Daphne Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Can't imagine being up at the same time as you.....last night we put a newly purchased wool blanket on the bed over a thin duvet (handmade up a local mountain, its sheep colour) and had the cosiest night's sleep, I really really really really didn't want to get up Enjoy your new sofa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Had a really scary moment today. Went to the bank to withdraw funds from the cash machine. Couldnt remember PIN number Have had the same number for years, use it daily, but tonight I forgot it! It did come back to me after a while and after entering the wrong number a couple of times but this was a real scare Why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 That happened to me not long ago. It is quite panic-inducing, isn't it . I even phoned OH (we have the same pin number) and he suddenly forgot it too . Like you say though, it came back to me quite soon. Must be our age . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Had a really busy weekend but not really got anything done! We had a training day for new members of the Falconry club yesterday so I was there most of the day then went out for a friends birthday - I'm on a diet again so didn't drink and resisted pizza when everyone got 3 slices on the way home! Today I was back down at Falconry fitting new equipment to Frantiska my Harris' Hawk - she ripped her new leather jesses (which go on her legs) so we've had to make some new-new ones with thicker leather. Walked the clinics resident dogs in the park and then came back to watch Supervet! Should really get some studying done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Had such a weird thing happen the other evening... I was busy cooking and heard an ebay alert on my phone. I decided on the spur of the moment to bid on a gilet for my little boy. I was rushing, placed a low bid thinking that I wouldn't be too fussed if I won it or not. I did, paid instantly and thought no more about it. A couple of minutes later, the phone rang and a very excited voice asked if I'd just made a payment via paypal. I thought it was a scamming call at first but confirmed that I had. She then asked if I could confirm my name and said that she'd received the payment notification and noticed that we shared the same surname . Doesn't sound so amazing until I tell you that my OH & I combined our names when we married 23 years ago. We have never come across anyone else with the same surname before. I've googled and nothing has ever come up. Anyway, we were both flabbergasted by this because she'd searched for the name before too and drawn a blank. We were chatting away when she said that her husband C--- had thought it was some sort of scam when the payment came through. My jaw dropped... her husband has the same name as mine... spelt the same way- not such a common name either. What are the chances of that? I had goosebumps! I could so easily have not bothered to bid(or not won the item) and would never have realised that there was another family out there with the same name. We've promised to keep in touch. It would be lovely to meet up sometime!! I did say to OH when I'd recovered from the shock, that it's a good job he spends all his time at home and doesn't travel much or I might have thought he was a bigamist with a secret family The parcel arrived this morning with a lovely handmade card with our name collaged to look like a tree and a sweet message Amazing things happen through the slightest of chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Wow... that is real fate. I hope that you keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I know! I keep pinching myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 What a coincidence! Fate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Wow! Also, I finally have insurance! So I can now drive my parents cars, and any other car with the owner's permission! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Good news F! I need to check out the other-cars thing on my insurance, I'm unsured on all the cars at home but never checked the part about other cars. Had a great weekend at Oktoberfest We got a steam train up to where it was held with everyone dressed up in their lederhosen and had a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Got an unexpected windfall over the weekend. Was going to put it in the 'house fund' but instead OH is getting new wetsuit and I have ordered Dubarry Donegal winter boots. Wanted them for ages but couldn't afford them. VERY excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Good news F!I need to check out the other-cars thing on my insurance, I'm unsured on all the cars at home but never checked the part about other cars. Check your certificate of insurance, it will say something like: allowed to drive any other vehicle with the owner's permission. Mine says "Any motor vehicle the property of the insured or in his custody or control". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Youngest son has broken wrist playing football. Last night attempted shower with his arm wrapped in cling film (no cast yet just a splint) he was moaning about me seeing him naked adv in my line of work naked bodies are an everyday occurence (I am a nurse in case anyone is worried!!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Bin bag and duct tape is the best way to keep stuff dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks might try that. We have a leg thing which we ordered when we broke his ankle to keep cast dry but its much too big (if I could find it ). You have obviously broken something or have experience of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Line the bag with a towel. If anything leaks in, the towel will absorb it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Oh dear, poor boy . Painful and really inconvenient too . I could have joined him this evening. I managed to trip up coming out of the WIR and fell my length onto the grass, landing on my left buttock (plenty of padding so just slightly sore!). No witnesses, thankfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Poor YS! and Vicki! Had a really busy week at Uni which finished with a Small Mammals practical, taking blood from rabbits (ears and hind limb) then doing naso-lacrimal flushes; through the eye down the nasal cavity. Really interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 OH went without a shower for some weeks when he broke his collarbone and had various wounds and dressings down his right side. Strip washes at the sink and using the bidet (or a hand held shower attachment) for feet. He managed most of it on his own just using his left arm, although it was a bit slow. I just had to wash his hair, his back and under his right armpit so your son's blushes might be spared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You have obviously broken something or have experience of this. No broken bones (yet), but I did have some steri-strips and on my hand (holding together a large laceration) which had to be kept dry for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I feel your pain Ali - when Rosie had her accident, and was hardly mobile/in lots of pain, I had to shower her in the walk-in disabled shower in the hospital, then help her again at home. Poor thing was like your son.... at that age when they are easily embarrassed. Yep, wrap one of those thin, light microfibre towels round it, then the plastic bag. Otherwise, the fracture clinic will usually give you one of those shower condom-like things to put over it. Hope he's better soon. ANH, hope your botty isn't too bruised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Radio 2 said this morning that people with a warped sense of humour were more likely to suffer a rare form of dementia. Well 35yrs in NHS has made me very warped. ES came home this weekend and reported that the hoover they have in their house doent work. They have obviously been poking things down tube in case of blockage but didn't think to see if bag was full! In fact I think he thought hoover monster ate the muck as didn't seem to know about hoover bags. And this is the next generation. I think they will disappear under a pile of dirt cos they didn't change hoover bag. Joys of motherhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 It took us a few months of having our own Henry hoover to learn about vacuum bags In halls we had a Henry but the cleaners used to use it in the corridors and so changed the bags, at least with a Dyson you can see when it's full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Will bear that in mind Lewis - thanks Shopped for winter coat for OH yesterday - what a performance. This man has no interest in clothes but wanted something warm as hes a cold mortal (being of Cypriot origin) he picked a coat with a fake fur trim which hes promptly removed. So much messing about with it. We've had a handlebar moustache, an Amish impression and mum needing a bikini wax (i will leave it there) and putting it next to the cats to see their reaction ( none too impressed) We've had "alas poor Basil (our cat) I knew him well" the list goes on. Much rolling around laughing at our own jokes. I think any woman who wants to spend her life with my sons will have to be a loony just to fit in. Bonkers - you bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
