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Message 1.Â
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Live on your own or house bound need cheering up or tips how to get over some day to day Obstacles life can put in your way come in tea and coffee is now being served
Katemha -
Message 2
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Into the house where joy lives, happiness will gladly come.
- Japanese Proverb
Perhaps you just want say hello post a quote I just thought this would be a good Idea to start this thread as a lot of people live on there own or house bound.
for me I am bed bound and can get very board I thought this could be a cheerful thread as they say laughter is the best medicine.
Take Care Katemha -
Message 3
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Be patient Kate. The Village Hall boards tend to move slowly.
If you post it, they will come - eventually! -
Message 4
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Thank you Trillian
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Message 5
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I'm at work (and I do live alone) so will be switching off soon - work to do. Will be popping in and out depending on what happens during the day.
I like your user name. Have you posted in The Bull at all? -
Message 6
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Yes I post on the early morning thread I like quotes and poems so try to find a quote a day for the thread Take care Katemha
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Message 7
Posted by Halter Path (U14669629) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Housebound, big effort to get out.
Some good days, some bad days, sometimes need cheering up. -
Message 8
Posted by grumpykewwoman (U11102344) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Katemha, I'm lucky not to be home alone but just wanted to say what a brilliant idea. Your quotes and sayings on the EB thread in TB always raise a smile or make for reflection. I have to say that your Sparky link the other morning caused HM Queen Victoria Plum (our elder cat) to go very odd. She jumped up on my knee, then the table and gazed at the screen. Normally she is very sedate but Sparky was obviously fascinating.
I suspect you won't be alone on "Ö÷²¥´óÐã Alone" for long!
Take care, I've just put a cup of your favourite builders brew coffee by your side, mind, it's hot. -
Message 9
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I will try and find some more inspiring videos for
HM Queen Victoria Plum to watch I think cats have triggers that remind them of some thing in the past a bit like us One builders cup of coffee coming up.
might be hit and miss me posting today have problems with internet think it might be a wire loose Take care Katemha
anyone is welcome here everyone has something to share tips quotes and so forth -
Message 10
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I had a cat once who went nuts when I practised the recorder. She started yowling and peering into corners.
I think it said more about my recorder playing than it did about the cat. -
Message 11
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
It is a bit like being a detective I had a cat that did not like men's voices
try playing this to your cat's if they react to it if yes it is the piano
will wait and see if it is if not will try a different tact
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Message 12
Posted by sweetFeet (U14377598) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I'm not a cat owner and I'm not at home either.
To qualify the above, I have shared a home with cats, sometimes several at one time.
Often I was deluded into believing my growing family would learn 'responsibility' through looking after cats.
Hah, was I wrong. It was always me that did the caring.
They have grown up to be great animal lovers though. One was vegan for most of his life.
You wont be alone long will you kate?
The Chinese say that if you have two loaves, you should sell one and buy a lily.
I like that. -
Message 13
Posted by Sunny Clouds (U14258963) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I am at home. There is nothing to stop me physically going out, but somehow I can't get it together to go out.
I could go shopping, but there's not a lot that I want except maybe jeans. I only bought some recently, but I've put on half a stone in under two weeks. That's in addition to the stone I put on earlier this year.
I'm popping in and out of a site that I premoderate. I nearly told one poster to shut up because he was arguing with me, but I try to keep my patience as a moderator.
That's about it, really.
Maybe I should put some music on. I've lots of happy music cassettes and CDs but this year most of my listening has been to sad stuff or earnest stuff. -
Message 14
Posted by grumpykewwoman (U11102344) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Kate, many thanks. Plum is having her afternoon sleep at the moment but I'll try it out on her when she wakes up. She actually adores men and I'm only the the "feeder". Our "little boy", Robeson, now just over a year old, is a real "Mummy's boy" and won't leave me alone especially at bed time but very loving.
Take care. -
Message 15
Posted by gigglemahanaz2 (U14257954) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I'm not housebound nor do I live alone having a husband and nearly 3 year old but I am *at home alone* if you get my drift from 7.30am till 7pm and only get to talk to adults when I go out and meet some one I know.
I love my daughter to bits but her conversation is some what limited to say the least and I do get lonely.
The loney bit isn't helped by depression either but there you go, just a case of make the best of things really.
I've read quite a few of your posts Katie and you always sound so cheeful and up beat, I had no idea you were confined to bed, I know this is being impertinate and tell me to naff off and mind me own but may I ask what's wrong? Is it a long term disability or short term?
My Nana always used to say *The burden is only as heavy as you want or make it*, sort of makes sense!!!;o)) -
Message 16
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
It's a Long term disability not going to get better my body has passed it's sell by date but my mind is OK apart from memory lapses due to getting older.
you can be alone in a crowd
anyone ready for coffee or tea hopefully some one will come along and supply the cake. -
Message 17
Posted by gigglemahanaz2 (U14257954) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Thanks for that Katie, glad I didn't offend!!
Here's a fruit cake and meidera cake (home made, I do alot of baking!) so enjoy with the coffee!!;O))) -
Message 18
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
I have been playing Breakdown for a while
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Message 19
Posted by marmie (U14395418) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Hello Katemha. I'm hardly ever physically alone but i do feel lonely at times. I suppose we all have times when we feel a little isolated.
This is a nice 'chatty' thread and I was reading it as I was preparing to leave for work and then I had a look at the Breakdown game! Looks like I'm going to be late for work!
marmie -
Message 20
Posted by Halter Path (U14669629) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Wheelchair enables me to get out of the house, usually just for the drive up to the hospital. Disabled access not always easy, some slopes too steep, disabled toilets often not large enough.
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Message 21
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Monday, 1st November 2010
Good Evening to everyone thought before I switch of my computer I would leave you with a warm feeling
Coffee and tea is made help yourself
and a little music sweet dreams Take Care Katemha
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Message 22
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Good Morning everyone Tea and coffee is ready
Take care katemha
When we share
When we share Laughter, there's twice the fun:
When we share success, we surpass what we've done,
When we share problems. There's half the pain;
When we share tears, a rainbow follows rain.
When we share dreams, they become more real;
When we share secrets, it's our hearts we reveal.
If we share a smile, then our love shows;
if we share a hug, then our love grows.
If we share with someone on whom we depend,
That person becomes family or friend.
And what draws us closer and makes us all care,
is not what we have, but the things that we share.
Poet unknown -
Message 23
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
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Message 24
Posted by marmie (U14395418) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
'Morning Katemha. Coffee here please, good and strong. Just popping round to my mum to get her breakfast then back to get young son ready for school.
It's much warmer here today and not raining - yet.
Catch you later. -
Message 25
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Good Morning marmie one strong Coffee coming up take Care Katemha
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Message 26
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Message posted by Halter PathÂ
What sort of wheelchair do you use?
slopes can be a night mare I have a power chair don't use it much now as most of the time I have to lay flat.
what area of the country do you live perhaps i can have a look on the internet for helpful info.
Sunny Please Play some of your music
maybe some one has some recipes for easy meals for one
more or less anything goes on this thread as long as it is helpful
funny stories please help me out here this is my first attempt at starting a thread
just wanted some where to post where it was not all doom and gloom
Take care everyone Katemha -
Message 27
Posted by gigglemahanaz2 (U14257954) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Morning
What's doom and gloom?!;o)))
Another day starts or has started and here we all are again!!!
Hope it's a goodish day all round.
TTFN!!! -
Message 28
Posted by jessieth (U14650989) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
hello Katemehomeagain
I am new here do not post often a bit nervous your posts always cheer me up
I am sad not many people are posting here I am autistic and tend to say things as i see it so if i am out of turn i apologise
keep it up hopefully you will get other people posting soon
hope you like this song jessieth
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Message 29
Posted by kite33 (U14661465) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Hi giggle, it can be very isolating with small children at home. Many years ago I was in a similar sutuation.
Are there any toddler groups, evening classes your way?
It is hard to start with, especially when prone to depression.
Do hope things improve.
kite -
Message 30
Posted by Halter Path (U14669629) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Katemha, a very old self-propelled one, a life-line for me, but grudgingly given by local hospital.
Lack of mobility is hard to get used to, and being reliant on others is frustrating. -
Message 31
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Hi Holter Path
have you thought of getting a power chair if you are finding a manual one to hard my first one was a second hand one did me for a couple of years.
do you use your wheelchair indoors if yes you can apply for a indoor outdoor power chair from hospital it can take a long time though some hospitals do a voucher scheme you can put some money towards it
here is some info hope it is of some use Take care Katemha
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Message 32
Posted by Lynnie P (U3585914) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Hi Kate - nice to see you in your new home (away from the Earlybirds thread, I mean).
Just wanted to say how pleased I am that Jessieth has joined the thread. I know you find it difficult and its so good to see you.
LynnieP x -
Message 33
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Thanks LynnieP I was happy just to stay with the early thread a bit out of my comfort zone here I am hopeing other people will come along and take over a bit I am a happy poster not good at leading
take care Katemha -
Message 34
Posted by grumpykewwoman (U11102344) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Katemeha, you're doing a brilliant job!
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Message 35
Posted by Marigold (U14298439) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Great to see you with your very own thread, Katemha and some lovely new posters too!
Things move much more slowly in The Village Hall than in The Bull, so don't get disheartened. -
Message 36
Posted by SussexCornflower InTheFinalCountdown (U13833966) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Hello there Kate and others.
I am home alone a lot but I am lucky in that I can get out as and when I want to. With a busy job and people making demands of me all the working day, it is sometimes refreshing to be on my own.
That said, it is easy to fall into the trap of being very 'insular' and becoming unable or unwilling to go out and join in with things. -
Message 37
Posted by Threeblack drapedwellsofmyown (U5254306) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
I can give you a funny tale of two cats if you like.
A friend had bought himself a set of Northumbrian pipes and he was ever so proud of them.
They lived in a polished wooden box under his grand piano.
One day I was visiting and he wanted to show off his pipes so he reached down and had only just touched the box when the two cats he served charged out the cat door so fast that they both tried to get through the cat flap at the same time.
This resulted in two cats stuck in one cat flap and we had to rescue the poor things.
Cue two affronted cats.... -
Message 38
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Oooooooh Just been watching a film on iplayer come back hear to find lots of people popping in.
I now have a image of two cats stuck in a cat flap hope they got out ok
I still have some Coffee left so help your self
i am sure some one will have some tea and cake soon -
Message 39
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
When I was a child, I had a cat who was formerly a stray and an intrepid hunter. She used to bring me regular gifts of dead creatures, often rabbits.
She once got stuck trying to manoeuvre the carcass of a huge buck rabbit through the cat flap. She tried to reverse out, with the rabbit underneath her, and didn't have enough space to get her ears back through the flap.
It was fun untangling that one. -
Message 40
Posted by one who posted here once (U4064841) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:21 GMT, in reply to katemehomeagain in message 38
Hello Kate, I have seen some of your posts on the early thread. Congratulations on starting your first thread. -
Message 41
Posted by Threeblack drapedwellsofmyown (U5254306) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
I hope I gave you a giggle Katemeha...
I will tell lots of tales on animals as I have found great fun and solace in animals' company over my lifetime...
Meanwhile I can offer a selection of lemony or chocolatey fairy cakes with some vanilla butterfly buns to go with this nice pot of coffee and similar of tea.
Mr Wells is working away in Dublin so I am alone a lot too even though I can get out to see folk when I wish to... -
Message 42
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
hello Flo and trillian and threewellsofmyown
Animals can do funny things I had to give mine away gave my cows horse and sheep to neighbouring farm I get to see my horse every week brought to my bedroom window where I can have a chat with her and give her an apple I will try and get a picture of her.
will try and get back on later going to phone children grandchildren in a mo hate using web cam
bye for now
love the cakes and thanks for the coffee take care Katemha -
Message 43
Posted by marmie (U14395418) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Hello Kate and everyone.
Threewells may i take you up on your offer of cake and coffee as i get ready for work?
Young son has ballet lesson tonight so he needs to be dropped off on my way.
Gathering all his kit together is a mission - we have only located one ballet shoe so far. I shall sip my coffee and remain serene as he tears up the house looking for the other shoe.
The thought of the 2 cats wedged in the flap is still making me chuckle! -
Message 44
Posted by Silver Jenny (U12795676) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
katmeha, it would be good if you can get a pic of your horse. Difficult for you having to give away your animals. Which part of the country do you live in [general area]. I have a friend who, like her mother, takes in animals in need of a good home but her first love is horses. She has rescued chickens and geese and did have ducks until Mr. Reynard came acalling.
DiL wants me to get a webcam and so far I have resisted but I will have to comply soon, I guess. They live in Africa so it is easier and cheaper to skype.
I live on my own but I am lucky enough not to mind the winter nights. I know some people loathe them. Don't go out as much as I should I suppose.
Just going to watch Eggheads. Anyone else addicted to them? -
Message 45
Posted by Halter Path (U14669629) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Thank you for wheelchair info, Katemha.
Bit dejected by lack of professional support for physical and psychological challenges. -
Message 46
Posted by English Rose (U14229558) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Good evening all. Great thread kate. How sad to have to give your animals away. Especially your horse. I'm a horse lover, although I've recently started working with racehorses, and I'm definitely NOT a lover of them.
I've been away from ML for a while so I've only just seen this thread. I live alone and have done for a few years now. It is often a lonely life, but probably cos I've never had much of a social life. Not sure whether that's a result of choice or circumstances (if that makes sense). When I did an office job I'd often get to Monday morning and realise I hadn't left the house since I got home Friday night.
Now for a quick cat story. An old neighbour of mine told me about the time her mum's cat came backwards through the catflap dragging a roasted chicken with it. Presumably it had stolen someone's Sunday lunch! -
Message 47
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:19 GMT, in reply to Sunny Clouds in message 13
I live alone after losing O/H last month, (actually it was September but it seems only a few weeks). I have to take the dog out every day, or rather stick to the regime I have adopted and she will come with me. I am trying to stick to my previous schedule, but feel the need to get a dog sitter, or take her with me. One of my dog sitter friends, who really loves her said that she would probably settle for an hour or two, which I'm sure is right, but I haven't left her for long so far.
I have millions of things to do and tidy up and throw away, but often feel defeated by the sheer amount there is to do. I'm trying to do what socks me in the eye, and have made some progress, but I'm sleeping for England at the moment. And waking up during the night with something nagging at me. So I muck out another pile of paper and haul it out.
Sunny Clouds, you promised to owl me, or I'll have to put that picture on Flikr with your face on it (horrible threat - No I wouldn't, but you don't know for sure)
Sorry for hijacking your thread Kate.
I'm learning how to be alone. How to make sure I always have my keys. I nearly always remember, but once in a while, I did lock myself out and O/H would have to come down to let me in. I'll have to ask a neighbour to have a spare key for me. -
Message 48
Posted by Ceit katemehomeagain (U14551670) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010
Madainn mhath good Morning to everyone
Smiling is infectious -Â
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today
I started smiling too.
If you feel a smile begin
Don't leave it undetected,
Let's start an epidemic now,
And get the world infected.
Karen McLendon-Laumann
Tea and Coffee is made help your self will be off line for a while to day due to maintenance of comp and cables all technical
Rwth you did not hijack this thread it is quite open you have a lot of things going on in your life at the moment and a lot of readjusting to do
sending you lots of hugs
Take Care Katemha -
Message 49
Posted by marmie (U14395418) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010
Good morning Kate. Popping in for my cup of coffee please. You may get this post twice - I'm having problems with the connection so apologies if I've messed up the thread!
I'm taking Mum to hospital this morning, She's having a knee replacement op. The hospital is quite close so I'll be back in time for the school run. My husband offered to take Mum on his way to work but his car is quite low to the ground and Mum can't get in. Everyone laughs at my ramshackle old car but it's very comfortable for dodgy knees.
I hope your maintenance work goes smoothly - all things technical are a mystery to me.
Catch you later when your work is done and you are back.
Marmie. -
Message 50
Posted by BrightYangThing (U14627705) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010
I have just spotted this thread Katemehomeagain.
Wonderful.
I shall loiter and read. I know how fortunate I am, today, that although my nest has recently emptied I am not 'home alone' although my working day is mostly pretty solitary.
But it a sad truth, as highlighted in this beautiful song
that we can be very alone when in a crowd.
So warmest wishes to all today - to be at peace with where you are right now.
Albert Camus said
In the midst of winter, I finally learned, that there is in me, an invincible summer.
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