Thursday 15 October 2015

A touch of class



 Good Morning,
Sandra is unwell today, but the 'show must go on'!
This card has been made using Polar White Sparkle Texture Paste, that has been spread over
the ''A touch of Class'' Mask from the 'That Special Touch' Brand.
The centre of the Creative Expressions 'Heraldic Square' Die fits perfectly in the centre of this mask,
it was cut in white with a Navy mat that was covered with a piece of Sticky sheet and Iced Snow was applied, for a bit of sparkle (so I am told).
This was then matted and layered onto alternate Navy and white Card and finished with a few Pearls.
the overall size of the card is about 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches.
Hope you all have a good day,
Paul

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  1. Good morning PAUL, your a star keeping things going.
    SANDRA:- hope you improve as the day goes on. Pity you are so far south, you could have kept Hazel company she's not so good today either. Please get better soon we need you both TicketyBoo for the Retreat, it's only 2 weeks away ladies!!
    Hazel was to take Shaun and Hannah (nephew & niece) to the Airport to meet their mum, dad and siblings today, they coming back from a months holiday. They will just wait in their house, prepare a meal and bite their nails!! till they all arrive. Charlie did offer to do the run but they said they would be fine just waiting at home.
    Absolutely LOVE today's card, I have not got round to using the Texture Paste. Looks like I might have to have a go at that, I really like the effect.
    Nothing much on the cards for John & I today. I might pop over to see Hazel, not that she needs me to do anything. Charlie is a great manager he will have everything under control. I do need a few basic supplies that could be bought at Tescos near Hazel's.
    Everything set up for the day, I brought some fresh flowers for the tables.
    Will take my Tea & Toast over to the corner and do some people watching and decide what I should do today.
    (((((hugs))))) in the basket actually I have filled 2 baskets sounds like they might be needed today. See you all later. xxx

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    1. Hi PATRICIA enjoy your day with Hazel give her a Hug from me hope she is ok xxx

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    2. Give Hazel a big hug from me too!! You take care on the roads !! Xxx
      Shame about the airport run hope that doesn't upset Hazel ! Xx

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  2. Morning Paul & Ladies

    A huge Thanks to Paul for posting this card-it's a really lovely card.

    Sandra-get well soon & take care. As Patricia says, you need to be well for the retreat.

    Hopefully today won't be quite so crazy busy at work but I always think that! Then after work I'm calling for the donated craft stash-only 1 bag my friend informed me. It's still lovely to get anything-can't wait to see what's in there.

    I need to start a couple of birthday cards so might stay in the craft room this evening.

    Michele

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    1. MICHELE have a good day at work. Enjoy rummaging through your donated craft bag,hope it's all good.Xxx

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  3. Good Morning Paul, and Friends, thanks Paul for doing the post,( above and beyond the call of duty)
    Sandra hope you will soon be on the mend, take it easy and rest and dream about your retreat.
    This card is fabulous, managed to sort out my stencils/masks yesterday,so might give this a try, I know it will be messy whenever I try this "stuff " it seems to go every where even up my arms!!!!!
    We are having a crafty day today, hence in so early.
    Hazel hope you're soon on the mend.
    Have good day all who pop in.
    Sending Get Well wishes to all who need them.
    Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

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    1. Hi Lilian enjoy your craft day hope you don't get too messy,you should get one of those plastic all in one's with the hood haha. Xxx

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  4. Good morning Sandra and ladies. Well it's not a good one here can't see very far - thick damp fog, which isn't doing my back any good. It's ok but not up to sitting or standing for long. So I will keep taking the pills and of coarse I will be asleep a bit the pills can do that. Thank goodness it's next week we go to meet Anne. No I will be good and do as I am told or the boss won't be happy then again she has to get better to.
    Sandra, your card is stunning, oh the thought of that messy paste set my teeth on edge, but I do love seeing it used.
    I won't go and sit in the window seat it's to cold and I won't get comfy. I will take my tea and toast as a take away this morning. Xxx

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    1. Hazel my sweetheart stay warm and snug and keep taking the pills. I hope you feel better soon. The damp misty days really don't help do they. Lots of love and hugs xxx.

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    2. Hi Hazel sorry your unwell keep warm & have a PJ day. I sympathise with you it's been cold & very wet here since Monday so hasn't helped my back either.Warm Hug's coming your way. Xxxx

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    3. Hazel, sorry you are not too good today, as they say keep taking the pills and wrap up warm, there is nothing worse than a bad back. Take care, xxxx

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    4. Hi Hazel,
      So sorry you're not feeling any better today but please lovely lady let your wonderful Charlie take over until you feel strong enough again and pain free. Take care, love and very gentle hugs Sheila xxxx

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    5. Oh Hazel!
      I'm so sorry - a sore back takes over your whole body, somehow!
      Please be good and get well enough to meet Anne next week! No cleaning of any description part from your teeth!!! Lots of love xxx

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    6. Ooooo can she have a wash Myra? Anne might not want to meet her otherwise :) xxxx

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  5. Hellloooooooooooo
    Zoe, is still poorly, so this is a quick post as I'm going up there now, but will try to pop in later.
    Paul, you are a diamond to post this stunning card and take over for Sandra. Sandra, get well soon, I hope youa re soon on the mend.
    Hazel, get well soon, keep taking the tablets and rest.
    Lord, it's like Emergency Ward 10 in here, where is Saba when you need her!!
    Michele, don't work too hard.
    Lilian, have a good craft day.
    Dainty, you have a good day too.
    Patricia, take it easy, sit an have a chat with Hazel.
    Myra, have a good day, well the words good and Myra don't really go together, but you know what I mean!!!
    love to all, except Margaret C who torments me with her baking, cooking and Damson Jam, oh all right then, love to Margaret as well!! lol
    Muriel xxxxxx

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    1. Hug to Zoe and wish her better!
      So right, Holby and Casualty wouldn't know what happened if they got us on their wards , you take care xxx

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    2. Hi Maureen,
      Sending more get well wishes to Zoe do hope she is feeling beter very soon. xxx

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    3. MAUREEN give Zoe a Big Hug from me no not that tight your crush her. Hope she gets better soon.xxx

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    4. I'm just about to go out - but could not leave that unanswered! I'll have you know I'm the next thing to a saint!! Weeeeellll - maybe not - my nose is growing a bit!
      Get Well Soon, Zoe!! Xxxxx

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    5. I must be a saint - I'm next to Myra :) xxxx I hope Zoe feels better soon xxxx

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  6. Hi Paul Sandra and all the lovely coffee shop ladies
    Sandra so sorry to hear you are poorly, like Hazel, stay warm and snug and keep taking the tablets and hopefully you will be better soon. Your card is a real stunner, love the mask you have used, it really works well with the heraldic square. I haven't used this die on a card yet, but isn't it beautiful. Thank you for sharing and to Paul for the lovely description xxxxxxx
    It's a bit gloomy this morning but it isn't raining yet which is good. I'm meeting friends for lunch today at a garden centre so no doubt lunch will finish about 4pm! Hopefully they will still have a knitted tea cosy book in there, I saw it the other day and thought it was wonderful but didn't buy it - silly me. I told Jean about it and she said they are all the rage at the moment so I'm going to buy it and have some fun. My next door neighbour is knitting hats for innocent smoothie bottles for age concern - the wi have been asked to help and they raise 25p a bottle for them. She's having a great time. I've got card club tonight, my cousin will have a wonderful time teasing me for going a day early! It will be a long night! Nose is dry this morning at the moment but I fear it will start running when I'm up and about. I don't sound like Darth Vader so much today! Julian found the culprit who gave it to him - he's been fired! No just joking, the guy left yesterday at the end of his contract so it was his leaving gift! He was a good engineer but didn't want to stay as the work wasn't to his taste! How lucky to be choosy Julian is really struggling to find qualified engineers who can get on and do things without having their hand held. They are snowed under but it's quicker to do it themselves than get someone who isn't up to scratch then do it all again themselves - the contracts they've got are too important to b####r up! As he says! Can I ask a question ladies - roughly what time are people arriving on the Friday? I looks like my travel plans may have to change so I'm looking at the train instead - I can get a mega us to somewhere in Birmingham at 6 in the morning! Bit early me thinks! Are you doing international or central train station ladies? If I can co ordinate times we could all share a taxi. If it's easier to chat, email me and I will pick it up later.
    Right I must go and get a move on - the sunis starting to poke it's head out - yeah. See you later xxxxx

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    1. Diane, Birmingham new street station if that's any help. X

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    2. Diane where are you coming from? Their is a station at Longbridge were the hotel is and we get in to Birmingham then get a train to Longbridge

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    3. Hi DIANE enjoy your lunch with your friends. I hope you get your knitting book. Xxx

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    4. DIANE:- we are getting into Birmingham New Sreet late afternoon and meeting up with Maureen.
      If you give Hazel till tomorrow then contact her. Hazel will keep you right she is brilliant Transport Minister ... I leave all the transport arrangements up to her.
      Hope your feeling a bit better today. If your nose starts running just run and catch it!!! xxx

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    6. Thanks for that, I will wait until tomorrow to look - by tonight we might be back to plan A! Xxxx

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  7. Good morning Paul and ladies,

    Well done Paul for posting the blog for Sandra. Today's card is stunning.
    Get well wishes and hugs flying across to you, Sandra & Hazel.

    Trying to get mojo up for family cards, can't think of what to do but have a couple of ideas just to try out for today.

    Love 7 hugs
    Cheryl xxx

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    1. Hi Cheryl hope you find your mojo so you can finish your family cards..
      I think your ideas will be amazing.Enjoy your day love & Hug's Xxx

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  8. Good morning Paul, Sandra and anyone visiting the cafe' today.
    Love the card ! so wish I bought that die even more now and it work so perfectly with the stencil. Texture paste also on my next visit to AP if not doing NEC before. I wish you better my friend !
    Oh Saba I did smile too about Joanne, what mother are you tihi I hope she is getting her head round things easier today. Any plumber yet ?
    Margaret, have you got any bread left ? oh the smell was wonderful wafting through the air.
    Diane-how you getting on and how is Emma's bottom ? hope she is alright.
    Hazel- don't need to tell you to take it easy, with a sore back you will. I hope the pain killers do help some.
    After my outing yesterday to Aqua(pool), Asda and Ikea Muriel I had a sit down but not for long. My neighbour needed someone to look after daughter and new puppy after school so I was there to quite late, woke up this morning with stiff neck and sore shoulders so no weights in the pool next time for me.
    Home alone already so a few bits to do and then hopefully some cards to crack on with. It's grey and rather dull outside so will pop some music on and start the day, after the toast and tea. Love and hugs Maria xxx

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    1. Oh MARIA home alone oooo how lovely hope you get some cards made Xxx

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    2. Hi Maria sniffles getting better thank you and the bruises seem to be coming out quite nicely, hope you have had a good day xxxx

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  9. Morning Sandra and Paul, what a star you are Paul thank you for posting today's card. Sandra it is lovely, haven't used texture paste YET, I do have some but haven't opened the jar, I feel a bit scared of it I think, don't want to waste it, anyway really will have to stop being such a woose and get a grip!!
    Waiting on the carpet fitter he should be here just after 10, no gallivanting till he is finished, it is only food shopping so that can wait.
    Will catch up later and let you the result of our new carpet on the stairs.
    Take care everyone, lots of hugs for Sandra and Hazel xxxx

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  10. Morning Paul, Sandra and all you lovelies,
    Sandra I do hope you are feeling much better very soon lovely lady and may thanks to Paul for stepping in and showing us your gorgeous card...I've never tried the texture paste and stencils so it's something to think about.
    Have commented on the way down which included special hugs and get well wishes for all the poorly lovelies...take care dear ladies.
    Went back and tried my teal GC last night as I am still doing a few Christmas tree decorations to occupy my mind.....no oil thank heavens!
    Not sure what I'm up to today a bit of cleaning and finishing off a few more decs...they are so easy and I don't have to think too much about doing them.
    Enjoy your day everyone. Love and hugs Sheila xxxx

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    1. Hi SHEILA have a lovely day making you decorations they sound lovely.
      Hope you had a good chat with Nikki yesterday,are you seeing her on Saturday Hug's for you both xxx

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  11. Hello Paul,
    Just quickly before I leave, thank you very much for posting the lovely card! It is a technique I love.
    Sorry Sandra that you are unwell. I hope if it's a bug or something that it goes away ASAP . Take care of yourself - we need you fit and well and firing on all cylinders in 2 weeks!!
    Lots of love, Myra xxx

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  12. Hello Paul, Sandra and everyone in the coffee shop,

    I was so sorry to read you are not well Sandra, Paul you are an absolute treasure, not only for looking after your lovely wife, but taking the time to keep her blog up and running. Thank you. I hope Sandra it is something you can cure with a duvet day, keep snug and warm LOL xxx

    John is having a day in bed. He sometimes gets dizzy ans nauseous spells, even when he is resting. He had one last week and was in bed for 24 hrs (that so not him) than again during last night.

    Sandra your card is beautiful. When I opened your blog this morning I thought WOW! wonder who made this card, should have known better, of course the one and only ..... Herself .....Love it !!!! I have some similar pastes from Sweet Poppy (haven't used them for ages) they give a lovely effect.

    I haven't read any of the comments yet, just want to say before I got distracted, hope you will be feeling better soon. Sending lots and lots of crafty (((((((hugs)))))) Love Brenda xxx

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    1. Brenda I do hope John is feeling a little better now sending hugs for him. xxx

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  13. Ladies, heating on and pills kicking in ( well not kicking me thank goodness). Going to be out of it for a wee while I think. Oh what a waste of a day. My magic fairy is on her holidays too. But I say the house and house work will still be there tomorrow. Maureen, poor Zoe, but oh she will enjoy her cuddles from you. Xxx

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  14. Good morning SANDRA I hope you will feel better very soon my lovely. Paul thank you so much for showing Sandra's Gorgeous card I love love love it. I made three C.cards yesterday with the masks & Texture past I love Useing it.
    Going Tesco now but hopefully get more cards made later.
    I hope SANDRA & Hazel feel a lot better very soon you only have two weeks untill your retreat. Keep warm under the duvets sending you both love & Hug's. I will call in later Love Lynda xxx

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  15. A BIG TIP!! Especially for coffee drinkers (crafters only)..... now I'm not a big coffee drinker so I don't use coffee beans just the jars of coffee....do you remember when Douwe Egberts brought their coffee out in designer jars (designed by Orla Keily with flowers on them, Limited Edition)...well I decided to try their coffee at the time just because I loved the new jars and thankfully it turned out I loved the coffee too..never thought I would stray away from my favourite Nescafe. The jar (when empty of course) is especially handy as we all know for pens, pokey tools etc. Their lids are acrylic not the screw on type and I found out that it's great to use as a small stamping block as it measures just a tad over 2 and a half inches and fits perfectly in your palm as if it was meant to be. It was John Lockwood who made me think of this when I saw him using a circular stamping block and thought to myself 'oh that looks just like my coffee jar lid'....quite a light bulb moment for me! Don't get many of those. By the way it doesn't have to be one of the limited edition jars as I think the usual Douwe Egberts have the acrylic lids too.
    Ooooh my posts always seem to be long winded but I'm hopeless at explaining things, I seem to go all round the houses!!!
    Love and hugs xxxx

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    1. SHEILA:- that's a fantastic tip, absolutely brilliant.
      I have a couple of those jars which I use. Thankfully I kept the tops, I have some stamps to personalise the back of my cards. I like them permanently on a block. I have written acrylic blocks on my list for SECC Glasow but will us those jar tops instead. Thank You xxx

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    2. Sheila, I never drink anything other than Douwe and have never thought of using the lids this way. You are a genius. xxx

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    3. Oooooooo! I love it when a plan comes together...thank you ladies xxxxx

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    4. Sheila - brilliant tip! Thank you! Xxx

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  16. Good morning Sandra and crew
    Paul you are a gem, thank you for keeping us going today.
    Sandra your card is lovely, I really wish I had bought this die now, I very nearly did. Love the look you have achieved with the texture paste. Sorry you are not well today, sending you big squishy hugs.
    And Hazel that goes for you too, sorry you are in so much pain. Please try not to do anything today, as you say it will all wait, squishy hugs for you too.
    Diane, did you find the huge spider, bet it was your whistling nose that attracted it! Have fun at the garden centre, hope your book is still there.
    Patricia safe journey over to see Hazel, such a shame she wasn't able to do the airport run, your nephew and niece sound like lovely caring people.
    Muriel, you make me laugh. Emergency ward 10! I have vague recollections of Dr. Kildare, was that the one he was in? Hope Zoe is feeling a little bit better today.
    Maria, enjoy your home alone time, hope your neck is not too sore.
    Jess hope your carpet fitter clears up after himself.
    Myra, safe journey, don't forget to takes notes about the route. Enjoy your time with Kenneth and Victoria.
    Brenda, so sorry John is having a bad day, give him a hug from me please.
    Well I don't know where my morning has gone. It just disappeared. If anyone finds it please send it back to me. Been on the phone to Joanne, she says she is in less pain today but her neck is still very sore and she still is unable to straighten her head yet. Says the tablets are making her feel spaced out so she won't be doing anything today.
    Must go, my I pad is telling me it need charging, sorry if I missed anyone,
    Love and hugs
    Saba xxxxx

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    1. Sorry Lynda and Sheila you both posted whilst I was writing my comment.
      Lynda hope your back is a bit easier today.
      Sheila thank you, I shall look out for it when I am home, however, I have jar envy now, I love Orla Keely designs.
      Xxxxxx

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    2. Saba, Emergency Ward 10 was a British TV series, set in a Hospital (where else) and was on in the 1950's and 60's. The male doctors were nearly all heart throbs and the male viewers fancied the nurses!!! Some things never change!!!!!! xxxxx

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    3. Saba, Emergency Ward 10 was a British TV series, set in a Hospital (where else) and was on in the 1950's and 60's. The male doctors were nearly all heart throbs and the male viewers fancied the nurses!!! Some things never change!!!!!! xxxxx

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    4. Muriel I got it the first time.
      Muriel I got it the first time.
      Xxxx

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    5. Saba I can go off people
      Saba I can go off people
      Saba I can go off people
      ha ha ha ha ha ha

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    6. That reminds me - do you remember Angels? Used to be on after the news. Now those nurses wore proper uniforms and hats! Lol.
      The spider was well and truly evicted thank you. We left the garden centre about 4 so it was a good lunch! Xxx

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  17. I am in for a quick Bowl of Soup ... any kind I like most soups.
    Did not get over to Hazels, when I told her I was coming she said not to bother. She said she would probably keep nodding off .... I really did not think my company would be "that" boring!!!. She had taken extra strong painkillers and said she would just be sleeping ... Phew!! thank goodness that was the reason.
    Popped to Tesco in Blairgowrie to top up the basics. Bought loads of butter, I have used so much Butter baking all these Butter Biscuts of Margarets, plus Lemon Drizzle Cakes. They have become the "house favourites"
    Right Soup finished off back up to see whay you have all been doing this morning. Then I really must tidy up some things. I took lots of bits and pieces over to Hazels yesterday, came home, just put the bag in a corner, they are still there. xxx

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  18. Well done PAUL and thank you for doing it. My OH would not have a clue, hence I didn't post on Tuesday. Wish SANDRA better for us.

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  19. PS the card is stupendous, I'm just "getting into" texture pastes I love 'em

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  20. Oh it's afternoon already where has it gone? Oh yes I was asleep. Feeling so much better now. I think s bit of lack of sleep didn't help matters. Charlie disturbed me last night to sort something out. So by the time I had got my head round things I was then wide awake but not with it either. Watched the recording of DIYSOS. So nice to see these lads getting help. We need more homes like these. Anyway, Charlie delivered the cooked chickens off up to sisters, he said the house was sparking. The two are excited to them coming home but know things will not be the same, as its back to sharing rooms etc, and not being able to just get on with things. Anyway I am off to do a bit of walking about just so I do t sniffed up. Xxx

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    1. Pleased you have had a good sleep Hazel when you are sleeping you're relaxed so that would help ease the pain too, don't try doing too much, take it carefully. xxx

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    2. Hello Hazel, I'm glad you are feeling a bit better. Yes, if you can, it's best to keep moving otherwise you'll stiffen up totally. By the way, your niece and nephew will be welcome to stay with me any time!! xxxx

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  21. Good afternoon everyone
    Paul you are a real star, thank you so much for getting today organised.
    Sandra I hope you will soon be bright eyed and bushy tailed once more, sending you some comforting hugs and love. xxx
    Your card today is stunning so beautiful and very elegant Sandra I love everything about it, but unfortunately I'm with Hazel on this one, I love seeing cards like this but me doing one no never I hate the mess! Sorry.
    Ladies yet again sorry to be late but after doing the school run I had an appointment at the hospital for a check up, all well, phew thank goodness. Would you believe this, my appointment was 9.30am we arrived at 9.00am for once I was early! Sat down in the waiting area after a few minutes the nurse asked my name I told her I was early Oh she said I will give it a few minutes and if the 9am appointment does not turn up I will see you, sure enough I was seen the 9am and 9.15am appointments never turned up! When I came out still no one had arrived, talk about people wasting NHS money. At least we got seen and then got our Sainsbury's shop done earlier than expected.
    Then popped over to check on my friend who is feeling a little better today but still taking things very easy, by then it was lunch time!
    Hazel sorry to hear you are not feeling too good take things easy, there is always another day not broken into for housework, sending you some hugs too.
    Yet again we have superb sunshine but it is decidedly chilly, and believe it or not we had frost on the lawn this morning! I really regret to say I do think winter is on the way, I have already got my emergency supplies in, extra butter in the freezer, long life milk and fruit juices in the garage, extra flours and sugars stocked up and the freezer well stocked too. If the weather is bad I just don't venture out except to do the school run.
    Have a lovely day everyone whatever you are doing
    Take care
    Margaret xxx

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    1. MARGARET:- glad it all went well at the Hospital. It's shocking how people don't bother turning up for appointments. If they were heavily fined it might make them stop and think.
      OH! Margaret please don't say winter is not too far away. We did have frost and thick, thick fog here this morning. I have not done the "winter stocking up yet" We are thinking about getting another freezer to put out in the garage.
      Did not go over to Hazels this morning. She told me not to bother, she would keep nodding off. I was glad she said it was because of the strong painkillers she had taken and not because my company would be so boring!!! xxx

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    2. Sorry Patricia, but they have already had snow in Holland, and they did say on the news yesterday about the swans arriving a month early from Russia! So don't delay that stock up! ao.com have some good offers on freezers by the way. xxx

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    3. Hello Margaret C, great that you were seen so promptly at the Hospital. I'm always the one that goes early, and is last to be seen! I've nearly walked out before when I've waited over 4 hours just to be seen, but haven't because I know I'd be in trouble!! I'm lucky, our nearest Supermarket is 2 minutes away in the car - too handy really, George spends more time there than at home!!!!
      I bet you freeze great loads of baking before the really bad weather takes hold. xxxxx

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    4. MARGARET:- I saw on the news about the swans. We also have loads of Canada Geese come in here as well.
      Do have my big bag of salt in for the paths!!!
      Please keep your fingers crossed the weather stays good for us getting to and from the Retreat.
      I did a trip down to Darlington the same weekend a few years ago. I just got back to the Ranch in time, were snowed in for 2 weeks from the next day. We do have a 4x4 plus a long drive. Stupidly we never thought to park the car just inside the gates rather than right up to the Garage. Our farmer neighbour did use his tractor to get us down to the gate. We were stocked up the so never really needed to get out.
      Our Farmer neighbour now has a fantastic Vending machine at his yard. It is stocked with Veg.Boxes, eggs & potatoes, we could if pushed make our way round or phone and he would deliver. He always leaves a bag of potatoes when the weather is bad.
      Remember to keep those fingers crossed for good weather in 2 weeks time xxx

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    5. Patricia, we hear the geese flying over in the early hours, and again some at night, they make a unmistakeable sound.

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    6. Not just my fingers are crossed I've got everything crossed so worry not and if need be I'll get my prayer mat out too, I'll get down but not sure if I'll make it up again with these knees!
      Just imagine you all get there, then get snowed in, wow what a great time you will all have, but oh that poor manager! xxx

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    7. As long as we get to edinburgh, on our first train then we will just pray the buses can make it or the train to near mine and Jess can get from edinburgh to even Falkirk we will be fine., ,it's the 7.30am train FRIDAY morning, we will have to walk to,the station 300 yds from mine! It's the only train that goes each day from our station to edinburgh.

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    8. Forgot about the Prayer Mats plenty of them in this house.
      No we are not Muslims!!! John collects them. He has them but can't use them, like you Margaret his knees are really bad.
      Maybe I should pack a Prayer Mat in my Suitcase. Oh! pass on that idea, there will not room. There will hardly be room for a few clothes, I have half of the Raffle Prizes to go in that case. xxx

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    9. We got one of those too, guess whom I got mine from??? X

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    10. By the way we are not Muslims either, just for the record!!! Hazel and Patricia you could always take two cases to ensure you have room for the tiara as well! xxx

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  22. Hi all, the carpet fitter has been and gone, carpet looking good, just had to hoover up a few bits of carpet, and some larger bits along with some underlay all bagged and ready for the tip. Luckily I did not need to go to the toilet while he was here, just sat and glued some things together in the living room.(not my legs!!)
    Better get shoes on and off to the tip will catch up later.
    I hope our two invalides are feeling a lot better. Xx

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    1. JESS:- glad it all went well and you did not need to sit with your legs crossed till they had finished.
      Hope you enjoyed your trip to the "tip" wow! we fairly live life in the fast lane in these parts.
      My trip this morning was to Tesco!!! xxx

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    2. I feel as though it's been another wasted day. Sat up here and I keep thinking of all the cards I have to do. I don't mean wasted in a nasty way as Zoe is more important, but I keep thinking of what I could be doing!!!! xxxx

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    3. Sorry Jess, meant to say that I'm glad you're all done and dusted. George has had a day off from helping Peter. All he's done is lie on the settee and snooze. I asked him if he'll give me a hand to paint the kitchen before Christmas. I don't think I can spell some of the words he said ha ha. (He just gave me a "blank" look).
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    4. MAUREEN:- just one of those days was it???
      Sending some (((((hugs))))) xxx

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    5. Thank you my friend, and I'll send a few back (()) xxx

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  23. Hello again all
    I have spent most of the afternoon die cutting all the bits I need for my important c cards. I have decided to get them all cut out and take them home with me and assemble them there. I would never get them finished otherwise. I need to go and get some more card stock though but really can't face it today so I will go into town tomorrow. It's the most miserable wet day you could imagine here.
    Hazel so happy to hear you are feeling much better now, hope the same can be said for Sandra.
    Sandra if you feel up to it come in and let us know how you are.
    Just another 40 borders to cut out so I had better get back to it.
    See you later
    Saba xxxx

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      Just don't make arrangements with Myra she's a right "gad about"
      Did not go over to Hazels see above, under Margarets comment.
      I have been rather lazy this afternoon, but having read what you are doing I am off to be busy. xxx

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    2. Saba, I'm confused!! NO funny comments please.
      Where did you cut your die cuts. Where is home. What am I doing here and what is my name??? ha ha
      Thingy xxxxx

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    3. Thingy, home is where the heart is, and my heart is in the UK.
      I manage alright here without it though, but will be glad when it is back in my chest.
      XXXX

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  24. Why oh why when you are feeling a bit down or unwell you get all,these silly e-mails selling pick me ups life insurances and how to cover funeral costs? Oh and ones selling you bed pans etc.,,cheers you up no end!!! Oh I can't stop yawning, I have a cheek to be doing that. Right had my cup of tea, just had sister on the phone that's them home! Oh I don't think she is liking that they have coped. Oh what fun. Xxx

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    1. Oh! Sis, just when you need cheered up you get those e-mails!!!
      I knew Fiona would be surprised how Shaun & Hannah managed. Hannah has our nature, she's a right manager. Happy Days. xxx

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    2. Ha ha Hazel, it's not as bad as it could be. I haven't e-mailed you xxxxx

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    3. I'm upset now - I've had funeral plans, end of life plans and life insurance but I haven't had bed pans. I'm missing out on deleting them! Xxx

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    4. Ooooh please pass on my details, I would love a bed pan.
      Xxxx

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    5. Have you had your ID braclet one yet, is that incase we get lost in our old age,!!! I get these bed pan and medical aid ones as I ordered my over the bed trolley thing from them, so I think they think I am bedridden!!! Not just a great height table for my guillotine to sit on. X

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    6. My Lord Hazel, you sound like Madame DeFarge at the Guillotine!!! Poor Charlie, remind me never to annoy you ha ha!!!!!

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    7. Oh didn't you know that side of me MAUREEN? Xxx

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  25. Good afternoon ladies
    Sorry Im late today - everslept this morning, - well was up at 5 o clock to see to the dogs and then John got up at 7 so I must have fallen back asleep and it was 9-30 when I got up. Dashing around as it was my craft day too.
    Paul can I say thank you for opening up for us this morning - Sandra I really hope you are now feeling a bit better - and Hazel - I hope your back is starting to ease with the painkillers - You are both needed to be healthy for 2 weeks tomorrow.
    Im not long in - been book folding - when its finished I will send Sandra a photo - I did send a photo of the Gothic Card - my grand daughter picked it up last night and was thrilled so I was relieved.
    Will pop back later
    Take care everyone
    Love Jean xxx

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    1. JEAN:- funny how you always manage to sleep in on the days you have things to do. Looking forward to seeing your book folding. Like SABA I have done a very simple Christmas Tree but that is it.
      Glad your Grandaughter loved her card. xxx

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    2. Ooh JEAN, I'm dying to see the Goth card. I haven't tried book folding yet but would really like to do it. Where did you get the pattern. xxx
      PATRICIA, where did you get the Christmas Tree pattern, please xxxx

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    3. MAUREEN:- my Christmas Tree was a very easy pattern I found on YouTube. Just needed a small Catalouge rather than a book. xxx

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    4. Jean, I can't wait to see your card. I slept in this morning too and have been playing catch up all day.
      Thingy, I used an old book for my tree. It is so easy to do, if you bring one to the retreat I'll show you.
      Xxxx

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    5. Oh I forgot I did ones of those too. Xxx

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    6. Saba, what size book, how many pages, does it have to be a sensible book or a rubbish one?
      Thingy xxxxx

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    7. Thingy, preferably an old one with about 100 pages. It depends really whether you want a sensible tree or a rubbish one really.
      I stuck little jewels on mine.
      Xxxx

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  26. Well SHEILA, I'm looking forward to my Birds Eye fish in sauce tonight, with mashed potato and garden peas. I've been thinking about it since you mentioned it last night. I nearly had it for breakfast ha ha!!!!!
    I hope Sandra and Hazel are feeling better.
    It's so cold here, so everyone wrap up warm and look after yourselves.
    Where are Pat, Sue, Brenda LL and Norah ? I hope you are well.
    Janet, are you there yet?
    Now who have I forgotten, forgive me please, the brain is turning over but nothing is happening!!!
    Muriel xxxx

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    1. PAT:- is or was in London with friends.
      Don't know about the rest. xxx

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    2. Patricia, I should go and have a memory test ha ha. No, hang on, didn't Pat go on the Clipper yesterday. I distinctly remember because I thought she was talking about a Ship!!!! xxxx

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    3. Maureen hope you enjoyed you fish as much as you expected to. I can't believe how much I enjoyed mine as I really am not a lover of fish, only prawns and M and S have the most wonderful fresh breaded scampi which you put in the oven rather than deep frying it....Yummmy! Oh dear I'm beginning to sound like a menu! Haha! xxx

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    4. Sheila, SABA talked about her having Liver and onions last night, she had my mouth watering, I love it but can't have it at home as Charlie hates the smell. Now I am a fish lover, we have it at least 3 times a week, xxx

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    5. Hazel Clive loved his liver and onions I used to like a small piece but I loved the onion gravy...crikey I'm hungry again after talking about food and I had quite a large meal tonight. You are sounding a bit better tonight so if you are don't go rushing around tomorrow as you body seems to be telling you to slow down a bit...take care xxx

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    6. Sheila, I think taking the even stronger painkillers, ( only take them as a last resort ) helped knock me out so I relaxed the muscles, I have very weak back muscles after my 12 hours in one go radiotherapy. But they can tense up so easily. But. Yes I am feeling back to normal, well as much as I can be normal. Charlie told me if I don't take it easy I wont be going at the end of the month, told yeh right then that means I wont be going with him next weekend to Dudley. He changed the subject. xxx

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    7. Hazel - glad you are a bit better was worried about you earlier! Be a good girl tomorrow too! Xxx

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  27. Just a flying visit tonight, I've just got in from the garden centre, did pop into Asda and the post office on the way home so I'm not too bad. I'm off to card club tonight - the right day this time! So I won't be in. I was watching C&C this morning - new small tattered lace machine. It's birthday celebrations so if you are a member there are new member gifts on their website and apparently you will get a £10 credit to your account for every year you have been a member. I was going to buy some foam tape rolls bug I might wait a couple of days to see if there is free p&p or something exciting. Right I must go and sort out something to eat before I leave. See you later or tomorrow xxxxx

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  28. Hi, I also got email from c&c saying I will be getting a £10 voucher for the next 8 months as I have been a member for 8 years, I got a ref number to quote when I order but I have to buy something before the middle of November, so I will be on the lookout for some bargains each month.
    Hopefully will pop in later, xxx

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    1. I got mine £10 for the next 7 months.
      Must keep my eyes open for Free P&P on things I "need" xxx

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    2. Boo hoo, mine is only £10 for the next 5 months. But I'll spend them if it's the last thing I do, which if I annoy George again, it just might be!!!! xxxx

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    3. Boo boo hoo hoo. I didn't get one. Probably because I was never a member but it's so unfair.
      Xxx

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    4. Oh I haven't received my email yet!!!! xxx

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    5. I got £10 for the next 10 months, great for glue, tape etc, read the small print seems to be ok!!!!!

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    6. It's ok SABA I won't get one either. X

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    7. Neither have I! There again look what we have saved by not getting one and how many things do they sell for £10 not a lot!! xxx

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    8. Not one for me either, not been a member for a long time.

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    9. My email has just arrived £10 for the next 4 months! Whoop! Whoop! xxx

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    10. I haven't heard anything ! That's what comes of being near the end of the alphabet! Xxx

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  29. Maureen there is always another day for doing cards but today you were doing something much more important and sometime that cannot wait for another day so don't worry. I do hope Zoe is feeling much better now. xxx

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    1. Margaret C, I had lots of lovely cuddles and kisses, so watch this space, I bet I'm ill in time for the Retreat!! xxx

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    2. Don't you dare!!! there again you will have your own personal nurse Saba. xxx

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    3. That's ok we will look after you, plenty of drinks and goodies xx

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    4. Maureen, you get taking the vitamins C. We need you fit. X

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  30. Now, now ladies do you need all these things they want you to buy??? I bet by the time you are finished you will spend more than those £10 vouchers. Xxx

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    1. Definitely not would probably be the answer .... BUT !! We might just see something!!! xx

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    2. Yes Hazel, Patricia is right, anyway it would be rude not to spend them xxxx

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  31. Diane, the train from Southampton to Longbridge is very expensive.,I think all three of us are getting down for less. Xxx

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  32. Hi Sandra and today of course Paul.
    Love today's card. I bought some of the Sparkle Paste at Ally Pally but haven't used it yet.
    I sorry to hear you are unwell today Sandra and I've just read Hazel is poorly as well.
    Maureen I'm hear, I called in late last night as were in London with friends. We've just come in off the streets ( sounds like we've been touting for business doesn't it ). We're cooling off our feet before we go down for a drink.

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    1. Oh, I thought you'd gone for the day. Honestly, I'm hopeless. I think it's a good job you found that out now and not at the Retreat!! I have walked the streets in my time as well, usually when I've missed the bus haha. Have a good time xxx

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    2. Oh I remember those days, it was fun ! xxx

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  33. SHEILA, I had my fish tonight, and enjoyed every morsel. Thank you for reminding me that I had some in the freezer. It's nearly that time when I have to defrost it in time for Christmas. It'll be chocker block before Christmas and half empty by first week of January!!
    I'm away upstairs to do the ironing, got my washing out before I went up to Rachel's and George popped down in the middle of the afternoon to bring it in. It was just right for ironing. I was amazed, I thought it would be as wet as when I hung it out.
    I'll pop in later to see what you've been up to.
    Muriel xxxx

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    1. Oh have fun with that ironing? Hope poor Zoe feels better tomorrow so maybe you can craft with her. Xxx

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    2. Muriel I envy you you're exciting life, wish I had some ironing to do.
      Xxxx

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    3. SABA:- I have the washing I did today. I have not ironed it yet, your welcome. I like ironing but if it would make your day you can do it for me. xxx

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    4. Google just logged me out, how rude is that. Anyway good job I noticed.
      Now Patricia, what a shame we don't live closer, you know how much I love ironing!!
      Xxxx

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    5. Maureen I've just left a message under your earlier post telling me you were going have your fish....when you read it ,it seems I have food on the brain at the moment....oh I just fancy a jelly and I haven't got any in ...must put it on my list for tomorrow. Glad you kept your fish for tonight and didn't have it for your breakfast...eeew! That's why you enjoyed it so much xxxx

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  34. I've just decided my husband is thick.
    I was looking for something in the spare room and the energy saving bulb was taking its time to warm up and I remarked " it's like the black hole of Calcutta in here" there then proceeded a lecture from said thick husband all about black holes and the improbability of Calcutta being in one. Honestly, talk about my husband doesn't understand me.
    Xxxx

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    1. Teeheee! Don't you just love 'em though Saba!! xxxx

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    2. Mmmm. Not sure Sheila, not sure.
      Only kidding I do love him, but I wish he wouldn't take everything so literally at times. I think it's a German thing.
      Xxx

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    3. Ha, just had an idea. I might just utter- it's like a pig in a poke, and see what scientific explanation he can come up with for that one.!
      Xxx

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    4. No Saba it's a scientific thing I'm sure, having worked with a lot of them! xxx

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    5. Running around like a scalded cat! How many more can we come up with! Xxx

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    6. A quantum leap! You should get a good explanation for that one! Xxx

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    7. Oh Myra, he would be in his element! However, mention Schrödingers cat and he gets all jittery.
      Xxx

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    8. I hadn't heard of said cat! However I like to learn so googled it! Wow alive and dead!!! Xxx

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  35. Where is Myra, surely she is still not out???
    You are all going to have to keep a close eye on that lady at the retreat goodness only knows what she will get up to! xxx

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    1. You're right Margaret, she is a little monkey. No actually she and Alastair have gone to stay with her son and daughter in law so I expect she hasn't had chance to come in.
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    2. Excuse me! I do have feelings you know! Thankfully I have a fairly thick skin and I believe in my heart of hearts that you are friends so are kidding! Just finished dinner and The men are catching up on today's cricket between Pakistan and England in Abhu Dhabi , I think it is!! Xxx

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    3. Oops. Hello my dear. You can get a cream which does wonders for thick skin.
      Xxx

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    4. The best medicine is this blog and you ladies! You can't help but laugh, no matter how down you feel. X

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    5. Oh good you are still in the land of the living I was getting worried ducky! xxx

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    6. I am so glad you care! I've tried all these wonder creams and I still don't look young and glamorous!! Xx

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  36. Evening all,
    good to see most of the poorly once a feeling better. Really hope it is the same for you Sandra. I had a home alone day and had planned so much, did put the music on, loud, and did some housework and then.....nothing !! My neck pain went down into my arms and back so it was a bad day. popped pills and went for a lay down so felt/feel really annoyed with myself. The crafting from yesterday was left in a pile everywhere in the kitchen so now that will have to wait until tomorrow night. We are down to London tomorrow, son need new passport so we are taking him down to the Swedish Ambassy in the morning and hope for a dry day so we can have a walk around afterwards.
    Sorry but what is the Clipper ? Had fish also tonight, Harry Ramsden's, very nice it was. The Apprentice is on while I'm writing on some blogs and e-mails, omg they are going on my tits ! Warm hugs to all ! Xxx

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    1. Lord give me strength. I can't write for laughing. By the way Maria, I stuck my pokey tool in one of mine today by accident. It didn't half sting.
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    2. Maria, sorry you are now in pain, we are a right lot. That craft room will rattle when we are walking about with all the pills we all take. Just take it easy, but try to keep moving, I did that and it worked plus a good sleep to of coarse! ((((( hugs))))) x

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    3. Ouch! That brought tears to my eyes Saba...take it easy with your pokey tool you don't want deflated boobs now do you.
      Dear Maria I'm sorry to hear you are in so much pain and I do hope you feel much better for your trip to London tomorrow. Take care lovely lady. xxx

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    4. Maria, I am so sorry, your last sentence distracted me so much I forgot to say sorry you were in pain today.
      Xxxx

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    5. Saba! You leave that pokey tool in Deutschland ! I pack an extra one! I'm a bit nervous about being punctured on the M6 !!
      What did Marai do?? Xxx

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    6. Myra, she had Lord Sugar on her tits. Xxx

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    7. I hasten to add they were Maria's words, not mine!!!

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    8. Oh lummy that's a real worry!!! Xxx

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    9. Oh Lord, Maria, I can hardly see, I'm crying with laughing. A Clipper was an old fashioned sailing ship in the 19th Century. It's also the name for a modern fleet of buses (I think). A clip is what I am when I get out of bed in the morning!!!!
      I'm sorry you are in pain. Some mornings when I wake up I cannot bear my arms for the pins and needles and pain.
      Saba, did it deflate? ha ha
      Sheila, get your jelly early in the morning, get it in the fridge as soon as you can, and you can eat it for tea. Hmm, that's not a bad idea, I'll put the kettle on for mine as soon as I've finished this. What are we like, but you come up with good ideas!!
      Myra, are you enjoying yourself, my dear. You know I'd never liken you to a monkey, don't you? I'm not saying any more, I'll get myself into trouble!!
      Saba - Toad in the Hole - I know it's food related - blame Sheila ha ha, I'm sorry that I've done the ironing, but saying as you are coming over for a few weeks to go to the Retreat, I shall save it all for you and despatch it to Yorkshire!!!
      Margaret C, The voucher can go towards something more expensive, the item doesn't have to be just for £10. I'm thinking of glues and card. But I want a bargain (cheap, that's me).
      Wow, I've just seen that Dainty has flown in, I wondered where my bloomer balloon had gone.
      Well, I must away and pack my case for the Retreat. It's only 15 days away EEEK. I just hope I don't need anything out of it before then ha ha.
      Cheryl, I hope you are all right my dear. I don't remember seeing you today. Take care.
      Good night everyone, sweet dreams and see you in the morning. I hope you all have a peaceful night and wake up well. ME, I just hope I wake up!!!
      Muriel xxxx

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    10. Night Night Maureen!
      You always have a mad evening when I'm out!
      I've been in hysterics - quietly.
      God Bless xxxx

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  37. Hazel I hope your suitcases with all they will contain have wheels on, if you have to walk 300 yards to the station from your house or will some kind sir give you a lift there? xxx

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  38. Maria, who is on your tits?
    Hazel,what a shock when I read about the time you are getting the train, I did a quick check on my tickets and relaxed, think I need to leave Polmont about 9am!

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    1. Jess I worry about you. Do you need us to set an alarm clock for you, you are going to be a nervous wreck on the evening before you are due to set off?
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  39. Ladies, I am going to have to bid you all goodnight God bless, my eyes keep closing.
    Myra have a lovely stay in Warwickshire. I visited the castle once, magnificent.
    I have a soft spot for the kingmaker. Felt he was very misunderstood.
    Sweet dreams
    Saba xxxx

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    2. Night Night Saba! Sleep well, God Bless. Xxx

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  40. Well ladies I'm off to finish my little Christmas tree danglers.....I do hope our lovely Sandra and the other lovelies who haven't been feeling to good today are feeling much better in the morning. Night, night and sweet dreams lovely friends, see you in the morning.
    Love and hugs Sheila xxxx

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    1. Night, night Sheila, I've done a long post under Maria's tits, and now you are doing tree danglers!!!! xxx I'm supposed to be going to bed myself!!

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    2. Night Night Sheila!
      Sleep well - hope the danglers work well! Xxx

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  41. HAZEL, am I supposed to have booked a train ticket from Birmingham to this other place, before we get the taxi to the hotel? xxxxx

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  42. I think I am off to bed, just to say Saba I don't think I will need and alarm clock on the morning of the retreat,I will be so awake all night!
    See you all in the morning ((((()))))

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    1. oh dear, they were getting on the tits it should have been .A laugh a day, keeps the doctor away tihi
      Saba -you are not meant to stick the pokey tool in your chest only use for fingers.Bought one from Julia, oooh it's sharp!
      Love to see what you are making Sheila, take a photo.
      My pain have eased off a bit but will take some more pills before bed so hopefully it will be a good sleep. Good you are getting there Hazel, just take it easy when moving. Alarm clocks ! I need the reception to wake me up, don't wear a watch either.
      Sandra, Cheryl ,Sue, Norah, Tres, Janice and to anyone else missing
      hope to see you tomorrow. Good night , sweet dreams Xxx

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