Yesterday was bright and sunny after a frosty start. It was only about the third or fourth frosty morning so far this Autumn (this Autumn has been rain-soaked rather than frosty).
Today is grey with drizzle.
Sorry to hear about your vertigo @AnnaB I very much hope that it will be short-lived and never recur for you.
@D0rdogne_Damsel The conduct of your ex-partner towards you, and his attempts to use Charlie against you, are ungallant on his part and also deeply unpleasant. I am very sorry that you are having to put up with this, and I can only hope that you will have better times to come.
I'd have to strongly agree with everyone who has talked about how really great the people on this forum are generally, but most particularly those on this thread (which exists due to the wonderful @Dovefromabove ) . I'm just a johnny-come-lately, and have been very warmly welcomed (despite my gross gardening incompetence, profound horticultural ignorance, and my stubborn pretence that a few flower pots of hardy annuals constitute a real garden).
As always, best wishes to all.
"If you have a garden in your library, we will want for nothing" Marcus Tullius Cicero (in a letter to Marcus Terentius Varro, 46 B.C.)
It means a lot to me to, though there have been ups and downs in the past. I wish it had been there when first OH died, but that was before home Internet was in common use.
OH has a very heavy cold. We had a bad night. OH was coughing so I went to the guest room but it was cold. Bed warmed up as a winter duvet was on it. The cockerel started crowing at 5.30am. Then he was quiet but started up again at 7am.
We heard the fireworks last night and I could see the tall ones over the houses opposite when I went down the drive. I expect those people could see them from their bedroom windows as there are just fields behind. The village hall is quite isolated with fields around it.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
yes, I agree with all that has been said about the forum. It’s a lovely place to visit. I’m a relatively new poster, too, I suppose, but have always been made to feel welcome.
It’s a very chilly day again, but also much cloudier than yesterday. It looks as if it might do something - rain, sleet or snow - but for now remains dry.
I’ve not ventured far, just to church and back. It read 6 degrees on the car thermometer.
OH and I mixed up the Christmas puddings yesterday, made our wish and left the mix to rest overnight. This morning I divided the mix into two pudding bowls and they are now simmering gently away in the slow cookers (so much better than doing them on the stove top as there is no steam or constant topping up of water required).
Sorry to read you and your OH had a bad night last night @Busy-Lizzie. I hope his cough soon improves. It’s horrible trying to sleep if you feel chilled - seems to take ages to warm up enough to go to sleep. Lots of hot water bottles and an extra blanket tonight, perhaps.
@Hostafan1, you will come through this, but it will take time. At least you are taking little steps, going on holiday is a really important start, seeing your grandchildren as well.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Afternoon all, not a nice day at all. It drizzled during our usual walk this morning and looks cold and grey now. I had planned some leaf clearing today after yesterday's dry and sunny weather but it's all too damp to bother. Instead I'm tucked up on the recliner with a fleece and blanket over my legs. The heating's on but I don't feel warm enough.
I echo what the other said earlier, I really value this thread and enjoy 'chatting' to you all. I find it's helpful when we discuss symptoms of ill-health and/or treatment, a kind of mutual aid society and useful when talking about family problems so we realize we're not alone.
Talking of which, I feel rather sad today as my 'best friend' died 15 years ago . She was only 64 but had a serious inherited lung disease so we knew she wouldn't live long. My father also died 30 odd years ago next Tuesday but at the good old age of 88. Remarkable really for someone born in poor circumstances in the East End of London in 1905! I miss them both so much.
On a brighter note, the driveway contractors are going to start tomorrow - we hope! We've moved the car, taken the fence lights down and put a temporary Postbox outside the back garden gate. I'm not looking forward to the noise levels of a digger all day but that may only take a day or two. We'll have to put the alarm clock on for tomorrow to make sure we're up in time!
@AnnaB, I also suffer from vertigo and it's horrid, had a bout last week out of the blue. Mine might be triggered by eyesight problems and reading too much late at night. The Epley Manoeuvre is very good although I hang over the edge of the bed and get OH to support my head. You would need your daughter to help you.
Just driven back from the parent-visit runs this afternoon and it’s grey, foggy, drizzling and freezing out - horrible! Make the most of the sunshine Hosta - I hope it tops up your battery as well as your tan.
I hope everyone is cosy and having something good to eat this evening. I’m doing roast chicken for tonight and the leftovers will be made into a casserole for tomorrow, and maybe some left for lunch box too. The hospital have removed staff discount so most of us are bringing packed lunch- partly to save money and partly as a protest. It’s £4.50 for curry and chips or ‘half & half’ - used to be about £2.50.
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I'm just coasting towards my own death
… if it had been the other way around and your lovely hub had been left on his own, what would you want us to say to him?
if one of your dear daughters were widowed, how would you hope they approach the years ahead?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
OH has a very heavy cold. We had a bad night. OH was coughing so I went to the guest room but it was cold. Bed warmed up as a winter duvet was on it. The cockerel started crowing at 5.30am. Then he was quiet but started up again at 7am.
We heard the fireworks last night and I could see the tall ones over the houses opposite when I went down the drive. I expect those people could see them from their bedroom windows as there are just fields behind. The village hall is quite isolated with fields around it.
yes, I agree with all that has been said about the forum. It’s a lovely place to visit. I’m a relatively new poster, too, I suppose, but have always been made to feel welcome.
It’s a very chilly day again, but also much cloudier than yesterday. It looks as if it might do something - rain, sleet or snow - but for now remains dry.
I’ve not ventured far, just to church and back. It read 6 degrees on the car thermometer.
Sorry to read you and your OH had a bad night last night @Busy-Lizzie. I hope his cough soon improves. It’s horrible trying to sleep if you feel chilled - seems to take ages to warm up enough to go to sleep. Lots of hot water bottles and an extra blanket tonight, perhaps.
All the best to you all.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I echo what the other said earlier, I really value this thread and enjoy 'chatting' to you all. I find it's helpful when we discuss symptoms of ill-health and/or treatment, a kind of mutual aid society and useful when talking about family problems so we realize we're not alone.
Talking of which, I feel rather sad today as my 'best friend' died 15 years ago . She was only 64 but had a serious inherited lung disease so we knew she wouldn't live long. My father also died 30 odd years ago next Tuesday but at the good old age of 88. Remarkable really for someone born in poor circumstances in the East End of London in 1905! I miss them both so much.
On a brighter note, the driveway contractors are going to start tomorrow - we hope!
We've moved the car, taken the fence lights down and put a temporary Postbox outside the back garden gate. I'm not looking forward to the noise levels of a digger all day but that may only take a day or two. We'll have to put the alarm clock on for tomorrow to make sure we're up in time!
@AnnaB, I also suffer from vertigo and it's horrid, had a bout last week out of the blue. Mine might be triggered by eyesight problems and reading too much late at night. The Epley Manoeuvre is very good although I hang over the edge of the bed and get OH to support my head. You would need your daughter to help you.
Have a peaceful Sunday everyone.
And thank you from me too 🥰
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Just driven back from the parent-visit runs this afternoon and it’s grey, foggy, drizzling and freezing out - horrible! Make the most of the sunshine Hosta - I hope it tops up your battery as well as your tan.