Army Thread 26th August 2012

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Yooo hoo Reccybear,

Have to say I had a wee smile to meself there. I'm talking about baking and you've posted about the correlation between shootings and the stock market. Absolutely poles apart.

[Recluse]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

I know! :H:H:H

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

You can't say the Army's not full of diversity.
We've gone from flame throwing aphids via baking a cake and all the way to guns.

[Recluse]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

That's true, jackie. I was about to say that it illustrates how indiscriminate alcoholism is, the way it affects such different personalities.

[anon]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Recluse;1369009 wrote: That's true, jackie. I was about to say that it illustrates how indiscriminate alcoholism is, the way it affects such different personalities.

Lost all my posts today (well one I wrote but it was long)

Running at every long stop we get .

So alcoholism affects so Many different people.

Just passing through gorgeous scenery. Snow capped mountains and beautiful fiords

[Anjicia]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Hi again i had to go to frigin Tesco again as i needed cat litter bread and a couple of things. Not long back. Guess what i bought on special offer? A dahlia plant for 4euro lol its a tall one with a lovely pink flower i'll plant it tomorrow when i cut the grass. Thanks for posting the article on Marian Keyes Jc. I love most of her books very witty with stong females and serious subjuects in a kinda funny way. I was at an AA meeting one friday bout 2 3 wks and she was there. I have seen her since i started AA 4 yrs ago. She battled an al problem also and i think is sober a long time. She isn't very fat as she says in the post maybe she lost weight as that was written back in January she looked nice and slim and very attractive with nice dress and makeup. Not going to Tall ships too tired and not up to a trip in to the city. Just chilling. Looking forward to more piglet pics Reccie well done so far.:goodjob:

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

:hallo: again

I bear good news this time: my parents have had an offfer on their house which they've accepted. My mom has signed the sales contract and I'll email it to the lawyers tomorrow. It means she can finally start making definite plans for the future. It also gives me a fixed timeline to work with, which is a huge relief: the uncertainty and "indefiniteness" was driving me nuts.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

And I'm making a moroccan lamb curry for dinner It's good for the soul. Seriously

[Recluse]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

anon;1369013 wrote: Lost all my posts today (well one I wrote but it was long)

Running at every long stop we get .
Mind you don't miss the boat, whizzy. When will you be home again?

tiptronic_ct;1369028 wrote: :hallo: again

I bear good news this time: my parents have had an offfer on their house which they've accepted. My mom has signed the sales contract and I'll email it to the lawyers tomorrow. It means she can finally start making definite plans for the future. It also gives me a fixed timeline to work with, which is a huge relief: the uncertainty and "indefiniteness" was driving me nuts.

That's excellent, tips. Will she be buying a home of her own or moving into an old folks home?

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Recluse;1369038 wrote:
That's excellent, tips. Will she be buying a home of her own or moving into an old folks home?

Hiya Reccie

We've narrowed it down to two options: renting a "normal" 1-bedroom apartment, or renting a 1-bedroom unit adjacent to the old age home she eventually wants to move into (there is a waiting list at the moment).

She doesn't want to be far from us, even if it means she'll be spending the bulk of her pension on accommodation. The 1st option will be much cheaper, but it depends on whether I can find a unit in a block that isn't already mainly occupied by students. I'll speak to a few rental agencies. There are units available for immediate occupation at the 2nd place although it is quite pricey BUT includes 24-hour medical response and weekday lunches.

[Recluse]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

I hope you can get something sorted for her. She's lucky she's got you to help her. :goodjob:

[Anjicia]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Well thats great news for you and your mum i hope all works out and you get the best option. Morrocan lamb curry sound fab for dinner i never had i must look up recipes oh and also for cape malay curry which i had in years tho the sauce did come from a jar. Some of us are right foodies on this tread.:chef:

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

eeky: Anyone around?

:waving: to anyone who might be :sofa:

Tipster, the second option might be more expensive but I like the 24-hour medical response. Does that mean she will have a buzzer if she needs help or people drop by daily to see if she's okay? Just wondering what it entails. The week-day lunches are a good part of the plan as well. You'll know that she's getting decent food and she will be more inclined to eat if the food is cooked and ready to eat. Older people living alone tend to neglect their nutrition because they can't be bothered cooking for one person or they don't feel inspired to make anything decent and either eat just biscuits and such or don't eat at all. And having food taken to her home or your Ma going to the dining facilities at the seniors' home is also a way that people will be checking on her on a daily basis. Not that you and Mrs. T won't be but you know what I mean. I was very uneasy the last couple of years that my Mother-In-Law lived on her own. We dropped by every other day and I called her every day but it was the hours in between that I wondered if she was okay or had fallen or anything. I hope you can get things straightened out soon and you can all have some peace of mind as far as her accommodations are concerned. :huggy

Off to walk the dogger. Baccinnabbit....

[Recluse]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Evening!

Errrm....I have a problem. Now that expatty's perfume is wearing off, piglet is beginning to stink a bit. Well, a lot actually! Anyone know if it's safe to bung him in the washing machine?

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 26th August 2012

Eveninks my darlinks.

Ooh Tippers, good news indeed. Like the 2nd option very much.

Or there's the 3rd option. Renting somewhere bigger and hiring a certain Geordie lady and her black Lab. Don't worry about her talking too much she'd be begging for mercy after a week with me but I'm a canny cook.

Whatdya get for yer birthday Stirls?