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23rd Nov 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsYou will be be pleased to get the second op over, even though it is now such an easy procedure. How sensible to go private as there must be quite a waiting list now, as so many operations have been put on hold, are you having it done at the local hospital or have you had to go further afield Have you noticed Lynn and RoyalTern ( haven’t learned her name yet) have joined in our conversation, they had just come on to the site, and it is very hard to take the first step of contacting someone After the shortest day it is surprising just how you notice the difference those minutes make Will have fingers crossed for you do take care Will look forward to hearing from you when you are seeing clearly again with both eyes DoreenViewDate:
23rd Nov 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi RoyalTern, You have taken the first step to joining in a conversation, and that’s how I think it works, I converse with Tawny, who is Gillian, and Lynn joined in last week, as I mentioned to Lynn we used to write to Vicki in America but haven’t heard from her in a while, so do join in, all you have to do is reply to a conversation Aren’t you planning a big move, we thought we were quite cavalier when we moved from Northampton to the coast to retire, but it was worth it as it is ideal here for retirement I do appreciate your kind thoughts, it’s times like this you realise just how many nice people there are around Was nice to hear from youViewDate:
20th Nov 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHello Lynn So nice of you to respond, an act of kindness makes all the difference doesn’t it, do you have family, I know Essex fairly well, where about are you, I used to live in Northampton. We moved to the coast 25 years ago when we retired, it’s ideal for walks on the beach, the waves rolling in can be very therapeutic As you saw my letter was to Gillian, it is lovely to have someone to keep in contact with, we used to have contact with Vicki in America, but we haven’t heard from her for quite a while Yes the days are long, I also have trouble with the nights, my body has got so used to having to get up every two hours or so, I can’t get my body clock to sleep through the night, I’ve almost given it up as a bad job, I make a cup of tea and settle down to read a good book. Take care of yourself Lynn, it would be nice to hear from you again if you have the timeViewDate:
18th Nov 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsPleased you are soon going to have your next cataract operation, isn’t it a straightforward procedure now, just before I had mine done one of my neighbours had had hers done, she had four injections and her face was black and blue with bruises, and it hadn’t been a pleasant experience, but that is how it was done, I went and because of backlogs (I am talking about over ten years ago now). They opened a clinic in Boston, it was private operations done on the national health, and it was a Swedish team, I had my op on the first day it opened, and of course it was just drops in the eyes which is the normal procedure now, i think I was so fortunate I think that is what we have to do now, count our blessings, my husband died in February I nursed him day and night for seven years, but we were able to be together when he died, and I dread to think what it would be like caring for someone now, when doctors and nurses have so much to do, as I had so much support from them all I used to wish there were more hours in-the day, I had so much to do, as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. The days are so long and lonely now All good wishes for your next operation Gillian Take careViewDate:
7th Nov 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsSorry to hear of the loss of your brother, loss of family is so hard, I haven’t got one member of my family left now, so know how bereft you must be feeling, and then having a cataract operation as well , but isn’t it worth having done, it’s like a whole new world out there. Have you heard from Vicki a lately, watching t.v. there has been a lot of unrest in the south, and the American elections, we just don’t seem to be able to get away from them How are you getting on with the lock down, you are same as me, living in an area with open country side, I count my blessings being able to still get out and about, as there are no people around Take care of yourself Gillian I hope the world will look a happier place for you soonViewDate:
20th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi windwriter At the top of the page where you came in to this forum, you will see a chat line opening, go into that and it is conversations back and forth, this is a little more gentle, do feel free to join in any conversation, as you will have seen I chat with tawny and cat lady, and pop into any other conversation if and when, and the you can always enter into a private pen friendship with anyone Hope to see your name on the page againViewDate:
18th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsYou do keep nice and busy, I’ve had to slow down a bit now, I still start a job as in days of old, but it either takes twice as long now, or I have to stop for a break half way through Guinness and potatoes, one always equates with Ireland, have read and seen documentaries concerning the potato famine, and the hardships it incurred, could never understand how it was allowed to happen..... utter greed I suppose... there are so many ways to serve potatoes now, a baked potato in its jacket is my favourite, no fancy filling, just lashings of butter And Guinness have you tries the “peaky blinders” one, very potent Keep safe in these troubled timesViewDate:
18th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi fnsgb. Join in any of the conversation, you can meet some very nice people, as you can see if you read the different letters I am in contact with cat lady tawny, and answered byculla who joined yesterday I’m in my 80’s and it’s nice to have a chat and see how other people are living there livesViewDate:
17th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi Byculla Can give you a few years.. I’m 87. My husband died 6 months ago, we had been married 64 years. It takes some getting used to living alone......never been to Ireland, but love their Guinness, there is a response from Wilf, I too love the music, but got a bit past the jigsViewDate:
11th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi Vicki Nice to hear from you,has someone named Michele contacted you at all, she wanted to join in a forum, so told her you and Gillian would welcome her as I did, but I haven’t seen any correspondence from her since to either you or Gillian or myself, it’s nice popping in and out and reading all the mail, it’s been interesting reading about Gillian and her owls and being able to trace her ancestry back so far Yes we are opening up, it’s supposed to be gradual, but everyone seems to want everything to happen at once, and I am sure we will suffer for it, are things getting any better for you. Friends were coming to America like as now for 15 days, they are wondering if they will ever get there, as when things get back to “normal” I’m sure it won’t be the same normal as we once knew it. My hairdresser is coming on Monday, if I had a red carpet would put it in the drive to welcome her, my friend has been snipping away trying to keep me looking tidy , but it will be lovely to have a good cut again Take care and keep safe in these troubled times DoreenViewDate:
9th Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHow wonderful to be able to trace your lineage back so far, most of us can get back as far as one great, and two if we are lucky. I am an early morning person, if I can get onto the beach in time to see the sun rise over the horizon, my day is made, I walk through a copse on my way there and in exactly the same tree I see an owl, ( not a barn) he is so still I invariably have to stand a while to make sure I see him (I say him, could so easily be a her) I hadn’t heard the term quartering in that context before, I still enjoy learning about new things, keeps life interesting.ViewDate:
3rd Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsNIce to know about Curcumin as you mentioned to Vicki you are trying to put off having the hip operation, I have had a new hip operation, had an accident and smashed my hip. I was very fortunate, no complications and no bother with it since, but now I see in the news, with all the backlog in the national health all operations have over a years waiting list. Fingers crossed we all keep healthy Has Michele contacted you yet, she comes from York Been meaning to ask, what is your connection with owls.. My favourite birds, specially the barnViewDate:
3rd Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi Michele, So pleased to see you have contacted Vicki, I thought I had read you were from York, which I just presumed was England, but Vickie has got you American, will be interested to see where we can pinpoint you on the map Do contact Tawny (Gillian) or anyone else who will enjoy our chats, they would appreciate you contacting themViewDate:
3rd Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi Michele, nice to hear from you, as you can see this is a forum, anyone can join in conversations, this one started with me contacting catlady24 who is Vicki and comes from America, and the other lady Tawny, who is Gillian and comes from West Sussex, I’m sure they will welcome you as I do. And anyone else who is following our conversation, please join in, the more the merrier, that is what it is all aboutViewDate:
1st Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHow many cats have you Vicki, and what breed are they Heinz or pedigree? I have only ever had cats or dogs one at a time, and the temperaments are so different, a dog is so faithful and will love you no matter what, but a cat I think owns you, so loving, but on it’s own terms. You asked Gillian about “over the pond,” guess what, you are over the pond too, ........big pond I always think, my thoughts of a pond is water on the village green with ducks on itViewDate:
1st Jul 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsWhen I was asking, couldn’t think of the word “commoners”, saw a programme all about it on tv. There is so much rubbish on tv, but you can learn such a lot, can understand Vicki not knowing about it, a very much an English thing, I have had dogs, such loving companions, but you must have time for plenty of walks.you were talking arthritis to Vicki, I hadn’t heard of curcumin, but everyone here is swearing but turmeric capsules,ViewDate:
30th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsLiked your description on NFP’s, to Vicki, am I right in thinking they are communal living, you own the pony and contribute to it’s upkeep but haven’t the problem of everyday upkeep, ideal as we are getting older, yes you can tell you love them, but think that’s lovely, animals are sometimes better companions than humans, and it is lovely to have an absorbing hobbyViewDate:
30th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsJust read the postings between yourself and Vicki, lovely, don’t you both think it’s a good idea having a circle of us, lots of new interests to think and talk aboutViewDate:
29th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsTo tawny Read your posting, if you look at the other postings there is a catlady24 her name is vicki, we started a couple of days ago posting to each other, she is in America, our interests seem similar to yours , I suggested to her we include you in our postings, as you can see from her reply she likes the idea, so if you reply to her she would be pleasedViewDate:
29th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsYes, heard how there is another upsurge in the south of America, must be very worrying for you, it makes me wish we weren't coming out of lockdown so quickly Did you notice a letter from a lady signed as TAWNY, from her posting,loves animals, wouldn't it be nice to include her in our posting,ViewDate:
28th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsHi, Vicki. It was no coincidence that I remarked I was just below Hull on the map, you mentioned in your initial letter that your mother was from Hull and that you had visited there for a week.. How are you managing in Georgia with the coronavirus lockdown, we are just starting to try to get back to normal, but I don’t think the new normal will be anything like normal living for a long time , do you?ViewDate:
27th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Pen palsI’m also new to this “pen pal thing” and how it works, so thought I would post a reply in the hope that it appears and we can take it from there, I am just below Hull on the east coastViewDate:
16th Jun 2020Doreen2 commented on:
Western Road School Sheffield 1938 /1948Have left Sheffield, would love to chat with anyone who was at western road school in the 1940s