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Hi Guys,

Sorry going to have to bale out today. Couple of inches of snow, can’t find out if train is running and with the forecast in London, not worth the hassle of the journey. Coming up from Bristol.

Feeling totally sick and fed up, but see you all next time. Those that do make it, have a lovely time.

Lots of love

Anne

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NannaB

The same here Heady. Not so much snow as you but as my hilly north facing side road never sees a grit lorry, what came down last night has fallen on sheet ice, compacted snow from earlier in the week. I’m staying put. Some good news though, my 5th grandson was born yesterday, mum and baby doing well and safe and warm in hospital. Just hope they get home safely today.....or stay put until it thaws a bit.

See you at the next meet I hope.

XxxX

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Brenive in reply to NannaB

Congratulations ...new grandson ,, wonderful you could spoil him something rotten....Brenda xxx

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NannaB in reply to Brenive

Thanks. I can’t wait to see him but will have to. Will be bitter sweet though as I’m sad Colin never got to meet him. He cried every time he held a new baby. I will as well when I first hold this one.

XxxX

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Heady in reply to NannaB

Congratulations Bev. I know how you feel. Every time I hold James, I think how much Steve would have loved this child. Just means you will have to love and spoil him twice as much. That's my excuse!!!

Lots of love

Anne

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Katiebow

Hi Anne, I'm having to say no as it snowed again overnight, not the amount you have had though. My son Skyped this morning from Bristol and the kids were so excited by the snow, schools cancelled and they are planning a sledging/snowman building day. I'm gutted that we can't get to London as was so looking forward to seeing everyone bit will definitely make the next one.

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Heady in reply to Katiebow

All the kids around here have been shrieking with laughter, taking their toboggans off to the local hill, whilst I laid in bed, feeling very sorry for myself! Now that bloody stuff is falling again. It's going to be a long weekend.

Lots of love

Anne

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Katiebow in reply to Heady

I actually decided very last minute to go to London and then onto Bedford to see my sister. It was lovely to see folk and had a good giggle. I hope your weekend isn’t too painful, I hate weekends. Xxx

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Katiebow in reply to Heady

That's how I was feeling Anne, it was a very last minute decision, packed my rucksack, walked up the hill to the main road (which was clear) and bused into Tunbridge Wells as our local station has a rubbish service coming back due to engineering works. Made it to the pub a bit late, had a few glasses of wine and then continued to Bedford to stay overnight with my sister. So glad I made the effort but would never had tried from where you are, really heavy fall and you would never have made it to the station. Hope you've cheered up a little bit, it's hard I know especially when your plans get scuppered.

Big hugs

Kate xxx

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Heady in reply to Katiebow

Yes, I seriously thought about driving up, as things had cleared a bit, by mid morning, but I would still have had to dig my brand new car (!!!!) out of the snow and certainly didn't fancy the drive home. Glad you managed to get there and then to your sister's. Very brave of you. Well Done!

Lots of love

Anne

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Katiebow in reply to Heady

It actually was pretty easy in the end but it’s the fear of getting stranded in cold snowy weather. xxx

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doglington

Afraid I'm not able to come either.

Such a shame. I was really looking forward to seeing you all.

Love Jean xx

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Heady in reply to doglington

Me too Jean! Me too!

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Kevin_1

Then it might be re-scheduled?

Or another one for us?

Please?

I can't go because I need to attend a meeting to decide on Liz's care plan.

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Heady in reply to Kevin_1

One day our excuses for not meeting up will run out!!! Looking forward to that day.

Lots of love

Anne

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honjen43

That's an awful lot of bailers! Looks like you will all have to reschedule!!.

Hugs all, it's superhot here. Fans and ice in short supply!!

Jen XXX

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Heady in reply to honjen43

Any warmth you can spare would be gratefully received. Although I guess the poor Devils in USA/Canada will be putting first claim!

Lots of love

Anne

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Kevin_1

"Brass Monkey"

Just had an insight!

Colloquial term used in England as in,"This weather would freeze the balls off a brass monkey"

Though it is prob. not the Brass Monkey's balls the speaker would be worried about!

"It is often stated that the phrase originated from the use of a brass tray, called a "monkey", to hold cannonballs on warships in the 16th to 18th centuries. Supposedly, in very cold temperatures the "monkey" would contract, causing the balls to fall off.

Freeze the balls off a carer?

No chance

:)

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Satt2015 in reply to Kevin_1

Literally can’t stop laughing Kevin x

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honjen43 in reply to Kevin_1

Absolutely amazing! Didn't know that was origin! I always thought of "See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil" statue.

Did think that the name of the pub was ironic in circumstances!!

Big hugs to keep you all warm!

Jen xxx

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AJK2001 in reply to Kevin_1

It's what I love about this group, it's so educational on all aspects of life. :)

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Heady in reply to AJK2001

It's good to have a reminder, the world does still exist outside the PSP bubble and have access to it, be it via the web!

Lots of love

Anne

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Kevin_1

Check out if their still there then :)

LOL

xxx

They will be... :)

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AnneandChris

Hi Anne

I didn't realise you were in or near Bristol. I suspect you might be my nearest caring PSP colleague. I'm in Tetbury, so not that far away.

We ended uo with five inches but it started to thaw yesterday afternoon.

Keep safe

Anne

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Heady in reply to AnneandChris

Hi Anne, I am in Clevedon, North Somerset. There are a few people around here that have PSP and in Gloucestershire. Our snow is just about gone. Managed to get the car out this afternoon.

Lots of love

Anne

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AnneandChris in reply to Heady

Hi Anne

What a coincidence, we get our cars from Clevedon Mazda and my Mother lived at St Monica's Sandford until she died last February. We have friends and ex colleagues from Airbus who live down there.

I come down every year to service the car, perhaps we could meet for coffee when I come later this month?

Hugs

Anne

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Heady in reply to AnneandChris

Love to! PM me.

Lots of love

Anne

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