General Chat

HA HA HA....... no Carole, skip mot here yet... still procrastinating, it's my greatest talent!! ;-0)

I'll get around to it, but with this weather it would be difficult, plus, I need the help of my poor OH who as you know has been ill. getting better now though.
Son looked very well this morning, quite put me in a good frame of mind. Bless him.

Caz Y..... we are ALL falling to bit darling. The point is... *who will fall apart first?*
Glad you are feeling a bit better, you sure could not have got much worse, could you? Poor soul, you will get there.

Kathy, you will get there. I know that for a fact.
I was in an awful state, and thought I would never ever be *normal* again, but although I did do it....it took me years.
What I think anyone in this situation must accept is, that even when you have beaten it...it is still there. It lurks under every bit of confidence you have.
I am not telling you this to make you afraid... but to realise that YOU WILL WIN. And because you have won, you are then able to fight it whenever it raises its head again.
You have the tools, you know how to do it.
So you carry on love. You WILL do it.
If I can do it ANYONE CAN!
Good luck Kathy. x

Elaine, I know how you feel. I was the same with my 'little' sister. we are 18 months apart, and we were so close. I loved her, I hated her, I looked after her, I had to *take her with you!*;-0(
We were very close.
But .... also a long story, I vowed that I would never cry for her or hers again.
You can only take so much in the name of love Elaine.... You have to look after YOU.
Good luck... x

Caz you could be right there..... Ann... I love seeded breads, but I CANNOT EAT BRAN. So I never have ordinary brown bread... it seems that it has too much bran in it.

Right I must go now. I spent about an hour watching my PC making a fool of me!
It was so slow, I booted it twice (luckily not with a BOOT) and in the end I went away. By the time I had had meal... it had decided to work.
So now I have to hurry up and do all my mail before the film is ready to play.
Taped one last night... can't remember which film.
How do you girls feel about being
in such close contact with a GENIUS such as I? ;-0)
I know what day it is, but by tomorrow.... it will be another day!! Confusing isn't it?

EB.... will think of you, and wholly understand your problem.
Good luck. x

Right folks, Gill, Elaine, Sharron , and Sharon, Jules, Carolina, Sue, hope Liz is okay with all the rain we have had, she must be soaked bless her. Christine, Jeanie, All the boys... where are you lads? Janet.... and Mary... love to all and keep on keeping on!!

Deanna XXX

Hi everyone
I am so busy just now which is making me tired but I have been reading the messages, I love to hear about how positive and brave a lot of you are, everyone is allowed to feel low and to worry, be nervous and to cry, these are all ways forward to getting better, to be able to cope with the next issue that arises.
Just coming on here is a positive move and a great help I think, I know I have been better knowing that I can off load and not put the upset on family which starts a vicious circle.
Well it's alovely day here today but it was so miserable yesterday. Me and mum are going to Longleat on a coach tour for the week end so I am looking forward to that. Mum has been poorly all week so I am hoping we don't have to call it off.
Much love to everyone
Janetx

Well I've disgaced myself today LOL. Finances are very tight for a number of reasons and I am always scrimping and saving for the best bargain, etc. Been working hard on my garden as I've mentioned, couldn't plant today because it was too muddy after a heavy rain, so I went out on an errand and passed someone selling plants from their home.
I already have plenty, most donated by friends when they were splitting their perennials. But I'd caught sight of something big with a gorgeous hot pink flower. I HAD to buy it, it was calling my name. A gorgeous Oleander, which is now on my front porch, & will have to come inside, in the winter. Just what I didn't need, but it really gave my mood a boost.
For some reason I also felt the need to buy a dozen large zinnia plants.
My daughter has been threatening that I "shouldn't be allowed out alone", perhaps she is right.
back to work, enjoy your evening.
mary

MARY....... Worry thee not!

I have just sent you a money angel by e-mail.... try it and see.

I only got it this morning, sent it out to my friends, and now????

I have had a POSTAL ORDER from the Post office... for £46.77p.
Could have done with a bit more, but well... never look a gift horse in the mouth and all that. ;-0)

I will be back later to chat, but I have to go and at least LOOK as if I've been working!!
Have a good day all of you.
Deanna XX

Hi Deanna, I couldn't open it, but thank you for your efforts on my behalf!!
I'm really concerned about my grandson Gareth this morning, he is dragging his legs, because he's autistic he is unable to verbalise if he has pain, it doesn't seem to be behavioural, but why is he dragging his legs, keeping his ankles stiff. This happened once before, after a seizure, dragged one leg for weeks then suddenly stopped, he was investigated to see if he may have had a stroke but a CT showed nothing.
So I am on stand-by this morning. to pick him up from school if need be.
Surely it's not too much to ask for one day to have no crises . . . . I'm trying to get the garden planted . . .
off I go with phone in my hand, thank goodness for cordless phones.
have a good day all,
love
Mary

Mary, you could not open it??

That is awful, does that mean you will never have any spare money??? ;-0)
Well, you knew that anyway didn't you.

Did you get my whinging, whining e-mail last night?
I was feeling really down and felt like a good cry... off loading it onto you helped... are you depressed now?

Anyway, have only just managed to get on here, in the last half hour.

my lovely doctor called me yesterday and said that my blood is good.. normal.... there's something new for me!
I have to continue taking the iron but only twice a day now, and then I am to have another blood test.
They have decided that it is my hiatus hernia which has caused all the troubles, and so I will have to have the iron for a good while.
She is so lovely. She has a laugh and a giggle with me, and she must be like that with others... she is quite shy too... but I thank God she came to our surgery. just at a time when I need a doctor I could trust.
How are the rest of you then?
It has been a lovely day here, I hope it has been where you are too... lifts the spirits... but I believe that we will have rain again tomorrow!

Christine, I only just realised that you came on in the middle of the night.... you will NEVER catch me at that time!
Lots of people do come on at night, but me?? I like my sleep too much.
Are you okay then Christine?

Elaine how is your lovely husband?
Mine is still coughing , and spluttering , even after a week on antibiotics..... but "I'm fine....!" MEN...

Jules, which tablets made you bruise?
I have bruises all over the place... Allan says people will think he beats me!
I've told him to be good, or I'll tell them he does!! ;-0)

Better go everyone, see you tomorrow.
Tea time in our house is at 6.00, and I want to wash and get into my nightie first.
I do like my little home, and closing the doors and getting ready for bed is one of my comforts.
We will not have any visitors tonight.

God Bless and look after yourselves.
Good night all.
Sorry I have not mentioned you all, but you know I luvs yah.
Deanna XXX

Hi

I am a lot better now lately. I did the right thing by leaving that site. I dont need people like that member slagging me off to other people. He keeps saying to girls "Hows your fine little self today" in his pathetic sayings. He put "Spaceman" as an occupation on his profile.

As I said, calling someone a "loon" and a "nut" without proof is libellous wouldnt you agree?

Ben

Deanna.....I was on Citalpram (?). The brusing was only on my thighs & n behind my knees but too many not to notice If I'd knocked them....was an awful sight. It is a side effect so the Dr said.

Hi Carole...good to see you too xxxx

Had a lovely evening tonight, went into town to the theatre with my daughter to watch a ballet. (Romeo & Juliet). Didn't get the end of row seats, so worried I'd need to leave mid way through for the loo, but I was fine. Couldn't have done that six months ago!!

Mary, money doesn't grow on tree's you know! How was Garreth today? Hope there is nothing more than him messing about. xx

Our Gale down under sending love to you and yours. xx

Angela if you look in, thinking of you at this difficult time xx

Caz Y sending you healing thoughts xx

Our Joyce, you are in my thoughts xx

Kathy ( the gorgeous sexy one) Any news from J?
Is he still having his dressings changed? xx

Paula how are you? xx

Ben let it go, or you will be stressed with going over what was said. It's past, look forward xx

Janet hope you have a good day at Longleat xx

Eileen thinking of you xx

Sharron, Jeanie,Deanna, Christine, Ann G, Sharon, Carolina,
and Liz, Ann GG (haven't seen you for a while) Dave and Malc see you all soon xx

Thanks Deanna, I couldn't open the second time either, my PC said there was an error which would not allow me to open it. Guess I'll have to keep on working for a living.
Re Gareth, the paed agrees it's neurological this foot/leg dragging, now both legs involved. He's to have his seizure medication upped, he's probably had a seizure in the night, could explain the sudden increase in bed-wetting.
Poor little man, he's so dear, he came home from school early and said "go doctor checkup". Colleen will keep him home tomorrow to keep an eye on him. frightening to realise this is the "climber", better get his meds sorted before he seizes on the roof one day!!
The good part of my day is that I got tomatoes, peppers, garlic and onions planted before coming to work. It's really muggy here, hot and humid, supposed to be in the 90's by the weekend.
back to work, have a good night.
mary

morning Carole and everyone
I'm ok at present.Didnt manage to get out for a drive last night because dau-in-law didnt pick littlest grandaughter up till quarter past seven and hubby had a meeting to go to that started at eight so no time.
Maybe tonight will be better.I'm trying to keep as calm as possible and avoiding stressful places/situations at least untill after my hosp appointment.I get very snappy and irritable when I'm tense,even with the grandchildren and even though I feel guilty I cant help it.
Glad you enjoyed the ballet,Carole.Hope this is the start of lots of lovely outings for you xx
love and (((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))
to everyone who needs it today.
God bless,Paula xx

Hello everyone, Thanks for all your thoughts since Eddie passed away. I have been popping in from time to time but didn't know what to post. I haven't been as bad as I thought I would be! Just thinking that at least he isn't suffering anymore. His funeral is on tuesday at 9.30. Has taken a long time to sort out because he has no family or next of kin. Looks like there will just be me, my daughter & my grandson (13) at the funeral. A couple of friends may come too. So sad that there will be so few of us.
Best wishes to eveyone who is suffering & hugs for those who need them!
Angela x

Angela, hope that the funeral goes OK next week. so sad that Eddie does not have family. But you will be there which is what he would have wanted I am sure.

Carole, I am pleased that you enjoyed the ballet and that you managed without having to go to the loo in the midle. I am sure you felt good about that.

Deanna, hope Alan's cold etc clears up soon.

Mary, thatw as good getting all those planted before you left for work. It is sunnyish here but not that warm.. I wish we could share a bit of heat with you. You can keep the humidity though.
EB I am sure that you will be OK come the day.

to others who have posted recently - Betty, Ben, Jules, good to see you. Gill are you OK?
YCaz, how are your feet? still getting better?
((((hugs)))) to everyone else - too many to mention now.

Ann Glos

hi every one ive not been on here for a day or two as im not quite with it at the moment ,today we receved a phone call from the hospital for those that no hubby waiting open heart surgery well its sooner than we thought they rang today he goes for pre opp on the 16 and he in on the 22 for the opp im at my worst now as im panicing and shaking now its here thank you for all your suport over this its what is keeping me going hubby gone for a walk he has gone really quite hopefully he will talk about it to me when he gets back hugs to all elaine

elaine, at least the waiting is over for you both. He will know more after his pre op visit but this is good news because it is what he has been waiting for. what exactly is he to have done?

ann
Glos

Elaine.... that is wonderful news.
I understand your worries love.... but you were worried before!!
THIS time, he has a future... he will be fine, and you know that.
I wish the doctors would move themselves for Allan. The only thing he wants at this time is a promise that they will do something.... not a lot to ask is it?

Ann, Allan's kidneys have healed up , but the chest is still not right!!
But as I said..... "I'll see a doctor on MONDAY"..... What a man... I have to fight with him every time he needs to see a doctor!!!

Mary, sorry about that love, but I did try.
I sent it opened, so I do not understand it...
I'll put in a *special request* for a windfall for you! ;-0)
And as I have said before... a Nana in a million you are.x

Angela, you were Eddie's family, and he would be so pleased to have you there.
Don't worry about not feeling as sad as you THINK you should feel.
When my mother died... I was so happy that she had gone.. just like Eddie she suffered. The suffering ending was the most prominent thought in our minds.
god bless love.x

Well folks, I hope you all realise that I do think of all of you throughout my days?
Even if I don't remember to say so in here.

My hand having a bad day.... but I'm still able to type, so I'm here.
Allan is playing with his Father's day Present, which Tony bought him.
he gave him it early, as he decided that his dad need a lift.
It is a presentation set of JOHN MACCORRMACK (spelling?) the Irish Tenor whom Allan adores. I wish you could have seen his face when he got it.
He hugged Tony then ME.... I explained that I am not his daughter!! giggles.....

Anyway, I will see you all later and look after yourselves.
love
Deanna XX

Oh boy. it's so hot, I am sweltering.
Called the gas company and the man has just been here to arrange air conditioning for the upstairs flat where Colleen & the kids reside. They are afraid to use a big fan because of Gareth's inqisitive fingers. The A/C is really a necessity here because the heat is literally overpowering, and humid. otherwise we can't sleep. It's really a medical necessity too because of Gareth - if his temp goes up he's much more likely to seize overnight. he seems happy enough, but is dragging both legs, and actually said "can't get up" when he was sitting on the floor.
It's already over 90 degrees today. I'll be gardening at 6am if this keeps up, too hot by 10am.
I hate this weather, I absolutely hate it. But my kids are here so I stay.
have to have another shower now to become presentable for work this afternoon.
Good evening to all,
Forgive me for not mentioning names, just have to check in quickly today.
Hugs,
Mary

mary, I forget, which State do you live in? I know I should know really.

Ann
Glos

Morning

I am still a bit stressed Ann but I will be ok thank you.

I look in and I am following your chapters on your life story but I don't post much anymore.

I try not to read thurs and fri nights on here - too many squabbles, I don't want to get involved or blamed for anything.

((((((((((((hugs to all))))))))))))

Gill

morning all hope you all have a lovley weekend ,im a little better today still a bit shakey but thats to be expected ,my cousin just came his too my hubby out for the day to a classic car show ,so his mind is of things for a while ,im of to town to finish getting his things for hospital .i would just like to say a BIG thank you to everyone on here for there help and support over these last weeks i dont no what i would have done without you all and all your kind careing pms again thank you to each and every one of you hugs to all love elaine xxxx