Here's hoping everyone has their fair share of good things in 2013.
Happy New Year........ and it's not raining here!!
Happy new year to everybody! Yes it is very dark and raining here again, but yesterday we had a lovely walk in the grounds of Calke Abbey. That was special and I didn't want it to end. Muddy underfoot, but the weather was really cooperative and there was a little bit of warmth and strength in the sun to enjoy.
My good news is that I'm very happy to be back home where we live in SW France, after three weeks in the UK. As I sit typing this, it has stopped raining, the sun has come out, and I can see through the window in front of me some beautiful sunlit mountains that are now brilliantly and startlingly white with new snow!
We've also just gone into the garden and dug up some very long leeks, some Jerusalem artichokes, and three parsnips - the longest of which is all of 56cm long - over 22ins!
Quote from: Peanuts on January 02, 2013, 16:01:36
My good news is that I'm very happy to be back home where we live in SW France, after three weeks in the UK. As I sit typing this, it has stopped raining, the sun has come out, and I can see through the window in front of me some beautiful sunlit mountains that are now brilliantly and startlingly white with new snow!
We've also just gone into the garden and dug up some very long leeks, some Jerusalem artichokes, and three parsnips - the longest of which is all of 56cm long - over 22ins!
I think home is always the best place to be no matter what the weather.
It's been pretty mild here and we
almost had a dash of sun across the Southdowns the other day. Very slowly the days are getting longer and I heard a few birds start their spring chorus... albeit a little early.
My good news:
My mother enjoyed her 93rd birthday on Sunday and the family met up to have dinner with her and my father in the evening.
Good new is that the 'grey vail' of gloom that I've been feeling last few months is starting lift up....not been my cheery self just lately.
Its funny what a difference couple hours sun shine can do for you...I do start to think I might have touch of SAD this winter. But...doze of compost and few seeds are doing their bit for my well being as well and I'll be soon on my full speed again :blob7: :icon_cheers: :sunny:
Sun? what sun? Haven't seen it for a week or more. Dark, gloomy drizzle all day yet again so I cheered myself up by baking a tart of apples, plums and puff pastry - all of which needed using up.
D:\Users\Trisha\Pictures\2013-01-08 plum and apple tart 08.01.2012
Tricia
The good news here is (sunshine included) - I'm home for an hour and a half. My mother hasn't had a mini-stroke and is now on antibiotics, the wheel chair bought for my father fits in and around the new bungalow.......my mother fits in it....
I've remembered it's Wednesday and my name.
Tiredness passes.
How's everyone elses day? :wave:
Glad you're having a good day, aden roller.
I''ve just received a letter with an appointment for an orthopaedic specialist, yipppee.
Had a cataract op a couple of weeks ago and now can SEE. Had probs over last couple of years since I sneezed and detached retina in that eye.
Quote from: lottie lou on January 30, 2013, 16:47:20
Had a cataract op a couple of weeks ago and now can SEE. Had probs over last couple of years since I sneezed and detached retina in that eye.
My mother had her cataract operated on.... she couldn't believe the difference in colours. A wonderful thing!!
Hope you enjoy the sights. :wave:
My daughter was diagnosed with lymphoma last May. She had chemo and
lots of painful procedures and never complained even once.
She went for the result of her latest scan on Monday - and it was clear! :icon_cheers: :blob7: :blob7: :blob7:
Excellent news, Betty. That's so hard for all of you. One friend of mine is 4 years clear now, another is 24 years clear, good luck to your daughter.
Quote from: small on January 30, 2013, 20:17:56
Excellent news, Betty. That's so hard for all of you. One friend of mine is 4 years clear now, another is 24 years clear, good luck to your daughter.
Fantastic news x
Absolutely brilliant news Betty
That's wonderful news Betty. I'm so happy for her and for you.
Thank you Small, Betula, Lottie Lou and Grawrc. :wave:
The past eight months seem like a nightmare. It was such a shock because
she never felt ill, ate healthily and exercised regularly (unlike her mother)
I couldn't talk about it to anyone because it made me so upset and I didn't
want people constantly asking how she was. I only told one friend who is
also having treatment, and my dog-walking friend who kept asking me why
my daughter wasn't doing the job she loved.
The good news is still sinking in....
So pleased for you and your family Betty :icon_cheers:
Great stuff Lottie Lou :wave:
Quote from: lottie lou on January 30, 2013, 16:47:20
Had a cataract op a couple of weeks ago and now can SEE. Had probs over last couple of years since I sneezed and detached retina in that eye.
Ouch! So sorry you had all the problems with your eyes and glad that it is sorted now. One of my eyes 'blinks' of its own accord and I have been checked for retina problems at GP, optician and local eye hospital, but luckily ok. It is so frightening. Glad you are now able to put this behind you and SEE again.
Quote from: Squash64 on January 30, 2013, 17:55:29
My daughter was diagnosed with lymphoma last May. She had chemo and
lots of painful procedures and never complained even once.
She went for the result of her latest scan on Monday - and it was clear! :icon_cheers: :blob7: :blob7: :blob7:
I am so sorry you had to bear all this worry. Fabulous news. So happy that her scan is clear now after what sounds like a nightmare of unpleasant treatments. Happy news indeed. Hug for you.
Quote from: Aden Roller on January 30, 2013, 15:50:30
The good news here is (sunshine included) - I'm home for an hour and a half. My mother hasn't had a mini-stroke and is now on antibiotics, the wheel chair bought for my father fits in and around the new bungalow.......my mother fits in it....
I've remembered it's Wednesday and my name.
Tiredness passes.
How's everyone elses day? :wave:
VBG :wave:
Sending you a virtual strong :coffee2:
Quote from: galina on January 31, 2013, 08:45:04
I am so sorry you had to bear all this worry. Fabulous news. So happy that her scan is clear now after what sounds like a nightmare of unpleasant treatments. Happy news indeed. Hug for you.
Thanks Galina
:wave:
Not in the same class as beating cancer for which I offer sincere congratulations but I have a new foot and it's a lot less painful than all the fear mongerers predicted.
Had a problem with a deteriorating bunions and double jointed middle toes detaching from their metatarsals so have had the big toe straightened and the two next door metatarsals shortened and re-attached to their toes. Turns out the surgeon uses the latest techniques combined with excellent local anaesthesia so it's not much worse than having constant pins and needles. Even now I'm just on oral painkillers - ordinary nurofen and paracetamol but in big doses. Magic.
In two months time I get a new left foot and so should be able to garden again by early summer. Meanwhile I'll just have to supervise the apprentice who is very slapdash at weeding and pulls up treasures because he's too lazy to learn to discriminate. He's good in the veggie garden where blitz hoeing is fine but he has black thumbs so can't sow or plant anything as they just die.
Doesn't matter as I can sow and pot on in my wheelchair.
Wow Obbelix that all sounds awfully hi-tech and almost miraculous! How brave you are. It takes me all my time to go to the dentist!
today's good news!
Hi Grawc. Have to confess to being wussy about dentists too but I really do need my feet for gardening and dancing and dog walking.
Your babies look very sturdy. What will they grow up to be?
More good news. OH has just agreed I can hire a gardener through the local scheme for helping the unemployed. My neighbours have recommended a lady who works for them now. She gets to work a certain number of hours without losing her benefits so I hope she has some time spare.
Betty that is such wonderful news, so happy for you all.
I have some good news but very minor compared to yours Betty & the Bionic footed woman :icon_cheers:. I posted last year about losing weight. I needed to lose a total of 77.5lbs. Today was whoop whoop day as I now need to lose 13.5lbs. I've set myself mini goals & rewarded myself when I've reached. As getting to below 1 stone is a biggie I am now sitting in a pair of long black leather Dune boots. I also have a grey suede pair. OH is in despair & asks how many pairs does 1 women need :drunken_smilie:. As my legs are slim enough to wear long boots I really don't can't answer that question :drunken_smilie:.
Oh gosh GJ I really need a "like" button! Oh so well done you!! I am both over the moon delighted for you and totally jealous because I haven't done it! :icon_cheers: :blob7: :sunny:
Grannyjanny - well done you! You must be very pleased and deserve to be proud. Lots, is the answer to your hubbies question. I've warned mine I shall be needing new shoes as I will have changed size. Don't want any high heels but some sexy or pretty shoes and sandals would be nice for when i'm not in gardening boots and wellies.
Good luck with the last 13.5lbs. Brilliant.
Grannyjanny a woman needs soooomany shoes I'm lucky my OH worked for a big shoe manufacturer and we get 33% discount divine :happy7:
Quote from: grawrc on February 01, 2013, 12:52:09
today's good news!
Congratulations...but
I'm jealous!
Looks to me as if they are onions but it reminds me I still haven't got my leek seeds in.
So short of time it is unbelievable.....
Lovely to hear some good news and wonderful things happening.
As for me after a gloomy year of not much work and court battle after my identity was stolen by boss I have finally got a new job at Yorkshire water starting in March.
Excited to be moving from lancaster for a new start, but loathe to leave another garden after all the work and love Ive put into it. Will be looking for a Halifax/Bradford allotment site to join the list ASAP.
X Sunloving
Good luck Sunloving. I hope the new job works out well and that you find an allotment site to join and plenty of new friends.
Aden Roller was right - the photo was onions. Also I have leeks, sweet peas, garlic, peas, broad beans and various other things coming up. No sign of germination from the chillies so I'll sow some more.
Sunloving, sorry to hear you've been having such a tough time1 Glad it seems to be resolved now. Good luck with the new job.
Thankyou :wave:
Lovely looking onions there, it feels like spring all of a sudden lately and so much to do!
Good luck all heres to recoveries, losing pounds(Well stone) and good things happening to lovely people.
x Sunloving
Good news here is:
- there's no snow - just light rain
- I've bought my seed potatoes locally so saved on postage
- best of all... my mother appears much improved after two weeks of infection
- and my sister might put in an appearance to give me a few hours break after 24/7 for the last 2 weeks
Still waiting though.....just need a little :help: