Donald

[Danielmystar]

Does anyone know how Don is doing ,???

[Donald_1931]

Yes, he is doing quite nicely considering the circumstances, thank you. Smudge has lived me for slsome time as a house cat and we have developed a great friendship. However I have lived in my house for a very long time and it is has developed some age related problems which needed urgent attention has I have myself. So I’ve been having to have them seen to. As other elderly oldies living alone will have found, having workmen in the house can be stressful. So far I’ve had new gates, new boiler, new shower and today a new toilet. I shall have to live until well over 100 to get value for all this expense and will be trying to do that , so don’t give up on me just yet. Don and Smudge xx

[Danielmystar in reply to Donald_1931]

Aww brilliant im so happy to know your doing well I love reading your poem's allways look forward to know your doing ok xx

[Dottie11 in reply to Donald_1931]

I agree very stressful but when all over you will be reaping the benefits. Stay warm and snug both. xx

[Nula2 in reply to Donald_1931]

Oooo I'm glad I'm not the only one. My Flat is falling apart but dread the thought of having people in to do things. We all miss you and think about you Don when you don't post for a few days. But you've obviously had a lot to cope with 😱. Love to Smudgy boy xxx

[Izb1 in reply to Donald_1931]

Ooh ouch that is expensive Don and messy jobs. Hopefully by Christmas all this will be over and your house tidy again x

[Donald_1931 in reply to Izb1]

I did consider going back to using a potty during my final years, sort of finishing as I started. But the new toilet is such a good flusher it could save on funeral expenses when the time comes. 😄

[Danielmystar in reply to Donald_1931]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Izb1 in reply to Donald_1931]

😂🤣😂🤣 x

[Izb1 in reply to Donald_1931]

😂🤣😂🤣 x

[Souielouie in reply to Donald_1931]

🥰🤗😻

[watergazer in reply to Donald_1931]

Aww bless you Don. A lot of work there. X

[Donald_1931 in reply to watergazer]

All done now and I can relax. I don't take part in the Christmas activities anymore but do enjoy sitting back watching others enjoying themselves. Some folk find that hard to believe thinking I might be lonely, but they will understand when they get really old themselves. 😉x

[Danielmystar in reply to Donald_1931]

I enjoy my grandkids opening presents but I also enjoy my own company on and off I call it my Me time x

[Germantara in reply to Donald_1931]

I'm only 62 I know what you mean when you say you can enjoy just watching others enjoying them selves I'm the same I don't have to take part to enjoy whats around

[watergazer in reply to Donald_1931]

I’m with you Don. I prefer to sit back and watch I’ve done all my partying. Even on holiday I’m ready to go to sleep around 10 pm or earlier 🤣🤣. My husband doesn’t understand it but I think it’s because I’m happy within myself. At peace with my lot. Xx

[djbctla in reply to Donald_1931]

😂😂🤣👍🎄🥰BERNARDINE

[slram in reply to Donald_1931]

Good to see you!

[MoyB in reply to Donald_1931]

Great to know all's well, Don! xx Moy

[Oshgosh in reply to Donald_1931]

goodness,that’s a lot of expense and disruption.

I hope it didn’t upset Smudge too much xx

[sassy59]

It seems Don is doing good and looking forward to all workmen leaving him and Smudge in peace. Hopefully soon. Xxx👍🩷

[Danielmystar in reply to sassy59]

Aww thanks Sassy59 it's great to know him and smudge are doing good xx

[sassy59 in reply to Danielmystar]

It certainly is xxx

[Donald_1931 in reply to sassy59]

I had started to write 'Good-bye to an old friend' whilst waiting for the plumber to start work but thought better of it. 🤣

As i sit here on the toilet

In a contemplative mood

Remembering all the good times

Not wishing to be crude

[Danielmystar in reply to Donald_1931]

Love it 🤣🤣🤣

[sassy59 in reply to Donald_1931]

Excellent as always Don xxx😂👍❤️

[Izb1 in reply to Donald_1931]

Making me laugh as always, love it x

[djbctla in reply to Donald_1931]

🤣😂🤣BERNARDINE

[leo60]

We don't let you sit and contemplate for long Don!

I'm still waiting for a shower. . . . . . 14 months now 🙄🤬 Imagine a house in 2023 with no shower, and the housing association are still whingeing!!

Glad you're ok Don 😘 xx

[Donald_1931 in reply to leo60]

Getting jobs done is like wading through treacle these days. It costs the earth yet they treat you as if they are doing you a favour. 🙄

[Danielmystar in reply to Donald_1931]

Excataly xx

[leo60 in reply to Donald_1931]

So right! I have to say though, that there is a new breed of "operatives" (awful expression!) from my housing association. They are polite and informative, even nice and cheerful! It is the management that don't seem to be able to organise a p**s up in a brewery!

Enjoy your new loo! xx

[Tykelady in reply to Donald_1931]

As an old lady living alone I find that getting qualified tradesmen to do smaller jobs is virtually impossible and everyone but me seems to know a chap down the road who can do anything at a reasonable price.

[Oshgosh in reply to Donald_1931]

I know what you mean. Just getting some one to call takes forever,then we’re al worried about scammers x

[Trevor6]

Bless that is so nice that there are folk on here looking out for others , I really like this site and groups , and I have learnt so much regarding my COPD / stage 4 when I get stressed I log into here and there’s always someone to chat to. Thanks

[Danielmystar in reply to Trevor6]

I'm also stage 4 I was upset at first when told my lung function was 23 percent I turned to those site thankfully it was helpfull what's your lung function I was also told my lung were more like 125 years old not good x

[Trevor6 in reply to Danielmystar]

Hi, morning I have just recently had my LFT and was to see my consultant 2 days later , unfortunately because of strikes the clinic was cancelled so I have to wait til 3rd January 2024,

Am not expecting it be good but u know am just blocking the stress and enjoy Xmas