General Chat

Oh my god Huia,what are we to do with you. Please take care with your meds. After working in a pharmacy for so many years,I know how people can continue with a medication without realising they should have stopped
way sooner than they had.
And when a family member had passed away,the next off kin used to bring old medications in,and believe me,some were soooo out off date it was unbelievable.
Like yourself and Liz said,at school, I was the shy retiring sort,who was bullied by the older girls. Not now believe me,I have the biggest gob around. ( Now thats an opening for Jean ) lol
Liz,I used to be 5ft 4inch's,as I have got older I have shrunk,and now stand at about 5 ft 1 inch and have spread round the middle instead.
What you need Jean,is a good dose off sunshine,to make you feel better.
And plenty off blackcurrant juice. I can't believe they have changed J's appointment next year already. When is your next hospital appointment.?
I have not got my plants just yet Jean. Not been feeling to good for the last few days,but oh soo much better today.
I phoned my doctor yesterday,and she left me a prescription out. But on reading the side affects,I have decided not to take them,and to just let my body get rid off it by itself. We have bought ourselves a bottle off tonic,to help build up our immune system.
The was no way I wanted to suffer an anaphylactic reaction,because of the
anti-biotics.
Our darts season has finished till October,but we are in the middle off the knockouts at the moment.
I am sorry to hear that the shingles is still playing you up Ann. Can you take painkillers to help ease it,or has the doctor not suggested it.
Love to all. Mo xxx

Hi Jean, glad you feel better for talking to the doc. No, No treatment for anti virals to work they have to be taken immediately the shingles erupts which seeing as most people don't find out it is shingles until later means most people don't get any treatment. it just has to take its course. But, yes my arm is still very sore although I am trying to ignore it.

Just over two weeks to our holiday.

Hi, everyone, I thought I had better pop on and check that you are all behaveing...(.that doesnt look right).....I have been to the docs and he seems to think I am short of vitamin B so have some advice on the right stuff to eat and reccomended Blackurrant drink,then he will see if I need more drastic medicine, I feel better for chatting to him... and I am doing more cards, for a home,thanks to a dear friend who asked if I would do them.... so that takes your mind off your probs..Thanks for asking Liz xxx

.Ann, I hope the shingles are not too sore, did the doc give you anything to help them on their way? how long is it before your hols? J and I are looking to have a break after we do all the visits to various hospitals and clinics I have just had one appointment cancelled to a later date, that is the Glaucoma check up... J even had one re routed for next Feb to a week later...lol....no consultant available on the first date, How do they know so far in advance I ask myself...

Mo, hope you and himself are o.k. have you got your gardening done, btw, do the darts have a season or is it all year round.....

Sallie how are you ? hope the crafting isnt taking over... it is very easy to succumb to it, says she who is totally addicted to it....lol...

Huia, Marie Debbie, Marilyn, Julia, and anyone I may have forgotten, have a good week....

love Jean xx

Huia, you and me both, I used to be so quiet and shy, and then I started arranging the reunions which ballooned to large events and people were amazed to see me stand up and talk to everyone etc. I had also grown another 6" taller since I left school so the first reunion gave people more surprises when I was on their level instead of gazing up. In fact the short gym mistress couldn't believe how much bigger I was as I used to be 5' nothing like her lol

Great that you are getting out and about and hope Phil stays better and doesn't get as lethargic as he had been.

Hope your lichen thingy clears up soon and the other problems, shame it wasn't written on the ointment that it was short term use only.

Jean, hope you will feel better soon, I know how easy it is to feel low and not know why, it comes and goes with me but I have no 5htp at the mo as I can't afford any so until I can get some more if they go onto special offer and I find a cache of hidden gold, lol, I will struggle on without them. I don't take antid's as never liked the side effects.

Love to all, as they say in Norfolk, keep on a troshing....

Lizxx

Thanks Mo. Yes, it is lichen sclerosus on my elbow, and yes the ointment I have been using down below is probably why I had so much trouble with my groin. The ointment suppresses the immune system. She looked up my notes on her computer and found I was supposed to use the ointment for only 3 months, so next time I am seen by a doc or whoever I will have pad and pen at the ready to write down what I am told. Admittedly back in Sept when I was given the prescription I was still in a zonked out state from tiredness due to looking after Phil. I wont have that excuse next time so must make sure I remember what I am told. All the label on the carton says is 'use as directed'. Very helpful - not.

Our class has had several reunions since 1990. There was one last year, so not much difference to be noticed since then. I dont know about the noisiest children now being the quietest, but I was the quietest and am now the most noisy! If there was a prize for 'most changed' I would win it hands down.

Huia.

Good afternoon ladies.
Good news about the counselling Liz. It's daft that they are not allowed to show emotion,during the sessions,but then the rules these days,are becoming ludicrous.
It was bad enough,when I was doing the fostering,that they bought in a rule that children were not supposed to sit on your lap. Fear of sexual abuse I suppose. But what young child,who has hurt themself,does not enjoy a cuddle.
The law, in lots off cases is an ass. I can understand protection,off a child,
or an adult,but they carry things to a rediculous degree. Enough off that as I can get quite irate about it.
Good to hear Phil is still perky Huia.
Did you enjoy the reunion. It must have been good to notice the difference
in the people you were once at school with. Probably the ones who were the noisiest at school,are now the quietest with age.
I hope the doc can sort your problems with your elbow,and groin out. Perhaps they are connected.
Don't forget you have the appointment for your eyes on the 19th. I will try to remember at the weekend,and give you a reminder about it.

I have just finished scanning 8 pages of 'The Saga of the Augers', which is a copy of a letter sent to my gt uncle Harold in c1938 by his cousin Lucy in Canada. I have attached them to an email to a newly found descendent of Lucy. Over the past day or so I have also scanned 3 letters (10 pages) sent to my niece by Lucy's son, and have sent them to my n.f.relative. Plus the transcripts from the Parish Reg. of St Mary's Twickenham sent to my cousin quite a few years ago, with all the Auger info. Now what else can I send her? It is keeping me very busy.

Huia.

Phil wasnt quite as perky yesterday as he had been last Thursday, but he was still better than he had been a few weeks ago.

I went to a class reunion on Saturday so lots of company.

For a long time the skin on my left elbow has felt very rough. I had fallen down the stairs several years ago and grazed it, so I thought it was just that the skin was too stretched since then, but I happened to google lichen sclerosus and there was a picture that looked just like it. I am going to see the doc tomorrow to see what she thinks. I am also wondering if the ointment I am using for l.s. 'down there' is the reason I have had a rash in the groin. When I googled that particular ointment it said that it can cause fungal growths. Doctors must hate people who google, but after the incident with the combigan eyedrops I wanted to know more about things.

Huia.

Hi Jean and all,

sorry you aren't feeling yourself Jean, won't ask the naughty question lol

Hope the doc can sort you out and you will feel better by and by, it's annoying when you don't feel right but don't know why.

Counsellor was lovely yesterday, we were talking about things and she said it's not encouraged, but I feel as if I want to give you a hug, bless her, I said I would accept it as given and felt a nice warm glow from her nice thought. Don't feel as tho I am making any progress but getting lots of old stuff out and aired, mentally if you know what I mean and she is helping me look at why I feel the way I do about so many things. Hope it will help me move forward and stop holding on to all my junk lol

Take care of yourselves, don't work too hard those of you who are moving furniture and such, there's another day tomorrow.

love
Lizxx


Huia, been thinking about you and hope Phil is still perky and you are still getting out a bit among company, with winter coming I suppose it will be a bit quieter for you at home so make the best of it when you can.

xx

Hello again everyone.
Well Jean Roly came home a bit peeved off. The physio chap made him do some exercises,and was feeling his knee at the same time,( no not like that), he told him that his knee was graunching in the joint. Roly already knew that,and was trying to tell him that he could not bend very well,because off his knees. He has got some excercises to do,and has to go back next week. Well I will wait and see if he does them,and also if he will continue to go.
Sallie,we only have the one car. And I get to drive it when I need it. I don't go on the motorways though,as the lorries frighten the life out off me.
Still no news on my nephew. I thought my brother would phone me yesterday,as it was his birthday,and I sent him a card,but nothing from him at all. I have got to the point that I am not going to keep chasing him.
Which coast are Jennie and Michael going to. I hope the weather stays fine for them.

Let's hope the doc can sort it out then Jean, there has to be a reason surely. Well done for getting the order from the home.

Hi All,

Jean, I'm sorry you've been feeling down over the last few days, as Ann pointed out it may be that you are a bit anaemic, and as you know that makes you very tired. You are doing the right thing, going to see your doctor. I hope that he can give you something, to help you with your tiredness. You are doing really well with your cards, and they are certainly going well by the sound of it. I hope you'll soon feel better!

Ann, sorry to hear that you have shingles. My sister-in-law had it a few years ago, and like you she was too late for treatment, so had to let it take it's course. Let's hope that it won't last too long, as I know my s-in-l was in a lot of pain with it.

Marie, hope you'll feel less worn out soon and will be back to your normal self. Well done to Sebastian, on passing his driving test first time, I bet he's thrilled to bits. Jennie seems to be doing fine on her new medication,
but she still gets the tiredness that goes with Crohn's. I think she was hoping that the new medication would take that away. Alun and I are still looking for a bungalow, there aren't many for sale at the moment, so we'll just have to keep looking.

Mo, you did well to pass your driving test first time. I didn't realise that you've only been driving since 2004. Have you got your own car? I think sometimes, Alun wishes I could drive, so that he wouldn't have to take me to places like Hobbycraft and the Range. Have you had any news on your nephew lately? I hope things are going along okay for him. Jennie and Michael are going down to the coast tomorrow afternoon, and taking Michael's sister with them. Their parent's have a big three bedroom caravan there, so they are going to join them there until Sunday---so I hope the weather will be okay for them.

Hope all is well with Huia, Julia, Marilyn and Liz . Also hope that Sylvia and Debbie are enjoying their holidays.

Love and best wishes to you all. Sallie. xxx

Oh Ann, I am sorry to hear you have shingles, I have had them but was fortunate to get them treated right away,so they didnt last long I remember J got them years ago when we were on holiday at Mumbles but we had no idea they were shingles ,he was in a lot of pain,funnily enough although mine cleared up quickly, I still get a twinge of pain in that area, and was told you can still feel it for over a year, but the treatment has changed now, so hopefully it wont be long before yours heal quickly, well thats what we will be praying for...I have just had an offer to supply some cards for warden controlled home....just need to sort out how....
never thought about a reason for my tiredness, but have made an appointment to see the doc....

Mo I hope Roly gets some help this time,

love Jean xx

Oh Ann,I am sorry to read about your shingles. Both my Mum and Roly have both had it,and I realise how painful it can be. Just get as much rest as you can,and take care off yourself. You must get over it soon,ready for your holiday in May.

Well done on finishing the cards Jean, do you think you might have overdone it a bit? Sorry to hear you are feeling down, maybe you are anaemic if you are sleeping a lot. Hope you feel better soon.

I feel a bit down myself but know the reason for that as I found out this morning that I have shingles in my upper arm. It is very painful and it was too late for treatment so just have to let it take its course. I have to try and limit the amount of typing I do.

Hi all.
Jean,my love,what can we do to help you through this bad period. It makes me feel so inadequate,that I cannot be around the corner,to give you a lovely BIG((((((HUG)))))). And to try to cheer you up,and brighten your day,just a little. Oh if only we were nearer,all off us,we could meet and chat to our hearts delight.
I have not even got a reason to tease you,oh poooo thats not like me is it.
Roly has gone to a pain management meeting,this afternoon. I should have gone with him really,as I am the biggest pain he could ever have.
He went for physio-therapy for his aches and pains last year,but nothing worked for him,so as a last resort they suggested pain therapy. I don't know if it will work for him though. It's just as likely that he will attend this meeting and not bother to go any more.
I hope you are not suffering from aches and pains today Sallie,after all that furniture moving yesterday.
Don't worry,all the clutter will soon collect again. It doesn't seem to matter
how much we get rid off we soon accumulate it again.
Hi Marie,I can understand your nerves with the grandchildren taking their
driving tests. I was the same with,my eldest grandaughter. She failed about three times,before finally passing. But she frightens the life out off me,when she drives her car,she's such a scatter brain. She totally ignores the speed limits,and one off these days she is going to get caught
The two who are both coming up to eighteen,are now having driving lessons. I ask them to warn me what days their lessons are,so that I can stay indoors in safety. lol
All my own children,passed their driving tests first time. And up until 2004
I was the only member off the family not to drive. But I felt left out,so took driving lessons myself,and passed first time. Mind you,I had to change to an automatic,as I kept messing the gears up,and stalling at traffic lights.
So I was so chuffed with myself to pass first time as well.
Enough off my waffling. Take care everyone. Love to all. Mo xxx

Morning everyone, Well I did finish the first batch of cards, Salle, we already sold some so need to have a top up stack...for some unknown reason, I have felt very down the last few days, have no idea why, we had a great service on sunday, but felt quite weepy, and the family remarked how quiet and sad I seemed, still like this today, wish I knew why......I must say the tiredness is back I am sleeping in the afternoon and all night.....I really need to give myself a good talking too....
Marie thanks for the mail so sorry the card still didnt go through, I sent many and yours was the only one not too arrive.... so lovely lady I shall post one to you made by my own fair hands....so watch out for it....

Hope everyone else is o.k. Debbie should be back now so look forward for a report off her...love to all our other friends.....


Love Jean xx

Hello Sallie,and all the ladies on the other page, sorry I havent been posting, but I am really worn out ,I think I may have been doing too much,I tried to have a nap eairler but just could not dose off .
I will be early to bed to-night, I will go up and raid Kathleen's fridge for some wine, it may help.
Our weather is turning, the wind has been very cold to-day.I think we will probrbly get a big frost very soon.
Sebastian finally got his drivers licence to-day I was terribly nervious when it was his turn to go I felt so sick, I was so pleased when he came and said he had got through.
I hope I dont have to take Victoria when it is her turn to try for her licence.
Sallie is the new medication helping Jennie?How is the Bungalow hunting going I am sure you will find the one just right for you. It is good to hear your counselling is going well.
Hi Jean I sent you an email ,Mo I had trouble with my cat he would poo in the pots that were on an inclosed verandah.

Hello Ann, Julia, Liz,Huia, Debbie, I hope I havent missed anyone.I must close as I am having trouble concentrating.
LUV to you All ,Marie.

Hi All,

Just a quick look in to see if everyone is okay. The last two days have been very busy, we've been moving furniture from one room to another, had a few helpers here, so I've been making tea and coffee for them all. Jennie and I have been sorting out some wardrobes, and moving the china out and then back into the units that have been moved. Michael's sister came to lunch with them today, their mum and dad have gone away for a week, so she stayed with Jennie and Michael for the weekend, so I invited her to lunch--- I couldn't see her on her own.

As you said Mo, it's been very quiet on this thread over the weekend. I wonder if Jean is still making cards!

Speak to you all tomorrow. Take care!

Love and best wishes . Sallie xxx

We will keep ours in the greenhouse and conservatory until just before we go away the beginning of May. Just planted up two more baskets. And bought some plugs of bedding begonias and impatiens.