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Oh hell's teeth, Annie you just needed a few more minutes and Wales would have smashed it!!!!!! 
Still, it's a game, it's a sport and no point in taking it too much to heart. Hope little David has survived intact, he'll possibly need some TLC himself by the end of this competition.
Hope everyone has had a reasonable day - plenty of talk of Spring and sunshine. I think there are signs that it's really happening and it's going to give everyone such a boost after a very wet, very miserable winter. All that greyness is soul-destroying. Not a surprise you're needing Vitamin D. Wonder why it's not routinely given out - a lack of sunshine really affects all of us and it seems that the Health Service in the UK is only just waking up to that fact? Suppose it's the old problem with £s again. Every Autumn I am given a couple of little glass phials full of Vit D in an orange flavoured liquid. Snap the glass container in half and put the contents with some water or drink it neat off a spoon. When I lived in Normandy, the Doc always said 'we poor Northern Europeans are starved of Vit D., which is essential to our well-being.' Surprised to still be given this in the South of France, but my Doctor now explains that some people hide from the sun in the summer season if they can - especially the elderly. So they can end up with a lack of an essential vitamin regardless. I would imagine that your taking this supplement now will make a huge difference to your mobility and muscular problems. It's so exciting that you are going to get some proper help at last to enable you to go out and catch the air, some sunbeams and a change of scene. Hope everyone is soon in better spirits if they're sad or unmotivated, unwell, distressed or in pain. Beginning to see just what a kind and caring group you are. So much nastiness in the world and why, I keep asking, is it that some people just can't limit their aggression or lack of respect, that they seem to get real joy from putting others down on a forum. What happened to debate, or even some light-hearted conversation I wonder? Do some people actually think debate means the same as a row, a fight or an argument? Long may the Black Dog Gang look like the voice of reason. Have a good evening everyone.
Hello everyone xxx
I wish you could come with me on the fields Annie you could watch my little monster being so naughty. Spring is on it's way and you will be out on Fred enjoying some nice weather very soon.
Joce your flowers are lovely and glad you enjoyed your holiday.
Hope you are feeling stronger Nonnie, and Nanny hope your pain is easing.
Rafichagran hope your MRI comes through soon. I am waiting to have one, maybe we could go together and have two for one!
Salsa your new haircut will cheer you up. You are knitting Doodle 
you must be feeling better.
We have a lovely welcoming place here, it is a peaceful place away from the stresses everywhere Grandmafrench it has been a lifesaver for me.
I've been concerned about my daughter and this blessed virus, I spoke to her yesterday and she seemed quite oblivious to it all, however, I think everything is being taken care of where she is. There will be no visit though unfortunately.
I had a letter from the Consultant yesterday (a copy of the one sent to my GP) and apparently among other things I have a fatty liver, crikey who knew! Anyway with that information I bought some Mint Aero chocolates! I think it matters little at my age.
I hope everyone has a peaceful night and there is sleep for those in pain.
Love to all including those I have missed out xxx Take care everyone.
Thank you, Rafichagran, glad you liked my bit of waffling!
I'm surprised you can even come close to being kindly and good-tempered on here if you still have Sciatica. It's enough to send you bonkers, isn't it. Do hope you get some proper relief from it soon. Don't worry too much about your Daughter, Lavenderzen - have the same problem with my children. Maybe it's only us oldies that are taking it seriously/seriously enough/much too seriously? I've had just about enough with thinking about all the strikes, yellow vests, demonstrations, Brexit and now.... a ghastly virus. Wonder what we've all done to be worrying non-stop about such stuff. No wonder people have health problems. How amazing that Mint Aero chocolates are prescribed for a fatty liver!!! Who knew, eh? 
. That's the attitude to have. If we are 100% sensible all of the time, it's a pretty dull life, isn't it? Glad Doodle that you have taken charge of little David's leg problems. The little chap needs those chain mail tights very soon otherwise he'll simply not be fit to go out with Annie and Fred. Since I'm reasonably new to this thread, I am guessing that Fred is a Scooter? If he's a pony, then I feel I have to say that you might be trying to run/trot before you can walk, Annie. I'm so cheered by your news that you are making a bid for freedom. That sun can't come fast enough and, if it is a Vitamin problem, I reckon you'll notice the difference very quickly. I did - there was a time when I found climbing the stairs too much. After a course of Vit. D via the Doc, I was soon back to normal. (We soon forget what normal feels like, don't we, that's the problem, so we accept stuff we shouldn't and sometimes a third rate life because we don't want to make a fuss, don't you think? Does sound as if the BDGang are starting to fight back. I should be in bed now, but instead am waiting for my bread to come out of the oven. Know I decided to bake far too late this evening. However, the oven pinger has just "pinged", so that's me for the land of Nod. Sleep well everyone and dream of birdsong, sunshine and an end to winter's ills. 
ANNIE I am so happy about you being befriended. I think you, Fred and perhaps DAVID may well become social butterflies. That would be great. I hope your doc appt goes well. Wet,bit sunny and cold day here. Just been to cemetery to give my mum some daffodils. She like me loved them x.
JOCE I am so happy you managed your holidays maybe you can send me some courage when it comes to my time.
NANNY. Pain is hard to handle. I do hope you get some relief soon.
SALAQUEEN. How is our blonde bombshell?.
NONNIE. We are all wishing you well and we can empathise with you.
LAVERDEZEN. How are you?
DOODLE how are things with you.
GRANDMAFRENCH. You are writing some lovely post on our forum. Thank you.
ME. Well I am having some health anxiety and my thoughts are everywhere. Full of what ifs. I am bit scared. Spoke to doc last week and she mentioned endoscopy if things don’t settle. Well I am terrified. I know I can’t do that, no way I can.
Apologies if I have forgotten anyone.
Happy INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY xx
Annibach I certainly hope you can manage to get out when the weather is better. Some fresh air will work wonders.
lavenderzen I was told years ago that I'd got a fatty liver - there are 2 types, one caused by excessive alcohol intake (not me) and the other by being overweight. I fall into the 2nd category, and I really should lose a lot of weight, but my BP is normal, so is blood sugar and cholesterol (I don't take any tablets for anything except depression), so I've just scoffed a Flake
Flutterby1 I wish I was a bombshell - some might say bombSITE . Just been for lunch with son no 1 and husband. The endoscopies sound awful, but apparently aren't painful - my sister-in-law has had 6 of them.
Doodle Good luck with the knitting.
Joce Glad you had a great holiday.
Nanny How are you today?
GrandmaFrench Yes, you write some lovely things on here - as does Anniebach
Rafichagran Can't your GP at least give you some effective painkillers?
One of the ladies at the sheltered housing scheme I work at has been in a lot of pain, with terrible stiffness, since December. So much so, that I have been helping her to dress, every morning. I suggested she ask her GP for a blood test. She did, and it turns out she's got Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She's been prescribed Prednisolone (steroids), and the difference in her last Friday was amazing! She's back t her usual self.
Hello everyone xxx
Annie hope you get a good response about the Vitamin D tablets tomorrow.
Salsa I don't drink either but I am the size of a small house and have a very good appetite .
flutterby I am sorry you are feeling scared and worrying about an endoscopy - I have never had one but I think you can have a sedative. Try to settle yourself if you can, I know what anxiety is like.
I woke this morning at 4 a.m. and felt awful, my hands were hurting, I felt scared and I wished it was light and 6 oclock instead of 4. I got up made a piece of toast and tea and took a painkiller and then read my book. My mind settled eventually. Things picked up during the day for me and I had a little walk with my four legged friend and sat in the square along the lane and pondered life in general, the birds were singing.
Nonnie that was a lovely gesture for your son and daughter in law. Hope you are feeling stronger.
Nanny How are you, and how is Marshall is he still "recruiting" for the B&B you run!
Love to all including Grandmafrench Joce Rafichagran and the many people I have forgotten.
Have a peaceful and restful night. Hope those with pain and worries manage some sleep xxx
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