Lovely Morning chit-chat August 2025

Good morning everyone.  Hope you enjoyed your cuddle yesterday Ellie.  I have my back brace.  It has four metal rods up the back of it.  Not the most comfortable to wear but if it works.  I also have to eat less because it pushes my stomach in so maybe I will lose weight (what a bonus)   Hope everyone has a good day

Lee 2 x

Hi Sarah Salis , that's great news ️ and it's so good to see your name again. I had a break of over 2 years because Mrs Tvman was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer and had chemo and radiotherapy for 14 months. She had, and still is having a rough time although thankfully there's no sign of cancer now, tumour has gone and good riddance! The remaining problem is a result of the bowel being interfered with and she has also now got bladder problems.

I'm still having treatment 3 times a week for my bone marrow cancer, I'm expecting a phone call today with the latest results after bloods on Monday. The numbers aren't good, hence the continuous treatment. I don't think I'll ever be clear unless a miracle happens! I'd rather be like this than not being here at all so it's a small price to pay. I'm glad I've got my garden and the vegetables.

Take care Sarah x

Tvman 

Thanks Tvman, I'm glad that Mrs T has got rid of her tumour, sorry that she's still having a difficult time though, best wishes to you both, and enjoy your garden.

Thanks Sarah, much appreciated.

Aw Sarah, she's beautiful ️ Another grandchild to spoil  
My elder son and his wife are expecting their first child in early January. They live in Glasgow, my daughter lives just outside Peterborough and she and her husband have a boy, 10 and a girl, 4. My other son has now moved to Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland to a new job and his wife will hopefully join him soon. They don't have any children, yet. I live in Northern Ireland so now we are in 4 different countries!!

Tvman x

I'd forgotten that photos like that aren't allowed, glad you saw it before it was edited out! We are lucky that all 3 of our children are living nearby now, so we see them regularly, our grandson is 2 years old and his sister is 4 months. Our youngest daughter is getting married in October, so all three will be married then. Last weekend our son and his wife celebrated 5 years of married bliss with a big party, as they were unable to have a big reception during Covid. 

Hi everyone, very very quiet today. I hope you all have the best possible weekend and are enjoying the great summer weather.

@Salis I popped up here later than you but I'm pleased to hear that one of the 'old' members has surfaced and doing ok.

HI Sarah (Salis) Well, I have had trouble signing in for the last few weeks, and when I tried again tonight and it worked, I couldn’t believe it! Then I saw your name and I am pleased all seems good with your family etc!

Patrick, I’d like to know where the Summer weather is! Certainly not here n Scotland it has been raining and very windy on and off for a few days now. Also the last couple of nights have turned cold. Enjoy your good weather while it lasts!

 Annette we have some very hot weather here on the way in the south of England. I cannot say I am looking forward to it. We are already on a hosepipe ban. 

Hi Chelle, We have had a few nice days but certainly not a heatwave! In fact our son and grandson were at the Scouts International Jamboree. They left early Sat morning and got back at 21.45 on Sun as the Camp had to be evacuated due to a severe storm warning for the Monday. 1,000 Scouts had to sleep in Scout Halls all over Scotland but the ones who lived near Auchingillan got to come home. On Tuesday early they left again. They arrived home last night. The Jamboree is an Annual event in August held in all different countries. This is the first time in its history they have had to evacuate!

I don’t like it too hot, probably because we are just not used to it. I hope it isn’t too uncomfortable for you Chelle!

Hope ellie 73 is ok. She did mention to me that she was having trouble charging her laptop so maybe that’s why she’s not here. Has anyone heard from her ?