Date: 15.06.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: general chat thread
Thought I would start this thread so people can chat about general stuff, not exclusively arthritis.
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Date: 15.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
ok - I'll chat to myself ha!
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Date: 15.06.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
can you get us some summer , bloody freezing here + bit less of that rain stuff
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Date: 15.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I can't work miracles Colin! Pretty miserable here to. Been trying to watch the tennis but it's been rained off.
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Date: 15.06.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
watching tennis as well , Murray just won second set , the boss is watching BBC1 the voice so watching tennis + BB on lappy , arthur playing up so stick with watching telly/lappy
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Date: 15.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I'm a voice fan! Finding myself having a bit of a fancy for Tom Jones!!! Never liked him when I was younger!
I liked Mike with the 'country' sound. Leah and Andrea good too.
I enjoy tennis and was a bit gutted last Wimbledon when Murray went out. He did very well, also like Federer, I think he is handsome, but he is also Swiss like my family. He is a legend.
We have had quite nice day in Durham, but windy. Wow I've just said about the weather and suddenly rain is lashing against the window!
X
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: Patsy
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi there, wish the good weather was back. Have toothache coming so need get that sorted asap. Haven't had that in years. Hope you all well.
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
My mother used to swear that whisky the only effective thing for a toothache Patsy! More tennis and iffy weather today then.
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all looks changeable here, no rain as yet, but coming I think.
Am going out to lunch at my sisters shortly. There will be yummy home made mint sauce, just like mum used to make. It just makes the yorkshire puddings extra delicious.!!!!!
Hope you all enjoy lunch too!
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all nice to chat looking after grankids to-day 3yrs and 8months forgot what hard work they are but they are lovely. The 3yr old told me all about her holiday she's going on a boat to the seaside. (isle of wight) I said" wow you haven't been on a boat before have you" she said "I have twenty years ago" well she must of been here before when I laughed she just frowned.
As for television CBB and peppa pig not really my thing. The sun is trying hard to come out here. Have a good day!!
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
CBB are life savers Marlene! My niece loves Peppa Pig - they all do!
Been attacked by mosquitos while putting out the compost. First bite of the year - must mean summer's here haha!
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Oh lovely bites to go along with everything else. I got stung by stinging nettles the other day. I forgot just how much they hurt. LOL. The downside of gardening!!
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Date: 16.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi again, had lovely lunch and now off to see the Great Gatsby at the cinema. Only downside it's 2 and a half hours long, hope I am not too stiff afterwards! I like looking at the costumes!!! Hope your mosquito and nettle stings soon die down, both can be painful. I got lot's of mosquito bites when I was in Australia! they spoilt my trip. X
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Date: 17.06.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Thanks Emm, they are fine today. how was The Great Gatsby?
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Date: 18.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hello again, Gatsby was really good, it was very slow starting, and is a real ladies film. If you enjoy a romance! We all enjoyed it.
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Date: 18.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I liked the book, though can't remember much as I read it quite a while ago! Who's getting the 'heatwave' this week? Two days of sun and we call it a heatwave in this country! Says it all really.
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Date: 18.06.2013
From: Mel
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all. It's (wait for it) warm and dry here, gasp. Very cloudy and thundery feeling though but it's such a treat not to be cold and wet. I think daily of the lovely summers we used to get - sitting in the garden at one in the morning because it was too hot to sleep. Those were the days, need an electric blanket all year now. Had my cocker spaniel trimmed today, he was beginning to resemble a woolly mammoth. Anyone else got pets?
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Date: 18.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Mel, I've got a cat. She looks a bit like a woolly mammoth too, mostly due to the amount of food she eats. I put her on a diet but she hasn't lost an ounce. No idea where she is supplementing it!
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Date: 19.06.2013
From: Patsy
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all Elvis the dog settling in well lol. He's going to be huge when an adult but prepared for it as mum breeds them and has five adult newfoundlands. We live in country so plenty space for them to run around. Like he knows when im down as he comes and lies on my feet lol.
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Date: 19.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Patsy, It's great your Elvis seems to understand when you are not so well.
If your family have always had a breed of dog you do seem to stick with them, my daughter has a labrador, it's her second. They have a lovely nature. I think she would always go for labs now.
My dad was a farmer, but I don't have any pets now, don't think I could manage any now with the RA. Also like to go on holiday a few times a year. Saying that I have not been with my friends much this year due to ankle and knee probs. Hope to get that sorted in July!!!
We have lovely weather here too, hope we don't get the thunder that's forecast!
Take care all x
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Date: 19.06.2013
From: Patsy
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Emm,think having the dog makes me do more. Even though u think my kids wud do that lol. He's really cheered me up. Love to get away this year but dont think going to happen as i've had to give up full tme work. If weather gets nice i wont mind as we have alot festivals here. Trying to cut back on meds so bit all over the place at the moment.
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Date: 20.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
What's everyone got planned for this weekend? I've got family staying so will be busy cooking etc.
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Date: 21.06.2013
From: Mel
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
We are hoping to meet up with some other cocker owners in Sutton Park on Sunday but heavy rain and wind is forecast so not sure yet. Oh the joys of British Summertime and it's the longest day today. Have a good one everybody regardless of the bloomin' weather.
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Date: 21.06.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I remember lots of summers like this in my childhood. Picnics in the car with everyone arguing and bits of boiled egg squashed into the seats; wrapped up in my swimming towel shivering on a pebble beach eating salty sandwiches; crouching under dripping trees in the garden with the pungent smell of wet earth filling my nostrils; swimming in the river in the rain watching the circles on the water. The latter my all time favourite thing to do in the rain!
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Date: 21.06.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Ah yes but BSK it never sent us running home haha.
I can remember it as well crunchy sand sandwiches just lovely. The shivering on the beach and still not wanting to go home. We went camping once along a river for the week-end with lots of aunts uncles and cousins. Now I am going to try to find out where we went.
Have a good week-end. Nothing planned but chilling out.
XX
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Date: 21.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all, bsk your memories read like a piece from a book, very creative writing may I say.
I remember similar times, at the river Tees at Barnard Castle, and the Northumberland coast, Seahouses and Bamborough Castle and Whitby.
I don't have any plans either, visiting friends and maybe lunch out, or the cinema. I quite fancy seeing World War Z with Brad Pitt, think it's 3D.
Have a good one everyone.
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Date: 23.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
What was Brad Pitt like in 3D Emm? I ate a lot of fish curries over the weekend. Don't ask! Miserable weather but it's going to pick later on I hope. Hope you all had a good weekend.
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Date: 26.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Who is watching the tennis? And who are you supporting? I'm for Tsonga!
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Date: 26.06.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
was watching & seen Tsonga has gone out because of injury , was due to play Murray in the quaters
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Date: 26.06.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I didn't see that, what a shame! There seem to be a lot of injuries this tournament.
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Date: 26.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi bsk, Brad was very good. It is not the type of film I would normally go to see and it took a bit of getting into, but I actually enjoyed it.
I was surprised how many men were at the cinema on their own or in small groups. Must be a real blokes film.
Will probably go to see the one about Liberace next, it is Michael Douglas in the lead roll.
There is a new Lone Ranger coming in August with Johnny Depp as Tonto, saw the trailer, it looks really good, I like Johnny Depp.
Keep well all. X
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Date: 26.06.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I've heard the Liberace film is very good. Who doesn't like Johnny Depp haha!
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Date: 28.06.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Oh Federer has gone out of wimbledon. I am a fan of his.
Hope Andy can manage to do well!!!!!
Wouldn't it be good if he won!
Did anyone see the queen's face at the races when her horse won the big race? She looked so relaxed.
Athletics were at Gateshead last week, not too far from me!
Saturday was lovely and poured down on Sunday, I just watched a bit on TV.
Happy Tennis everyone! If we are suffering, we can stay home and watch!!! X
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Who's watching the tennis this afternoon? can't imagine how hot it must be there this afternoon!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Eve
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I'm watching, it must be scorching out there in this weather, I escaped out early to get supplies in after sleeping away most of yesterday to get home to watch it in the shade. Way to hot for me out there so chilling on my sofa with a fan on :)
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I'm doing exactly the same thing Eve! They said it was over 100 degrees on the court. I imagine it's not pleasant for those there either . I think it might be a long afternoon!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Eve
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
It looks so hot out there! I know they are used to playing in the heat but still! I think it's going to be a long long game, a good one though so far. I hate the heat, am alternating knitting for the local premature baby unit with ice lollies!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Yes it is good, I alternating with watering bits of the garden that are in the shade and eating strawberries! Come on Andy!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Eve
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
He's doing good so far but things could change! One premi hat knitted and part way through another one so far. Am trying to tackle my dry skin and hair by putting loads of intensive moisturiser and leave in hair conditioner. My garden is a jungle! Cat loves it though :)
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Yay!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
having a bad dream that Andy Murray won , cant be true , wont have anything to moan about if he did
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Eve
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Yay from me too :)
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: EMM
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
A M A Z I N G! How great is this, our first male champ for 77 years.
I really enjoyed that, I was crying at the end.
Watching him this year he really is a different type of player, taking more chances. Some of the drop shots he managed to get was superb.
Well done Andy.
A good day for us and we got rid of you know who, A.K.
Then maybe a new royal baby next week!!!
I would like it to be a girl.
Good news for us all at last.
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
It was great! I'm probably being dim but who is A.K.?
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Sorry A Q. The guy from Jordan, who has cost the country a fortune!!!
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Date: 07.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Ah him!
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Date: 08.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I am pleased to hear he has gone, don't know why it took so long to get rid of him.
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Date: 13.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Just wondering if anyone has ever used Baking Soda to get rid of odours. I have just had a rug cleaned and it now smells a bit strange. I read on the internet that baking soda sprinkled on it would remove smell. Has anyone ever used it?
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Date: 13.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I've used it in the fridge but not on carpets. It absorbs smells quite effectively. Can you hang it out to air?
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Date: 13.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I did that yesterday bsk but it still has a bit of a smell from it and it is a large rug so I had to drape it over my garden table and chairs. I will see if I can buy some baking soda somewhere today. I can buy it on ebay but would like to get it today if I can find somewhere that sells it. I would need a big box of it.
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Date: 13.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Any local catering suppliers?
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Date: 13.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I got it is poundland lol so will leave it on overnight tonight.
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Date: 14.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Will be interested to see if it works.
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Date: 14.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
The smell seems to be away now. Think I will be using baking soda for cleaning other things now as it has no nasty chemicals in it and it is only a pound a packet from poundland. Hope that is not advertising lol.
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Date: 14.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
useful tip, thanks!
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Date: 18.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
How is everyone coping in this heat? I'm in the capital and it has been a tad hot but my joints seem to like it, unlike other people who seem to be suffering.
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Date: 18.07.2013
From: Mel
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I'm getting acclimatised to the heat now and love it. I'll be soooo disappointed when we return to "normal" Summer weather.
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Date: 18.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Yes, I am too. I'm finally getting back to normal though not sleeping so well at night.
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Date: 18.07.2013
From: Julie
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Bsk I think you must have worked miracles with the weather, can you do another one to give us a bit of cooler weather, maybe a bit of rain please, its too hot now!!
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Date: 18.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Nothing to do with me Julie! A bit of rain would be lovely, save me having to water the garden.
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Date: 19.07.2013
From: Julie
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I am going back to June when Colin asked you to change weather!! it worked then lol
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Date: 19.07.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I've obviously got magic skills!
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Date: 21.07.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Talking about magic skills, have any of you seen Steve Frayne? My nephew sent me a video from "YOU TUBE" of him walking on water (River Thames) plus other clips. Don't know how he does it but very entertaining.
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Date: 21.07.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Will check that out Rhona. Thanks. I love a good magic trick.
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Date: 26.07.2013
From: Mel
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi all. I was just wondering if anyone has relocated to Isle of Wight or Cornwall. We are thinking of retiring to one of these maybe and I'm trying to do a bit of research - healthcare in particular. I'm a bit worried about the subsidence issue on Wight, particularly the Ventnor area, resulting in high property insurance premiums. I've also read about Cornish locals being hostile to "immigrants" and it's been said it's difficult to buy large household items, due to poor availability. Any comments welcome, thanks.
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Date: 29.07.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Mel, I have relocated recently to country life and I am loving it. You have to weigh up all the pros and cons and go with your HEART. I think if you dwell too much you will talk yourself out of moving anywhere.
Best of luck with the move and take care.
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Date: 29.07.2013
From: Mel
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Very true Marlene. It's such a big thing to do I just want to get it right and not have major regrets. We've always dreamed of living in Cornwall lol. Thanks. X
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Date: 29.07.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Mel, follow your dreams they can materialise!!!
We always wanted to move to the country after living in a Town all our lives. The children moved to the country one by one and we decided to do the same. I have never looked back and I am so happy and have fantastic new neighbours, which I must say makes it so much easier to settle. I hope your dream becomes reality soon.X
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Date: 08.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
thought look at the Daily Express today , dont know why but page two & if you got RA you got great chances of dieing which is so pleasing to read , we are all gonna get deep vein thrombosis or 6 times more likley to get it note to myself dont read the bloody papers , just waste my time playing poker or something , birthday tomorrow & so gonna get drunk !!!
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Date: 08.08.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Stop crossing your legs in that case Colin!
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Date: 08.08.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I wouldn't worry Colin it will happen to us all one day one way or another. Happy Birthday for tomorrow have a little tipple for me (southern comfort and lemonade) with Ice. Take care.
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Date: 08.08.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Happy Birthday Colin, I won't ask your age lol. Have a drink for me too. Either a glass of white wine or a wee Bacardi will do fine. My birthday is a week today, I won't tell you what age I will be but I will qualify for a bus pass lol. Have a great day tomorrow!
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Date: 09.08.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Happy Birthday Colin, hope you have a fab day!
xx
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Date: 09.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
thxs guys ,
bsk when I first had RA they would get you into hospital & the sister on the ward would have a go at us for crossing out legs rhona I am catching you up , got handful of years till my bus pass think strongest drink will be coke & manage a trip out to tesco's this morning , so living it up
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Date: 09.08.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Can anyone recommend a lightweight steam iron. There is a breville and a bosch one weighing 1.1kg and I am wondering if this is likely to be the lightest I would find.
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
little bump shit things happen in life sometimes , today is not a good day
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: Linda Bradley
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Did you mean in the car ? the bump... hope you're ok Colin.
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
no Linda , just wanted to bump thread one of my brothers has been suffering with big C for last 16 months , today his suffering is over , just hard on the rest of us
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: helen
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hello Colin
My life long friend passed away may 2012. She too suffered tho only 7mths. The mths went into wks then days finally hrs. Her suffering was over ours is to continue. I really hate that C word. Thoughts are with you all.
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
So sorry to hear that Colin, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. My brother had same thing 6 years ago and I hated seeing him suffer. Take care x
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Date: 29.08.2013
From: Linda Bradley
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Oh I'm so sorry Colin. Been there too. Thoughts are with you and your family.
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Date: 30.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
thanks guys , he was a Police Sergeant in his final year before retiring & with loads planned for his future but developed type 4 brain tumour , watching someone go downhill so fast is very hard but pleased he is at peace now
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Date: 30.08.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
I'm so sorry to hear that Colin. My thoughts are with you all. It must be very hard to lose a brother. take care xx
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Date: 30.08.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Sorry to hear your sad news thoughts are with you and your family. Great big hug XXXXX
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Date: 31.08.2013
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
How are you doing Colin?
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Date: 31.08.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
hi bsk , I am ok , even knowing something is coming it dont make it easy , we are part of a large family , my late mother had 8 kids in ten years ( I am the youngest at 55 now ), the eldest died with hole in the heart just few weeks old , few years later they would have been able to treat it one of my other brother died in 2010 so its not something new but still not easy , his wife & daughter is the ones suffering , think he had a lot better understanding of what we have to live with every day , funeral is next thursday so will be pleased when its over
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Date: 31.08.2013
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
You are quite right about it not being easy even when you know it's coming (thinking of my mother, whose death was a shock even though her health wasn't great.) I hope the funeral goes well and you find support from all your family, you sound close.
xx
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Date: 01.09.2013
From: Linda Bradley
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
The funeral is the hardest bit I think, hope it goes off ok. My sister in law has just found out she has lung cancer with mets in her brain. So not looking good. My brother will be devistated. We may moan, but there is always someone worse. Take care Colin.
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Date: 01.09.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Colin, hope all goes well on Thursday it will be a tough day!! But with a loving family it will help. Take care XX
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Date: 04.09.2013
From: helen
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Thoughts are with u all a difficult day ahead.
Tears then laughter and a few lemonades! Helen.
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Date: 05.09.2013
From: willis
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
hi colin
hope you are ok and that today wasn't too stressful for you.
sending hugs
x
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Date: 05.09.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hope you are ok Colin. Thinking of you. x
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Date: 06.09.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Colin hope you are ok. Best wishes xxx
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Date: 06.09.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
thanks guys , was nice , there was loads of Police there & them standing in line for him as he arrived was something to see & repect them a lot for it , also he was into Bond Bugs ( three wheeler cars but his was modified with 4 wheels ) there was 8 Bond Bugs that turned up + several more from the club life can be cruel sometimes & so unfair , someone that seems to sail through life with very little wrong with them & then its all taken away so quick
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Date: 06.09.2013
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: general chat thread
Hi Colin, life can be unfair but your brother sounds like he touched many what a LEGACY!!!! You take care and keep your chin up XX
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