Good morning to all my lovely Freddie friends.  I hope this finds you well on this miserable foggy morning (at least it is where I am).

Justafriend it's nice to see you back.  I too have been sorting out loads of stuff to send to the charity shop.  We are hoping to move into a smaller property this year and I've got 19 years worth of stuff to sort out!!

Squiggle, thanks for the suggestion re glucosamine.  My doctor did recommend that when I had the really bad episode back in October.  I have been taking 1500mg a day since then but unfortunately it does not appear to be doing much for me.  That said I suppose I might have had more episodes without it so perhaps it is doing something, but I don't seem to be getting any dramatic results.  I suppose getting older it's just something I have to live with.  I'm pleased to say the pain seems to be less today so perhaps this episode is coming to an end (thankfully).

Hope to catch up again later.  Whereever you are Figtree I hope all is well with you too. 

Good morning everyone. Justa, lovely to have you back. Go hit the shops girl, and fill up those wardrobes again.
Joyron, I have heard Arnica Gel is helpful with arthritis. It is one of those homeopathic treatments which seems to work for some people.

Good morning Squiggle.

Morning Yogi, how's you? I've got a ton of work (some I should have done yesterday ) and I've just washed my hair and I've got to put the rubbish out and its raining. Sob! I have decided I was wrong, Spring is NOT nearly here, this winter is going on and on and on........ Ooer I think I need cheering up

Joyron I'm glad you have discovered glucosamine. I take 2000mg per day.  As you say some days are worse than others, keep experimenting with different things.  I do find that Ibuprofen gel or Movelat cream rubbed into the knee helps when its really painful.  And yes my hubby used to swear by Arnica rubbed into his neck, so try everything

I thought you would all like to know that my chores are all finished.  You know some days when you know the jobs have to be done but you just don't feel like doing anything?  Well nice to get them out of the way.  How is everyone else doing on this day, the weather forecast said we might get some snow but so far its just grey and drizzly.

Afternoon Squiggle.  Glad to hear you've got all your chores done.  I'm afraid I've been very lazy this week.  I'll try and start again on the sorting out next week!!

It's been raining here all day long but I won't complain because it would be so much worse if it was snow, as was forecast.

Hope to catch up again later.  Have a nice cup of tea and put your feet up now.  You deserve it after all that hard work. 

Afternoon Joyron and Squiggle. Well done Squiggle on getting all your chores done. My ironing is beckoning me but I'm trying to ignore it.

Afternoon Yogi.  Did you get that ironing done?

Anyone heard from Figtree.  She seems to have been missing for a while now.  Hope everything is okay with her.  Perhaps she just has a lot on in RL.

May not be back again this evening.  If not I will catch up again tomorrow. 

Joyron, I'm ashamed to admit, the ironing is still waiting for me.
I haven't seen Figtree for a while. I know her computer room is very cold, so perhaps she'll come back when the weather gets a bit warmer. I hope she comes back soon.

hello everyone, you sound as if you all been busy today, weather is really rubbish here. longing for some sunshine now.
im going to a chocolate party tomorrow hmm, i'll let you all now what that all about lol. take care everyone

Hi everyone, hows things?.


JAF you still seeing army guy?.


I was being nosy at Freddie's Twitter the other day.


I'm watching Skins.

I want to go to a chocolate party too!    

Hello everyone. Hubby is day off today, so forumming time is reduced. I don't want him realising thinking I spend most of the day on here.
Justa, what is a chocolate party, it sounds good?

Afternoon everyone.  Hope you are all well today.

Yogi I have the same problem when my husband is at home.  He does not approve of these forums or internet chatting.  He thinks they are a waste time!!  Therefore I'm not normally able to have a chat when he is about, particularly at weekends.

What he doesn't realise is that having friends to chat to, particularly when things are a bit grim or we need a friendly word, is such a lifeline (at least that's how I feel).

Hope to speak again later

I totally agree Joyron. The conversation and humour on here is great, and the support given when an FM is upset or worried, is heartwarming.

I hope Figgers is ok.


I'm watcihng BB5 footage on Mr Marky first day of the bedsit.

Signing out for the night, hope to catch up tomorrow.

Hi everyone,
darlo raf mans away on holiday with his mates, but seeing him when he gets back  i will have to have a look at Mr Markys site.

The chocolate party was not to bad few ideas for mothers day and birthdays etc.
this is what its all about.
http://www.chocolate-parties.com/index.php?p=home
still no sign of Figs

Morning Fredsters.
Justa, the chocolate party looks like a good idea - were there lots of testers?
I am missing Figtree too, I hope everything is okay with her.

You're up early Yogi

Hi Squiggle I am up early because someone phoned me at 7.50a.m.

Who was it Yogi?  Not a cold call I hope

No Squiggle, it was my hubby.

Afternoon everyone. Just a quick visit to say hello and hope you are all well today. 

Hello Joyron, have a good weekend.

Well you can't get cross can you?  I bet you felt like it though   Hi Joyron, I hope we'll hear more from Figgers when its warmer

He wanted me to know he was going to be late home, because he knows I worry if he's late - so I forgave him.

Have a look JAF, the website started playing up for me after though.


Glad things are going good anyway. I loved Eastenders last night, have a lovely weekend everyone.

Goodnight lovely peeps, catch up again tomorrow.

Lovely picture Squiggle.  I will go to sleep with a smile on my face after seeing that.

Hope to catch up again tomorrow.  Sleep tight. 

calling in to say night to everyone.

Afternoon everyone.  Just a quick visit to say hello and goodbye.  Probably won't be about much this week as I've just discovered my husband is taking this coming week off to start decorating our kitchen, prior to putting our house up for sale.

I will pop in when I can but didn't want you to worry if I don't get here. 

Afternoon everyoneThis is a flying visit, as my son and DiL are due to arrive soon. Good luck with your decorating Joyron, and thank you for letting us know you might not be about.

Toddling off to bed now. See you tomorrow.

Night Yogi.


I love how this thread is still going and friendly chat we all have.

Hello everyoneHubby is on a long weekend, so I haven't been here very much. He's back to work tomorrow, so normal forumming will resume.