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General => The Stay Safe Board => Topic started by: louisa maud on Monday 03 March 25 09:34 GMT (UK)
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For those who like the weekly diary, here goes!!
KG has started the monthly one
Very cold and a heavy frost this morning, well it is only March but the sun is out which does look nice.
LM
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Lovely day here, no frost and quite mild, just hoping I don't tempt fate by saying that.
Was having a look at some of the eye popping outfits worn to the Oscars, and the men are joining in now too!
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Overcast, but not raining! As the ground is totally soggy, that's a blessing!
Been knee deep in visitors today - three lots, good job we had cake in, and the first visitor brought more! Good start to the week, really.
TY
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Bright chilly day here,just getting dusk.
Having finished it , one piece of my jigsaw is missing - it will have been vacuumed up!
The grey / blue colour of the back of the pieces is very similar to my a big rug so I won’t have noticed it.
Ihave put a sticker on the box as it is going to the charity shop.
Son off to head office, Wednesday, not sure how long he will be away ,a few days .
Hope all are alright, I know many have health issues
Cheerio.Viktoria.
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How are you getting on with your new mode of transport Viktoria, have you cleared everyone out of your path? ;) :) it should make life a lot easier for you.
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It’s been a lovely day today as have the last two as well… oh what joy to see the blue skies
Chilly mornings had to get frost off the windscreen this morning.
Lots of tree work today as our neighbours garden is a bit like a jungle with some trees over 30 - 50 ft high… sadly looks like he’s destined for residential care but actually it’s the best for him. Seeing the sky now they’ve come down is quite a revelation not seen since we first moved here nearly 40 yrs ago!
Hope all those who are under the cosh health wise are on the up and good weather helps the good feel factor.
Take care and best wishes
Caroline
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How are you getting on with your new mode of transport Viktoria, have you cleared everyone out of your path? ;) :) it should make life a lot easier for you.
Well- ,! Eldest son was convinced he could do all that is necessary to get me up and running.
Shed delivered and set up by shed company.
However there is a small step into it, now this Quingo scooter is specially for high kerbs etc ,but son thinks it will damage the shed entrance soooooo, is cogitating how to solve the problem, meanwhile it is sitting there under cover and I have lost interest .
I see his point ,the entrance floor is wood , but a metal bar screwed down over the threshold will protect it I am sure .
He has put electricity in ,light , charger etc , and a waterproof floor covering .
A ramp over the step from the lane down to the garden , has worked in wind and rain, with help from my other son when his work allowed.
It will get sorted eventually .
Baby Lily has been ill, a sniffly cold got more serious and she had breathing problems ,so into hospital and a sort of steam tent contraption and she improved but was kept in overnight.
Still a bit “ bunged up” and of course not sitting up yet is swallowing all the mucus.
It will pass and she was deemed fit to go home.
A worry though.
Telephone changes which I do not understand , a package has come - well I have no idea what to do with it all so a phone call tomorrow and an engineer will come on Wednesday ,I was told to do that on Friday.
Well bed calls so night night , look after yourselves.
Viktoria .
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Viktoria if the telephone is this change over to digital voice for you phone , the package might be a lead which the engineer needs to connect your new connection box to your router. If it’s the same as the one we were sent it’s only a short black lead. ( I’d have preferred white but you don’t get a choice. )
They’ve had bother connecting us up and are due back on Thursday having had to dig up the pavement .
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Viktoria, I’m sorry you are still not getting the benefit of you Quingo, I hoped you may have been tootling around enjoying the freedom stress free. I hope the problems are soon resolved
Sorry to hear baby Lily is poorly, it’s distressing to see the little guy ones struggling to breathe and with a bunged up nose, I’m sure she will soon bounce back.
I had X-rays yesterday and have just been told I can start a little gentle exercise, I shall be so glad when I can start using my right anrm again and hopefully use my Zimmer. I just wish they could sort out my balance problems and stop me falling over so much. Hey Ho, one can only dream. :)
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Glad to read your good news Jebber, every little helps.
What causes your balance problems? Menier’s?
That must be very difficult, needing a zimmer frame and one arm out of action!
Do you have Calcium and Vit D supplements? I do ,but must watch how much Vit D I get other ways such as milk .
Git a bone scan after years of none! Used to be regular six monthly ,but suddenly started again .
Look after yourself and let us know .
Thanks for your kind words.
Viktoria.
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Oh dear, so many have problems right now, I hope everyone recovered from their proceedures soon.
Pity about your scooter Viktoria, don't like heart, I am sure it will be sorted out soon, hope Lily recovers soon, she is being looked after in the right place .
Take care everyone, look forward to lighter nights and warmer weather
LM
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Caw1, we have a neighbour (at the bottom of the garden fortunately), who has let the trees he planted absolutely on the border between his land and ours, decades and decades back -they're huge, and one of them a sort of scots pine, scatters cones and broken off twigs all over our shed and greenhouse roof structures. In fierce storms we always worry about one or more falling on these buildings and raised beds at the bottom of the garden, as the prevailing winds would direct them onto our land - but as these monsters don't affect him, he's not bothered. Grrrr!
TY
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Well phone and iPad all “ converted “ painlessly , by a nice young man.
Was in the middle of an email !
Washing in and will iron this evening , whilst watching The Ruth Ellis story.
What a travesty of justice. She had just miscarried David Blakely’s baby,when she saw him with another woman.
No allowance was made re her mental state , a very cruel unfeeling verdict .
No idea what to have for tea, might have a break from cooking ,lots in freezer that can be cooked from frozen.
Reading a book, heavy going, present from grand daughter.
About some coffin boxes in Winchester Cathedral,containing bones of early Saxon Kings and Archbishops ,opened and thrown about by Cromwell’s soldiers during The Civil War.
Gathered up and all together, I am presuming DNA methods were used to
sort out at least bones from the same individual, but no definite identification.
Back in boxes again ,rest now above the choir screen.
The old history of those kings ,and queens, is hard going .
Well Cheerio.
Look after yourselves.
Viktoria.
Son has arrived safely ,
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Caw1, we have a neighbour (at the bottom of the garden fortunately), who has let the trees he planted absolutely on the border between his land and ours, decades and decades back -they're huge, and one of them a sort of scots pine, scatters cones and broken off twigs all over our shed and greenhouse roof structures. In fierce storms we always worry about one or more falling on these buildings and raised beds at the bottom of the garden, as the prevailing winds would direct them onto our land - but as these monsters don't affect him, he's not bothered. Grrrr!
TY
TY - Always difficult when neighbours are unreasonable over-tree heights and lack of care!
Both us and his neighbour the other side have taken advantage of, with his sons blessing I might add, chopping so many strangled ivy clad trees that frankly were quite dangerous as the chap helping my OH nearly came careering over the fence when one fell 😳😳.
Today was spent chopping up and getting rid of all the ones in our garden… his looks like a forest has been felled… I love trees but these had really gone beyond all reason.
Glad to hear all your telephone changes have worked out well for you Viktoria!
All the best to everyone and hope KG is recovering well too.
Caroline
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Thanks,Caw, yes seems O.K. And IPad too .
Just got to post the old stuff back in a big bag sent for that.
Off to bed now , eldest son might come tomorrow to do as much as he can to make the threshold of the shed stronger .
The scooter is heavy .
I need some shelves in the shed to get out of the house stuff at present in the utility room , the fire guard I had for Flash Harry when he was little .
A much smaller one does for Kyra as She is never alone with just me as F,H was.
Well my little pond is uncovered ,the fish came immediately when I tapped the side and ate peaceably together,normally a big yellow/ gold one is a
bully . I do like them but too sunny a place means too frequent cleaning out !
Not found a suitable home yet.
Phoned my friend and she mentioned a Care Line necklace she has connected to a central point who will get emergency services to you asap.
£7 a month.I will look into it.
Well bed calls ,so look after yourselves and I look forward to your posts everyone .
Viktoria.
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Viktoria
The care line necklace is a good idea, some have one on their wrist , worth investing in , I know quite a few who have them.
Very bright and sunny today, had an amazing few days with strong sunshine, makes the whole world seem a better place.
Hope all those who are recovering are feeling much better and confident.
LM
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Viktoria I have had a care line for five years it's a life saver. I have only had to use it once, when I fell last month and fractured my shoulder and couldn't get up. I have a pendant and wear it all the time, I only take it off when I go to bed when I loop it over the zimmer so it's within reach. I prefer it to the wrist ones which seem too bulky.
There are are several different types, some work mainly indoors, some a distance from the house and others that work when you are out and about. The charges vary according to the type so depending on on your need. They like you to test it regularly, I press mine once a month.
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Viktoria, the boxes that the jumbled bits of earlier kings are stored in, in Winchester, are very underwhelming! I went there many years back, thinking of the Jane Austen connection, and even then, there was a sort of archeological research group on that endless verge of finding it all out! So nothing really changes, does it?
I suppose "they" will get round to messing up / updating our 'phones too, soon - the base unit has been giving out an annoying little "Pip!" for weeks now. No idea why......
TY
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Exactly, I am phoneless !
All set up yesterday ,worked,so phoned my son ,however not working today!
Youngest son at Head Office so used my basic little mobile to phone EE as it now - no engineer available until Saturday evening!
Won’t be much credit on the mobile, , but no idea how much
.Son will most probably keep phoning just to check .
Hope he phones his brother or else he will think I am ill again.
More lovely pictures of Lily ,really making communicating noises in response to being spoken to.
Getting on for five months now ,alert and very contented.
Things are certainly escalating re Ukraine and Russia, European countries getting more involved , very frightening.
What a lovely day, got all son’s bed stripped ,mattress cover and pillow protectors washed too.Duvet blowing in a fresh breeze .
Will vac mattress and remake bed tomorrow, however he can do the duvet cover himself , King size and it really frustrates me !
I end up almost inside it!
Well Pointless now so a rest before my tea.
Cheerio. Thanks for the info re alarm necklaces and bracelets.
Viktoria.
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Morning all
For those who have heard of our saga for BT to move us to digital voice and full fibre, another man came yesterday and has finally joined us up. We appear to have broadband and a phone that works. Texts from BT say that it will take 3 days till they get the best connection to reach full speed.
Glad it’s done.
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Oh dear - not sure these things are really "progress" as we understand it! I managed for donkey's year with a dear old round dial 'phone. When "they" went over to sockets and plug in, a telephone engineer I knew updated that 'phone to use with the the new ones I'd had to buy, with their base unit. All worked well, for he completely replaced the innards of my old 'phone, and the bell would still awake the dead, when it went off ( very needful at the time, for we had an assortment of aged rellies who would ring in a panic in the middle of the night,- if they were awake, then we wouldn't mind being woken, the fact that we both had demanding jobs didn't matter...- and demand instant help). I will miss that old phone, it must be nearly 60 years old.... never failed - AND would work in power cuts!!
TY
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Well, I was left without phone or broadband - worked at first but then
nothing .
No engineer available until Monday ,son came this morning and sorted it ,O.K. now. But will not cancel the engineer, it will be properly checked over.
Other son at Head Office.
Baby Lily’s mummy phoned, baby has been in Hispital, some respiratory problems, but both mum and dad have had flu symptoms and at Baby Welfare last week ,there were a couple of “ chesty “ bsbies, perhaps ought not to have been there.!
Seems better now, and doing well.
My friend in Wales, is 91 tomorrow ,we havre been friends for many years ,they were waiting at Ringway ( Manchester) Airport to see us off when we left England to live in Belgium , it was so kind and I have never forgotten that.
Card sent but I will phone.
She lost her eldest son very suddenly last year. She was unable to attend his funeral ,in Cumbria, well 90years old- and her Daughter in Law did not see fit to send an Order of Service ,or give details or ask was there a prayer or hymn she would like to be included ——-
She is very down to earth, but still.
Tesco order comes tomorrow , lunchtime , I order big sizes in things like washing powder.
Bought a new hairbrush , lost my good one ?
Got a good quality one as my hair is not in good state .l lost one some time ago I think at my daughter’s ,have been using a spare ,but my hair has suffered probably medications too.
Well off to bed ,and my difficult book.
Goodnight folks,, look after yourselves ,thanks f or the news and your frequent kind wishes.
Viktoria.
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Glad to hear your son has sorted phone and broadband out Viktoria… what would we do without it these days… easy quick communication so vital..
Currently in tenter hooks as my son and wife live in south east of Brisbane and have spent the last 4 days preparing the house and their 4 acres ready for cyclone Alfred… had quick FaceTime with him this morning and have been keeping close eye on all updates…
no contact now as the power is out in the whole region… he said they’d be ok if they didn’t get more than 800mm of rain.. otherwise it could get into the house..
Have to say I’m worried about all the large trees they have round them as it’s a conservation area..
Will just have to wait for them to let us know how they are… could be days.. such a worry.
With that thought I shall try and get some sleep and hope for the best.
Take care and good night
Caroline
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Oh I hope all goes well for your family Caw, a great worry.
Hasn’t the weather,well climate generally , changed!
No proper clear cut seasons anymore.
I must admitI was very worried last night without my landline , mobile had not got much credit either ,I barely use it .
Git it topped up this morning at Tesco.
Eldest son took me shopping and big Tesco order tomorrow lunchtime.
Took some much loved junk to thr Charity shop.
Real Victorian brass paraffin lamps which were right in my Victorian house prior to this one . Some new slippers sent wrong colour then wrong size from a little catalogue I shop from , said not to return but donate to charity ,so Age UK have them now .
A pair of natural leather coloured suede wrinkled ankle boots that I have never worn ,Clsrke’s ,cost a bomb too!
Books and some crockery and vases.
All to Age UK.
Well off to bed, hope those with family worries have a restful night, when you are so far away it is very hard , nothing you can do ,it doesn’t solve anything to be sleepless but we can’t settle can we with those worries.
Goodnight folks .
Viktoria.
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CawL
My friend is currently on holiday staying with friends in Brisbane, they returned early from Harvey Bay because cyclone Alfred would have made their journey home almost impassable due to a swollen river, must say she is extremely annoyed as it has changed their plans completely, they should fly home on Tuesday, there is nothing that can be done about these things, she said shops are shut because people were panic buying and no restaurants open, I went on holiday to New Zealand after they had an earthquake, the devastation in Christchurch in particular was unbelievable but I think people in these countries just pick themselves up after and carry on sadly they can't do much about it.
It is a worry for the locals and unfortunately there's not much we can do for them, just hope and pray it passes, which it will.
Viktoria, the local charity shop must have been very pleased with the goods you donated, I keep promising myself to have a really good clear out and my husband, we have far to many clothes that we haven't worn for years, in my case they won't fit, same as my husband but he has gone the other way and lost inches.
Keep safe everyone
LM
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Thinking of all those suffering in Qland from the cyclone. rj
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Well todays another day and despite all the scary scenarios that could have played out it hasn’t, so far been too bad for them.. down graded to tropical storm..
Power went out on Friday night ( their time) and looks like it’ll be some time before it’s fixed.. they’re safe, couple small trees down and quite a lot of water swilling around..
Their three cats are fast asleep unperturbed!
Thankfully he was able to find some internet coverage when he went out so at least able to reassure family they’re ok!
I feel for those who’ve gone out on holiday and are now stuck until they can fly out..
LM - we visited Christchuch just prior to the earthquake and our sons company was involved in tendering for the reconstruction, he said it was heart breaking to visit the city just after it happened.
Caroline
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I do feel for people in such situations ,not much they can do is there really.
Haven’t we seen some big climate changes recently.
Whatever will things be like for our grand children and G.grandchildren!
Cold but sunny morning.
Phoned my friend in Wales, 91 today.
Still very active ,jolly little Jack Russell dog she walks for half an hour in the morning then a neighbour takes him for his big afternoon walk.
We have been friends since I returned to Manchester from Shropshire in 1944.
They were at M/c airport to “ see us off” when my boys and I left to join my husband in Belgium,I have never forgotten that kindness .
We have had some laughs.
Waiting for Tesco delivery ,mid -day.
Fridge sorted ready.
Well no news really , look after yourselves
Viktoria.
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For those with family or friends in Australia, you might be interested in this thread:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=889999.0
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Thanks Roobarb for the RC posts..we’ve been looking at the Brisbane Councils Emergency dashboard along with other up to date live info.
Lovely sunny day here today and outside in just a T shirt! OH has mowed the lawns for the first time and I’ve just cleaned out the inside of both cars..
Relaxing with lunch then France v Ireland rugby to watch!
Hope everyone else is having nice weather.
Caroline
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That is interesting Roobarb, thank you.
LM
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Just reading your updates on that linked thread Caroline, hopefully the scenario for your son is at a manageable stage, a worry indeed for all feeling helpless.
We arrived home to Auckland from Brisbane on Thursday, they were announcing cancellations and closures by then so happy not to be caught up with that. Had lovely family time with #2 sis for her 80th birthday a couple of weekends back, met her 3 year old grandson for the first time along with his mother which was nice. She, nephew's fiancee, also has a 13 year old daughter, so more family :) A while since together with niece and her 23 year old son as well and they all chipped in with making it a very fine special occasion for sis, great family and friends, lovely food, flowers etc ...
Picked up 2 testing kits from pharmacy before flying home, a 3 way test we hadn't had or knew of previously. 3 slots to put drops in, one each for Covid/RSV/Flu . Negative test for first 2 thankfully but a positive each for the flu, different symptoms we had, mine just started and presented more like a head cold, his a persistent cough for previous few days but thankfully on last leg of holiday and home relatively safe and sound. Still lovely and Summery at home, just a hint of Autumn chill.
Be well all x
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Hope you are soon better, mare, and that Caroline’s family are safe.
Another lovely “ Summer’s “ day here - bright ,warm sunshine .
Two of my Fuchsias have died,well no new green buds as yet.
In pots .
They are very inexpensive , Morrison’s will have some.
I have a big “ shiner”—- old word for black eye.
Putting some clothes away yesterday ,bent down to the drawer, mis -judged
and banged my forehead on the top of the chest of drawers, oak- wow! I saw stars .
Went downstairs and put icy cold Witch Hazel on it ,always have that in the fridge for when the tiddlers come, so no bruising on the bang but on blood thinners!- so next morning a lovely purple bruise lower down my forehead, over my eyebrow, and round my eye and down my cheek .
“ You should see the other fella!”
Tesco order just come so must “ hie me hence!” It is early so no complaints .
Whatever I did on my first attempt to order I don’t know but got notifucation it would be waiting for me to “ click and collect at Peel Way store in Bury!”
:-[ :-\
Cheerio, Viktoria.
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Viktoria, so sorry you had an accident yesterday but have to admit,. I did laugh, my mum used to say " you should see the one who got away" .
Please take care and look after the bruise, these things are so easily done aren't they.
LM
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Viktoria - for the bruising check out arnica cream or gel. I find it works wonders.
ADDED: BUT of course consult your pharmacist or doctor first. ;)
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Sorry to hear the chest of drawers was out to get you… darned thing! I often hit my head on the cooker hood as it’s glass and I misjudge it 😂😂 no damage done though..
take care and look after the bruise..
My family are safe, well no water in the house and power restored.. still lots of cleaning up outside once water goes down.. one of their neighbours still without power as large tree fell across their power line.. but all hands to the pump, literally, and helping one another out..
D-in-laws birthday on Wednesday and their anniversary on Thursday.. they were due to visit friends on the Sunshine Coast for a few days… first time they’d have been away since she’d been on dialysis and transplant but don’t think that’s going to happen now such a shame.
Well another dull day after all that beautiful sunshine at the w/end 😢.
Take care everyone
Caroline
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Hello. A few regulars have commented that several days of warm sunshine last week was such a good morale booster.
I do so agree.
Sadly, back to colder and grey here again. despite the emergence of Spring flowers I still find it hard to be joyful when I am cold.
Hopefully the sun will return again in due course.
I had a very heavy spherical light catcher crystal fall onto my head a few days back. really made me shout!! painful, but luckily no blood.
The better news is, I attended a stroke support "move it or lose it" class last week, which was fun and I didn't fall over.
Hope baby Lily is fully fit again very soon.
MODIFICATION:
It seems I misheard the news report; the collision did not happen within the estuary, but in open water, close to the coast of East Yorkshire.
Heard on the radio news, two large vessels have collided:
Awful.
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I've started a new thread with responses here:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=890053.0
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Don't think i am supposed to add to this!!
Hope your bruise is going down Viktoria, and good vibes for Caw's family in Oz.
Hope today is reasonable for all.
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Don't worry MH, I know we are on the next week but it doesn't really matter in my opinion.
Hope you are doing well with your therapy
LM
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Thank you LM.
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Keep us posted , and keep your chin up!
Viktoria.