble being accepted on this thread. I often have trouble getting on - perseverance is the answer! Well no sun out yet. Johan has gone to the hospital to pick up some apparatus which he will have to wear 24 hours to measure the rhythm of his heart. He has been having heart rhythm problems again. Twice they have had to give him an electric shock. We don't let these things worry us though. When it is our time we will go, but we have so much to do and so much life to enjoy at the moment that the Lord is leaving us here. At the time of typing this I am not dressed. Nobody can see me, so why am I bothered? When Johan comes back I will be ready and we will go to Annemie my neighbour for coffee as it is her husband's birthday today. When our neighbour on the third floor comes back from Hungary we will all get together and celebrate, but for now just a cup of coffee. I have made a nice card and an invitation for a meal in a Greek restaurant. You see it was Annemie's birthday in May and they will be celebrating together. It is always difficult to know what to buy someone who has everything! Have a nice day everybody Sylvia xxx

Hi me again, I dont know what is happening this morning, the internet seems very slow, I have deleted my cookies and temporary files but it doesn't seem any better. I couldn't get my Bank up on this, my laptop, yet I managed to on my computer. I couldn't get Genes on my computer but have done so on my laptop. Weird! I see Marly and Brenda have had problems too at times. Sylvia v O, That restaurant you visited sounds lovely and the area with so much to see and choice of restaurants, I really would love to visit there. Brenda, I see you too have had problems getting on, is the internet getting too crowded these days? I'm glad we didn't have the thunderstorm, it sounded pretty horrible. Ann Glos, You are experiencing problems too getting on to the site, my problems are now today with getting on to the internet generally, funny how I managed to get to my bank on my other computer but not on my laptop, but couldn't get onto Genes on there but can on my laptop. Judy, My grandson now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and his girlfriend has bought him tickets for the England v Denmark Football Match, he says though he supports Denmark, he doesn't when they play England. Beckham and Bonnie send their love to Anna and Ripley. Hi Marly, Glad to hear you had a good time on your few days away.sorry that the internet connections are so slow. Last night our TV froze and the last 15 minutes of the film was lost. Maybe the problems are with Broadband but I wish they would get it sorted soon. I'm a big enough Dumbo on a computer without them adding to my problems. Well now I have had my moan, I will leave you. Take care everyone. June xx

Hi all, Yes, I've also had problems trying to get on the site, but hey, I'm here now. Not done too much today. Went up to Annemie and Frans for coffee as it was Frans's birthday. Only for a short time as we will celebrate it later on when our other neighbours get back from Hungary. I made a card for them with an invitation for a meal out. What else can you give to a couple who have everything? I then popped round to the doctors surgery and deposited some notes for tablets which I need. We have a good system that they then drop the prescription in to the Chemists and they the chemist subsequently deliver the tablets to our door. An ex neighbour telephoned today and said she had bought a new telephone and could Johan fix up the wiring for her. Johan told her to bring the lot here and then all she has to do is to plug it in. She is coming on Thursday, so I have asked her to stay for dinner. On the way home from the doctors I popped in to the supermarket and got some extras in house. Tomorrow Annemie and I are going by taxi into town. We haven't done this for a long time - well, the weather hasn't been inviting has it? The weather is a lot colder today than it was yesterday, but it is dry! Now have a good evening all, Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone,it has taken ages to get on here again,and Iread a few other threads and seemd to get frozen when trying to get out of them,don't know what is going on. Judy ,its our longest day today and it started out very wet and turned out really nice. I can be on here at midnight our time sometimes ,like now,but still have problems . Ann,we go the middle of Sept to Tenerife,I would not be able to stand the heat in August,we would have been there last week but we did not go with our friends due to family commitments .They had a good holiday ,but said it was really quiete.Marly,glad you enjoyed the break with your sisters,I'd love a family holiday with mine.I wish I had known who orderd the thunder storm,we were out when it started. will close now,hope everyone is ok and looking in even if not able to leave any messages.take care,Brenda

Hi all It is a fine day here for once, not complaining though as we need the rain. Most places around here have had their monthly average rainfall in just 10 days. Sylvia v O and Johan, Hello I was reading back on your messages and I hope Johan is ok with his heart rhythm. I have heart problems also. My heart has an irregular heart rhythm and for no reason it would take off and start beating at about 220 beats a minute. I had to go to the hospital and get the heart shocked back into normal rhythm, so I have had an AICD unit fitted to my heart, so when it goes into this irregular pattern and beats too fast, the unit will automatically shock the heart back into a normal rhythm. Its not as bad as it sounds and the best thing is I am still here, so it mustn’t be my turn for God to take me yet. Best wishes to you both. We heard about the thunderstorms in England I hope all of our FNW's in the area are safe and had no damage to their property. Well hello to everyone else on the thread, I will check back in later.

Hi all, Well it took me a long while to find this thread this evening, but I did, and that is what is important. Just imagine if we lost it, what would we do??????????????????? Annemie and I had a nice shopping day out in Almere town today. We walked around the market too. Lots of people out of course, but not too bad. Have seen it worse. We arrived home at 2.30 pm and I was greeted by my grandsons washing. I didn't know he was bringing it. Just supposing Johan had not been at home. Jan wants this washing back tomorrow morning! Well I've washed his cooks trousers and jackets which were full of stains, which I had to treat first. I have also ironed them so have not done too bad. I have left his jeans and shirt for tomorrow as I thought these were not so important as his working clothes. He must look nice and clean in the kitchen. He will really be a good advert for 'somebody's mother IS using Persil'. I have also made bread this afternoon - yes, all in this heat, so now my turn to sit behind the computer. Well all have a nice evening. Sylvia xxx

Hello everyone,another hot and sunny day here today,I felt like I was in a sauna at work,with my clothes on.!!!!! Had a headache when I got home,so had to lie down with a cool damp clothe on my head,it did the trick, Did a bit of shopping and then came home and got a chicken salad ready for tea. Also did some more washing( sheets from my bedding box ,which the cats got into and left beautifully marked with pawprints!!) to hopefully put out in the morning,will be out most of the day visiting a friend and then my sister. See you all soon ,take care <Brenda

Good afternoon from down in NZ My wife and I are celebrating 32 years of marriage today, 23 June, I had my birthday on 21 so in our family no-one forgets either day. I know some people find dates hard to recall but in our family we have birthdays, deaths and anniversaries tying in with one or the other. I noted Judy says her husband can't decide as to who to support with the Lions/All Blacks up-coming tests. My wife loves rugby and I have a passing interest. When the test is played I will be watching a drama on another TV and my wife and son will watch the game on Sky. Recently we had 'Dancing with the Stars' which went down to the wire with a former All Black Norm Hewitt and his dance partner winning the final over an actor from Shortland Street. A lot of the people who were partnered with actual dancers had never danced before and it was fun watching film of them learning the various moves. I was reading that the States have their version of the programme and seems to be more theatrical. John

Hi Folks.... This is Jacq in Grenada with a new name! My sister told me I should change it and she chose this.....Oleander is the name of a flower plant here. I haven't been on for a while because basically I gave up trying to get in!! Also not much to report!!. My visitors will be arriving on Sunday so lots to do about the place, want to get the garden straight and that's not easy here. We have had a lot of rain and a really big storm about the same time you did in England. Trying to keep the house clean with 5 dogs running in everytime it rains....muddy paw prints everywhere....so lots to do. Hope everyone is OK and now that it seems a bit easier to get in will be back more regularly. Jacquie xxx

Has anyone played the new puzzle SUDOKU thats appearing in the newspapers and magazines. If you don't what Sudoku it is a grid of nine large squares containing nine smaller squares and pre-selected numbers between 1 and 9 in some boxes. The challenge is to solve which number between 1 and 9 goes where - the lines across and down much contain the numbers from 1 to 9 with no number duplicated down or across. The papers print various versions from easy, medium and hard. Sounds easy? I recently bought the computer version of the game which naturally has more features and its great fun. John

Hi everyone, Its another sunny day here I thought I put a message on yesterday but I cant find it, its either another senior moment or my laptop is now playing up again. Quite a few of you know that I have problems with my computer at the moment and now my laptop wont let me access either MSN or Yahoo and this morning I cant get onto my bank site. I am glad you are all keeping busy, though it does sound as though some of you are having trouble getting on to here too. I'll go before I lose this message but will be back soon. Love June xx

Happy Anniversary to John and his wife You both do so many great things, youi aree such a blessing Have a great day Lol JA

good afternoon one and all .Boy but it'shot here in Newcastle,i got an hours work in the garden this morning,and as the heat increased ,i moved onto the housework ,b ut by eleven it was too hot even for that ,so i did the dinner ,and have sat on a chair ever since ,checking my family tree ,and watching the birds ,in the garden [the feathered variety folks] i am too old to get myself exited ,so i ingored the thread about thongs shorts aaaand--------- there you go,knew that would happen [slaps forehead in an atempt to knock piccies of nubile .scantily clad maidens from his brain] ,heeeelp..anyway ,i watched thrushes ,blackbirds and spuggies all feed themselves and their offspring ,go for a bath and then flatten themselves on the ground and sunbathe,.but it's too hot for them now to do even that.One of the regulars is too posh to join the others in the bath ,he ,or she hops into the greenhouse ,and goes into the big trays we have to put the tomato plants in for watering ,and has it's bath there..some birds get really spoiled.we even have swallows nesting in the eaves of a house round the corner ,so Liz and i watch them a lot in their frantic acrobatic displays hunting for insects. The puter and i are being kept cool by a fan which i have at floor level to keep the case cool ,but angled up to go up the leg of my shorts to keep me cool ,i got that idea from bart ,and it works a treat. it looks as thoughj i had better go and fill the bird bath up again ,that's the third time this afternon,it's getting to be a chore,i think these birds are taking the mickey .see you all later ,Fred.PtfA&G&G&S.

Hi all, Just managed to get on here again. I've been cooking all day, and now have so much over that I can take it easy for a couple of days! Summer certainly seems to have come now with temperatures soaring even higher tomorrow, or so they say! I am just washing and ironing and cooking - housework can wait until it is cooler. Gave my grandson his clean clothes today with the message to bring his dirty cooks clothes again on Saturday morning. I wonder if he will remember? Not much to relate today, so see you all tomorrow Sylvia xxx

Hi Everybody Looks like I spoke too soon I am now also finding this site takes quite awhile to get into. Our weather continues to be very changeable,yesterday I had a couple of hours in the garden but it got too hot so gave up ,by 5p.m. we were back to cold showery weather and today is very bleak. Sounds like your weather is doing the same i.e. very hot in some parts,rain and thunder in others and I read there were heavy smog warnings for southern and middle areas of England makes for a very interchangeable wardrobe doesn't it. John,happy anniversary to you and your wife.Your new game sounds too complicated for me,I find the evening paper cryptic crossword enough for me ! We enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars,particularly as they were all amateurs and proved that anyone can give it a go.We watched Rachel Hunter on the U.S.show and agree it looked very theatrical. Jacquie/Oleander,lucky girl,now you have two beautiful names. I know what you mean about wet dogs,until recent years we had up to 5 labradors,but as they got older (with us) and passed on we now only have a cavalier who I have mentioned before does not do rain. Fred,you are very wise keeping to the feathered kind of birds, I'm sure in the long run they will keep you out of mischief !! We always have to keep filling the bird baths during Summer also setting out trays of water for the hedgehogs.The blackbirds love the garden sprinkler. Meantime,Brenda,Sylvia,J.A.,June and everyone else hope you are all healthy,happy and content. Regards, JudyNZ

Hi everyone. It looks as though we are in for another very hot day today. Yesterday, we went to the supermarket to replenish the icecream and soft drinks and did very little else, I did manage to shorten a pair of trousers. Its good to see you here again JA, at the moment I am not able to talk to anyone, I cant get on MSN or Yahoo. Fred, The birds certainly know where they are welcome. I used to love watching the blue tits and robin in my garden but they dont come any longer, I wonder if it is the magpies thats keeping them away. Sylvia v O, How do you manage to keep so busy in this hot weather? I do a bit then sit and then do a bit more and so it goes on. Judy, You are having very variable weather aren't you? I hope it settles down for you, it must be difficult knowing what to wear. I have been reading another thread and Jude is waiting the delivery of some ceramic tiles, it sounds as though she is going to be very busy. I expect Elisabeth is busy in the garden. Has anyone heard from Kathleen, I am getting worried about her. I cant get in touch because I haven't access to MSN at the moment. I know Brenda is busy working, I have spoken with her on Genes messages, we are meeting in Manchester on July 23rd. Have a good day everyone, dont get too sunburnt. Love June xx

Hi everybody, Well my hairdresser came this morning at 9.30 am, so I was pleased she came earlier before I went out to the market. I had to go to the market on my own as Annemie was working - changed her usual day from Thursday to Friday just for one week. I didn't need much from the market so was soon home. I washed the bedding - I changed the beds yesterday! I also finished off my grandson's washing and will do all the ironing tonight when it is cooler. I also washed the bathroom, toilet and kitchen floors with Dettol. When it is so warm, Dettol always seem to be so refreshing. I also cleaned the washbasin and toilet etc. etc. Even though it is warm, I feel I cannot neglect these things. The vacuum cleaning can wait, as can the dusting. I am missing my granddaughter Linda this week as she usually does the bathroom and toilet. I also washed some strawberries and hulled them and put caster sugar over them and then into the fridge. I topped and tailed some beans and put them into the freezer. After that I went and lay out on the balcony and Johan bought me a cup of tea in the afternoon and now he has brought me my glass of sherry. What a man, he knows just what I like! Well he should do after nearly 50 years of marriage, shouldn't he? He isn't doing much at all. I suppose when you get to 80 you are allowed to read all day! I have so much food over from yesterday when I had a friend to eat, that today I have it easy - two portions of food in the microwave and hey milord dinner is served. Keep cool, boys and girls, Sylvia xxx

just a few quick lines tonight as i am out most of the day tomorrow and going to a BBq tomorrow night weather permitting. John in NZ happy anniversary,we have a version of the dance programme over here ,it was very popular.But at the minute it's name escapes me. Sudoku is catching on fast here,haven't tried it myself. jaqi /Orleander hope your visitors arrive ok and the weather stays fine,know what you mean about muddy gardens and animals. Fred,would love to have a bird bth in the garden ,but with two cats and a dog it would not be used.Good idea about the fan,will have to try that one. Sylvia,i thought of you when I was given a bottle of sherry the other day,as a thank you,then tonight Pauline on Eastenders was getting tipsy drinking sherry at home,I will have to be carefull.!!! June,sorry you are in such a pickle with the pcs I will send an email to Kathleenand let you know / take care Love Brenda

happy anniversary for yesterday, John. :-) Joy