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11th Mar 2024charliegirl commented on:
Win ONE of 5 pairs of tickets for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at BeaulieuWhat a fabulous experience this would be!ViewDate:
7th Feb 2021charliegirl commented on:
Funerals (To attend or not to attend)?Hi RetiredJohnB, I have a decision to make too about attending a funeral for a distant relative. If it snows, then I can’t go anyway! My thoughts about attending and the questions I asked myself: if I don’t attend, will I regret that chance to say goodbye? Regret not seeing family that might remember me, that I may reconnect with, that may want to keep in touch with me? And would I welcome that kinship if it was offered? Or can I just let it go? Think of my cousin on the day, be a bit sad, but let that sadness go. Well, actually typing my thoughts has helped me. I hope it may be if some use to you too. Whatever you decide, be at peace with it.ViewDate:
7th Feb 2021charliegirl commented on:
Win ONE of THREE Quishions by iBeaniAn extra pillow on the bed and an extra quilt layer on a cold night too, fab!ViewDate:
7th Feb 2021charliegirl commented on:
Win ONE of THREE £50 Vouchers to spend with Ivel Valley Bird Food!More tweets for the birds!ViewDate:
7th Feb 2021charliegirl commented on:
Win a pair of Hotter shoes worth up to £130!Too much slipper wearing going on here - yes please, new shoes!ViewDate:
6th Nov 2020charliegirl commented on:
Win a £100 Voucher to spend with Love What You Eat!Our freezer broke down in March and all the contents were spoiled. We ate a lot of tinned food until we managed to get a new freezer delivered in October. We would be delighted to have it filled with delicious, nutritious meals!ViewDate:
6th Nov 2020charliegirl commented on:
WIN a £150 gift card to spend with totes ISOTONERNeed warm, comfy Totes for this lockdown winterViewDate:
22nd Jan 2017charliegirl commented on:
Win 1 of 10 copies of the iconic Dairy Book of Home CookeryI still have a battered, original copy, that helped me learn to cook when I married in 1970!!!!ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016charliegirl commented on:
Which is your favourite shop bought mince pie?Iceland mince pies are yummy! Lovely pastry, moist, fruity filling, delicious. It's a 40 mile round trip to our nearest shop!!ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016charliegirl commented on:
Which is your favourite Christmas Carol?In the bleak midwinter: a very moving carol.ViewDate:
25th Feb 2016charliegirl commented on:
Will you continue to use scented candles?Ha ha! That should be cooking SMELLS! Curse predictive text!!ViewDate:
25th Feb 2016charliegirl commented on:
Will you continue to use scented candles?I have only recently begun to use scented candles, and will continue to do so for short periods of time where they can take away strong cooking times. I had to ask my daughter in law to unplug her air fresheners if I was in her house for any length of time, as they made my chest ache and I would start coughing. I even choke on my husband's deodorant blow-back!ViewDate:
30th Jan 2016charliegirl commented on:
Win one of two pairs of Standard Premier tickets on Eurostar to Paris!What a great prize, je t'adore!ViewDate:
26th Sep 2015charliegirl commented on:
Has the magic of Christmas diminished?I used to love Christmas. The first sign and smell of Christmas was the making of THE PUDDING! We all had to have a turn at stirring it and making a wish, then witnessed the charms and the silver sixpence being mixed in by Mum. Health and safety killed that, not choking on a charm! The thing is, it was all about being with family. Midnight Mass, a glass of port, games of cards, Boxing Day tea with aunts, uncles and cousins. Last year I still had presents for some of my grandchildren under the tree on New Year's Eve. They live 25 mins away, but were too busy to see us. Sad? You bet. I used to love Christmas.ViewDate:
26th Sep 2015charliegirl commented on:
Hip replacement - any advice please?!Hiya! How great was that doing the Corrie tour?? Did you see the cake lady? Word perfect on the adverts now. I hear the programme is all set to change soon, with lots of the actors going. Some of the story lines are a bit far fetched, but I love the humour. Hey, if you are reading this and not recovering from a hip replacement, check out the earlier posts! I've been to town! Hubby took me on the bus. Bus station is really close to town and our bus stop is across the road, and I sat in the reserved for disabled seat (well I am temporarily ) with my husband hanging on to me for the sharp turns! Managed the short walk to M and S, 50% off today. Not that I bought anything. It was great to be out, feeling normal, and I'd like to bet I walked further than I am doing on our streets. I do feel my leg maybe a different length. I am getting backache trying to walk without limping. You sound to be doing really well despite your Arthritis, and you are working too! I retired after a power clash with my boss some years ago, and at 67 now, I'm really glad I did. 3 weeks before I see the consultant. What questions should I ask do you think? Do you have an X-ray or anything? What will happen at your 6 month appointment? Seems hospitals differ with recovery, help, physio etc. here in Harrogate they have an Advanced Recovery Plan which I think works well until about week 3! Off to do my exercises standing in the kitchen, then I'll wash up from lunch! Cheers! XViewDate:
25th Sep 2015charliegirl commented on:
Hip replacement - any advice please?!You are very encouraging, thank you! I had real trouble finding our thread on the website. Finally I scrolled through my emails and got the link to your reply. Had a great day yesterday; managed to do some cleaning while my husband was out, just dusting and light stuff, but it felt good! Then attacked the bowl full of windfall apples, peeling, chopping, par cooking to go in the freezer. Not all of them though, we had apple crumble for pud! Had a walk that felt as though I was walking "normally" and pain free, more importantly saw a neighbour who said I was doing really well! Today I ache My 6 weeks is up next Monday woo hoo! I've been promised a ride out in the car to have a walk with different views. Only a short one though, hope to walk a bit further every day. I wonder if I can make it to town on the bus for coffee and cake? Bliss. Oh I must say, I've had 3 showers! Brought our motor home onto the drive, fab shower!! Not just a pretty face. Are you still doing ok? You are nice to chat to, enjoying it.ViewDate:
19th Sep 2015charliegirl commented on:
Hip replacement - any advice please?!Thank you windy weather, began to think I was being a bit of a wimp for posting my worries. But, I had a really bad week last week, had done more walking and was moving around the house with one stick, ending up with a really stiff knee and needed painkillers again. I tried to ring the ortho nurse at the hospital, as instructed, but couldn't get to speak to anyone. Didn't know if I'd done too much or not enough, whether to push on or rest! Still not sleeping well. Did you just start sleeping on your side, or were you given "permission"? Doing better this week, but would still love the reassurance of someone telling me I'm on the right track, and how and when to start doing more. You would think I'd be old enough to judge for myself!! Encouraging to hear from you that all will be well, thank you. Another 4 weeks before I see the consultant. -
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