Chitchat thread #24

[greenishfing]

I took the half Christmas cake round to my brother in law's. He insisted I took some chocolates in exchange. I did think of refusing..... until I realised they were the Lindor ball things. Oooooh! Mr GF helped himself to a couple in the car. I did warn him that he possibly wouldn't get a second chance.🙄😳😁 Looking at the mountain of wrappers next to me now I was probably right.😄😄😄

When I went out this afternoon, I suddenly realised that I didn't have my phone with me. I never take a handbag out with me any more. I just have a debit card and some cash tucked into my phone case. I ended up raking up enough change in the car to pay for what I needed but I suddenly realised how my habits have changed. I must say though, that when I got rid of the ultra heavyweight handbag, complete with spanners and all Mr GF's rubbish, etc, it was quite literally a weight off my shoulder.🙂

[Bren In Pots]

Flo I’m wearing my Christmas pj’s bought them a couple of weeks ago from Home bargains red and green tartan check. Very nice and warm.

[Florence Fennel]

Thought I'd cheer myself up with some Christmas PJs. They are white bottoms and have pairs of penguins frolicking about. The top is pale blue and a "Starry Night".is written under a couple of penguins wearing wooly hats. One of the GGs bought them for me a couple of years ago and I've never worn them as they were a bit tight. They fit now

[Florence Fennel]

That's a kind thought Bramble, he needs all the help he can get .

I'm sure Joan will still be in the conversation with the rest of you

[bramble]

Good evening all.
Flo, that's great news and hopefully he will continue to improve. I will light a candle for him if you dont mind.

Jay, have a wonderful day tomorrow with your grandaughter.. memories are precious.

Off out to my friend for dinner tonight, it will just be the five of us...first time without Joan.

Have a good night all.

[Bren In Pots]

Hopefully there'll be more improvements Flo xx

[lottie dolly]

Fingers cross for you all FF,Happy fakemus Jay have a lovely time,i just had a lovely couple of hours with a special friend,

[Snoop Puss]

So pleased to hear the news, Flo. Hope he continues to improve.

[Nicos]

Very positive thoughts still heading your way Flo….

xx

(Thank goodness that kind person/s was/ were motivated to donate blood to help him and others too x)

[greenishfing]

I hope things continue to improve, Flo. 🤞

[Florence Fennel]

Morning All I've just heard from my son that Harry had to have a blood transfusion but it seems to have helped and there is a little improvement. Thank you all for your support, really appreciated.

Fakemas sounds brilliant Jay, enjoy every minute

[Nicos]

Fakemas Jay?…what a wonderful idea.
This will be the first one your granddaughter will really remember. How lovely having everyone together xx

[greenishfing]

Good morning all.

It's 6°C here and sort of murky, verging on foggy.

I need to call round at my brother in law's later with a few bits of shopping and his half of my latest fruit cake. His "cleaner", who does far more than clean, does his main shop for him once a week. He also has a hot meal delivered five days a week. I try to help with anything he needs without pushing him, as he really values his independence, a flat in a complex with a warden, after decades of being told what to do.

Today is the last day of Mr GF's antibiotics I'm happy to say. I have noticed that his appetite seems to have really increased this week, definitely a good thing. Everything seems to now be his favourite food. I just googled antibiotics/increased appetite and was surprised to learn it's a reasonably common side effect and can continue for months afterwards.

My Christmas "stuff" is stored in the base of our ottoman bed. I think this weekend I'll investigate and drag some of it out.

[Jay22]

Morning, a damp 3° this morning. Since granddaughter is here and we won’t see her over the festive season we are having Fakemas tomorrow and the wider family are coming. Domestics on the cards for that and out to buy some party food. Looking forward to having everyone. Other than that nothing much happening.
Hope you get some positive news this morning on your grandson Flo. Thinking of you all.
Enjoy the rest of your day folks. x

[bramble]

Good morning all. Temp is just 4 degs but its dry.
A bit of a grory shop this morning.
I hope to get out to the garden to cut back the dahlia foliage.

Flo, thinking of you and hoping you have better news this morning.

Stay warm and have a good day all.