Weekly Chat (Non-Osprey), 28 February 2021

Heather:  Again, that was fast for daughter's test and results.  Chest infections seem to be the typical complication for UK niece.  Take it easy.

We have wet stuff falling from the sky; not a lot, but welcome.

Hello, each and all. Dull weather here today, so less cheerful. Car came through MoT ( couldn't really do otherwise, only three years old but with only two years of use!) They said they couldn't valet it due to Covid precautions!

EE brought back lots of M&S specials - best being two packs of the Marmite Hot Cross Buns which DIBLIB alerted us to. We always have HCBs in the freezer, but I don't think these will be in there long!

HEATHER: I'm sorry your daughter is so ill, but I'm glad that it's not COVID or pneumonia. I hope the antibiotics work quickly.

OG: I am so, so relieved that your pain has been significantly eased. That's wonderful! Enjoy your M&S treats. Glad you're enjoying the wee mouse.

LINDY: I'm delighted that you booked the cruise. That will give you something to look forward to during these distressing times. I would love seeing Norway. I've always been fascinated reading about far-north trips.

It's 60F (15.5C) here with lovely sunshine. I'm going to celebrate with a slice of pecan pie tonight. Woo Hoo!

DIANE - Pecan pie - not something I have ever eaten, but I like the idea of it. Have you made it? I think I am coming over!

LINDY, OG - Hospitals do not seem to arrange follow ups now, even after surgery. It all feels a bit open-ended. It was good to have the security of a further appointment, to check that all is normal, or for any lingering problems. It saves having to make a special trip to the GP.

HEATHER - Glad that you daughter does not have Covid, but sorry she is ill. I hope she responds well to antibiotics.

Hello to DIBNLIB, ANNETTE and all, and thanks for news. Exciting cruises planned for next year.

OOH OG. marmite HCB's never heard of them must look out for them when I do my shopping on line.

Weather down here has been pretty miserable being overcast and cool but dry.

Heather - hope your daughter recovers soon, hopefully the antibiotics will kick in and do their job. So pleased to hear its not Covid.

Heather, thank you for letting us know about your daughter. I'm so sorry to hear how ill she has been, and hope that the meds soon help her to get rid of all the nasty symptoms and get her well again.

I've had pecan pie, and it's divine!

Dibnlib, Bonnie is just the same - a good traveller and no trouble, but she does like to ruck up the bedding or mat we give her. She sometimes gets excited if she sees lots of green trees or grass through the window, as she thinks we are going to stop and go for a walk!

The cruise will be a "bucket list" tick for me, as I've always wanted to see what our near neighbours are like, and admire nature's handiwork on the fjords, too. I suspect that my OH won't want to do any more cruising after we've done it, as it's not his favourite kind of holiday. So I'd better enjoy it to the full!!

Lindybird - at least you will be able to meet up and see them.

AQ - just watched the video on HMS Adelaide, very interesting.

OG - pleased to hear you have found a medication that helps you with the pain, may you continue to be relatively pain free now. Looks like EE is getting the garden up to scratch, busy, busy.

Lindybird - hope your OH isn't overdoing it with the gardening. A crusie to Norway, how wonderful, would really like to do that one day - can but dream.

Thanks for all your news