General Chat

Good afternoon all,

It has been very sunny and mild here, almost like a spring day.
Thanks to all who have asked after me. Have been thinking of everyone on this thread a lot lately, and sending up a big 'thank you' for all the good wishes and support.We are a great bunch, when you think of it, giving each other support when and where it is needed.
T.H it IS so strange and wonderful to at last know who you look like, isn't it? A lot of my questions were answered when I saw actual photos of my Scottish side of the family, this was all down to eldest grandchild Indra, who started the quest a few years ago, when she became a 'free member' of GR, and found a first cousin of mine, who said I definitely look like the Scottish side.I always felt out of sinc, if this is the right word. My brother Douglas (g.son is names after him, as is eldest grandchild, i.e Indra Douglas) was also blond, darker than me, my sister was dark-haired like the Irish side.
Lots of things fell into place when I saw photos.Very moving!!!
Have been helping out at daughter Eleanor's this afternoon, after the party for her son Douglas's 18th. He has his first driving lessons tomorrow, then the theory exam on tuesdsay at 10.30. I would appreciate it very much if you would send him possitive vibes. I certainly will, but wish I could pray....He came to ask me to go for a spin yesterday, something he shouldn't have been doing without a valid license, which you can only obtain after your 18th in this country. This was just to show me his 'bluetooth' thingy, which was my birthday pressie, among other things.
I am so pleased he can phone hands free, among other things, when I think back to when my son went on his first trip to France with his schoolfriend Hans just after my divororce on '86. Hmmmm!

Muist get moving, have an enormouos amount of washing to 'move'' from Eleanor's place.

Good luck and happiness to all.

Love from Eileen xx

To all wo are struggling with pain, mental or otherwise, I wish you all a great peace of mind, and once again, envelop you all in a general hug.

Love. Eileen xx

Carole thank you for starting this amazing thread, it has already been a huge help to so many people.
I'm running today , have to go 2 hours early in to work as it's the only time I can get a ride. As usual too much to do, too little time.
have a good day all,
Mary XXX

Very confused, it's 3.20am Monday 26th and the posts on here say today at 12.44 etc something amiss as should be saying yesterday! Or is it me? Have I finally lost it?
Hoping to get to the hospital today to get the tests done but have had these before several times and they always come back fine so not holding out hope that there will be any difference this time!
Will catch up with everyone soon, as lots to do and must get to bed earlier than usual, o.h. up at 5 to go to work at 5.30am.
Love to all who are struggling and to those winning their battles, well done to you.
love and hugs
Lizxxx

Ha ha, very funny, just posted and the times have been altered now to yesterday lol

Happy birthday Sharon, hope you get some lovely treats xxx

Am very saddened to hear about Angie's mum.I had a mail a week or so ago from A. saying that mum was living with them because of her health deteriorating so quickly.Angie is a very courageous woman, wonderful daugher.

Will be keeping her in my thoughts, along with all of your who are in any kind of pain whatsoever.

Love. Eileen xx

Morning all. Liz what are you like. I'm sure you've lost it lol

Hope you all have a good day.
Going off now as my legs are getting sore, and I need to rest.
That's all I seem to do.

Take Care
xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I am so glad found this thread. Its help me so much over the last few months.

Well done.

((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) for everyone.

THE ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!

The carers are just seeing to his ablutions and they will winch him into it when he has finished.

I don't have to wash up any more and he can get his own potatoes to peel.

Maybe he can peel me a few grapes in between whiles.

But did he get you a card for your birthday Sharron???

so pleased for you that the wheelchair is back, your best birthday present!

No card from him.He gave my partner a tenner this morning and asked him to get me something but,being the hard faced old battle-axe again,I told him to give it back and make the old man get me something tomorrow.

He goes out on the mini-bus tomorrow and he can buy it himself.What does he think he is,disabled or something?!

Sharron..... Lol!!!! Ooh you are hard!!!

Happy Birthday Sharon

Hope you have a good one !!!!

You make me laugh with your dad's antics .

I wasn't on the boards all week end .Horrific committe meeting on saturday that lasted almost 4 hrs !!!!! Sunday was a family meal at my sister's to celebrate my baby's birthday ( 20 ! ) and my nephews engagement .I managed to drive there even though I probably added an extra 10 miles going through the countryside rather than the city traffic jams but at least I did it .

Hope you are all well

love

Kathy xxx

Hooray the electric chair is back. Hope your birthday was nice Sharon. Don't blame you giving ther money back if he is able to pick something for you that is far better.

Kathy well done driving.

Treehunter I'm pleased you found this thread and feel you are getting some support. xx

I have been to work with my cold and got through the day ok! Bit anoyed that one of or team made herself a drink and didn't even ask if I'd like one making but never mind! She was too hot in my car going home so I made a couple of degrees down turn in temp but thats all. I thought blow her! I wasn't too hot.

Love to you all xx

Happy old codger here today.Made his own dinner,washed up,did the spuds and veg,took the crocks out,dried up.Smiling like it was his own birthday.

We have an occupational therapist coming on Tuesday,for the third time in two years.That is only because I need his arm brace adjusted.Was given some explanation about not coming if progress was only going to be slow and not very much.

Had they given him the opportunity in hospital he could have done a lot more.They wouldn't even let him eat.Well it didn't take long when he came home.He had his peg out in less than six months.I don't know how he was supposed to get his swallow back if he had nothing to chew.

Oh dear,I'm ranting again but I am doing what they were paid to do.

Enough,I will shut up.

Hi All,

The info i have found that would love to have my mum here with me to look at is my great grand dad, We were always told he was lefted on a door step in London, Well it turns out he wasnt and was still living with his mum and dad until her was 21. Plus they came from Norfolk, He was born in london as i knew from 1901census. Also found a brother and sister that he had. mum would have been pleased i found them.

I know she is with them all now, But i just want my mum to be here with me. I miss her so much

sorry got to go. just had a call my daugther in laws her house is on firer

will keep you up dated

TH, i hope it is not a bad fire. Please let us know all is OK.

Ann
Glos

all ok, the women who lives down stairs from them tried to kill her self, my daugther in law is having baby only 5mts gone. but just got call from my daugther who rushed round to her said she is ok, but cant go back into place.

Sharron, I know what you mean about opportunity for peoples after care. After 18 months of pushing I managed to get into rehab and pain management for 3 weeks. I was great but when it was over there was no more contact and has been on my own now for 6 years. Not entitled to anything else as OH works.

I am very pig headed and it was a matter of I will show them.

Because of your own pig headedness, (I did not put caring, so there) your father has a quality of life he would not have attained with out you. I know from experience that feeling useful and being able to do things for yourself, no matter how mundane, makes me feel like I am contributing. Even if it is only peeling potatoes.

Notice things have been quite after a couple of off putting posts. I know they have been removed, I did read them and must say it really saddened me, yes angered me as well. The only thing I am glad about is it was not one of our family. It felt like my safe home was invaded. That is putting it mildly.

Treehunter, do you know why this story was told? It would be so interesting to try and find out. I love a mystery. I have found so many thing since starting this. Was many months trying to find what had happened to one many great grandmothers. She was supposed to have drowned when a famous ship sank. Searched passenger lists of that ship and many others, plus BMD's, libraries. The information was handed down 4 generations. Eventually, by contact with a distant relly, found she had run off with another fella to NZ and lived a long and happy life there. Let us know what you find out, this is exciting.

I hope Liz that you get to have your blood tests this week and they are okay.

Lots of hugs and love to Y/Caz. I know you are keeping an eye on us. Thinking of you and hope your pain is at a level you can manage now.

I brain is a bit fuzzy today, if I have not mentioned somebody, does not mean I am not thinking of you.

My older brother came for the long weekend, he stayed at my dad's place so could do some work there. It was great as was able to see him for 3 days in a row.

Bye for now

Gail

Qh salt!!!!!!!!

He went out in the electric wheelchair on the mini-bus to the next village.............and the batteries fell out in the street!!!!!

I am trying to get hold of the wheelchair repair service and they are on answerphone!!!!!!!

Sharron, sack them, great repairers are they not. I would be fuming. Not very funny at all. You cannot even rant over the phone.

Gail