HELLO TO THE WEEKEND

[AndyC]

Hello everyone!

Heres hoping you all have a great weekend. I`m seeing my 3 kids tomorrow...as usual so that will be fun

So what are you all up to this weekend

Andy xx

[Jupeter]

Zilch, this weekend! My wife is over the pond in New York visiting family, I am looking after our Tibetan Terrier, Muffin (or is she looking after me?)

But last weekend I went to see/hear a great tribute band, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Terrific concert, featuring both the early blues versions and the later songs with Stevie Nicks. Really chuffed to find that I can still tap my feet to the rhythms!!

Over the past year (my 11th with P) I've enjoyed two different Pink Floyd tribute concerts, Australian Pink Floyd and Brit Floyd - both fantastic performances - and will shortly be seeing the Bootleg Beatles. Also saw the terrific live show of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

P isn't going to stop me enjoying music, even if it is a struggle to get to the concerts!

Good luck to everyone else with their weekend fun

[AndyC in reply to Jupeter]

Hope you have a good weekend too....last year I went to see a Bon Jovi tribute act called The Bon Jovi Experience....they were brilliant!!

Have fun!!

[Joealt]

Going over to a friends to watch The Oscars on sunday. We have 17 bottles of champagne left over from my wife's birthday party. I'm sure we can make a dent in that.

[AndyC in reply to Joealt]

Lol It would be rude not to!

[Court]

Should have been at our caravan in West Wales, but our dog tore her ear, which is bleeding badly so that is a no go. After two visits to the vet and a hefty bill we will see what tomorrow brings.

Have a lovely day with your children, as you always do. Was wondering how you got on with your boss and your driving. Hope it all worked out well for you.

Look forward to hearing about your day out. Roll on the next party.

Sue

[AndyC in reply to Court]

Hi Sue

It looks like I`m still going to have a job with my employers.....I`m simply going to swap roles with my escort....he will become the minibus driver and I will become the escort ( we always have to have escorts on the minibuses for the safety of the students as well as the staff ) so all is looking good

[AndyC in reply to AndyC]

Oh by the way I hope everything goes well with your dog and that you have a good weekend x

[Court in reply to AndyC]

Hi Andy

Great news. You must be very relieved. At least you did not have the stress of fighting for your job. Though I am sure you would have won.

Wish I could master the smiley face.

Sue

[AndyC in reply to Court]

Hi Sue thanks

For a smiley face first press : then press - and then )

you end up with

For a laughing face follow first two steps but use a D instead thus

For a wink just use ; at the beginning

[Court in reply to AndyC]

Here goes

This is what mine always looks like. What am I doing wrong? How do you get the colour?

Think I must be stupid. No, don't answer that!

Sue

[Court in reply to Court]

Take it all back. Happened magically when I pressed the enter key.

Feel part of the smiley faces community now.

Thanks. Made my day.

Sue

[AndyC in reply to Court]

YAY!....well done!!

[tlongmire in reply to AndyC]

Thanks.

[Court in reply to AndyC]

Hi Andy

Hope I won't need it, but how do you do a sad face?

Sue

;

[Court in reply to Court]

What did I do wrong with a wink? Thought I was doing too well.

Sue

[drew410 in reply to AndyC]

That's great news Andy. I know how worried you were. Here's to a great weekend then and a great future re employment!

[AndyC in reply to drew410]

Thanks mate, I just hope they`ll give me more hours now

[tlongmire in reply to AndyC]

That's great Andy, so happy for you. Have fun with you children this weekend.

[shasha in reply to Court]

hi sue

where in west wales isyour van ? we are going to live there once we sell our house here in france

[Court in reply to shasha]

It is just outside Aberdovey. We have been there for about 20 years and go as often as we can.

Aberdovey is just up the coast from Aberwystwyth (forgive the spelling) and the area is beautiful. It is such a different way of life and we relax very quickly when we get there. I always feel better when we are there.

Would be lovely to have you as neighbours. But how can you leave France?

Sue

[shasha in reply to Court]

we dont want to but my aunt who is 86 in april . who came with us wuen we moved here in 2008 now says she wants to go back so we haveno option but to sell up and give her her money back - also too i and my uk family are worried about my husband fred who is my carer . and who does everything for me - he is 75 and although fit and healthy now - who knows what the future may bring - so that sue is the reason we are having to go back - we are looking at pembroke area

[Court in reply to shasha]

This is a really pretty area. Hope you have success in finding what you are looking for.

Sorry was not being nosy, just a comment. Do you have family in the Pembroke area? We have stayed for a holiday near St. Davids.

I really must stop asking questions. Ignore me.

Sue

[mitchdee]

my plans for the weekend, a long lie if i can sleep past 3am lol then intend on starting to decorating my spare room, then dinner and drinks with friends ( the1st wifes club). then sunday morning watching something for the weekend then long walk....

[AndyC in reply to mitchdee]

Hiya

On Sunday I will be listening to BBC Radio Sheffield as its derby day here in Sheffield....Sheffield Wednesday Vs Sheffield United from Hillsborough....I of course will be rooting for Sheffield Wednesday......Come on The Owls!!!!

[mitchdee in reply to AndyC]

i dont follow football but its hard to ignore up here its all rangers. hope your team win..

[chrismw]

Quiet weekend for me--daughter is with her dad. Hope to get some home projects underway--basement and spare room need attention. Continue with jewelry making projects and get photos uploaded to etsy. Basically I'm puttering and looking forward to it!

[mitchdee in reply to chrismw]

we people with pd seem to be creative types... do you sell your jewelry. ive been in touch with site in usa and they fund raise thro the sale of crafts.... we all think fund raising has to be physical to prove we can do it, of course we can. i wll be doing my spare room,,, also cleaning my tropcal fish tanks( my dog passed and elderly parents decided fish are my limit) two tanks.....have fun with your daughter ,,,,

[jillfd in reply to mitchdee]

do tell me about fundraising. I also make jewelry and have raised thousands for Parkinson;s support groups and MJFF but am now in Hawaii. Would love to conrtribute

Started the weekend witth a match.com coffee date. yikes.

Friends coming over for dinner Saturday night,

[chrismw in reply to mitchdee]

I try to sell it! Mostly I'm the friend-who-donates--my friends silent auctions, my church group--but if you have ideas pass them on to me.

Chris

[CheriH]

Hi AndyC, hope you have a great weekend with the kids! Not much going on here in the great state of TN....just a laid back weekend for me. So happy to hear the good news about your job situation.

Take care,

Cheri

[AndyC in reply to CheriH]

Thanks Cheri

[jillannf6]

hi andy

i am66 today and am off for a coype of nights in a pub in derbyhshire for the w/e

- A real treat as i hav enot been away since last november

and the mvoe cnanot now be on wed

but probably w/c 5 march

howev er we shall sitll party on 3rd

enjoh ht eday with your kdis

and i a m so pleased that yoru job is safe

lov e jill

[Court in reply to jillannf6]

Happy Birthday and have a lovely weekend. Looking forward to the party.

Sue

[Hidden in reply to Court]

Did i hear some say PARTY?

[Court in reply to Court]

Got the hang of the smiley fact at last. Didn't realise you had to press the enter key. Stupid or what.

Am so pleased I have now got the hang of it there will be no stopping me.

Sue

[Hidden in reply to jillannf6]

Happy Birthday

Love

Alan

xxx

[AndyC in reply to jillannf6]

Hi Jill, thanks and a very Happy Birthday to you

Have a great weekend, what part of Derbyshire are you going to?

[jillannf6 in reply to AndyC]

hi andy

not going as i jhave a bladder infection

so am all alone on my birthday

sob sob no smiley face at the moment

lvoe jill

[Court in reply to jillannf6]

Just spotted your post. Poor you. I know how painful bladder infections are and how ill you feel. Please don't let your smiley faces go for long, especially now I have mastered them.

Hope you are not alone on your birthday, that would be rotten. If you felt better we could have had a party. Never mind, we can always have a belated one, as well as your flat moving one. Something to look forward to.

Take care and hope you feel better soon.

Sue Sorry couldn't resist. I am like a child with a new toy.

[AndyC in reply to Court]

lol so am I

[Court in reply to AndyC]

Showoff!!

[AndyC in reply to Court]

lol

[CheriH in reply to jillannf6]

Happy Birthday Jillann! Hope you have a marvelous day!

Cheri

[tlongmire in reply to jillannf6]

Happy Jill day. Hope you have a great birthday!

[Hidden]

Hi Andy & All the troops,

usuall sat for me up to pub ,talk a lot of rubbish with drunken mates , stagger home about 5pm , if La is not picking me up, few glasses of wine the starshape on the carpet, .

Sunday going to see mother in troon, she is off to Florida next week for 6 weeks , so have to visit her befor she goes

take care

Al

[jillannf6]

hii all

tjhanks fo rthe birthday wishes

sue: you have got the smiley face on

andy you too seeinn ur children

al a few drinks b4 closin time(5rp;m)

and me to a pub fo rthe weekend

(with a UTI for company)

p-s b ....r the football

l the rugby league is the thing and we lost last night to some french players

love jill

[AndyC in reply to jillannf6]

Oh dear was it Catalans Dragons they lost to?

[jillannf6 in reply to AndyC]

yeah it was the dragons!

and a really dramatic finish too - onlhy bveen a fan for the last 4 yrs and never seen anything like it

but i shallgo to the next hoem match //.....

NOT going to the away match at Huddersfiedl next w/e

great news about yhoru job andy

lvoe jill

[Jupeter in reply to jillannf6]

Well, the Reds gave you a fright last week, too!!

My Dad's family all came from Salford, I'm from Hulme, Manchester, so it is Salford(RL), Sale(RU) and Man U for me.

Looking forward to England v Wales today, should be a corker!

[jillannf6 in reply to Jupeter]

Hi

U rvfrom Salford.

My partner is a man u ffan too

Where r u now.live jill

[Jupeter in reply to jillannf6]

Born in M/C in 1936, moved to Hampshire (joined IBM) in 1969, lived here ever since, but you don't forget your roots!

Reminds me of my most embarrassing event. On a visit back to M/c I took my brother to see Salford v St Helens at the Willows. Not being familiar with the much altered road network, I found myself on the old East Lancs, having missed the turnoff for Salford.. I couldn't turn around until I reached....St Helens!! Got back to the ground for the second half with a face to match the colour of Salford shirts!!

I think we lost, too!

Cheers, Peter

[shasha in reply to jillannf6]

hapy birthday dear jill - have agreat day and speak to you soon

[shasha in reply to jillannf6]

let us hope tha england do better - ( dont tell fred but i am closet Wales fan )

[shasha]

hi andy - we are HUGE rugby union fans so have we got aweek end of it here - thanks to sky !! Have a great week end and i am so plesed to hear about your job - phew !!

[jillannf6]

all this sport keeps me sane!

will wathch the match as i recorded it

lvoe jill

ps not going away now as i have a bladder infection

so i shall b on my own todya

close to the loo!

[shasha in reply to jillannf6]

SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO GO AWAY - THAT IS MISERABLE FOR YOU

[jillannf6]

sha

many htnaks foo rhte biirthday wishes

as it is a mild february day( and nto liek 66 ear sag o when i was almso tborn ini a snowdrift() spring is around the corner

daffs r nearly out

love jillxx

[shasha]

IT IS GORGEOUS HERE TODAY IT IS 12 DEGREES

[cabbagecottage]

Same here in Wales Sasha . We are making the most of it . I have even cut the grass . I didn;t get round to it at the end of Autumn .. .. SO VERY PLEASED WITH MYSELF ....

mY HUSBAND SAT AND WATCHED ME , NEVER MIND HE USE TO DO THAT EVEN BEFORE HE HAD PARKS . LOL ..

[shasha in reply to cabbagecottage]

i used to love cutting our grass on the sit in mower - we have 1.3 hectares of the stuff - but cant do it now

[AndyC]

I've been ten pin bowling with my kids. Had a great time although my youngest,Phoebe couldn't come as she's still at home with her mum she's got a tummy bug and has been throwing up bless her. Just having some quiet time at moment as we're all tired out! lol

[AndyC]

Hi guys

Back home now after my day with kids....after the bowling we had lunch....then my eldest daughter Alyssa noticed my old dart board in my mums garage, so it was "oooh daddy can we play darts?" so later on I found my old darts and we had a couple of games...me, Alfie, Alyssa and my mum....kids are pretty good at it too! lol I even managed to get beat!......Oh the shame! lol Anyway a good time was had by all......Oh and my youngest, Phoebe is much better now bless her

Andy xx

[jillannf6]

hi andy

you have had a great day wth yorur kids - do you only see them on a SATURDAY

??

Your mum and u must be tired out

so chill out ready for hte BIG SHEFFIELD FOOTY Tonorrow

i dont hav eto wach thqt - ia m a closet BORO fan!

lov ejill

[AndyC in reply to jillannf6]

Hi Jill

Yes since my divorce I only see them on a Saturday. My mum loves seeing them, It does tire her out but she never complains, they get spoilt rotten and my sister spoils them too....they`re the nearest thing she`ll ever get to having kids of her own! She`s a 47 yr old spinster!.......I could go on about my mum and sister...they`re like peas in a pod....I love em but my god they can both be real pains in the ass at times...very judgemental and they know nothing and assume everything if you know what I mean!...Oh and my sister will always be the golden child and me the dissapointing one!! but I digress....enough of my waffling on

Anyway hope toure having a nice day inspite of your bladder infection< Take care

Andy xx

[Court in reply to AndyC]

How could you not be the golden child? Your mum obviously doesn't realise how lucky she is to have you. And you have three beautiful children as well. Sure all on the site appreciate you. I do. Who taught me to do a smiley face?

Face bit glum at the moment as my son is back in hospital. Wish someone could sort things out for him. Had a scan on Tuesday and this kicked off another kidney infection. Went straight to hospital fromwork last night and they kept him in. Misses his little girl and another baby due in July so he is pi**ed off at the moment as well as being very unwell.

Such is life. Have a good weekend.

Sue

[jillannf6]

hi andy

not a great birthday btu i had a reasonable night for sleep( only 3 bathroom "trips" and waking at 6am)

cat had breakfast and gone out 4 a bit so i may try and get a few more hours in

they r doing the site today so shall b in touch later!

thanks 4 yoru concern and of course we cna have a belated party next sat

love jill

[Court in reply to jillannf6]

Hope you have a better day today. Gutted you could not celebrate your birthday.

Will be lost without the site today. By the way, my son saw all my e-mails yesterday and nearly had a fit. I must get round to deleting them. He was really upset and, like his father, could not understand why I get such a lot from it. He thinks I spend too much time on it and I realised that he has not accepted my condition at all. He phoned me later and said he just could not bear to think of me and Parkinsons. I will really have my work cut out to get him to understand the importance of this site to me, what it gives me and that it is not at all morbid.

Wish me luck. Sorry I was hoping you felt better and I ended up talking about me. Know you will understand. Glad to seethe smiley face back.

Sue

[honeycombe3]

I'm surprised that after reading your emails your son doesn't understand your need for the site. I'm trying to think of analogy with male-appeal. Maybe that it's a safety valve like in a heating system so that you can get rid of worries/anger/temper without taking it on the family. Or perhaps that it's a form of counselling - if your GP recommended counselling you'd be having it no questions asked. To me it's the step before joining a support group: I'm happy to share online or to Skype with individuals but I'm not actively looking to share my leisure time with people just because they have PD. On another note, I am conscious of the amount of time I spend on the computer, much of it on PD related sites. I don't want my family to feel pushed out - I'm aware that they might feel guilty about not having PD & thus impotent to help me (even though they are my mainstays).