Black Dog Gang 7

Too hot today, I was thinking how we were all looking forward
to the summer, in February !

Joyce another nightmare , we need cool nights not trying to
get to sleep in a hot bedroom, living in a bungalow I can’t leave the bedroom window open.

Doodle your grandson and son in law are in my prayers and you x

My younger daughter told me this morning, I am a great aunt
x 17, not x 14, can’t keep up with my nieces and nephews

All who post here , you are in my thoughts and prayers x

annie you have so many great nieces and nephews I’m not surprised you lost track. ?
Thank you for your prayers. It is actually my son not son in law. The father of my DGS who has been made redundant. Thank you for thinking of us. x

So sorry Doodle I know we are thinking of your son and praying for him x

Annie you need a fan to blow round your bungalow..
You are all in my prayers good night all sleep well.. ?

Hi all x

Next time I say -‘ we need the sun’, feel free to tell me to shut up.

Any positives ?

Good Morning.
We could never tell you to “shut up” Annie.
If ever I said “shut up” in front of my mum she said “don’t say shut up it’s rude. Say ‘be quiet’ “.
Funny how clearly I remember some of her “sayings”.

Good point: since the heatwave my DH has filled the freezer with my favourite mint Magnums choc ice lollies ?

Another good thing: I am wearing so few clothes I am doing less washing, and mostly by hand ?

hello all my beautiful friends and any new joiners xxx

Sorry i havent been about i have been through some of the worst months ever. I thought the virus and the lockdown was going to be the worst part of the year...boy how wrong was I. Obviously my best friend died. I have been ill under going tests for cancer..but all is good..DD announced she is pregnant again only to find out it has a high risk of down syndrome so she is currently waiting for results of a private test which the person says she would be very surprised if the baby was downs so my poor daughter is in limbo land...the worst place to be. Little miss sassy pants is still the absolute joy and sunshine in my life.

nanny been so concerned for you, your best friend died , i am sorry, you were expecting it but you still have the loss to
work through.
Your daughter must be so stressed, do let us know the results, if you wish to.

Clear of cancer ? That dear nanny is one big positive.

How is the little feral chap you were feeding ?

Hugs from us all x

Puzzler how I wish I could wash by hand .

A freezer filled with your favourite choc ice lollies ? We can certainly count that as a positive x

annie it is so hot isn’t it. Impossible to do anything really.
puzzler good point about the washing ?
Hello nanny sorry you’re having such a bad time and I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.
Glad to hear your test results have been ok but sorry to hear your DD is having anxieties with her pregnancy. Your DGD sounds as delightful as ever.
joce how are you today?

So sorry you’ve lost your friend nanny2507, and for this pile of worries that have arrived at your door.
I hope all tests prove negative and I send condolences too.
Keep fixing on that little ray of sunshine, your little GD is it?

Here’s something that caused a wry smile.
I’ve received an e mail to say my Next order is ready for collection.
It’s a chunky cardigan! - who needs when it’s 32 degrees outside today ?

Morning all Doodle I’m still on a down, I wish it would pass.
It all the what if and why?????

Congratulations Annie I have a great nephew who calls me his GREAT aunt, unfortunately both his sisters have turned me into a great, great aunt!

Puzzler61 Tue 11-Aug-20 12:37:59, not sure if that was general or specific but I have done all those and more, doesn't work.

Dodle must have missed out about your son somewhere along the way, will add him to my prayer list.

Just in case anyone hasn't thought of this. Keep windows and curtains closed all day to keep out the heat. When the sun goes down open everything and let in the air. It does help.

Oh nanny how hard. Please keep us informed about the baby. It all comes at once.

Puzzler I did the same, started walking past a shop with 60% off in the sale and was tempted. Bought a cashmere sweater and another sweater, now they are sitting in the bag laughing at me!

Sorry to hear that Joce, just keep on keeping on.

We will have our day Nonnie when we’ll take our new purchases out of their bags and wear them, and be glad we bought them. Cooler weather will return as sure as day turns into night.
We are prepared .

Just calling in to wish all the lovely friends on here a peaceful evening and a good nights sleep. There are many troubled people on here, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stay safe, take care, and love to all xx

Night all sleep ? well..

Doodle how are you?
How often is your son able to contact you and let you know how he’s doing. Is he aware how much you worry about him?

I will tell you a true story that started with 3 ladies I knew very well who all lost their jobs at the same time. Their company was “taken over”, reorganisation, the usual thing. It upset me to see how distressed they all were, as my job was ‘safe’.
One had just returned to work after her first baby, one was a lady recovering from breast cancer, and one had a daughter in the last 2 years of private educations and all were worried how they would manage.
5 years on, I am still friends with them all. Each has a new job, and each says she is happier in the new job than before.
So in our prayers we will ask that your son finds job opportunities - leaves no stone unturned; considers slightly different job roles to find a broader market for his skills, and if we could look into a crystal ball he may be more fulfilled in a future career, even though things look desolate now.
Try to worry for only a small window in your day and then try to desist. For your own peace of mind. ?

Thank you lavender . Good night and sweet dreams to you,
and you also Joce

puzzler I sincerely hope my son doesn’t know how much I worry about him and his family. He’s got enough worries of his own without him worrying about me worrying about him ?
Thank you for your story. It’s good to hear of successes. Both my sons have been made redundant before so they know how it works. I’m just a worrier. We are in touch with both our sons most weeks and they are both aware how much they are loved and how much we care for them. They would probably say don’t worry about us mum, we’re grown up but the trouble is it doesn’t actually stop there does it ? Thanks for your kind words. You to nonnie
lavender And joce and everyone hope you all sleep well.
It is so hot here. Hope it is cooler where you are.
Thinking of you all dear friends x

Puzzler it was good your three friends found jobs but were they the ‘breadwinners’ ?

No they weren’t, good point.
They had qualified jobs in Finance so are Career women. They are much younger than me and their lives /mortgages were dependent on their salaries going into their households (as many younger people’s are).

Rain has arrived at last. A lovely thunderstorm. Good for us and for the ground. Not so good for those in Wales and Scotland where there has been flooding.
It was so good today to stand with some cool air blowing through the window and watching the rain bouncing on the pavements. I don’t cope well with hot weather and find it so draining.
Hope everyone has a good day.