General Chat

Tec, we may go away for a few days, and I certainly want to go to Fremantle but we don't have holidays in the accepted sense of the word.

We did when the children were younger, but we seem to have everything we need within an easy day's drive of here.

Although having said that I would like to go to Canberra. I've been a couple of times and I like the city

Allan

It was only a short trip to get what I forgot to get last time. (old age again).

No, Tec, I have never been guilty of getting a shopper's ankles with my trolley, but I have been on the receiving end a few times! It hurts!

We also have more or less everything we need within striking distance, so don't holiday now as we once did. Also it is rather awkward with OH as she is, and of course we have the dog, and I won't put him in kennels.
We usually go to daughters for a few days.
I would really like a few days in London, but thats not very practicle now so won't happen.

Just so long as you didn't forget it again, Berona. That would be old age!!

Allan

Berona,
Did you read my post a bit lower down re things that were not around when we were young.......includes supermarkets, though they're not on the list

Tec

Allan - I'm sure to forget things again. Quite the norm nowadays.

Tec - Yes, how true. Only talking yesterday about reading the old Dick Tracy comics as a child and how hilarious we thought it was when he spoke into his Wrist-watch-radio and was able to talk back to base! That was something totally impossible! Now the cops all have this facility and everybody has a mobile and can talk to anyone anywhere!
Times have changed!

Allan you can't wear a whalebone corset under that maids outfit.

Hi All,

I went off and had a little nap! I've forgotten your questions and can't be bothered going back over the threads, but I will say that we are only expecting 35 degrees today.

My hubby confessed to me this morning, that this time around, he is really struggling with the whole cancer thing - and he cried. He felt awful because he thinks he should be strong. At least he told me he "loves me to bits"!!!!!!!

I've had a couple of nice PM's from Barbra offering support ( as you have all offered).

Think I'll go look up stoves on the net - ours just went phut. Shock horror - right in the middle of a roast lamb. Dang blast it!

Hi Alison,
I should think you would need a nap in that heat, especially as you were up so early today.

You know I think it is better for your husband to let his feelings out, and have a good cry if he wants - what man wouldn't? has nothing to do with being strong - he loves you, and hurts with you, that is natural. It is hard watching someone you love suffer - I know this - he is being strong, but sometimes his emotions are bound to surface.

Sorry about the stove, has it had it? Did you manage to rescue the lamb?
I hope so, because I know you like it.

Stay beautiful Alison

Tec

Alison - hope you have a microwave or barbecue to finish the lamb on!

I can understand your OH. He feels so helpless and probably cheated too, on your behalf, because you so don't deserve all this. He wants so much for you to be well again and he feels that he can do nothing about it. It must be a great strain on him. I think i'ts lovely what he said to you and with your wonderful attitude, I can see you both keeping each other going!

God bless both of you. My heart goes out to you and I hope you do get through it together.

Well guys, it's past midnight here - I was up most of last night, so am shattered.
Enjoy your day, whatever you do ,
Sleep well, Poms
hope you're ok Diane...............

Goodnight my friends,

Tec

Sorry I left so abruptly - minor crisis with the young mum next door. Sorted quickly. I remember so well when everything was a major upset with the first baby. She's doing so well but her and hubby are very young so I do try to help if needed and I'm pleased that she feels she can call on me and I don't mind.

Alison - you are extremely lucky to have a man who isn't afraid to show how he feels. He's feeling frightened and my experience with cancer patients and their families tells me he's feeling totally helpless. Women nurture but men feel the need to fix things. Your OH can't fix this and it hurts him. Just let him know that him being there and loving you is all you need. Together with your boys you can get through this. What a lovely person you are - no wonder your fellows love you.

Sue xx

Edit - sleep well Tec.

Goodnight Tec. Hope you have a peaceful night and the duchess sleeps well too.

I must away as well. I really don't feel like doing anything much so I might sit here and do a bit of transcribing for a while. Haven't been doing so much lately - too busy talking on this thread!

Bye bye for now.

Thank you everyone and oh my gosh, SueMaid, you have hit the nail on the head. My hubby said the exact thing you said "He can't fix me" and seeing as he's a mechanic and can usually fix things, he is indeed feeling helpless.

Anyway, after a bit of an off morning, I feel pretty good this afternoon. Yes, we finished the roast on our old el cheapo bbq. I couldn't eat it. Have decided that tea time is my worst time for eating, so I will just snack and have my grazes (old sheep cockey that I am!) during the day.


Hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Stay Bootiful !!!

Alison, what a fantastic person your OH is to show his true feelings. Whilst you have to make this journey on a personal level it shows that he would make it with you if he could.

You do have one splendid partner

Allan

I am late I know been playing with my Genealogy CD and then I had some dreaded HW to catch up on. The weather has been drizzling on and off today and I have been grizzling on and off today.

You are a love Alison and so is your husband - you are really good for each other. I just had a hokeypokey meltdown icecream - now that's the sort of thing you should have - things I am not meant to be eating.

Berona - you can have some of our rain for your plants plenty to spare here. Cooled down again today wish it would make its mind up.

Sue - will the follow up be new curtains perchance. My new ones went up in the lounge yesterday. The chap that came do it doesn't drink tea or coffee - asked if I had herbal tea (they would go stale in our place) so he got a glass of water and he is vegan as well so I had just made some banana bread muffins and he was happy with one of those and some strawberries. Even his Jandals (flip flops/thongs) have massage your feet soles. He did the job cheaply for us - OH was concerned if he did it himself he would not get the new tracks up correctly and might damage something.

Tired - so a quick read before I bunk down for the night.

Love to everyone
Hopefully I will get on here in the morning.

Perse.

I don't have curtains, Persey. Just blinds with pelmets. OH was a little worried that I'd want the room painted but it was only done about 18 months ago and as no-one smokes it stays clean. While we were away I found two lovely ribbon and bead tassels which I bought and have hung on the door handles of our wall unit. They look lovely but I can tell OH wondered why anyone would do that. Of course my daughter came over and the first thing she said was "oh they look great" so he just shook his head:-)) I'm sure he was thinking that it's a "woman" thing.

Sleep well tonight, our Persey. I keep forgetting that you're ahead of Australia.

Sue xx

Hello/goodnight Perse. Must be near midnight over there. Please send some of the rain...we sure need it.

Just checking in before toddling off myself. Hope all sleep well here in the southern part of the world - and hope all the northerners have a good day!

Hi everyone..

Still havent had the computer looked at !!

Have sick children at the moment. Think we are just all worn out as its nearing the end of the school term.

Hope all is well

xx

Greetings from the frozen north. I went to the allotment this afternoon to pick some sprouts etc and I was so cold by the time I got back. I am staying put in the warm house now.

I hope that your children get better soon Janet, quite naturally they can be very clingy when they are ill and need lots of attention, which will be hard on you.

Alison, any man who writes I love you in pegs has to be very special. While it is very hard, it is so good that you can talk,as it will help both of you.He must feel so helpless, but I think that it takes a strong man to show his feelings rather than just bottle things up.

Happy new curtains Perse. I am still waiting to hear about Sue's new cushions, when she chooses some material. Sue, men don't understand the finer points of decorating, or at least mine doesn't. I think he would be happy with bare walls and a powerful ceiling light instead of lots of pictures and subtle lighting.

Apologies to anyone I have missed out, I am not ignoring you, it is just that my brain can only remember the last few posts.