What are you all up to today? - part 3

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  • ABM
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    edited August 2016 #2282

    Where  to,  Millieh  ??  ASDA  or  Lidl,  Sainsburys  or  Aldi  ??

     

    Took  aged  sister  out  to  ASDA  this  morning,  stocked  up  with  general  goodies  &  a  load  of  food  for  her  moggy.  Then  on  return  to  her  home,  the  Personal  alarm  folks  rang  up  wanting  her  to  do  a  check  on  its  functioning. 
    All  ok,  but  she was  reminded  to wear  it  all  the  time  when  in  the  house / garden.  She  has  the  habit  of  putting  it  "Somewhere  Safe  &  Dry"  whilst  she  does  the  washing  up,  then  forgets  to  pick  it  up  again,  so  I've  offered 
    to  tie  a  knot  in  the  corner  of  her  left  ear  to  remind  her.  Didn't  seem  too  keen  on  that  idea  for  some  reason 
    Undecided

    Brian

  • triky auto
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    edited August 2016 #2283

    Cool, Still sunny here on the I.o.W but a bit breezy.Been to the Garlic Farm at Newchurch for some new seed garlic to plant at the boatyard.Last
    years was terrific,strong and VERY juicy Tongue Out.Then to Godshill Cider Co for they're own I.o.W Ginger Beer Mmmm!! Off to 'Waverly'
    tonight for a meal and some music.

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  • milliehull
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    edited August 2016 #2285

    Beautiful day here yesterday - sunny with not a cloud in the sky so took the grandsons to Ferry Meadows to the new Badger Play Park - very impressed.  Today has been cloudier but very warm and humid. Nice breeze though so the washing dried in no time.  Went
    into town this afternoon and enrolled for my course at The Adult Education College and did some shopping.  We are off to Cromer a week tomorrow and have had a cry for help to look after the grandchildren at the beginning of the week.  I am now panicking wondering
    when on earth I am going to get ready!!

  • young thomas
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    yes, we'll do what we can, but not a lot you can do.....thanks for your thoughtsHappy

    Been there & done it BB. You will be surprised what your friendship & loyalty will mean to your friends, at a time when the shifting sands of fate are controlling their lives you will be an anchor in the unknown. Hang in there(as you are doing) & just offer
    support. When it's all to the good again you will find out just what a difference you made. Good luck to them & respect to you for your support.

    thanks Rocky.....

    unfortunately, some bad news just now... the poor lad has had to have a leg amputated in order to save his life...must still be severe vascular issues i guess....

    OH and i just about to have dinner but lost the appetite now....Sad

    what can you say to someone who has just started to get close to his grown up son (40) after many years of 'not getting on'....

    still no wiser as to the cause, but thats all faded away now....

    i hope the next post will be a little more hopeful...

  • milliehull
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    edited August 2016 #2287

    Where  to,  Millieh  ??  ASDA  or  Lidl,  Sainsburys  or  Aldi  ??

     

    Took  aged  sister  out  to  ASDA  this  morning,  stocked  up  with  general  goodies  &  a  load  of  food  for  her  moggy.  Then  on  return  to  her  home,  the  Personal  alarm  folks  rang  up  wanting  her  to  do  a  check  on  its  functioning. 
    All  ok,  but  she was  reminded  to wear  it  all  the  time  when  in  the  house / garden.  She  has  the  habit  of  putting  it  "Somewhere  Safe  &  Dry"  whilst  she  does  the  washing  up,  then  forgets  to  pick  it  up  again,  so  I've  offered 
    to  tie  a  knot  in  the  corner  of  her  left  ear  to  remind  her.  Didn't  seem  too  keen  on  that  idea  for  some  reason 
    Undecided

    Brian

    Write your comments here...

    Actually it was Wilkinsons ABM Laughing

  • milliehull
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    edited August 2016 #2288

    yes, we'll do what we can, but not a lot you can do.....thanks for your thoughtsHappy

    Been there & done it BB. You will be surprised what your fmoredship & loyalty will mean to your friends, at a time when the shifting sands of fate are controlling their lives you will be an anchor in the unknown. Hang in there(as you are doing) & just offer
    support. When it's all to the good again you will find out just what a difference you made. Good luck to them & respect to you for your support.

    thanks Rocky.....

    unfortunately, some bad news just now... the poor lad has had to have a leg amputated in order to save his life...must still be severe vascular issues i guess....

    OH and i just about to have dinner but lost the appetite now....Sad

    what can you say to someone who has just started to get close to his grown up son (40) after many years of 'not getting on'....

    still no wiser as to the cause, but thats all faded away now....

    i hope the next post will be a little more hopeful.

    Write your comments here...

    So very sorry to hear this BB. As others have said all you can do at the moment is to be a good listening ear. I do hope there will be some more hopeful news soon.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #2289

    Not so good today weather wise, very windy and overcast, just had a wee shower. Trying to get van packed up for the off tomorrow morning, again weather doesn't look good for next week and we will be on a canal boat Frown why
    couldn't have been this week its been great until today. 

    Hope you have a lovely time TG, whatever the weather.  Smile

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #2290

    BB. Sorry to hear your news, all you can do is be there for support. Hope you have better news soon.

    Gave the van a quick clean and hoover, got all the washing dry. Friend called round for a catch up chat, then eldest son brought his car for his Dad to take for mot.Good job it passed as he was off to Bristol this afternoon!  

    Tonight have been sorting a week away for our anniversary in October,  looks like it will be Cornwall, hoping it will be quieter by then.Undecided

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #2291

    Oops,  

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2016 #2292

    yes, we'll do what we can, but not a lot you can do.....thanks for your thoughtsHappy

    Been there & done it BB. You will be surprised what your friendship & loyalty will mean to your friends, at a time when the shifting sands of fate are controlling their lives you will be an anchor in the unknown. Hang in there(as you are doing) & just offer
    support. When it's all to the good again you will find out just what a difference you made. Good luck to them & respect to you for your support.

    thanks Rocky.....

    unfortunately, some bad news just now... the poor lad has had to have a leg amputated in order to save his life...must still be severe vascular issues i guess....

    OH and i just about to have dinner but lost the appetite now....Sad

    what can you say to someone who has just started to get close to his grown up son (40) after many years of 'not getting on'....

    still no wiser as to the cause, but thats all faded away now....

    i hope the next post will be a little more hopeful...

    BB, what do you say?, me I'd say-'better no leg than no life' it won't be easy but it'll work. Just look at the war casualties in the armed forces & how they face adversity. Life is a lottery, they have their Son-result. You just be the voice of positivity,
    sure they'll get lows, you'll stop them getting too low just by your support & presence. It's what friends are for. We are the pit props of Human suffering. Keep on keeping on.

  • young thomas
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    edited August 2016 #2293

    yes, of course youre right....we had just had this discussion...folk do survive, get over tragedy and move on..

    in fact, the picture of the Honda Goldwing trike i sent to TG the other day is owned by my cousin who lost a leg after falling out of 'big wheel' funfair ride as a youth....he has still had a wonderful life with a wonderful family and has done (pretty much)
    everything the rest of us have.....

    yes, we'll be as positive as we can....Happy

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2016 #2294

    I've just caught up with this, BB. It's a terrible thing to happen but positive thinking is the way to go. Wise words from Rocky there.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited August 2016 #2295

    Same here BB, such a terrible occurrance. Just hope that he can get over it, and stays strong.

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2016 #2296

    Been to Marwelll Zoo today with the family then BBQ this evening.  Home tomorrow via the dealer!

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #2297

    Not so good today weather wise, very windy and overcast, just had a wee shower. Trying to get van packed up for the off tomorrow morning, again weather doesn't look good for next week and we will be on a canal boat Frown why
    couldn't have been this week its been great until today. 

    Hope you have a lovely time TG, whatever the weather.  Smile

    ...Cheers Helen and Brue (from earlier) we should have a laugh if nothing else, its our first time on a canal boat Surprised

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #2298

    BB, so sorry to hear about your friends son, its not easy to try and keep up beat at a time like this but I know you will do all you can for your friend and his family. 

    We are off on a canal boat trip next week so no wifi for me Frown  Phil will still get emails on his smarty phone if you want to get in touch.
    Take care.Smile

  • DSB
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    edited August 2016 #2299

    Spent most of the day in the jungle today - sorry, I mean the garden!!  Trying to rid the fence of the ivy coming over from the house at the back.  Seen to be filling the green bin very quickly!!

    David 

  • young thomas
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    BB, so sorry to hear about your friends son, its not easy to try and keep up beat at a time like this but I know you will do all you can for your friend and his family. 

    We are off on a canal boat trip next week so no wifi for me Frown  Phil will still get emails on his smarty phone if you want to get in touch.
    Take care.Smile

    TG, et al, thanks again for your thoughts...

    this is a thread about celebrating the (hopefully) good things we all do and wish to share, my original post only came on the back of a purely coincidental 'air ambulance landing' where we were staying last weekend....and the following morning we heard X
    had to ferried away in the same way....

    so, other than any significant change, i wont 'hog' this thread as i see it as a more upbeat string....

    thanks again, take care out there....Happy

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited September 2016 #2301

    Yell

  • KjellNN
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    edited September 2016 #2302

    Sorting out a few things before going away next week.

    Painting finished....though OH has found a few little areas I missed.....they will be fine till we get back.

    DD's car taken for service and MOT, and fairly large bill passed to her!  3 new tyres, broken coil spring, 4 new bulbs.

    Caravan all washed outside and inside cleaned out ready for packing.

    Trip slightly replanned to take in as many MH dealers as possible, starting with the one that has the Hymer we are keen to see.

    Off now to clean out the car....where does all the sand and mess come from?!

  • triky auto
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    edited September 2016 #2303

    Cool,Done a mooch along the coast between Bembridge and Ryde.Found " Seaview" along there .Good eatery at the " Old Fort".Spectacular views across
    the Solent .Lovely sunny day again,slight breeze.

  • redface
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    edited September 2016 #2304

    Gout almost gone, for now, managed a short walk of 1 1/2 miles in 20 mins. That'll do for this week!

  • ABM
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    edited September 2016 #2305

    Had  a  nice  new  "Smart  Meter"  fitted  this  evening,  so  I've  turned  fone  &  TV  off,  now  its  turn-off time for  this  P.C. then  I'll  sit  there  watching  the  Handy,  Friendly  Control  Panel  for  the  rest  of  the  evening.  Well  I  was 
    told  it  will  cost  me  approx  Three  New  Pence  per  annum  to  run  it --  if  I'm  Paying,  then  I'm  Watching  !!Money Mouth

  • nelliethehooker
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    OH back at the doctor's today for blood test results. All ok and doc's pleased with BP level too. She's to carry on with the tablets and go back in 6 months for her next blood test. 

    Warm but cloudy most of the day so we went to the sea-side for a walk along the shore. Heavy rain this evening though!

  • redface
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    edited September 2016 #2307

    Ah that reminds me, ABM, i've got one of those somewhere - trouble is there's nothing but repeats on the screen. You'll soon be back to normal - watching proper telly, again with some repeats but somehow more watchable

  • DSB
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    edited September 2016 #2308

    Well it's 1st September and time to start things up again.  First practice tonight of my choir from Brewood, Staffs.  Chistmas music out of the cupboard!! (Brewood Singers).

    Tomorrow Tamworth U3A choir restart tomorrow afternoon.

    Tomorrow night we start back at Polesworth Abbey Choir with a choir BBQ.  Fingers crossed for some good weather.

    David 

     

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2016 #2309

    I've just caught up with this, BB. It's a terrible thing to happen but positive thinking is the way to go. Wise words from Rocky there.

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  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2016 #2310

    Still busy enjoyable here!!!!  NZ days are very limited now . Now second day of spring. Last day of winter was 18c.  There's been cold bright days and cool grey days, last Monday but as one thermometer said 12c but it felt cooler even without a wind! If
    this is winter I'm not complaining. Today sunshine and drizzle but 17c.  Didn't feel the earthquake, no real damage anywhere thankfully, tsunami warnings lifted after five hours but advised not to enter the water on the east coast as precaution.

    Home and into autumn take off 0015, hopefully! 12 hours approx flight 3 hours in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian air fares saved £600 plus on our fav Singapore, not to be sneezed at and reasonable service) then 12 hours to Heathrow to land, hopefully, 1635 on
    the same day. Then car pick up home hopefully M25 behaves and about an hour to home to discover what jungle garden looks like - we might live in the driest area but it will be overgrown.  Then there's the post to go through, hopefully junk mail has been discarded.
     This is a very hopeful post!!

    Baby granddaughter getting a routine and eldest one is a delight.  Now really enjoying family time as things have settled down. OH has painted all ceilings over 3200m2, as they were off white, hasn't shown up deco!  We've hacked shrubs and trees and the
    house and garden are now just maintance, just right for raising the girls.

    The family off to Fiji the day after we leave, just about waited for our exit......... For r&r they reckon - 3 hour flight 90 minute transfer the other end, with a 2 1/2 year old and 3 month old oh and because of flight time overnight in Auckland.  You
    have to love them .

    Son and partner arrive at our house on Saturday morning for evening wedding party and wedding on Sunday won't leave until late Monday, they think recovery time will be needed , it will be lovely to catch up with them.  Boys (our boy anyway) doesn't communicate
    like girls!!

    Enjoy your days whatever they involve -take care folks

  • Fisherman
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    edited September 2016 #2311

    Off fishing now.OH getting van ready for stay at NT Ilam tomorrow.