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[Gemini]

Nice to see you today Enfys. It is understandable that you will have days when you don't feel like posting. Enjoy the chicken dinner
Monkeys on the patio Zizi!!! wise not to feed them.

We have delivered all our leaflets, apart from 3 addresses which don't exist! We even knocked on a door to check. Lovely sunny morning for a walk.

[Oma]

Plant his Birthday isn't till next Sunday 26th , then his 1st Transplant Birthday on the 30th , he got his gift yesterday as there was 10% off this weekend ,
Enfys is right its a stand for a Circular saw

Enfys you will get good and bad days , go with the flow if your not up to posting some days that's fine , do whats right for you that day xxx

[Plantaholic]

Are you going to trust B with a circular saw Oma? Where does he do his circular sawing and what for?

[ZIZI]

Yes I agree Plant, with his recent mishaps it could be a chainsaw massacre if he loses concentration!

[Qwerty]

Afternoon all
Just cooking roast beef, Yorkshire pud, roast potatoes , carrots and green beans but to be honest I’m not that hungry, we had cake when we came home last night and I am trying to finish it as loads left so had for have some for breakfast, Well it was carrot cake so that’s one of my 5.

We had a nice meal out last night sorry to hear of yours Oma ours was a Toby in a Carvery type thing, unfortunately the twins didn’t join us , both of them aren’t well with cold and sil wasn’t looking good neither but I ignored it and got on with enjoying my celebration lol .

Ds bought us vouchers for cineworld good choice as at this time of year not many places to go when it’s cold, DD bought us a framed photo of the happy couple on holiday in a gorgeous white frame , I only drink coffee and sometimes don’t know what to have for a change so g/d bought me a bottle of Ribena you mix with hot water called winter it’s got spices in so should be nice, some gorgeous scones that you can only get at Dd local market they are to die for, and a beautiful card with our photos on will post at some point then frame

Enfys totally understand Hun post whenever you want

Happy shopping those attempting it, I shall start charging stuff for hols, iPod, iPad,iPhone, kindle x 2 the list goes on but will take my chargers as well. Dinner calls will try and get on late not read posts yet

[Gemini]

Your presents sound lovely Qwerty and I'm glad you had a good night last night.

No carpet underlay laid at my mums as she hadn't emptied the very small bookcase in the hallway, and wouldn't let us do it!! A waste of b****y time! We stayed for a chat then came home.
Pork chops etc for tea later. OH is pulling a few weeds from the front garden and I am going to make a start on Christmas card writing. I'm sneezing today, but don't really feel as though I have a cold!

[Enfys]

Glad you enjoyed your meal,Qwerty.

Gem, what a shame, will you go back and try again?

Its been chilly here but sunny. DH had a walk around the garden earlier and went halfway up the stairs. Also made a cup of tea, he’s feeling much better thank goodness. We’ve also had a chat about how he is feeling about the op in January. His words - what option do I have but to cope with it and it will all be fine. I’m glad he’s feeling like that, makes it easier for me too.

Roast chicken is in the oven, roast potatoes all ready to go in, looking forward to,it,haven’t cooked much this week.

Enjoy your chops Gem.

[Oma]

Plant he has a big double shed he does stuff in ,
He is very handy and once upon a time has made lovely furniture ,
I have a lovely Console table in the loft he made for my Dining room in my last house , sadly it doesn't fit anywhere in this house but I cant part with it I love it too much

He intends making a big dolls house for Sophia after xmas to keep hear , he will have to make a stand too as I have no where I can put it apart from under the window in the spare room.
All my Radiator cabinets he made and I have had them about 12 years so I want new ones made

He hasn't felt up to doing anything in the last 5 years but he now feels he would like to start again

[Enfys]

That’s good, Oma. Always a good sign. Pete has made lovely stuff in the past, he is aready talking about what he wants to do when his op is over. I think it might take a bit longer but it’s nice to hear him make plans.

[Oma]

Qwerty what lovely gifts , the Cinema ones have gave me a good idea for SIL's Mother for Christmas as I'm struggling for ideas for her and she loves the Cinema '
Sounds like a better meal than ours

Gem what a waste of time after it was so important she had it done instantly , Enjoy your chops it will make up for it

Enfys ,he's right you know he has to get on with it he cant do much else , its a good attitude to have,
He sound like he's recovering fine and will be ready for his op in January ,
You don't know how much strength you have till you have to face something like that ,xx

[Nanto2girls]

Enfys, it's normal you will have some down days. post as and when you feel like it.
Hubby does see to have a good attitude about his op.

Qwerty, love the sound of your presents.

Hope everyone is keeping warm.

Gem, i started with a cold on Fiday. Sneezed all day yesterday and had a runny nose. Today, completely gone.

[Daisy]

Oma - some years ago, my OH treated himself to a Triton saw and router table (no I don't know what it does, either!) and I think if the house was on fire it's the thing he would rescue. But it is a good bit of kit and he uses it a lot, so I hope B is as happy with his saw stand, and since he'll be celebrating two birthdays this year perhaps he should have another present as well.

Yes, I did take Eva out early yesterday - about 12 o'clock!! Things kept happening to delay me. Today was even later because we went to Sainsbury's first. Quite the opposite to Oma - our nearest large supermarket is 8 or 9 miles away, and Sainsbury's is about 12, so we don't just 'pop in'. We go about every 2-3 weeks, but we did well with the Nectar points today, so it was worth the trip. But the kettle we wanted wasn't in stock, although there was one on the shelf! It should be in tomorrow so OH is going to go back then. There was no braising steak either. In fact some of the shelves were looking very empty.

Enfys - I'm sorry you were have a bad day yesterday, but it's been such a rollercoaster for you this last 2 or 3 weeks it will take time to get back to normal. You're also probably still tired. Be kind to yourself, as well as OH. Good for you for being firm and getting to the driving seat before he does. Your chicken dinner sounds lovely, and perfect for a chilly day. I hpe your OH comes up with some good ideas and designs while he's getting over the surgery - it will help his recovery to have something to aim for.


Qwerty - what lovely presents. I like the sound of the Ribena Winter - I love Ribena or Rocks and it's my go-to drink when I'm really cold or have a cold coming on. What a pity the twins weren't well enough to go - I hope they're soon better. It's surprising how long it takes to charge everything up before you go on holiday. Years ago it was just a matter of remembering the travel clock, travel kettle and a few paperbacks.

Gem - how frustrating that you couldn't do the underlay today. I'm sneezing too, and have a bit of a sore throat - it must be cold bugs in the Admin office! Let's hope it clears up as quickly as yours, Nanto.

Plant - it's amazing how active 80+ year olds can be these days. A friend of a friend of mine (also a Guider) celebrated her 90th recently with a camping week-end party - and a zip wire, which she was the first on! The next morning she was leaving early to go to America.


Well, I'd better go and get dinner ready before OH - and Eva - sack me!

[Gemini]

The people whose garden backs onto ours are in the hot tub. I can hear them!! Don't they know it is November, in northern England, and cold!!

[Oma]

Madness Gem

[Plantaholic]

My OH was quite a handy man but never got as far as making furniture.

Enfys it must be easier to cope as your OH is so positive about his operation in Jan. but I am ure it is there on your mind all the time, dinner sounded good.

pleased you were still able to celebrate your anniversary Qwerty in spite of some family members being unwell. Not long now before your holiday.