Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 You'd be very welcome Clare - any time you're up this way, let me know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I will keep you company Gina.................We shall have a virtual get together on the forum...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Ladies I can't make the Kew get together Child 3 has shingles, and it is galloping, poor kitten. I'm waiting for his medication from the chemist, but the GP said it will be a long haul before he is better... he is so uncomfortable he can't wear clothes, so all I can do is keep him warm and cuddled, and play nice low-key distracting games. I am gutted for him, he is only 3 years old, how unjust is it for him to get shingles at this age? He had chicken pox when he was a baby, but my first, Emma, got shingles when she was 7! I am starting to think I'm doing something wrong... He has had a lot of colds and viruses this winter and maybe his immune system is a bit low. So I'm sorry I won't be meeting you this Saturday. Maybe next time. Heather x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oh poor little thing and poor you, Heather. What a shame you can't make Kew. Hopefully you'll be able to join us all another time - we're always keen for a meet up. Get well soon to your little lad. Hope he's all better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oh poor little s"Ooops, word censored!" Cuddle him better, and we'll see you soon, I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oh how sad Heather. Lots of love to your little boy. Maybe your family is just prone to Shingles. That must be very unlucky. Poor you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Heather hope your little one gets better soon, shingles is so uncomfortable......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thank you loads. He is in a lot of discomfort, keeps telling me "mummy it really hurts" and says it burns and itches. Can't wait to get my hands on that Zovirax syrup - have to pick it up at 4 today. OH got the herpes virus when he was a baby and a stupid uncle with a cold sore kissed him but I have never got it. All kids had chicken pox as tinies, so it is a mystery. Anyway. Horrid subject! I will stop moaning now and not hijack the Kew thread anymore. Thanks again for Robbie's good wishes, I'm off to do more cuddling. Hx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 oh bum only just seen this, i would have loved to have come.. dont think its very safe on my crutches shame though, as its only a 30min drive away from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 You'll be fine Kaz - we'll look after you, and there'll be a nurse there too Get the boy to drop you off for a bit, it will cheer you up no end - we've got a naughty table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Lesley and I can't walk far either Kaz so come along! Us old fogeys can sit and chat if the others go walkabout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Walking!? I was planning on sitting, chatting and eating cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Well so were we but I was hoping you'd all go off walking and looking at the flowers so Lesley and I could eat it all ! Just kidding, we'd save you a slice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thank you so kindly Kate; I know I can depend on you I wonder if they do homemade cakes? I've got Rosie well trained now - when someone suggests cake, she asks whether it is homemade . I don't think that she'd turn down any other cake, she just prefers it homemade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Places like Kew will often have wheelchairs to use. My DD3 is on crutches now and bitterly disappointed at the thought of not coming. I'm waiting to see how she is. If she can walk properly with the crutches she can come, if she's still hopping/swinging probably not. But I could borrow a wheelchair for her . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Just kidding, we'd save you a slice! A slice?!?!?! That's not enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 We'll have to fight over it if it's coffee walnut, Mel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Fine I'll stick to the bannana / carrot / date and apple / chocolate ones then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Not if I get there first you won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 But I'm already there, first in the queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Banana anything for me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oooh, yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 They definitely do nice cakes, with all free-renge organic ingredients. This is a cut & paste bit from an email I got from their catering manager back in November when I was first researching this: Thank you for your enquiry. All our cakes are made to our specifications at Millets Organic Farm in Oxfordshire. All eggs are organic and free range. Our scones are made daily with organic ingredients. Our Orangery restaurants offers a very good selection of cakes and scones etc. Average price for tea & cake per person £4.00/£5.00 I hope you enjoy your visit. Information Dept Heather so sorry you can't make it but quite understandable under the circumstances. I do hope your little one is feeling better soon. Shingles at 4 sounds so unfair, most children haven't even had chickenpox by then. Kaz, it'd be brilliant to meet you too, if you felt able to make it. I can't remember off hand about availability of wheelchairs, I'll check in their literature later and post when I get a chance. Looking forward to meeting all of those who can make it on Saturday.... and just about everyone else in April from the sounds of it, except Ali How about a Scotland get-together in the Autumn ? (before it gets too cold for us Southern softies ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Heather - hope it soon settles down now you have the medication (?) Shingles is horrible. Kate - I don't think you can call Kaz 'an old fogey' - just you and me! And.... Coffee and Walnut is all mine I've been checking routes in www.tfl.gov.uk as we have to start by Waterloo to go to Kew and go on to Knightsbridge afterwards. There are lots of 'works' being carried out on various tube lines this weekend. There is a Journey Planner to check your route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 lol. im bed-bound for at least a week *grumble grumble* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
