Breathing a sigh of relief *SH, SU triggers*

[Suzi]

I'm sorry love.... Pacing please?

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Allalone]

(panda)

[Mira]

You have been going through a lot lately. Try to take it easy if you can (bear)(bear) there are always more berenknuffels to go round though.

[Suzi]

YAY! You said berenknuffles! I've been wanting you to say that since you came back! I love it!

[OldMike]

Yep I'm all for berenknuffles it is just so descriptive, so berenknuffles to Paula and all DWD'ers (bear)

[Strugglingmum]

(panda)

[Paula]

Morning! I spent yesterday sleeping and watching stud on my iPad (US Masters was on - one of the two times. Year I allow Si to have the remote ;)). But mainly sleeping. I’m feeling a bit better so far today *crosses everything*

[Jaquaia]

I would have slept too with the golf on! (giggle)

Glad you're feeling better

[Suzi]

Pfft golf....
Watching stud? Wondering if that was a typo for stuff or if you should be coming clean with who "stud" is? (rofl)
Glad today is better than yesterday.

[Paula]

Pmsl it was a typo for stuff! Tbh, I didn’t have the energy for watching stud yesterday - maybe I’ll try today (rofl)

[Mira]

I am just so happy you are feeling a bit better today :)

[OldMike]

Stud haha thought it must be a new movie (rofl)

[Paula]

Mostly today’s been much better but I’m tired now and that seems to trigger symptoms. Still, it’s definitely been a few steps forward today, in the main. It’s just going to take a bit of time

[Suzi]

Pacing, pacing and pacing please! Make sure you rest....

[Paula]

Will do, Boss ;)

[Allalone]

It’s good to hear you’ve made a few steps forward and you’re listening to the Boss Lady!

Take care Paula.(bear)

[Strugglingmum]

Glad today was easier. Xx

[Mira]

Is today a bit easier again? I hope so.

[Paula]

Is today a bit easier again? I hope so.

Thank you, lovely. And yes I’m ok. It seems tiredness and stress take their toll but I’m so much better than I was, so I’ll take that ;)

[Suzi]

How's the pain doing lovely?

[Paula]

Ok, still there but manageable

[Suzi]

Better than it was before the change?

[Flo]

Tiredness and stress knocks the stuffing out of you - well me anyway! - hope you're feeling much better very soon.xx

[Paula]

Better than it was before the change?

I thought so but tonight’s been rough with my hand. I do think it’s less rough than previously tho. Early days...

[Suzi]

Morning love. How are things today? Plans?

[Paula]

Plans? Putting some items on Makalulu’s Treasures, scheduling some FB page stuff and I’m going to try driving up the road to pick up my prescription. If it’s too much, Jess is home so can come get me ....

I’ve already called the vets re a prescription, texted a couple of people and worked out how to change the batteries in the thermostat. Small things but I’m starting to engage with the world again

[Suzi]

You changed the batteries on the thermostat? Does that need the same level of NASA maths and engineering know how as changing the time on the cooker? Sounds to me like you're doing loads...

[Paula]

You changed the batteries on the thermostat? Does that need the same level of NASA maths and engineering know how as changing the time on the cooker? Sounds to me like you're doing loads...

Well of course I had instructions from Si ;)

So, I did manage to do everything on the list, picked up some mini eggs and paracetamol from the Co op, agreed to a pharmacist meds review thing (I’m not sure how to say no when they come at me with that lol), and also spoke to my GP about my morphine prescription - he said I sounded much better and was happy to keep with the 30mg twice daily for now. Oh, and I didn’t know I’m entitled to a prescription for a spray to help me with my meds induced dry mouth. So that’s been requested.

I’m very tired ....

[Jaquaia]

Just so you know, they taste rank ;)

[Suzi]

I hope you're now resting.... You've done more today than you have for a week or so....

[Mira]

If you are tired then a bit of a rest sounds wonderful. You certainly earned it.

[Paula]

Thanks Jaq ...... ;)

[Jaquaia]

Here to help (Kiss)

[Strugglingmum]

(panda)

[Suzi]

Morning Petal, how are you today?

[OldMike]

Plans? Putting some items on Makalulu’s Treasures, scheduling some FB page stuff and I’m going to try driving up the road to pick up my prescription. If it’s too much, Jess is home so can come get me ....

I’ve already called the vets re a prescription, texted a couple of people and worked out how to change the batteries in the thermostat. Small things but I’m starting to engage with the world again

Changing batteries in a thermostat, that's epic as a degree in engineering is usually required to get the cover off without breaking it.

Glad things are slowly improving (bear) (panda)

[Jaquaia]

Changing batteries in a thermostat, that's epic as a degree in engineering is usually required to get the cover off without breaking it.




J HAS a degree in engineering and it still took him 10 years to change the battery(giggle)

[Paula]

Morning Petal, how are you today?

Ok but tired. I may have pushed myself a bit too far yesterday .... So today I’m taking it easy. Polo is having a bad day too so we can snooze together (snooze)

I forgot to mention yesterday. I was coming up the stairs on the stairlift yesterday, turned the corner round the bannister and there was a huge crunching sound and it felt like the chair was collapsing under me. Turns out my crutch, that I’d leant against the bannister to use when I made it upstairs, had fallen underneath the lift. It’s snapped in half!

[Suzi]

OMG! Poor crutch! Glad it wasn't anything more dangerous though and you are safe...
Hope you and Polo are having a resting pacing day....

[OldMike]

Poor crutch, do you thing it is a sign you need to get a more blingy crutch! One with extra sparkles perhaps ;)

[Strugglingmum]

Glad it wasn't part of you that went crunch!!

[Paula]

OMG! Poor crutch! Glad it wasn't anything more dangerous though and you are safe...
Hope you and Polo are having a resting pacing day....

Polo’s been very quiet today, poor love, didn’t even get up when daddy got home. I’ve felt a lot better this afternoon - even the courier said I sounded better ;)


Poor crutch, do you thing it is a sign you need to get a more blingy crutch! One with extra sparkles perhaps ;)

It was my favourite crutch too.... ;(



Glad it wasn't part of you that went crunch!!

Me too. Kudos for German engineering though, maybe the stairlift wasn’t that expensive after all!

[Suzi]

How's Polo now?
Glad you're feeling brighter lovely.

[Paula]

He’s ok, just sore bless him

[Suzi]

I sympathise... (bear) to Polo

[Paula]

My iPad cover fell apart yesterday so LOOOOOOOOOOK!! It’s a handbag. For my iPad!!! (inlove)


https://i.ibb.co/7y4rwkZ/201-F0454-8-B67-45-BF-A437-3-B7307-E7-F865.jpg (https://ibb.co/126RDzP)

[Jaquaia]

That's pretty!!!

[OldMike]

Wow it's even got a bow on it :)

Poor Polo, walking home from lunch I got chatting to a guy (bit younger than me) walking an 11 year old greyhound and immediately thought of you and Polo, this old greyhound wouldn't be rushed he just wanted to sniff trees and grass and move at his own very slow pace :)

[Paula]

Yep, Mike, that’s just like my old boy (and Polo (giggle))

[Suzi]

That is really pretty!

[Paula]

That is really pretty!

I know! Those algorithms that work out what you’ll like really are very good ;)

[Suzi]

(rofl)(rofl)

How are you today? How's Polo?

[Paula]

Polo doesn’t like the heat, I bet yours don’t either ....

This was my (good) hand this morning. It’s swollen every morning and gradually improves but it’s getting worse every day. Really odd - anyone got any ideas?

https://i.ibb.co/8sWZxyw/6-F91-D073-6-B32-46-ED-B4-CA-E26-BDCBA6107.jpg (https://ibb.co/8sWZxyw) https://i.ibb.co/Mc7TSRq/49-B0-F06-B-3-E82-407-D-ADFE-3929-C90-D8020.jpg (https://ibb.co/Mc7TSRq) https://i.ibb.co/ydjQ7Hg/86-FAA761-ACDE-4639-8828-6-F9-D664-A05-C3.jpg (https://ibb.co/ydjQ7Hg)

[Jaquaia]

Not a clue. Is it worth trying to get an early appointment with your gp so they can see how bad it gets?

[Suzi]

Arthritis? Could it be where you are lying on it or something overnight? Does it get easier the more you use it? Fluid retention? Mine are similar in the morning too and I have to keep wriggling the fingers to get the circulation going again....
Definitely talk to your Dr about it..

[Angie]

Sweetie show your drs those pics if needs be and be careful of your ring when your hands are swollen

[Mira]

Well if I would guess I would think fluid retention. But it may be a good idea to go see a doctor about it.

[Paula]

I had fluid retention in my ankles when I first started BP meds but that disappeared after a while. So it’s possible but I’m surprised it’s only in just that one hand. Even my bad hand doesn’t swell like that.

Cos of my knee, I sleep on my back and never move, apparently, so I don’t think I lie on it. It does go down as the day goes by but today it’s still feeling tingly now, which is the longest yet.

I’m going to take photos each day to show the doctor

[OldMike]

Mosquito bites cause my hands to swell up like that but if you haven't been bitten on the hand it is more likely to be poor circulation resulting in fluid retention. I'd see what your GP says if it persists.

[Paula]

It’s persisted for about a year already, it’s just got worse recently. There’s been so much more important health stuff with, I’ve tried to ignore it

[Suzi]

But ignoring it isn't making it go away....

[Paula]

I know ....

[Suzi]

Morning Sparkles, how's you this find Easter morning?

[Paula]

Good! We’re off out to have lunch with my brother and SIL later :)

[Suzi]

Have a lovely time!

[Jaquaia]

Have fun!

[Paula]

Things didn’t quite go to plan. I got a call from Si’s mum, Si’s dad was taken to hospital by ambulance this morning with heart problems. He’s had angina (and stents for about 20 years) and had a TIA a couple of years ago. We heard nothing til about half hour ago. He was admitted with a heart rate of 150+ which they’ve stabilised but have admitted him til they figure out what’s wrong.

[Jaquaia]

Hope he recovers quickly (panda)

[Paula]

He’s 83....

[Mira]

Thats not the way to spend these days... (panda)

[Suzi]

Oh no! I'm sorry lovely... No one needs that kind of stress.... Any news? How's Si?

[Paula]

Si is doing his normal head in sand thing. Thing is, we’ve known for months somethings up but my FIL wouldn’t see the doctor. Now it’s a case of whether he’s left it too late.

[Suzi]

Sweetheart you and I both know that medical science is amazing... Give it time and wait and see....
Massive hugs for you all xx

[Strugglingmum]

Oh hun. I'm so sorry. So worrying for you all. (panda)

[Allalone]

Sending big hugs Paula. (bear)
(panda)

[OldMike]

(bear) (panda)

[Suzi]

Any news? How are you all?

[Paula]

No news yet. Everyone’s a bit tense and bickering

[Paula]

FIL had a bad night as his heart kept racing. Mil is going up to the hospital now to see the drs and hopefully find out what’s going on

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Angie]

(bear)

[Mira]

(bear)

[Paula]

So FIL ‘s heart has settled so he’s home. But, they think there’s something up with his intestines so will be doing a CT scan and endoscopy tomorrow.

Oh, and my cracked tooth is loose :(

[Mira]

He is home, thats a good thing. And then its just wait and see what will come out the scans.

Can you go to the dentist soon?

[Paula]

I’ll try to get to the dentist tomorrow

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Suzi]

Oh hunni, I really hope that your tooth is easily sorted and that FIL is better soon too x

[Paula]

I’ve had my tooth out (it broke into 4 pieces!) and it needed stitching. But it’s dealt with now. We’ll talk in 3 months to decide what to do but he’s encouraging me to just leave it as it’d probably need an implant. I’m going to see if it bothers me as it's not immediately visible

[Jarre]

I had a molelar out 4 weeks ago but same it isn't seen and not making anything difficult to eat or anything so leaving it as is. am back on Friday for a proper checkup and renewing a filling, so glad I managed to find an NHS dentist in Derby.

[Suzi]

Glad it's sorted lovely x

[Jaquaia]

Hope you're resting now lovely (panda)

[Mira]

Yes its good its taken care of. The dentist here is expensive. So I had a tooth removed and did a implant. That cost me 1600 euro total. Then it got infected so the whole thing needed to be taken out. So there is nothing there. You can see it but not that good. So it does not bother me that much.

[Paula]

Yeah. Mira, that’s another £85 on top of £3,050 2 weeks ago. My poor hubby is quivering in a corner ;)

We’ve heard from MIL. FIL’s gallbladder is inflamed so he’s got antibiotics. There’s a lot of fluid coming from his heart and pressing on his organs so he’s got diuretics. He’s still having diarrhoea and not eating so they’re going to do endoscopy and the other end. He’s also got to have an echo for his heart. He’s got a lot going on ;(;(

Anyway, I’m sore and tearful so I’m going to bed early

[Mira]

(bear)(bear)

[Suzi]

(bear)(bear) I'm so sorry you're sore and tearful lovely (bear)
Hope they find out what's up with FIL and get him fixed fast...

[Strugglingmum]

(panda) I'm sorry you have so much stress at the moment. Sending hugs.

[Suzi]

Morning love, any brighter today?

[Allalone]

Hope today is a better for you. (panda)

[Mira]

(bear) wishing you all the best

[Paula]

I’m still on soft food and a bit wiped out. I was supposed to see my curate today but I’ve cancelled as I just can’t face visitors.

I’m really, really worried about my FIL. I’m really trying not to borrow trouble but ....

[Suzi]

It's natural to worry. That doesn't make it easier I know, but I sent up a prayer or two for you in Church this morning. I'm hoping it helps...

[OldMike]

(bear) (panda)

[Mira]

Its normal to worry. Do take care of yourself and the family (panda)

[Jaquaia]

How are you doing lovely?

[Paula]

I feel so low. I feel I’ve been fighting my health for so long recently and I’m tired of it all. And I can’t stop fretting about FIL even though I know I’d have heard if something bad had happened. I tried so hard to relax today md failed, dismally. And I’m fed up of having cancelling so much recently. I’m tired of my house

[Jaquaia]

Is there anything we can do to help? (panda)

[Strugglingmum]

I'm so sorry Paula. You've been having such a rough time recently. You're not feeling good and that's understandable. Please just keep doing moment by moment. It's a horrible season for you but it will pass and you can do this. Xx

[Paula]

Is there anything we can do to help? (panda)

I don’t know, tbh


I'm so sorry Paula. You've been having such a rough time recently. You're not feeling good and that's understandable. Please just keep doing moment by moment. It's a horrible season for you but it will pass and you can do this. Xx

Thank you

[Mira]

Smum wrote it so well I can not say it any better (bear)

[Suzi]

Will you talk to your Dr about how you are feeling and how bad you are feeling?

[Paula]

I’m not sure there’s any point. All I’ll get is that I’ve had a lot on and I’ll recover. And my GP can’t do anything with my meds. I will talk to Si though

[Suzi]

Have you talked to Si?

[Paula]

He was out last night and didn’t get in til 11 but I did briefly mention it (he’d had a few beers so I’m not sure how much he took in)

My mouth is sore (and it hurts to talk) but it’s better than yesterday

My FIL’s Endoscopy showed an inflamed gallbladder (which we knew) but no masses :). He felt a bit better so hopefully the dietetics are reducing the fluid. They’ve got to figure out what’s causing it and he’s got his echo on Monday

[Jaquaia]

No masses is good news!!!

How are you feeling today? (panda)

[Suzi]

No masses is amazing news!
Are you going to be able to talk to Si about it tonight?

[Paula]

I will though I don’t want to overstress him at the moment

[magie06]

He will worry if you don't talk to him.

[Strugglingmum]

I'm sure someone called Paula always tells me I need to tell my husband how I'm feeling...... maybe I could introduce you to her(panda)

[Paula]

(rofl) what a bloody cheek, turning my own advice on me (rofl)

[Strugglingmum]

(rofl)
How smug am I!!!
Awk lovely it's hard I know. You've had so so much but it doesn't help to know that when you are low. All you can see is the down. Moment by moment. Praying for you. Xx

[Suzi]

Just to add.... If you don't tell him then he is only going to worry but without a focus. Tell him. You would hate for him to not tell you how he was feeling....

[Paula]

Ah well, Suzi, you underestimate my husband ;) I said I was struggling with everything that’s been going on. He said that this was a dip and that we’d get through to the other side. Then I started doing things round the house to find he’d already given the kids all the jobs to do, and I was told to rest. I didn’t have to tell him, he already knew :)

[Strugglingmum]

What a gem. Xx

[Suzi]

I thought he might....

[OldMike]

Si sounds an absolute darling :)

[Mira]

Si is the best. And thats good because you deserve just that (bear)

[Suzi]

How are you? Si? FIL?

[Paula]

Si is pretty awesome, but don’t tell him I told you that ;) I’m cross actually, we can only assume FIL is ok because MIL told Si she’d only ring if there was anything important to tell, apparently she’s fed up with ringing round to 4 people every time......

[Suzi]

Maybe you could set up a round robin kind of thing - so she calls 1 person who calls another etc?
No news is good news then?

Apart from cross, how are you?

[Paula]

I suggested that to Si, also suggested she set up a message group. I got shut down. I hope no news is good news but, although we knew he wasn’t great, none of us knew how bad he was

[Suzi]

That's so selfish of her! You must all be so worried - it's always easier knowing how things are - even if it isn't great news...

[Paula]

Yeah, well, that’s what I have to deal with. She rang the landline when Si was walking Polo the other day. She said she’d ring back as she ‘didn’t want to repeat anything and we could do it on loudspeaker’ then almost instantly called Si’s mobile ...

Still, just booked the ferry to the IOW on 12th May (party)

[Suzi]

Woohoo! Are you going to stay over or just do the day trip?

[Paula]

Day trip - we don’t want to leave Polo overnight.

I decided this week I was going to have a clear out of shoes and handbags, and organise the understairs cupboard. I started this morning, only intended to do a bit at a time but turned round after a while and realised I’d blocked myself in the cupboard! The only way out was to keep going ...... I’m knackered. I actually shocked myself with the amount of shoes and handbags I’ve got that I never use so am going to be really strict with myself from now on - I’m still left with 19 pairs of shoes, which is far more than anyone needs. And I’ve only kept the quality bags - I’ve got more than enough to coordinate with anything I wear.

[Jaquaia]

And co-ordination is vitally important!!!!

For someone who lives in baseball shoes, I have more shoes than I need...

[Allalone]

Of course you need to coordinate! I have 2 bags and they go with all my trainers!!(rofl)

[Jaquaia]

(rofl)

[Paula]

So, having carefully avoiding any spoilers, I’m watching Endgame tonight!! *maybe a little excited* ;)

[Strugglingmum]

Oooh. My son went last night, daughter going tonight. She won't go hear him in case he spoils it(rofl)

[Allalone]

Hope you enjoy! My middle one went on Thursday to see it and said it was “Bloody brilliant!” Youngest is going to see it tomorrow.

[Suzi]

Do NOT tell me any spoilers about endgame as I really want to see it too!

19 pairs of shoes? Really? I thought I had loads with 1 pair of "running" trainers, 2 sneakers - 1 with more holes than shoe and the other with a couple of holes, 1 pair of sandals and some walking boots!

[Paula]

19 are the ones I’m keeping .... I’m appalled tbh

Endgame was incredible! And that’s all I’m going to say (except don’t take a drink in, it’s a verrrry long 3 hours with a full bladder) ;)

[Suzi]

I've booked tickets to go on Monday evening! I'm trying to avoid all spoilers!

[Jaquaia]

I've not seen half the Marvel films...

[Suzi]

Jaq I'm shocked! Get thee watching all of them!

[Paula]

I've not seen half the Marvel films...

I may have to unfriend you...... ;)

[Jaquaia]

My brothers kind of give up on me. I've only seen the first Avengers movie, not seen any of the others. Not seen the new Spiderman, Iron Man 3, Guardians of the Galaxy, seen the first Captain America but none of the others, only seen the first Thor... I think I may be a hopeless case!!!

[Allalone]

Jaq, I can’t believe it!!
I have no other words apart from.....why?!!!:x

[Jaquaia]

I prefer books to films!

[OldMike]

I prefer books to films!

Reading a book can be a more involving experience than watching a movie.

Paula I take it Avengers Endgame is different to the Avengers that was on TV in the 60's with John Steed (Patrick Macnee), Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman (inlove)), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) and Tara King (Linda Thorson) or is it just a rehash of that series? Answers on a post card to Clueless c/o Mike, Old Mike's Towers, Oop North, UK

[Paula]

Jaq, I love both!

Mike, this avengers is based on the Marvel Comics of superheroes including the Hulk, Spider-Man etc

[Suzi]

I love them both too! Just watched "Infinity War" again as preparation for tomorrow night! OMG So excited!

[magie06]

I haven't seen ANY of the Marvel films! I have never seen an episode of Game of thrones and I only read the first 2 Harry Potter books.

[Jaquaia]

:o:o:o

[Suzi]

Magie.. I'm shocked!!

[Paula]

Then what do you talk about in day to day conversation?? (giggle)

[magie06]

I watch the soaps. And we talk about Gerry and Aisling's upcoming trip to London and Wembley. That takes a lot of time.

[Paula]

The only topics of conversation in our house all weekend were, the Avengers film, Jess’s birthday and Polo’s arthritis ...... after 20 years, cuddling up, talking all night, putting the world to rights is long gone ;)

[Suzi]

Ours is similar!

[Paula]

So, after clearing a mountain of shoes and handbags on Saturday, followed by cinema Saturday this morning I’ve been moving some (not many, don’t worry) slate bits from the back garden to the pot out the front. Could this be the morphine doing it’s job?

[Jaquaia]

It's possible. How are you feeling?

[Paula]

I’m ok :)

[Suzi]

Should you be moving slate?

But yes sounds like it's kicked in! Are things better? More manageable?

[Paula]

It was a small job I asked Si to do, but suddenly had to get it sorted...... I know ;)

Obviously the pains not gone but, yes, it’s more manageable and I’m beginning to realise it hasn’t been manageable for far too long, I can even feel my shoulders relaxing.

[Suzi]

Wow that's amazing! That's such a huge change! I'm so pleased for you!

[Allalone]

It’s so good to hear that you’re feeling a bit better. Be careful you don’t do too much though. I hope you’re taking it easy this afternoon......I think they call it pacing?!:8)

[Paula]

(rofl) if by pacing you mean photographing many handbags to sell, bending over at all angles to get decent pictures, then yeah, I’ve been pacing ;)

[Mira]

How is that going? Your hobby?

[Paula]

I’ve not done much recently, I’ve been too poorly, but I’m just getting motivated again :)

[Mira]

Thats great. This put a smile on my face (nod)

[Strugglingmum]

I’ve not done much recently, I’ve been too poorly, but I’m just getting motivated again :)

This is so so good to hear. (hedgehog)

[Paula]

It’s been a pottering sort of day but things have got done. I’ve got a Housegroup social tonight so didn’t want to overdo it today and not enjoy tonight

I’m still feeling good :)

[Jaquaia]

Brilliant!!!

[Mira]

Thats great. I so hope you will enjoy tonight. Have fun.

[Suzi]

Did you enjoy tonight?

[Paula]

It was nice :). And this weekend I seem to have a social life - dinner on Saturday for Jess’s birthday and a quiz night with my ex in laws, Katie and her boyfriend on Sunday night (party).

[Suzi]

Don't overdo it love.... Walking before running please?

[Paula]

I know, but it’s so nice to be able to do things :)

[Mira]

It is. I am happy you enjoyed yesterday. And if you take it easy before the weekend I am sure you will have fun (party)

[Suzi]

How are you doing today?

[Paula]

Good, I’ve done some cross stitch and (and this is huge for me) I went to sainsburys, on my own!!! It meant I could get Jess’s birthday cake. I’m a wee bit tired now but it was so worth it :)

[Suzi]

That's amazing! I'm so pleased for you!

[Strugglingmum]

That's amazing. Xx
Well done you. It's the little things that mean the most. Xx

[Paula]

Today’s my youngest’s 18th birthday. We were up at the crack of dawn for pressies (as Si had an early meeting). Pressies went down really well - which was a relief as I wasn’t sure about the ring I bought her. The rest of the day has been mainly taxiing her around, interspersed with cross stitch ;)

[Jaquaia]

Sounds like a good day!

[Mira]

Congratulations Paula (https://everything2.com/title/Dutch+birthday+party+protocol)
I hope the day was good and enjoyed by all. The link is how we most of the time do a party. Even the younger people do it this way.

[Suzi]

Sounds like a wonderful day!

[Flo]

Glad you had a good day. How does she feel about being 18?

[Paula]

Glad you had a good day. How does she feel about being 18?

Chuffed she could order cocktails last night ;)

[Allalone]

My middle one was 18 in feb and he was desperate to be asked for ID?!

I’m pleased she enjoyed her night!

[Suzi]

How are you today? Are you able to pace in between social events?

[Paula]

I’m good and not doing much this afternoon before we go to dinner, and the quiz is tomorrow evening so I should be fine.

[Flo]

O to be 18 again!.....(clap)

[Strugglingmum]

Hope you have really enjoyed your weekend celebrations. Xx(Kiss)

[Suzi]

How was dinner? Are you resting today?

[Paula]

Dinner was lovely, as were the complimentary rhubarb martinis ;). Jess had a really good time too. I’m tired and, yes Suzi, will be resting today

[Mira]

Thats awesome that you had a good time. Resting after the few days you had will keep a smile on your face. Its so good that you had these moments.

[Suzi]

Rhubarb martinis? OMG those sound amazing! How many did you drink?

[OldMike]

Dinner was lovely, as were the complimentary rhubarb martinis ;). Jess had a really good time too. I’m tired and, yes Suzi, will be resting today

Rhubarb Martinis ye jest, oh Princess surely thou doth mean rhubarb crumble and custard served on a silver platter by a comely wench ;)

[Strugglingmum]

Sounds wonderful. Feet up princess. Time to replenish those spoons. Xx

[Paula]

Rhubarb martinis? OMG those sound amazing! How many did you drink?

Almost 2 (Si was driving so just had a celebratory sip of his ;))

[Suzi]

Nom! They sound amazing. I love rhubarb!

[Strugglingmum]

How are you after your busy weekend? Feet up???

[Paula]

Yeah, today’s been a cross stitch and binge watching ‘How to get away with murder’ sort of day. I made a ‘decision’ to reduce my paracetamol dose. By about 5pm I regretted my decision ........ funnily enough, Si came home from golf and told me he thought I may be running before I could walk ;)

[Suzi]

(panda)(bear)

[Mira]

Its easy to have that happen. When you have a good moment. But its so important to have those moments. Even more so after the weeks you had. Lets hope that taking it a bit easy will help.

[Paula]

I went to bed early - I was shaking it hurt so much. But I’m a lot brighter this morning, with lesson learnt ;)

[Suzi]

Oh hunni! (panda) (bear) (panda) (bear) Glad you're much brighter today. Are you pacing and recharging today?

[Paula]

I’m off to see my friend later ;)

[Allalone]

But pacing too?

[Suzi]

Hope you have fun! :)

[Paula]

But pacing too?

Lol, I’m sitting down watching Bones. Does that count?

[Mira]

If its not causing stress watching that :)

[Suzi]

Is it good?

[Allalone]

Bones? I’m intrigued!

[Paula]

Bones with Dave Boreanaz - I’ve watched every episode before but I just fancied watching something I don’t have to think about itms

Spent most of the afternoon with a friend which was fab but I’m knackered now - such a lightweight ;) tomorrow is Bombay Sapphire day with Katie (party)

[Suzi]

OOOOO Bombay Sapphire Day! Nom! I lurve Bombay Sapphire!

[Allalone]

Bones with Dave Boreanaz - I’ve watched every episode before but I just fancied watching something I don’t have to think about itms

Spent most of the afternoon with a friend which was fab but I’m knackered now - such a lightweight ;) tomorrow is Bombay Sapphire day with Katie (party)

Not heard of it Paula.

Bombay Sapphire day sounds fantastic! Enjoy!!

[Paula]

Bombay sapphire day was amazing! The site (previously a Victorian paper mill) was beautiful, with 3 grade 2 listed buildings, one was from the 18th century. The tour was fascinating and the cocktails gorgeous ;) we both had a great day and will be going back in the summer

I’m off to meet a friend this afternoon and Katies off to Kos with her boyfriend today :)

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[EJ]

I’ve really enjoyed looking at the photos Paula. Looks like you had an amazing time xx

[Paula]

We did, thanks EJ :)

[OldMike]

Lovely photos especially the one of you and Katie :)

I find the one of the stills with all the pipework in the background quite intriguing ;)

PS. Don't show Suzi the pic of all those gin bottles she'd be in 7th heaven (giggle)

[Suzi]

Awesome photos!
It looks amazing! How many cocktails did you drink? How much gin did you come home with?

[Paula]

Mike, I loved those stills too - really beautiful

I had just one cocktail (yum) and came home with a Bombay sapphire hamper ;)

[Suzi]

Nom! Sounds delicious!

[Jaquaia]

The photo of you and Katie is gorgeous!

[Mira]

I love all the pictures. Such a nice place to visit. And so lovely to see you. Its a great picture of the two of you. 2 lovely ladies.

[Paula]

So, Katie’s in the air on her way to Kos. Not stressing at all ........ :(

[Suzi]

No, I'm sure you're not!

[Allalone]

Looks like you had a lovely time, my eldest would love to go there!
I’m sure Katie will be fine on her hols.

[Paula]

Katies landed and will have a great time. I’m just terrified of flying and that includes when my family are flying ....

[Suzi]

Hooray! When's she on the way home?

[Paula]

She’s there for a week

[Suzi]

She'll have a great time!

[Flo]

The photo's are gorgeous Paula! A very good looking mum and daughter too!....love your new greenhouse!(rofl) I've forgotten what gin tastes like, but great you enjoyed it. Katie will have an amazing time in Kos. I've been there myself en route to Leros, one of the islands a few hours from there. I always follow the kids' planes on Flight Tracker to see where they are..it's nice watching a little tiny aircraft making it's way to it's destination. Have a good day love.xx

[Suzi]

How are you doing lovely?

[Paula]

I’m ok, tired but it’s been a busy week. So today is rest and cross stitch :)

[Mira]

Sounds like a good plan. And a nice day too. Enjoy :)

[Suzi]

What's your weekend plans like?

[Paula]

We’re going to the Isle of Wight on Sunday :)

Edit: Im going to close this thread and start a new one