I'm a newby.

so does that mean you are also called honeybee on here?

OOPS, identity probs. The letter regarding crutches shouldn't be under 123honeybee, but bumlebee123..... My fault. Too many bees, too many bums and not enough honey.

Bumblebee

.honeybee a friend's daughter wraps thick cotton wool covered in bandages and topped with a pair of socks on the hand parts of her elbow crutches.
The socks are easily changed and washed and she dosen't have to re bandage so frequently.

Welcome as a new member Mrs Honeybee. I don't know that they make that crutch any more but im sure someone on the forum will. May I make a suggestion? Start a new thread and then hopefully people who have knowledge of crutches will be able to help. People don't usually stay long on the new member thread once they have been welcomed so my concern would be that not many people will read this. Starting a new thread is always a good idea as it will be seen by far more people and hopefully you will get a lot of answers.
I would be inclined, too, to share your picture of that lovely cover on the Soop's Kitchen thread. Lots of people make similar posts and will enjoy looking at your handiwork.
I hope bb is able to get out again today. Yes he should share his pictures too, animals et al, - Soop's Kitchen especially welcomes pets. Both of you enjoy your day and look forward to catching up with you.

Is anyone else in the same predicament as me? If I go out I have to use elbow crutches and after a short while they start to hurt my hands. Think I must look for padded gloves. Does anyone use the crutches that go under the armpits?

Hi All, had a walk yesterday, with crutches, but overdid it and struggled to get home. Will have an easy day today and try and find a picture to post. Do you like photos?

What a gorgeous quilt Mrs B. Couldn't stop looking at it. Congratulations on your new grandson and hope you get to see him soon. You have quite a few feeders in the garden too so you will attract more bird species. I have seen brambling though not in my garden. I was surprised at how small they are. You both have interesting things to say so why not register yourself Mrs B and you could then join in chats that Mr B might not be interested in. It's good to see himself up and about now and hope to see you both again soon. Do feel free to wander around and join in. There are even some games to play.
Sal that's a lovely picture of the badger. I think you are privileged! I have only ever seen them as road kill sadly. My one claim to that kind of thing was having a pine marten come to the garden one night but we were on holiday in W Scotland. I think it was the highlight of our week there!
Take care everyone, and I'll look out for Mr and Mrs B. Keep well both of you.

thanks for the compliments. This quilt was a kit and believe me one of the most difficult embroidery kits I've done. This one was for grandbaby no. 6, my youngest daughter's first baby. Everyone doing well and coming home today. Minnesota weather nasty and freezing cold, but they get along well in that stuff. England's cold is now enough for this old body. Time to feed all three of my boys some dinner. Have a nice day

mrs bumblebee

Wow Mrs B! The quilt is fantastic! How is it made, did it come as a kit? Also congratulations on the birth of your new grandchild. How often do you get to see your family in the US?
I really think you should join GN separately with a user name of your own, so that we know when we are talking to the boss.

Mr B, I am pleased to hear that you are on the move again. Take it slowly but surely. Getting older is a b*tch isn't it? I have only seen a few bramblings in my garden over the years, usually when the weather is particularly cold. The snow brings fieldfare and redwings which come in from the farmland. I am also lucky enough to live in an area where red kites have successfully been re-introduced, they are magnificent. Nightly visitors to feed on peanuts are badgers, more interesting to watch than the TV! I also see Muntjac and foxes day or night. What wildlife to you see around you?

Morning The B household! Lovely to hear from you again! I've not seen a brambling I don't think. Mind you, any bird that hangs around here long enough to be identified is asking for trouble! There are more cats that people I think!
Mrs B that quilt is just beautiful, grandson is a very lucky little boy to have such a talented grandma, it really is quite lovely. It's snowing where I am, so I'm off to walk to the shops to get a few groceries. Take care if it's snowing near you.

Mrs B. here, for the last four months I have been working on a baby quilt for my number six grandson, born on the 25th Feb, in Minnesota. Finished it just in time. It is 34 x 43 inches.

The photo gets flipped but it was upright when I took it.

Breakfast time.

Hello All, Had a walk yesterday to try and get my legs organised and, hopefully, will manage another one today. As the saying goes, use it or lose it. Thank you for your concern and I will try and find my sense of humour again. The last time I saw it Benny was playing with it on the floor, rolling over and laughing his head off.

We were watching the birds yesterday and we saw one we had never seen before. It was a brambling, distinct by its' colour, orange. Any body else seen one?

Hello Bumblebee you didn't post today, hope you're OK and feeling a little bit better? I'll look for your post tomorrow.

Just checking to see you're ok bb. I'll look out for you in the kitchen. Hope whatever it was is passing. It's not good to feel low.

That must be frustrating. As Sal says, cuddle up to Benny. Dogs are wonderful at restoring good feelings. Feel free to look around the various threads and join in anywhere. Hope the spirits improve as the day goes on.

I hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on Benny. You're an optimist through and through! Something will soon present itself that will make you smile and feel better and then you come back here and tell us and make us smile too! In the meantime have this or even this if it's not too early.

Look after yourself BB. Have a cuddle with Benny to lift your spirits.

Hit a low. The inability to get up and walk about is very depressing. Usually I can cope with it but when it destroys my humour I get so ........ Not to worry, I should be back and laughing in a day or two.
Take care.
Bumblebee.

What a day that was yesterday. WHOOSH, I HATE THE WIND. I was lucky, I only lost my wig. Had that been bod....... What's that dear?...... Wig, W I G ...WIG. Oh the poor old soul is a bit mutton. The old girl I mean sat by the window, using her napkin as a headscarf. Now where was I? Oh yes, Had I had bodily wind like that I would have lost my trousers, and if she thinks I'm going to draw her a diagram of that she has another think coming.

Hi Sal, love the photos, especially the one of Bugsie'Going into Soop's Kitchen now.

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Hello Mr and Mrs B. These are my cats. Bugsie doing an impression of Benny in his favourite pose and also playing a cat game on my tablet. The spotty one is Saffron, the bonkers one!
Soop's kitchen is here in its most recent reincarnation. When it fills up a new thread has to be started. I am sure you will enjoy the friendly chat on there. Click on the link to join in.
www.gransnet.com/forums/gransnet_cafe/1234361-Soops-cosy-kitchen-for-kind-peoples-and-precious-pets

Anybody up yet? Benny woke us at 4:30 to go for a pee. At least he is house trained. Y..A...W...NNNNN

Bb if you click on last hour you will find Soop's Kitchen. The last post was at 18.03. Click on that and you can introduce yourself below that. We have a lovely host in the kitchen, Soop, who I am sure will make you welcome. Good luck with that!

Spot on Bellanonna. Indeed the answer is Theresa May. No one else tried.......