General Chat

I'm back, Yes, I didn't send any messages yesterday. My computer wouldn't let me send e-mails nor receive them so the computer and I fell out with each other. This morning whilst waiting for my hairdresser to arrive I started clearing out a lot of old e-mails and hey ho no problem I can receive e-mails again. After my hairdresser had trimmed my hair and given me a blow dry Annemie and I went to the market taking our time as I didn't have to get back for my hairdresser. However, I hadn't expected my granddaughter and grandson to be here waiting for me; Linda had made everybody ham and cheese tostis. My grandson, bless him, is so concerned about me going to hospital on Monday to have the piece of cancer cut away. I told him it's nothing. Anyway, he really looked well I thought now that he has passed his exam there is a load off his mind. He is now talking of taking driving lessons. I've told him he gets money from me for his holiday this year, but if he doesn't go on holiday the money is to go into the bank to gain interest and go towards a car for him later. I said I don't want him wasting his money on cigarettes. They really listen to me and don't mind me talking to them like this. I still have my ironing to do but will do that when it gets cooler this evening; See you all tomorrow Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, Thank goodness it hasn't been as hot today. We havemanaged to do some more at the bathroom, with a bit of luck, we will get the flooring down, and then its just the finishing off bits. puting the towel rail, toilet roll holder etc. back on the walls. Yesterday I finished putting the last of the bedding plants into tubs and hanging baskets. Fred, sorry to hear about Liz and your breathing problems, it affects me that way too. I get up early (not 4 o'clock though) and get things moving then I often have a little nap in the afternoon, then in the evening I enjoy watering the plants, the trouble is the mozzies look forward to me doing that and then they can have a bite of me, lol. Sue, Sorry to hear about your back. I usually have more trouble with my back etc. in the summertime. I think in winter, that I wrap up whereas in summer I dont take as much care. Kathleen, I bet Susan will feel quite warm when she gets all her hair back. is it curly? I have an admission to make regarding painting, I started my staircase nearly two years ago and never quite finished it, it all needs doing again now because it isn't a proper white now. I wonder who will finish first, you with your kitchen or me with my staircase. Sylvia, You are very lucky if your grandchildren listen, mine keep telling me that things are different these days. When Samantha was younger, she asked me what it was like to wear a crinoline, lol So every now and then, as a joke they ask me that again, I was waiting for them to ask me during this hot weather, but they didn't. Well I think that is enough of my waffling, so I will go and see if I have anymore emails. Have fun. June xx

Hello everyone, just dropped in to read what everyone is doing, and such interesting things as usual. Like Sylivia and Norman I have had the flu so little to tell but of coughing! You sound busy as usual June. Fred good talking with you last night Regards to all JA

Hello everyone, just dropped in to read what everyone is doing, and such interesting things as usual. Like Sylivia and Norman I have had the flu so little to tell but of coughing! You sound busy as usual June. Fred good talking with you last night Regards to all JA

Hi Everyone Well, I’m back, safe and sound, no damage this time thankfully, just some fence blown over and a lot of plants in the garden…the fruit trees are OK but we lost some banana and plantain…they are not strong!!! The power came back at 10.30pm Friday night….working very late!!! The water is still not on though but shouldn’t be too long I hope!!! They are having to clear the dam by hand. There was a lot more rain with Emily than with Ivan so we have had slides here, the only death was a man who wouldn’t leave his house and it slid….along with half the mountain behind it!!!! The animals are all OK. We were all in my downstairs apartment; my sister, the 3 teenagers, my husband Poppin, myself and 9 dogs and 1 cat!!! The goats were loose and found safety…the kids were leaping over the rocks the next morning so are fine. It was a very long night (Wednesday). The Hurricane hit at about 1.00 am Thursday morning and we still had strong winds the next morning coming to calm at about lunchtime. What a relief, when my husband went upstairs and told me all was as we had left it…..mind you everything was packed away and electrical stuff was downstairs!!! Got to sort it all out now!!! Thanks all for the concern…..it’s nice to know there are people out there who care!! My daughters could find no information at all but luckily the phone lines stayed up so was able to reassure them early Thursday morning (lunchtime for them!) Bye for now…..love Jacquie xxx

Hi all, Johan and I went to our ex son in law's birthday today. Funny weather, one minute it is sunny and hot and the next a wind comes up and it's almost what you could call 'cold'. This evening I have finished off all my ironing. What a lovely feeling that is. This morning I had the washing machine going at 6.00 am and hung the washing out onto the balcony. Annemie has an electric trouser press, so she pressed a pair of Johan's trousers for me. She can get a much better crease in the trousers than I can. It is so quiet around here with so many people on holiday. Not much news for now, so have a nice evening. Sylvia xxx

Hi Everyone Jacquie, so glad to hear that you and your family are safe after the storm. You have certainly had more than your share. Here's to a more peaceful weather pattern in future. It's amazing how our animal friends cope under those conditions and lovely to hear your little 'kids' are doing well. Sylvia, you make me feel guilty when I look at the pile of ironing awaiting me, but with my husband overseas for a fortnight and just the company of Ripley & Anna and the goldfish I am taking advantage of spreading out some rellie research papers all over the dining table and trying to make some sense and order of them. To all our friends who have been a little 'under the weather' I hope you are feeling fit and well soon. Regards, JudyNZ

Hi everyone, wishing you a happy Sunday! Sun is over the yard arm here so about to pour a glass of shiraz. I am feeling a little more in the land of the living after a week of nasty flu Since the site was down this afternoon our time it seems to be humming fast, maybe UKers are eating brunch! Take care all JA

Hi all, Yes it's Sunday again - our rest day girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was up at 7.30 am, but not woken by an alarm clock, just the birds. Once I'm awake at that time it's not worth going back to sleep again, so I got up. The trouble about living in a flat is that I have to be quiet so as not to wake Johan as we're on one level. I laid the breakfast table and did one or two bits and pieces in the kitchen and when I heard him I set about making some sultana bread. When I woke up at 7.30 the sun was shining, but now it has disappeared. Yesterday Johan and I went to our ex son in law's birthday and we could sit outside the whole time as the weather was good. They have lots of passion fruit and flowers and various colours of clematis climbing over their fences which looks very attractive. I do miss a garden, but couldn't work in it any more and Johan has never been interested in a garden! Well everybody wherever you are, have a lovely Sunday and till tomorrow. Sylvia xxx

Good morning everybody,we have a really lovelly sunny Sunday morning here,should be hanging washing to dry and doing things in the kitchen,but have come on here before I forget or get beaten to it by my son. Going out later to but a new blind for the kitchen ,thought I had bought a bargain last month in a sale ,but its not the right size and cannot be adjusted like we want to.So I am making sure John comes with me and we get the right one this time. June don't think the council will pay for blinds on the roof ,they don't like spending money on that sort of thing. Jaquie,glad you and yours are ok ,must be freightening to go through ,how did your visitors fare.? Kathleen,be carefull in that garden,don't any of the charities or socials near you run any help schemes for older people,some places they just charge you for any parts and provide the labour free.Glad Susan is doing ok. Fred,you keep an eye on your lady and yourself as well,we'd miss you if you didn't get on here. Sylvia,my ironing seems to be breeding each time I look there is another pile.!!! J.A and Judy hope you are feeling better,wish we could all share the same times and weather,but we would all be competing for time on here I expect.Plus it would be slower!! Off for my Sunday breakfast,full english today.Then out to the DIY store for that blind.Goingto visit dad later,so might be back tonight,have a good day /evening

Hi Everyone, We have another lovely sunny day but it is very hot again. The family have gone off to Tram Sunday in Fleetwood so I am taking advantage and getting on the PC. Yesterday, we were in and out so much plus we had my son in law's son for the weekend and he likes to play on the PC that I didn't manage to get on. I keep wondering how Gary is getting on with my PC but I dont like to natter him being as he has college work and a parttime job to do as well. Brenda, I work for local government too, but being as the sun beat down through the roof onto the computers that we used to control the money flow in the bank, it was cheaper to fit blinds than have the computers down. Sylvia, I would miss a garden too but it does take a lot of effort to keep it nice all the time. Judy, dont feel guilty about the ironing, it will always be there another day. J.A. You have just reminded me that the site was down, that was one of the reasons that I couldn't get on. Well I had better tidy up a bit before they come back so take care everyone. June xx

Hi everyone.i am waiting for the grandson to arrive on leave so that i can start the promised B.B.Q.so i am going to spend some time on here while i am waiting . Liz and i picked up a new boarder last week,a little doormouse who is nesting under next doors fence in line with our greenhouse.He is a cute little fella ,inquisitive ,but very timid ,with huge ears and lots of whiskers. When i get up early to do the garden i water first ,and then bring a couple of bicckies and a coffee out and watch for him,he usually sees me ,and sneaks under the table and waits for the crumbs whereapon he will shoot off to his nest with them. I don't mind doormice ,they do no damage that i can see ,and it amuses Liz to the extent that she managed to get a cople of photo's on her new camera.. The onl;y problem is ,i hav'nt seen it for two mornings ,so i think he may have fallen victim to next doors cat. I have managed to get a couple of members to join the msn chat group at long last,so if this site keeps going offline i can still talk to people,at least i don't have to rely on Genes which is starting to look as though it has a terminal sickness lol.i only hope i am wrong about that cause i would miss so many of you. I think many of you will by now be in your gardens ,under a parasol ,with a nice cold drink ,so i will leave you all ,and join the crowd outside,have a nice afternoon all ,and take care.Fred.PtfT&A&G&G&S.

Hi everybody, Just to let you all know that I am just back from the hospital where I have had two pieces of skin cancer taken away from my right shoulder. I was surprised to see how big the first one was when it was in a jar and the amount of stitches I needed. Anyway I have to have the stitches taken out over two weeks and then I'll be finished with that. Thanks to all of you who sent me tea and sympathy. It's nice to have friends! The weather is fine here today and the doctor said I should rest my shoulder so will do just that when I've made some bread. Have a nice day everybody Sylvia xxx

sylvia,I wouldn't have thought making bread was resting your shoulder,unless you kneed it slowly. Fred you little doormouse wouldn't stand a chance near my cats,they catch all sorts,mice .babybirds,big birds ,robins.frogs,sparrows.!!! Sso ihope its ok. How did the BBq go .ok I hope. June,hope your pc is better soon,and you enjoyed your time to yourself. looking forward to saturday,hope this weather is better its rained a bit today and been windy. Haven't slept well for a few night and feeling tired ,so need to get some ironing done and a few phone calls. See you tomorrow/

Hi Brenda the B.B.Q went okay ,but minus the grandson ,he was recalled to camp for some reason as he finished at his friends in Nottingham ,so we never even got to see him,he never thought to tell us ,and it was'nt till we phoned his mobile at five that he told us about the recall Liz was NOT pleased .Anyway ,son no one bought some veggie spring rolls with him ,and they were fine on the coals ,a real treat in fact . Could you not put the dreaded bells on your cats brenda ,and give the wildlife a fighting chance ?. well i'm off for my tea ,i may come back a little later on ,but i may also be watching War of the worlds ,couresy of my foriegn office cous he he.cyal.Fred.PtfT&A&G&G&S>

Hi everyone, Its been a funny sort of day. We went to see a lovely house on Sarurday, it was perfect, well almost. We put an offer in on it straight away because we thought that at the price they were asking it would soon be snapped up. This morning My daughter was browsing through the properties for sale, and I heard the dreaded OMG, I eventually found out that the house was now advertised at One hundred thousands pounds more than it had been originately advertised at. No Way could we up our offer by one hundred thousand pounds. That was the end of that dream, lol I just dont know what can go wrong next. Never mind, we are still here, just June xx

Hi everyone, Its a rather dull day here today, hopefully the sun will soon shine. Fred, I hope your little mouse has turned up, I dont particularly like mice (I am scared of cats too) but wouldn't wish any harm to the little fellow. Sylvia v O, I hope your shoulder soon heals, I hope it isn't too painful. Just try to rest, I know its pretty useless saying that to you, you are always on the go. Brenda, I hope you had a better nights sleep last night. I can fall asleep easy enough but waken about 5 o'clock, then I usually get up about 6. I hope evryone is OK even though they may not be posting. June xx

Hello everyone across the world. Just read elsewhere that Max and Jason have been away for a few days, and are having a week in Spain which I am sure will do them both good. :-) Joy

Hi all, Brenda, I don't knead bread by hand - the machine does that! I did not do too much yesterday and was on the computer until 12.00 midnight and then watched a film on television until 2.00 am. I did sleep in this morning and was up late around 8.15 Today we went to a birthday of a friends and met up with lots of old friends who used to be with us in Spain, or came with us on our motor caravan trips. It was so nice to see them all again. Unfortunately our friend now has Parkinsons. It is so noticeable now. When she came on my birthday her hands weren't shaking, but now they are really bad. She's had a sad life really. Divorced with two sons, one son committed suicide and the other is shizofrenic. He is more in hospital than in his own flat. The weather here has been lovely today but not too warm so we drove along the dyke by the Zuyderzee. I love this trip.The only thing is I fell asleep in the car. Johan said 'you didn't see much of the sea today'. I cannot help it. If I'm tired I just go to sleep - literally anywhere! Well, see you all tomorrow Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, Its another dull overcast day today, very windy too. Yesterday the washing got dry very quickly. I had a very lazy day yesterday, I decided 'my batteries' needed recharging so took it easy. Joy, I'm pleased to hear that Max and Jason are having a day or two away, just what they need. Sylvia v O, Its lovely meeting up with old friends and talking over old times, now I'm giving my age away. I often have a little sleep in an afternoon, the trouble is that regardless of what time I go to bed, I usually waken up at 5 a.m. Not many postings again, we cant say its the sun, well not in the NorthWest anyway. Here we are catching up on the jobs we left because it was too hot I haven't made any plans for today, we are having an easy week this week. Speak again soon June xx