Gem

A lovely thought Lizzie but they would never agree on which way to go. Mum is very agile for her age only using a stick when she is tired. We live on a very steep bank I have nightmares about her free wheeling down to the harbour.

I think I should start a topic called..awkward elderly relatives. For three weeks I have been looking for a larger car to accommodate my aunts heavy wheelchair, when out yesterday we met a family who's mother was using a small motorised wheelchair. Today has been spent selecting and ordering a similar model suppose it's cheaper than a new car. Where's the gin bottle!!!

I should like to go back and stand with my great aunt at the suffragette meeting she attended in Newcastle in 1909.

Like some others on here I was in the teaching profession and one of the things I noticed was that a proportion of students did not 'try hard' when doing mocks. I brought this up on a few occasions and the reply was..we get to do it for real later will study for that one, don't know if that is still the attitude i really hope not as some will go to university and be out of their depth.

Aniseed balls with the little black seed? In the middle haven't seen them for years, remember the song.. Aniseed balls are best, good for your belly and chest you don't get many for half a penny but Aniseed Balls are best. Must get out more.

Nonna, my sincerest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry taken so long to reply I thought I had already done so. Was looking at new and because of price decided I needed help looked at the Land Rover stats and they are not good. Have taken all advice offered about different vehicles and will also look into asking mobility. Whenever I have asked for advice you have all been brilliant.

Bit off topic but need some advice, I need to buy a new car as my aunt has now to use a wheelchair and the car I have at present isn't suitable. I have looked at some cars and would like a jaguar land rover, any advice on suitability would be appreciated, I live on the north Yorkshire coast so need a car to cope with bad weather. All advice will be appreciated. Have listened to sales talk but they just want to sell me a car. Gem

Thank you Brew...I meant to say the Winter Fuel Allowance which goes to everyone born before 1956 regardless of income as long as they are in receipt of state pension. To me it seems that the money could be put to better use than being paid to millionaires, I did check again regarding my remark about Vince Cable. I think I must be bored getting involved in a political Theme, not that anyone posting is boring.

At the risk of being shouted at...I think that pensioners who are 'wealthy' should pay for a television licence, also the idea that every pensioner should be paid a Christmas bonus. I remember Vince Cable saying he gave his to his grandchildren and many others gave theirs to a charity saying there was no alternative way to return it. A government spokesperson said it would be to expensive to sort out who was eligible and who wasn't. If I have got any of my facts wrong....Sorry in advance

Thank you Nonna, I can't imagine how hard it must be not being able to be with your Mum you can see her but not give the cuddles that make the visit special. Hopefully we will be able to go to Ladies Day I have changed our booking so fingers crossed. Mum puts her longevity to being pickled in gin-her words not mine, she forgets to mention her bedtime whiskey. I passed on your good wishes, thank you. Gem

The virus has curtailed our usual birthday celebrations Mum is a 103 today and we are normally in the north east for the racing, we have done this for nearly 20 years. Her friends have made her day as special as they can and we will celebrate when we can. Her response was if i can't get my hair done I'm going nowhere. Stay safe everyone and be careful if you venture out.

We could put a like as it all turned out OK....in the end!!!

Beekay, you are a very talented young man, personally am worse than a child and can't even paint inside the lines. Is painting something you have done all your life or a talent you discovered as you got older. Gem

Nonna Its hard enough coping with the situation your mum is in without the added stress of not being given information on how she is. The hardest part must be not being able to give her a cuddle to reassure her that you are there, keeping pushing and demanding information there is no excuse for keeping silent. My two are driving me crazy but they are with me, when I go into their room in the mornings they now say don't ask us how we are ...we are talking. Bless them i think.

Thanks to lockdown we have a new friend.. the Hermes delivery driver!!!! Take care stay safe

We stood outside tonight like many others to show our appreciation for front line services and everything was quiet. I am waiting to see if anyone decides to come and stay in their holiday home, we are all staying in and abiding by the rules so if they do I will report them!!!! Here we are an aging population and that's how we want to stay...aging and marinating. Stay safe. Gem, mum and auntie.

Thank you Jill, hope this will make you smile.... two questions from my oldies, can you panic buy Jamesons and why on earth are people bulk buying toilet roll.

Thank you Jill, hope this will make you smile.... two questions from my oldies, can you panic buy Jamesons and why on earth are people bulk buying toilet roll.

I have not posted for sometime but have popped back to say to you all take very good care of yourselves, live your life as you think best. Maybe when everything is back to normality have a huge meet up xxxxx Gem, Mum and Aunty

I followed your advice Margie, comfy chair and an absolutely rubbish film the only problem was I fell asleep in the chair!!!!. I did get a good night's sleep so thank you.

Could this be an age thing, some nights even though i am tired my mind refuses to let me sleep !!!

Mum and auntie insist on seeing the new year in with a glass of sherry has to be Bristol Cream, they have a small glass each then it's put away. I buy a new bottle every year. After a number of years it has occurred to me that maybe it lasts more than a year!! Ben maybe you can answer that one, not that I am implying you are a secret sherry drinker.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and spend it with those you love most. Gem, mum and auntie x

Keep your chin up Beekay... and any other bits they ask you to !