Hi Dita and all

[dita]

Do hope you enjoy your time away Andere despite the concerns facing you both on your return, hope also the weather is kind. Take care xx

[vannin]

Hi all. Andere, I hope your husband's condition is contained while you are away but is a bit unsettling him having been summoned and warned, so close to leaving.

Despite all my optimism about Trixie, once October arrived and my thinking it was OK to ease off the treatment,...well, it wasn't. 'They' caused a clumpy sore on top of her head which she scratched so hard she caused two bald patches and the start of infection. So it was down to the vet, and two injections: one steroid and one antibiotic. Since then it has been sticky and she shies away from letting me bathe the stickiness. Big appetite (effect of steroids) thirsty; and sleeping when not eating and drinking. Still out a lot at night though.

The lovely vet tells me she knows of cats who have harvest mite all year round. I knew fleas were said to be prevalent all year, poor cats can't win.

'Friend' is sympathetic and we have settled (again) for BEing friends.

Hope that back of yours is improving, Penny.

Viv

[Andere Richtingen]

Poor little puss. And poor Viv, having to deal with a stressed, distressed and sick cat.I was sure she'd be much better now but,in the same way we're told that fleas and head lice are becoming resistant to the conventional treatments, then perhaps it's also true of harvest mites. Best wishes to both of you for a full recovery and some purring contentment very soon.
Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes. OH is saying he'll be sensible and not upset his internal balance by imbibing too much liquid of any kind and he is putting the tablets in his bag for emergency use. Any problems or symptoms and I'll be on the phone to NHS Direct at once

[Penny]

So sorry about poor Trixie, such a shame. Pleased the friendship is back to normal viv. Take care And give puss a big hug from me. cheers Penny

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. Hoping to be on early today. Off to Sainsbuy' and lunch with son. Do hope all are well. bit dull today but sun is trying to break through. Catch you later,take care along with hugs and kisses for little ones. cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, hope you enjoyed lunch and natter with your son, also lots of Sainsbury bargains. I bought some T U red check PJ's all neatly wrapped and wasn't certain if I needed 10 or 12 so to be on safe side got the 12, they are enormous and a hell of a job to get them all neatly wrapped up again same as I bought them because now I need to change em! for a size 10. Grrr!! Sorry to hear the news that Trixie has that horrid problem again Vannin. Keep smiling Penny and take care all.

[Penny]

Hi Dita, lucky you. If I buy to size from Sainsbury usually end up returning for a bigger size. Lidl have good sale of thermals. this weekend. plus some good kitchen utensils. Me saying granddaughter off this Friday. It was last week and she is home on Saturday. Seems because she has long blonde hair Chinese have been dashing along to look at her. She says she has no idea what the meals were supped to be but after each lunch they all ended up in MacDonalds. Off to see the Great WAll today. Son has bad hearing due to thatcough is having all sorts of treatment. Dr says if no improvement will have to go to hospital. Seems it is the tube from the nose to the ear. Catch you later, young chappie just arrived. ha ha joy at last. cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny, Just wishing you luck tomorrow, I shall be thinking of you. Sorry your son is still having a problem hope he improves without a visit to the hospital.
Your Grandaughter will have plenty to tell you when she returns and no doubt plenty of pics. Take care Penny and keep your chin up xx

[Penny]

Hi Dita. and all. Hope everyone is OK and ready for a nice weekend. Just back from Dr. We has given me some antiseptic cream and referred me to the skin clinic. More woes to worry about. Hugs and kisses for all little ones. Not sure what time I would have so bought Chinese lunch in. Looking forward to it. Hope Andere is enjoying the prospect of a busy weekend and enjoying prancing around in her new vehicle. My son,s friend has just bought a new car, think he said Aston Martin. Lucky for some. Do take care and keep warm. cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, dull out today, had to nip back to Sainsbury's and get a size 10 which seems ok, will find out tonight when I've had my bath because I intend to try them out. Pleased you got the doc over with but seems you are going to have to wait until you've heard from the clinic,(hugs) from me and Dolly too (hugs). Aston Martin now you're talking quite a while since I clapped eyes on one of them-- let alone a ride in one--lucky guy. Just had a text from my Grandson he is working in some science laboratory looking for a cure for cancer trying to secure his PHD, does mountain climbing in his spare time? Hope you enjoyed your Chinese, keep smiling Penny and take it easy. Hope Andere and Vannin + fur balls are ok xx

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all. Dreadfully dull today, miserable and cold. hope all are well and keeping warm. Don' t forget the Twickenham match later today. Son will be waving on the Eastern side of the pitch. Just prepared savoury mince for lunch and put in a chunk of washing. OH is in his usual with his Hudl. What is it they say . A women's work etc etc. it hugs and kisses for little ones. Have a good day. cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, it is rainy and almost dark certainly no encouragement from Dolly to even set foot outside. Will be scanning the crowd this afternoon until I spy your son at Twickenham have'nt had much luck so far and time running out. Writing this on the tablet which seems to have a life of its own when it comes to typing. We had mince and mash for lunch I feel too full now. OH just pulled a squirrels tail as it was engrossed in eating peanuts it had not even seen him, it seemed quite shocked when it did and moved a bit rapid. Get some rest if you can Penny and take care all xx

[Penny]

HiDita, hope you enjoyed the semi. What a storm, poorfolk could have ended as a swimming contest. Last semi tomorrow afternoon so keep time to watch. Take care. cheers Penny

[dita]

Hi Penny and all, It was quite a close match again and the weather was atrocious, sure I spied your son with a plastic rain hood over his head??? Shall be watching today hope it doesn't rain. Just cooking a chicken crown I bought from Sainsbury's the other day, think they are good value for money. Hope you are ok, been wondering if you are out for lunch today - you can always pop in here and share ours Do hope Grandaughter enjoyed her visit to China, my Son, Grandaughter and Taz travelled to France yesterday as its half term, they set off from Dover at 9am' ish and after arriving at Calais had a long journey to their house finally arriving 7pm, D I L is flying there on Wednesday for a few days she's had to work. Keep smiling Penny and take care all xx

[Penny]

Morning Dita and all, early bird this morning Dita. well done you. Agree about the Match, dreadful weather, felt so sorry for them. Pleased you managed to catch son.Ha ha . Hope your family have a good half term break with good weather. Nothing like a bit of sun to cheer one up. Daughter just been to nick my marmalade. Been very busy as per. Popping out for lunch. Hope everyone is OK and having a good weekend. OH has been having aching legs this week, so have I, must be this damp weather. Don't miss Twickenham today, should be good, the last semi. final. Be good and Enjoy your chicken. catch you later. cheers Penny