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Hello Elle and Rusty,

Not been in touch for a while - basically because I don't seem
to have anything of interest to say! My life is rather 'humdrum',
yet it does not bother me really.

I gather from reading through some of your latest posts that you
both have health problem? You Rusty with a bug (and a fall over
the hoover! Just goes to show that housework is dangerous!)

and you Elle, worrying about your husband not feeling too good.

Well, I do hope your bug clears soon Rusty, and I am glad that
hubby is going to have further investigation Elle! I know men are
often reluctant to look after themselves, and we, their wives, need
to be extra vigilant!


Anyway, please let me wish you three, (you Elle, hubby and
Rusty) a very merry Christmas.
I hope you enjoy the day besides your respective worries.

Hi, Rusty!
How was your day?
I hope you enjoyed your visit from your granddaughters?
I feel sure that you have received some lovely presents.
We had a great time at our daughter's.
Our son- in -law cooked a delicious lunch .....
We had roast beef and gammon with all the usual festive additions.
( None of us particularly likes turkey!)
YB is convinced that during the night he saw Santa arrive , bringing the presents!
Uhm.......?
There was certainly a veritable display of exciting gifts!




Merry Christmas, Pigale!
How lovely to hear from you.
Yes, it has not been the best of times health wise lately.
As you know, it is distressing when one's loved ones are ill, and one feels powerless to help them.
It was a lovely day...but very tiring for my husband
I hope the antibiotics help him....but it is a worrying time.
How are your two cats? Do they sense that it is Christmas?
My cat s being unusually good this year....in that so far the Christmas tree remains intact!

Hello, Pigale!
Nice to hear from you.
Don't be a stranger!
I think you always have something of interest to say.
I'm fine, just a bug which seems to be lingering.
On stronger stuff to eliminate it, so fingers crossed!

Good evening, Elle!
No presents here. But I got a voucher for ASDA, so that's fine!
I told everyone I did not want any presents.
You seem to have had a nice time, so that's fine!
I had a cottage pie for my dinner.
It was good!
Now, there was the mystery in Carol of the Drum of where the children were going and why the parents were staying?
Why the farewells?
I could not find an answer, but I discovered another mystery in the performance!
There were only adult men and women taking part, and young girls.
Not a boy to be seen anywhere in the performance.
So, why?
Why no boys taking part?
I have searched on Google but cannot find an answer.
Even read up on the Mormons to see if there was a clue there, but nothing.
Why no boys?

Good evening, Rusty!
An Asda voucher is still a present!
And a very thoughtful and practical one , too.
I always like vouchers, as then I can browse...... and choose.
Yes, we enjoyed our day, but it has left my husband very exhausted .....possibly partly due to the very strong antibiotics.
I am hoping that another twenty- four hours will see an improvement.
And how about you?
Are you feeling back to "normal"?
I, too, had searched Wikipedia to find a solution to the Carol of the Drum "mystery"...... I still cannot understand the ending......
I don't know why there are no boys taking part?
I hadn't really thought about that!
Another "holiday" tomorrow......
Do you do anything special on Boxing Day?

Hello, Elle!
Yes, a voucher is a present, but I told them all I did not want one.
I am an a "strong" antibiotic, my GP said, and there are several side effects kicking in, so possibly your husband is the same.
I don't feel "normal" at all, but I am just taking it day to day.
I did not notice the lost boys until today (and I noticed a wee man playing the triangle!).
Maybe the girls left to look for the boys?
Is there anything in the bible about that?
No plans tomorrow, just going for my paper when the shop opens.
9.00 a.m. opening tomorrow.
And I'll watch the big race at Kempton.

PS, Elle.
It is just as well it was not called the "Little Drummer Boy" at that time, for there was not a little boy to be seen!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, Rusty, that is just what I have been telling my husband...take it one day at a time...give the antibiotics time to work.
Sometimes one has to put with certain side effects - provided they are not dangerous - in order to benefit from the drug.
And I am keeping an eagle eye out for the possible serious side effects.
Let us hope that you both start to feel better soon.
When you mentioned "the lost boys" it took me back to Peter Pan!
"The Lost Boys" were characters in J. M. Barrie's play.
Sainsbury's opens at 9 am tomorrow, too!
I need to do some food shopping.
My daughter suggested placing an order online, and having it delivered.
I have never done that .....
Perhaps I should investigate the possibility?

Hello, Elle!
Yes, I expect side effects, especially on a "strong" antibiotic.
I think it's perfectly normal to have side effects, though not everyone gets them.
Have you found out about why there are no boys in the production?
I enjoyed it, it was very well done.
I think ordering online may be a good thing for you, if your husband cannot drive just now.
I have not done it, but I know all the ASDA girls on the "home shopping".
They are very helpful if I cannot find something.
They know where everything is, you see.
I think there is a charge?
Be well worth it though.
Keeps you away from the busy shop and folk with bugs etc.
Give it a try?

Good morning, Rusty!
It is raining here ...and according to the forecast will do so all the day.
Not a pleasant outlook.
How are you this morning? I hope feeling some improvement?
Well, I have registered for online shopping at Sainsbury's!
But to a novice - and a computer illiterate person like me - it looks a thoroughly daunting prospect!
I shall certainly look into it for the future though, as I cannot carry a lot of heavy, or bulky(or both!) shopping all the way home from the High Street.
Meanwhile.......I have a lot to do here this morning, but will try to get down to Sainsbury's in person in the early afternoon.
I think they close early but will check.
I may even manage a crossword at some point.......
I think Sunday was my last encounter with a puzzle!