Lovely morning chit chat thread - April 2026

Good afternoon 

I am in Norfolk for a few days holiday. Went to Blickling wood this morning and saw a sea of bluebells. It is very sunny but windy here. Already had too much food 

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The bluebells look beautiful 

That looks just amazing Stella. Great you get around and have a lovely time. I got my bloods taken today again and hope they will be ok for Friday this time. The antibiotics I am on should help to get the infection indicator down. Windy here too with the occasional light shower. My neighbour just popped up and is cutting my grass for me. What a nice couple they are. Just 2 doors down from me. My next door neighbour is the one with killer cat and not a nice person deep down. Is Winston with your mum and his cousin? Love from 

Angie and Lilly xx 

Wow those bluebells looking amazing ! 

We just walked down to a local pub and had a little drink outside - nice to feel the sun if you are in a sheltered spot :) 

Lovely seeing you enjoying yourself

I've just found out that the second most popular cruise ship destination in the UK is my birth city of Belfast. How this part of the world has changed, still a bit of a nasty undercurrent but that doesn't hit the UK news. 

Southampton is the most visited Chelle, with an amazing 5 cruise terminals.

Tvman x

Fingers crossed for you Angie. Those nice neighbours sound wonderfully understanding and empathetic. Can you send them to me please

Tvman x

I find it very difficult to sleep in the hospital. They interrupt you too much and once I'm awake well... I'm awake. 

I'm glad to hear your wound vacs are out as well as the drains. I hope they are able to send you home soon. 

I am doing well enough now thank you! 

I had to go back to the hospital so I've been otherwise occupied for a bit. 

I want to tell this group that I have learned some difficult information. The stomach tube that I rely on to prevent uncontrollable vomiting is failing and there will be nothing they can do to help me. 

This means that the chemo which was already very unlikely to help will not have time to do anything. 

So I have made the difficult and painful choice to enter hospice.  By doing this now I can focus my remaining energy on enjoying my last days. 

I plan to sit on my deck and enjoy nature, rent a golf cart to ride around our property, read books, and spend quality time with those I love. I will continue to post here as I am able.

I value this group and I'm inspired by your courage.

Maybe I'll take some pictures to share! 

Hi Susan, I'm sorry to learn that you have had to go into a hospice. Sounds like you are going to relax and enjoy the last few days that you have. I hope I can face the situation when it comes to me in the same fashion. 

Tvman x