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'Those that shall not be named' will eat the ants for you. I know they are despised by many but they do help to rid homes of all types of creepy crawlies. Avril

Shopping List 4 shelves, 1tin of lubricant, 1 very large shoe horn. Well done bro, you've earned a 🥃 or 3😉 Sis

I think they're romantic comedies🤫 Avril

Try refreshing the page, that should do it. If not sign out and back in again🤞 Avril

Have a lovely cruise Sue🌞 Avril

That's right LL it is, as well as time of day, meal times etc. Getting an accurate reading at home is not as simple as putting on the monitor and pressing a button. With a wrist monitor the arm is also held in a different position than when using the arm cuff, and I was shown the correct way by the GP. I've had BP problems since I was 32, it's hereditary(thanks mum) and as I've got older it's got steadily worse. Tablets can only do so much, so it's important that I keep a close eye on my weekly readings. And salt intake😇 Avril

While at the doctors we compared my wrist monitor reading against the arm cuff reading and the difference was so minimal that they we're happy to accept my monthly readings without having to visit the surgery. As I have 'white coat hypertension' both readings at the surgery were high, so they accept my wrist monitor readings from home. When Frank was on the cardiac ward they also used the arm cuff as all NHS do, and when I when I asked about the wrist monitor we were told that a good wrist monitor when used correctly is as accurate as the arm cuff. The Omron monitor was recommened by my GP as the best monitor to use at home, because I was uncomfotable trying to use the arm cuff. I can only say that I have been using Omron since 1995 and both my GP and myself are very happy with it. Avril

I was advised by my GP to use an Omron BP monitor and have done so for years. They are the most reliable and I am using the same one that I bought 12 years ago. They have a good selection on Amazon at reasonable prices. I prefer the wrist monitor as they are easy and comfortable to use and they give an accurate BP and heart rate reading. I've recommeded them to one or two on here and I'm sure they will also tell you how good they are. Avril

And as usual I should remember to read all the posts before commenting.🙄 Will I ever learn?🤫 Nope🥴 Sis

We're all waiting for kalos. Watch this space😁 Sis

Lightly bake the pastry case blind first. Beat the eggs well with a fork, together with sugar and nutmeg and still beating pour over the hot, not boiling milk, pour into the baked case and bake centre oven 30 - 35mins @ 170 fan oven. I use a deep 8'' dia dish. 4 eggs, 1/2pt milk, 2oz sugar and nutmeg to your own taste, I use a lot😉. One big tip is leave the dish on the oven shelf. Pull out the shelf and pour in the hot custard, then very gently slide the shelf back in the oven, that way you won't spill it all over the place while trying to carry it to the oven. Happy baking. Avril

Good afternoon all. I've only just managed to catch up on here today. It's been a nice warm day here, and we've spent the day in the garden catching up on jobs that should have been done a few weeks ago. Frank's been busy weeding the perennials and around all the rose bushes, while I've been sowing tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, bell peppers and 3 trays of annuals. All done now and sitting cosily in their propagators. We're now sitting cosily in our own propagator, a.k.a the house😉,with a nice hot coffee and a generous slice of home made egg custard tart😋 Hope everyone has had a lovely day and welcome home bro. Avril/Sis

A hasbeen.😁 Avril

Your post is very true and made me smile😊 Your way with words never fails to amaze me. When I read through your interesting and incredibly written posts I often wonder if you were a journalist or something similar. 🤫 Kalos with his wonderful jokes and @Selbourne with his fascinating travel blogs are two others who have a way with words. Avril

I'm glad you're both safely back home, I hated Woodhead even at the best of times, and if we had to use it I kept my eyes firmly closed. Not when I was driving I hasten to add😉 That was very nice of your neighbour kalos. Kind and helpful neighbours are becoming scarce. Avril

Unless they have a tin opener😊 Avrul

I saw the comments on here earlier about Catherine and went to the news to see what I'd missed, needless to say I was totally shocked, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I saw her statement and and her poise and dignity bought me to tears. My thoughts are with Catherine, George, Charlotte, Louis and William, who also has the added worry of his father. I pray for their full recovery. After Catherine's personal statement I can only hope that the media etc will now finally leave them in peace. Avril

Ne'er cast a clout 'til May be out Phil 😁 Avril

We're well thank you kalos. I still scour Asda and check the salt content for new meal ideas, but I've a favourites list on there that I know are fine so it's getting easier. Breakfast is green, and I try to do the same for lunch, then I can use any amber for dinner. It seems to be working because Frank's feeling good and happy with his meals so that makes me happy too. Both you and Mrs K helped me understand what I thought would be a daunting task, and I thank you both. Have a lovely restful break, you both deserve it. Avril

I have seen his posts on Selbourne's Aurora live thread, and also on Mrsgoggin's thread so he's still around. I don't think the posts are 'meaty' enough for our Harry😉, he enjoys a good newsworthy debate😊

You can buy 'real' sausages that are lower in salt. I get some lovely frozen ones in asda. Avril

Another chapter closed but a exciting new one begins. Have a safe journey home bro. Sis

I wondered if they kept some appointments back for such things. Our GPs do phone consultations until 6pm. Pre covid the surgery always had 'emergency appointment slots'. Avril

My daughter had the same problem last week. Phoned at 8am, 34th in the queue and was then told no appointments left for that day. However when she explained that the doctor had said he needed to review her new meds she put her on hold (possibly to check?) then came back with an appointment for that afternoon. Avril

I was actually agreeing with you kalos, that the NHS do well with the resources they have. I know you weren't knocking the NHS and I'm sorry if it came across that you thought I was. Avril