Grandma Chat Space

[Lizzie48]

Oma, I went to the Lidl, later than I usually go and it was very busy, I didn't realised the new offers go in today.

I am busy on the balcony, not as cold as in the wind so I can get a few pots moved etc. I got a couple of plants at the supermarket in the village, they always have a good choice and not expensive. I am just having my coffee.

It is 22 years ago that my mother died, at this time I was driving from Harwich to Yorkshire.

I watch a film on Netflix last night. It was called Hope Gap, I didn't think it would be any good but in a strange way it was.

I am following birds in the spring, one is the bald eagle (sea eagle) , it is so interesting to watch, they way they build their nest is amazing. Another interesting one is the eagle owl.

[Gemini]

Lizzie I bet Aldi is busier on the day the offers come in.
Oma, he was very happy to see us. Apart from the Tesco driver once a week, and nurses and doctors at various appointments he is seeing no one at the moment.
How did the Zoom meeting go Plant?
Did any paperwork get done Daisy?

After dull morning the sun came out.
We had a long chat on our friends drive, as it was pleasant to be out. We then went to the new blood taking place. I walked with OH for moral support as we didn't know where the entrance was, LOL. I sat on a wall in the sun until she came out. We came home via Thomas's and had our weekly take away lunch.
Then to mum's where we did several things and I collected more clothes for her.

Now OH is jigsawing and I am online.

[WeeGranny]

Throwing it down with rain this morning and brilliant sunshine this afternoon!!

Today has been spent in two hospitals! Will write about it in YEO. Feel absolutely shattered now, so doing nothing apart from cooking dinner, for the rest of the evening!

Daisy, I had a little Suzuki convertible in Australia. When we bought it the salesman pointed out the holes in the floor. If you got caught in the rain with the roof off, you just pulled the mats up and the water ran out!!! Fantastic little car, I really missed it when we came back.

We have sold the house, for more than the asking price! Pressure is on now to find somewhere!

[Enfys]

Another bad day again. Also went to docs for my BP check and it’s up, so have to take it twice a day and go back on Monday. Will also have bloods taken. I’m lucky they’re looking into it but just something else to have on my mind. ☹️

[Clover]

I’m sorry to hear this Enfys. The trouble is the more we worry the more stressed we get and that’s not good for the BP.

Today the weather has been quite good, no rain at least! I even got my washing dried outside!

Now our golfers can play again my walks wandering over the golf course have got to be restricted to the official paths.

Glamma I understand your tearfulness. It would have been my 53 rd wedding anniversary yesterday and G’s birthday on the 3rd.

I think my shielding ends on March 31st so I’m planning to go back to helping “my lady” with the housework.

Enjoy your evening.

[Nanto2girls]

The morning started bright,then it went dull.
Hubby was out walking with his pal, so i got all my jobs done.
About 1ish the sun came out,and it was very mild.
Had dinner, then we decided to go in the garden. I cut the grass while hubby titivated things.
Sat in the garden for tea and biscuits, it was lovely and warm,in our little sun trap.

[Oma]

Glamm /Clover such sad times for you both it must be so hard coming up to and on these occasions , you know it will get easier but for now its dreadful same for dear Enfys

Life is so cruel at times xxx

Enfys Im having more bloods and tests too , as you say more to add to your worries it seems never ending sometimes doesn't it , the more you worry the worse your BP will be but how can you not worry xxx

WG well done selling your house for more than the asking price , that is a bonus

Nanto it was the same here it got quite sunny after lunch , so nice to see the sun isnt it .

[Nanto2girls]

A bit dull this morning. Hope the sun comes out like it has for the past 2 days.

WeeGranny, well done for the selling the house.More than the asking price is a bonus.
Good luck with finding another.
I would dread to think what it must be like,selling and then having to find somewhere else.
We were already living here when we bought it. It was a council house and we bought it when Maggie brought in the right to buy.

Turkey,leek and mushroom pie for dinner,with mash and whichever veg i decide to do.

[Plantaholic]

WG, Good news about the house sale but it does put some pressure on you to find somewhere. The cabin is available but not the garage as it is full of GS's furniture atm. I will certainly keep a look-out but I am sure you are registered with lots of agents.

Enfys, Glamm and Clover it is difficult for you when anniversaries come around. Sending love and hugs.

Nothing planned for today, might dust, might iron, might go for a walk.

[Gemini]

Good morning ladies.

Nan2 I haven't made a pie for ages, I should put it on the menu one day soon.
Glamma and Clover, these anniversaries are very hard. Do what you can to make getting through that date better Glamma.
Good news on the house sale WG! I hope you soon find the right new home for you both.
Clover I'm sure you are looking forward to the 31st.
It's wonder we all don't have high BP these days Enfys, with all that is going on, plus your recent bereavement. I hope the home tests show a different story. I once had to take mine at home twice a day for week, and although it still wasn't perfect, it was much lower than the surgery readings. I hope today is a better one.

No plans today, apart from to carefully read through the application form I have completed for my mum's Attendance Allowance then print it off.
I should have a walk too.

Have a good day everyone.

[Oma]

Good morning ladies .
Not much on today waiting for B&Q to deliver a big bag of top soil for the new raised boarders , SIL is coming with GS tomorrow to carry it through so a big Dumpy bag will sit at the end of our drive today ,

New TV unit came yesterday , A lot smaller than my other one but i like it there is lots more room now , Just have to wait for rest to come .

Off to Hoover bedrooms I dusted them earlier now need finishing off .

[Daisy]

Good morning from a frazzled Daisy!

My internet is playing up - I try and get back on later.

[Enfys]

Good morning all. Feeling much better today. Off in a minute to pick my Asda delivery up from DDs and have a coffee with her.

Oma, I’m trying hard not to worry about my BP. The nurse said it might be a case of changing my meds slightly, but it has spurred me on to look at my diet and to increase my activity. I need to lose a few pounds and must get back into my walks. It’s so easy to slip 8nto bad ways, especially when your on own.

Its very chilly here but the sun is shining which is a bonus. Hope you all have a good day 🌞

[Daisy]

Hello again. My internet is still a bit wobbly, but at least it's let me in to GRU!! Forgive me for not commenting on everything - but I'm sending big virtual hugs to Enfys, Glamm and Clover, plus other grannies who could do with it at the moment. xxx

WeeGranny - I'm so pleased you've got a buyer for your house - and above asking price is wonderful. Will it give you a bit extra room to negotiate on finding your new home? I hope you find something quickly, but it's a relief knowing you've got a buyer.

Enfys - you probably just need to get into the habit of doing a few relaxation exercises every day - breathing etc. It's so easy to gradually let tensions increase without really noticing, especially when you've had such a sad time. xxx

[Glammanana]

Good Afternoon Ladies,
Getting going in the mornings is so time consuming I have to stop every 1/2 hr for a break but I am getting things done in the end.

My Dr. rang me for telephone consult and he said no such thing as fibromyalgia its a name given to problems that can't be diagnosed individually so why is there massive amount of pages giving help to suffers,he has said my bloods probably need checking again and I go tomorrow to have them done,he said he will have results on Monday am.

Enfrys & Clover sending you warm hugs its hard at those special days ,I have found the last anniversary card my wonderful John bought me and bought him one celebrating 45yrs even though he is not here we can still celebrate our time together.

My DD rang me this am to tell me she has been booked into having her 1st injection next Friday as she is classed as my unpaid carer (for shopping etc) and she has been given 17th June for her 2nd dose she has to go to Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool for it it will give me peace of mind when completed when she is at work with quite a lot of other people some who I'm sure don't keep to social distancing rules.