Weekly Chat (Non-Osprey), 4 February 2024

Annette, you really should try to visit the Chihuly museum! Some years back I spent a whole day at Kew Gardens in London, where there were lots of examples of his art, displayed in the open air. It was wonderful!

JillR; Only a 17-hour one-way drive!. 34-hours one way by train (huh??!!). And a 3-hour flight.

ANNETTE - So what's stopping you LOL.

Best laid plans, etc, etc. Dau phoned that she was visiting a shopping outlet near us and offered to collect me. I rushed washing on to line, abandoned cleaning, saw OH off to his dentist, cut a sandwich for OH’s lunch, threw on my “glad rags’, Dau arrived and we were away. She purchased her needs, I purchased a pick & mix box of Lindt for OH’s birthday next week. Then we had lunch and a very long exchange of news. Hers mostly about Miss’ new school, teachers & classes. My lunch was a proscuitto & rocket tigella, small and tasty. I feel much brighter and can face the unfinished chores. . . another day.

AQ, so pleased you had such a lovely day with your Daughter, definitely what you deserve, Bless you.

Chores are always there, tis like a 'merry go round, 'as soon as you finish, tis time to start all over again Grr!!!

Take care all

It is snowing gently here. The ground has a light covering. My activity this afternoon had already been cancelled so I had planned lots of indoor jobs for today.
Pat and Dibnlib - your tales re dentists sound awful. As Lindy says, lack of NHS dentists has been a big item on the news. It is a dreadful state of affairs and I feel very upset for you. My dentist went private many years ago whilst I was still working so I could afford it. Fortunately, I have a decent work pension so I continue to pay. I count my self lucky. I have just booked a new hygienists appointment for 6 months time. I was asked to pay in advance!!!!!!! £65. I am prone to gum disease despite my best efforts, so I deem it to be worthwhile.
Pat and Lindy - you would have been very happy in the World of Glass shop. There were lots of lovely paperweights!!!! My friend bought 3 small ones. 2 for presents and one for herself!!!!!!!
Annette - it sounds as though your impromptu outing with your daughter did you a lot of good.

Hello to all
Many thanks for all the kind messages x Also all your news.
I'm pleased to be home and have been busy working out ways to do things ! Unfortunately, I have been using my ( still) broken arm/shoulder a little too much - causing some nasty pains . Back to the drawing board....

Thanks RUSTY

HEATHER. Good to hear from you....please look after yourself and do be careful.

Heather: Easy to overdo stuff when it's healing and then have to dial it back. I forgot if it was your dominant arm/hand...

AQ: What's stopping me? How much time do you have? Seriously, so glad you got out and about for nice lunch with daughter.

Stay well everyone.