The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!

ivyleaf

I do remember when I was little we had a new "studio couch" (nowadays we'd call it a sofa bed) and my Mum wouldn't let my Dad and brother sit on it in case they got it dirty I can't recall how long it took before she relented! Perhaps she was only joking and I was just too young to understand that.

Lovely to "see" you burtha and karcher ((HUGS))

Went to see my GP today; he says some of my symptoms fit an underactive thyroid, but some fit overactive thyroid! But we agreed there's something hormonal going on, so he's referring me to an endocrinologist. Goodness only knows how long I'll have to wait for that, but at least something's being done.


I received a letter inviting me to claim my state pension, but found that their newly-redesigned online form doesn't work for people who've (a) lived overseas and also (b) lived in the same overseas country during more than one period of time.
OH claimed his a couple of months ago and had no problems, but the form is different now and not only that but the page of "Notes" he was able to download no longer exists.
So I will have to phone them tomorrow, aaagh!

ETA MMF Just looked at your pictures. I love the bluebell one in particular, and very well done on the cat, cats are notoriously difficult to paint!

Softstuff

At least it's progress of a sort Ivyleaf, even though it'll take longer. Wishing you a speedy appointment time.

MMF007

:blushing:
Guys, those are my fave pics of course. There are some horrors in the cupboard awaiting over-painting! As I say, gives me great pleasure to keep trying. If I do anything else worthy I'll post it!

I have framed the kittie in a tortoiseshell frame and I am going to take the bluebell wood to a professional framer. DH said he will pay for that to be done.

Hard_Up_Hester

Well done, great pics, thanks for sharing.

Softstuff

MMF007, even the masters painted over some of their works

Brief mum update: She's been to the surgery twice. Firstly a urine infection, which they're treating, but they're also testing everything else besides now. The nurse there is telephoning her too to see how she's going. The surgery have also arranged a revisit from social services. Mum seems to be coming down to earth mentally, and though still stubborn is taking this somewhat as a warning. She wants to sort Power of attorney (providing she's competent to do so) when I come over. I have also told her I need her to look at getting help in the home. We'll see. I feel better though that the surgery seems to have really stepped in for me

ivyleaf

Softstuff wrote: »

At least it's progress of a sort Ivyleaf, even though it'll take longer. Wishing you a speedy appointment time.

Thank you. I'm so glad your mum's surgery has been helpful! Thinking of you xx

VJsmum

MMF007 wrote: »

Soooo. ......, it was either really good or REALLY bad!? And smelly!!

I'm now married to one of them :rotfl: tho I had a different boyfriend at the time, who wasn't there

Excellent pictures

monnagran

MMF WOW.

You can stop with the false modesty NOW, young lady.

Those pictures are stunning. How you got that light on the bluebells is inspired. And you could reach out and stroke that lovely cat.
I am awestruck. Go and paint lots, lots more. I can't wait to see them.

Softstuff, good news about your mum. What a relief for you. You can relax now that the surgery have got things moving..

Ivyleaf. Good news for you too. It's a relief to be taken seriously and good to know that they are going to investigate further.

VJsmum. My friend married one of the senior Scouty people, and I had a near miss with another.

I'm here at this unearthly hour because my faithful canine woke me up whining. Thinking she needed to go out I struggled downstairs and opened the patio doors. She just stood there with her toy monkey in her mouth, rear end wagging with excitement, as she thought I was going out to play with her.
At 2.30am?
No chance.

shanks77

"I have no friends " well Silveroldie and Lamewolf that is the last time you will ever be able to use those words as you now have all of us whether you like it or not lol.
Be careful what you wish for as we are a very eclectic group of people with odd tastes and some of the mature ladies could easily lead you astray.
Look forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks so find a space, grab the tipple of your choice and hand round the cakes/biccies xx

silver-oldie

MMF your pictures are amazing.

Softstuff pleased your Mum is getting help. I helped care for my mother until she went into a care home, it must be so difficult when you are so far away.

Ivyleaf good to hear they are listening.

Not slept too well, DH still asleep.
Read back on all your posts, thank you everyone.