Hi Dita and all

[dita]

Think you could do with a really big HUG Penny, do hope your son soon sorts the problem out for you. As far as the Doc is concerned what planet are they on I wonder!!! good for you for saying what you did . I too wish you could have had a cuddle with that Racoon, they are lovely little creatures. just wish I'd got a pic. Sure despite of everything you will keep don't let the *uggars win. xx

[Andere Richtingen]

Over a month to wait, as I said, I could be six feet under by then.

That's about the average waiting time around here for anything regarded as 'non-urgent' - though how they know it's non-urgent if they don't see you, I can't figure out
I think raccoons are very pretty but not sure I'd want one for a pet but I should think poor Dolly is puzzled; that must be a completely new smell for her to get to grips with!
Lucy's at the cattery - aaaaaaaaaah! - and the car's had a wash; the cases are packed and the forecast is for rain tomorrow so everything's all set for our departure in the morning! Must check that OH has his passport .... We're starting with 3 nights in Calais then wandering off all over the place for a couple of weeks and I'll check in when hotel wifi permits. Meantime, hope everyone stays healthy and behaves themself with decorum (Viv! Put that fire-fighter down!! ) to all.

[Penny]

Hope you have a wonderful time with decent weather. Take care. Cheers Penny

[vannin]

@ Andere! Enjoy your holiday.

Penny, sorry to hear of your frustrating time at the surgery. It was the same with my non-follow-up to the electrolytes blood test. So I decided not to have any (mid-July) appointment because the result was normal. I know why it was normal too. I had anticipated that I must be deficient in some minerals especially Magnesium, which has happened before. So I bought supplements at the time I first heard the doctor ponder the possibility, before the blood test appointment. By the time of the result I'd been on them for nearly three weeks. In that time, all the symptoms had gone and are staying 'gone'. Breathlessness, numb or tingly hands and fingers in the mornings, and swollen fingers and ankles. Wish I had bought my supplements months ago.
I suppose, in their process of elimination, they eliminate the big one (heart) first. Hence the ECG and talk of a heart monitor later!

Hoping you will feel better soon.

Viv

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. Hope all are well and weather not too bad. Hugs and kisses probably needed early today. Seems we have the same symptoms vanñin. Will have to try something to make up for what I lack My main worry is swollen ankles ad and my mouth tastes as tho. I have been chewing tin. Any suggestions. Oh dear just started to teem with rain. Will be pleased when we are back on line. Hope Andere has better weather. Hope you are getting plenty of rest Dita. Take care all. Catch you later. Cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny, Vannin and all, I can identify with the breathlessness and a very dry horrid throat and mouth too especially when I wake up, this does not help my cough. I did put myself on Vitamins about 3 weeks ago wondering if that could be part of the problem because I have a very small appetite, I am taking Sanatogen for over 50's. Drizzly here so doggie had very swift walk today plus more air which is a change, I guess it will dampen the pollen count for your hubby Penny. Are you still off line? if so you must be using your Huddle, I ought to set up my Kindle in case we go off again because at least it works when all else fails. Keep smiling Penny and take care Vannin and all. Hope Andere has a good holiday, she should have decent weather, my last visit to Calais was very choppy and we spent 5hrs stuck in between there and Dover on the way back due to the weather. My Grandaughter loved the adventure but Taz the dog was not too pleased.

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. Having a job with this hudl now. Still no internet. Hope kisses and hugs arrived o.k. Tried to post several times last night and earlier today. No luck. Weather not too bad, a little cloudy but dry so far. Have a good weekend and take care. Get plenty of rest Dita. Cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, oh! heck still no internet at least you managed to get through with your huddle thank goodness. Rainy old morning not the best for walking little doggie may get mud on her clean white fur, enjoyed your hugs though. Done a bit of a clean-up and going to do what you advise and relax by watching a bit of tennis + crossword, do practise what you preach Penny think you need a rest too keep smiling and take care all.

[Andere Richtingen]

It's grey and damp in Calais, too but the forecast is for better, later. It was lovely yesterday and we did a little bit of exploring in the city centre, including going up the belfry at the town hall where there's a magnificent view of the surrounding area. OH was able to come, too as there are lifts all the way up so his poor old knees didn't have to suffer. Lots of lovely food and drink here; I'm going to come home at least one size bigger than I went away! Oh, by the way, Viv - thanks for your posting about the mineral supplements which I read to OH who's been having many of the same symptoms. He's agreed that he should give supplements a try when we get home as the breathlessness is now quite distressing and limiting his activities far more than the knee problem. His GP is going through the process of eliminating heart and lung disease as a cause but it all takes so long ....

[dita]

Hi Penny, Andere and all, after rainy morning the sun is coming out to cheer us which means a little trip out with doggie soon. Wondering how you are Penny hope you soon back to normal online. Hi Andere you sound like you are enjoying your trip over the water, I too hope the supplements work we always think we are getting the right amount of vitamins to keep us healthy but it just shows doesn't it?. Whatever you do today Penny keep your pecker up and take care Andere, Vannin and all.

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. What a weekend. Still no internet but can put up with it for now. Hubby went to get up yesterday and saw the clock had stopped. Went into his shower room, no light. Did a check all round, no power at all. We checked the whole property only to find no power anywhere. What a day, two freezers and two fridges with no power. We spent a lot of time sorting out the lighting and had to have wires trailing everywhere so that we could keep the freezers going. Finally we got an electrician to come this morning. He has just gone. A very honest chap. He finaly got all working but said he has no idea what was wrong. Another £50.00 up the spout. Not my year. Must say OH did his best but is shattered today. Hope hugs and kisses were not too late. Hope Andere and OH are having good time. Take care all and forgive my bad mood .cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, blimey the situation at yours has got from bad to worse no wonder you are in a bad mood, had considered sending you mail then realized if you couldn't get on line what was the point, had to go out earlier but was anxious to see if you had been here -missed ya-. Anyway hope all back to normal again now must have been a shock for OH when he arose yesterday. Think its you who needs the hug now Penny after all the tiring stressful carry on. I too hope Andere and OH having a good time, think we should nip over and join them. Anyway keep your pecker up Penny and take care all.

[Penny]

Hi Dita, thanks for concern, was just thinking, how nice, back almost to normal. OH has just come down from his office andsaid,,,his internet is not working. I am managing to keep a straight face. My son will do his nut, he told him not to mess till he could get over. Made my day. Hope you are feeing better. Next year I think us ladies will buzz off and leave the men to get on with it. What say you. Take care and get plenty of rest. Cheers Penny

[Andere Richtingen]

Oh, dear, Penny - it never rains but it p*sses down, eh? Big to help you along and I do hope the lekky man has got it sorted for you. Strange how power cuts only ever happen when the fridges and freezers are full, isn't it? Hope your OH has his wifi sorted, too or he'll be sidling in to use your PC while your back's turned!

The rain radar looks as though it should be good walkies weather for Dolly today. It certainly is here in Ostend, Belgium and I've seen lots of Belgian dogs being taken for walkies already this morning. It's bright and sunny but with a northerly wind blowing so not especially hot. We have no plans for a couple of days except to potter about, eat, drink and be very idle. I'm going to take a stroll in the park in a minute then sit down under a tree with my Kindle until I feel hungry again!

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. Hugs and kisses on the way. OH went to check his screen again at bedtime, guess what, it was on. I think someone is having a game with us. Nice and sunny here . looks as tho ' we are due for a couple of warm days. Keep nice weather for us ladies next year Andere, we will give the men the boot for a couple of weeks and join you over there. Been having a problem with ants this morning, sure sign of good weather. Might pop to Cosco this p.m . have a good day all and get penty of rest Dita. Cheers Penny

Guess what. Came into my computer room to look for an address and saw a light twinkling beside my computer. Thought I would just switch on, lo and behold here I am. I cannot believe this. Not grumbling, just staying with fingers crossed. cheers Penny :ithank


You will not believe this, just come back from Costco and the power is off again. OH going mad. Blaming me as per.