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[Daisy]

Good morning ladies.

It was a chilly start here as well, but it did look very pretty! The frost has melted now and it's dull and still. I've just been looking at some of the pictures of the Polar Vortex in the American mid-west. Horrifying! I can't imagine -54C - the lowest wind chill - in North Dakota. It makes our wintery spell look positively warm! Having said that, the icy pavements and roads can be treacherous enough and I don't blame anyone staying at home if they really don't have to go out.

Gem - I hope your friend stays safe and warm - it sounds very unpleasant out there. I'm glad you have got another year as Secretary to help see your new library into being. It's always hard to get Treasurers. My OH was treasurer on several committees (one for 20 years!) but he's gradually managed to ease out of them and into auditing, which isn't a soft option either! But now he's changing tack and is taking on a more pastoral role in the charitable organisation. I think he will enjoy that - he's very relaxed and finds it easy to chat (or listen!) to people.

Enfys - has the cold weather affected your knee? I'm glad you're managing to get out for lunch - it will do you both good.

Oma - I hope B's appointment goes well.

I can't understand panic buying and stockpiling. Our weather rarely stays bad for more than a few days, and if you have a reasonably well-stocked fridge, freezer and food cupboard you won't starve. I often wonder how much of the stockpiled food in people's homes gets thrown out eventually.

[Oma]

Afternoon ladies ,
Well we went to see Surgeon , after driving around the car park for 30 minutes we eventually found a space and got to the dept we wanted just in time .
Sat about 5 minutes and called in , its decided because of all his previous ops and scar tissue they cant do Key hole so will have to be open surgery , planed for between 2/3 month time so in and out by 10.30
We then had to go have a pre op assessment ( ridiculous when its months away ) anyway we were told they were running late so would be a slight delay , fine as long as we know .
We sat till 1.30 then I went and spoke to one of the nurses she said it will be another hour im afraid

No way were we sitting almost 4 hours to answer a few questions when the op isn't immediate , we decided to leave and made a appointment for 9am in a few weeks , should have done that in the first place

Home now with feet up and a cup of tea

[Qwerty]

How flipping annoying Oma I would have done the same, I know you can’t blame the staff it’s the system but you can’t get hold of the system , pity about the keyhole surgery but better the op than not at all

[Qwerty]

😱😱😱😱😱 I’ve just got my reminder to get my new 70 driving license !!!!!!!

[Mimi]

Oma is there anything worse than sitting in a hospital waiting to be seen, the time drags doesn’t it.
Qwerty obviously the DVLA have got there sums wrong, you are quite clearly a young slip of a girl .


Now I don’t know what your opinions are about all this Brexit malarkey, but fear not I have just seen this headline on the BBC news site.....
Magnum ice creams stockpiled head of Brexit ..... There, no need to worry then !

[Oma]

Well we can all live on them then 😂😂😂

[Gemini]

Oma, that is so annoying, I don't blame you leaving. Silly to have pre op assessment so far head anyway.
Phew Mimi, I was worrying about the Magnum situation!!

We didn't go to see my sister. Mum and I decided that the fog and frost which haven't lifted at all wasn't worth driving though. Third time lucky next Thursday hopefully!
I did mums shopping and spent a couple of hours with her over tea and cake. She was keen for me to leave before it got dark and so I was I.
I used the unexpected spare time to watch episode 3 of Les Miserables when I got home. I fully expected OH to say that they had spent the afternoon in the clubhouse, but no, they played in the fog!

I'm glad we are in for the night.

[Plantaholic]

Cupboards now full so the snow can do its worst. Just seen the news, they have snow in Cornwall and it is heading our way.

I am quite happy people watching when waiting for appts but that is too long Oma.

Keep warm ladies.

[Oma]

We have snow , not a lot but a good covering

[Nana]

Oma it's funny with hernia op's. Mine are abdominal hernias. The first I had was open surgery & I was awake. The second op I was in my dressing gown with my hospital gown underneath. I actually carried the pillow from the bed down with me to Theatre. That was the 2nd open op but I was knocked out. When/if I have a 3rd it will be a repeat of hernia 2 op. Unfortunately the 1st has reoccured.

How annoying for you both being kept waiting that long. They should have said it was such a long waiting time. Good he's got the go ahead tho. Shows B's getting stronger.

[Nana]

Today we had hoarfrost which stayed with us all day. Light dusting of snow which settled this evening. Persuaded OH to take pictures of some spiders' webs in our garden. They're beautiful.

I called in the supermarket yesterday for some flour to make a birthday cake Friday & 3 shelves were empty other than two bags of SR. I just took one as that's all I needed.

[Oma]

Same with B Nana he's had them done while awake , This groin one is second time on same one mind you it has lasted 10 years before its gone again
Cant give him a spinal block because of his spinal problems this time though .

[Enfys]

Good morning. Snow quite thick this morning. I’m supposed to be going out with my friend to a new WI, but will have to see as she’s driving and she might not want to in the snow. I don’t like it either so we might leave it until the next meeting.

Had a better night but knee still stiff this morning. Had problems with it years ago but it’s been ok for ages so don’t know what’s started it off this time.

Anyone else had snow? Take care if you’re going out and keep warm.

[Nanto2girls]

By gum, it's another cold one.
I thought it was a keen frost,but hubby said no,its a sprinkling of snow.

Oma,what a carry on at the hospital.

Good to hear there will be plenty of Magnum ice creams to see us through Brexit.

[Clover]

Morning ladies

We have snow. Not a lot but a light covering. It’s quite unusual to have any here as we are close to the sea.We didn’t have any at all last year.I don’t think it’ll last long though.

Work for me this morning so I must get my furry boots out and I must sort the birds water and food out before I go.

Have a good day and do keep warm.