OS Thursday 7th Feb 08

[Deleted User]

Hello to all the lovely folk on here.I am really touched at all the birthday wishes.
Nelski,I hope you enjoy you barrel of vino, and raise a glass for me as I sadly have to forgo my beloved G&T until about mid-May,so have a couple for me instead.
I have had so far umpteen phone calls this morning including one just now from my big brother in France .He is in the process of building his second house down there, and left the electrician's to go back to his first house to ring me up.He says he was a little nervous about leaving them there, as they will skimp on what he wants done unless he is there to watch them all the time.
Well the chemo went O.K. but they still had a problem with my veins, so I will be in the hospital for day-surgery next Wednesday to have a Groshon line fitted into my chest.It will make it a lot easier for having the stuff put in in future, but I was hoping that I would not have to have it done as it's another round of hospitals again.
My eldest DD and family are off to New York for their annual shoppingfest next Saturday for a week, and she is stressing dreadfully at the moment .She has just started her 1st year of a business degree that she has to fit around her husband, two children and full time jo, and in her eyes me. I said to her not to keep worrying, but it's like talking to the wind .She seems to thrive on problems at times She will only be gone for a week and I have my youngest DD who only lives five minutes away plus my sis-in-law who will come down to stay for the week so I assured her I will be fine .I think she's turning into my Mum at times she fusses such a lot,bless her she does mean well though. I am a very lucky lady to have my two smashing daughters, they really are the greatest. We are looking forward to a nice girls only week-end when this treatment is over, and I shall spoil them rotten then.
Well I have the youngest coming round this morning and after that I haven't a clue as to what I am doing as she said don't plan anything today !!
They both got very secretive when I tried to winkle out of them what was happening
On Pancake day my youngest DGS said as soon as I walked into their house 'Nanny you mustn't go upstairs' and he was giggling fit to burst. He's a lovely little boy of three and a half and the image of my late husband .He's alwas smiling, and he really does cheer me up at times .My youngest DD says there is a big dent on top of my head where Mikey's thumb rests .
well chums it's time I made a move ,thanks again for all your good wishes and <<<Hugs to anyone feeling blue today>>
Cheers JackieO in a sunny Kent

catznine

:hello:
Morning!

Happy Birthday Jackie-O :bdaycake:

(((hugs)))) Hillstep

Hester - my dd has just been diagnosed with the most severe form of migraines you can get and has hardly missed any days at work! Just drs appointments and a couple of hours here and there, she is listening to what her doctor tells her though! not sure how your collegue can justify 2 weeks at a time!
Can you tell how proud I am of dd?:o


Shez - I can't wait for Ashes to ashes tonight, Phil Glenister is wonderful in the part but is he competition for Mr Darcey?

Today is a work day for me so the slow cooker will be on soon, I am going to try making a lentil dhal, I think I have Queenies recipe printed out around here somewhere. Also need to make a wm loaf for OH today.

I have managed to crochet an edge around the knitted dolly blanket but it is a bit curly so I'm guessing the tension is wrong!:rotfl: Oh well I am sure the dolls won't mind.

Having read the lent thread I am trying to reduce the use of plastic in our household, I can just about remember the kitchens of my nana and my Mum before "tupperware" kicked in and have to say it would be very difficult to forgo the convenience of ziplocs and lightweight mixing bowls!

Must go walk that puppy!

Take care and (((hugs)))

Catzx

Irishmummyof2

I had to go away for a few days and left my dh a list of shopping to get but he lost and instead of phoning me and asking me again what he needed, he shopped in ICELAND.
Now my freezer is full of crap and we will be eating crap for the next week or 2 at least. I could easily kill him now, his excuse was it's ok I only spent thirty pounds.

chocolate.orange_2

Happy Birthday JackieO Hope you have a great day :bdaycake:

Welcome to Lily-Lu Such a friendly bunch on OS

((Hugs)) To Deleted_User for a better day. Hilstep So pleased you can finally arrange to put your beloved Mamma to rest. kyle Hope your neighbours are more understanding once you have spoken to them.

Congratulations to Hardup Hester :beer: heres to April . VickyA to your DH.

Tru Well done with the shed, i must do ours in summer. charlies_mum Hope all goes well with SW.I managed to loose 3.5 stone a few years ago. Sola Enjoy the retreat. scuzz I had forgotten it was Chinese New Year Suppose that changes whats on our menu tonight :rotfl:

Lots to do here today including making another Lemon traybake. I made one yesterday and it has disappeared already.DW needs putting on and dry washing to fold out of the TD.
No idea what we are eating tonight. I said to my DS we could have Chinese food to celebrate New Year.But, i had then forgotten when i did my menu plan So i will have to see what i can manage to make

Hope everyone has a great day

donny-gal

Pen-Pen - you are lucky with the bone crocheting hooks, I have one which was my Grandma's and find it the easiest to crochet with as it seems to slide easier.
DG

Pink.

Hi irishmummy,

At least he did the shopping for you...make him eat all that he bought!

I've added your thread to today's daily where you should get lots of support.

Pink

taplady

Morning all, been busy at work the last few days which is why I've not been about. got 2 days off now!:j need to do all my jobs today as I've got my colposcopy appointment in the morning.
Tonight I'm taking DS2 to a college open evening to try and get him sorted with what he wants to do.

Jobs for today

ironing/washing
fruit shopping
menu planning
cleaning
exercise
bank account review this afternoon

lots more as well I'm sure. not caught up with the thread yet so I hope you're all ok.

Take care xxx

Suesy_Sue

JackieO - Have a great day, I am sure you will get spoilt.
Taplady - good luck with your appt.
Hello to the newbies.
Haribo - look after yourself.
Hester - fingers crossed you find a replacement for Katy promptly.
Hugs to those in need, and well done to those who children have done so well.

Am at work but boss is out for most of the day so I think I will have a surf.
Take care all.

xxxxxx

dlb

Morning everyone.
Happy Birthday Jackieo-Enjoy your day
Crazy hope the trip to the vets goes well.

I need to get myself motivated, dh has gone back to work but after having him at home for the past 2 weeks almost iv fell off the os bandwagon big style.
I have no meal plans in places, house isnt as organised as i like it to be (its not a tip but its doing my head in!!) And what am i doing...sat on here!!!! I promise to finish this post and then make a start.:rolleyes:

I plan to pop into out new Lidl store which opened this morning as its right near to the kids school and a few friends have phoned to tell me they are giving away freebies!!! This is the 2nd Lidl we have in town but this one looks huge, so will go and check itout when iv done a meal plan!!

Dinner tonight is sorted we are having a chicken dinner, then it help ds1 get his homework projects finished as they are due in on monday, hes almost done but this set of projects have been alot more indepth than any others he has had.

Right time to stop chit chat and get on with some house work!!!:p
Ps-Iv been a non smoker for 3 weeks as of today!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Take care
Donna
xxx

elona

Happy Birthday JackieO

:bdaycake: :bdaycake: :bdaycake: :bdaycake: :bdaycake:

Kept DD home today as she has not been able to eat anything and is still feeling sick!

She is tucked up on the couch with a duvet and we are watching "House" together.

Just popped on here to say hello.


Welcome to Lilylu

Will go out later for some food DD fancies but she has managed to eat a few home made panckes just now so fingers crossed!