Gail from Cockatoo Vic AU

Gail, thanks for dropping in and leaving me a message. Returning wishes that all is well at your end of the rainbow. We are doing Ok here.

I have been missing you on SA3. I do hope the real world gives you time to return soonest.

Happy B'day to your daughter and best wishes for a bright,healthy future...
and how do I pronounce her name/Chloe..
cheers

Hi Gail, for the bubbly - anything cold and wet is refreshing these days! It's been in the 80's and 90's for weeks, with lotsa humidity, on this side of the world anyway. Nice to meet your family and cats - both our cats were strays that my daughters had to save. The most colorful birds I ever get to photograph are ruby-throated hummingbirds. Those parrots you have are wonderful! When I figure out how to get more than one picture on my page I will post some of my wildlife photos.

Thanks for your concern - my back is still a dull pain in the "-" back. At least there are not the shooting pains, and I can actually stand up straight when I get up from sitting. I'm watching how long I sit at a time and am now sleeping on the floor for the firmest support. The dog loves that.

Gail, wanted to wish Chloe a Happy Birthday on your page. Chloe I hope the dinner and ice cream cake were delish! Ice cream cake is my favorite!

Hello Gail, Just caught up with your message from late last night. I'm getting through this dreadful week ok but today is the "Funeral" anniversary, so not good. I will survive though. Your house is very much like mine, made out of logs. I worry about its flammability though.

Hi Gail, sorry for not coming back sooner. Here's a jar of freshly made Calomondin Marmalade. (They look like cumquats!) It's a little runny but tastes good. I have a tree here in Sydney & one on the Hawkesbury too. These came from the river house. The ones here get eaten by possums! I picked them last Sunday.
I ove your picture particularly your fairy playgrounds!

Love, not ove!

Gail I've just added some pictures to my gallery that might interest you!

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For your best wishes and very kind greetings for my Birthday.

Gail, thank you for your comment regarding the quilt I've recently finished. It was fun to do, yet frustrating at times.

Gail, thanks for dropping by with your kind thoughts. I had a good visit with Mom yesterday, after a horrid scare the day before when I was certain she was dying. Once they cleared away the accumulating fluids that had built up in her system, her breathing stabilized and now she seems much better. Her attitude is matter-of-fact yet positive; I hope for another miracle. We almost lost her three years ago so aren't certain we'll get another shot at more bonus years, but we continue to pray for that anyway. Meanwhile, I'm constantly teary and feel lousy every time I leave the hospital, which is an hour away. I wish I could just crawl in beside her until she's well. But the kindness of friends like you holds value beyond measure; please know how grateful I am. Bless you.

Gail many thanks for your message, I have been lurking it is just that it has been so cold I have been wearing gloves indoors (too mean to light the fire) and I can't type whilst wearing them! It is lovely and warm today.

Do you know what, I was leaning towards a Number os Sudokuists, but A "Grid" of sudokuists has a certain ring to it.
Competition Closed
GRID - sorry Gail, no prize other than the fame!
Thank all for taking part

My cyber-hug just arrived--thank you! Mum-in-law has a broken bone in her shoulder and the nursing home is investigating how a bruise could go unnoticed for three days.
My mom continues to amaze, eating almost exclusively with her stroke-affected right hand. Her speech is much clearer now and her attitude is so upbeat. Perhaps the little trooper will be granted yet another miracle and can stick around for a while yet. There's so much more I'd like to do with her. Meanwhile, thanks for your continued support--all the prayers and good wishes seem to be working!

Gail thanks for the birthday wishes, I had a lovely day.

Hi Gail, Thanks for dropping by. I just finished a walk through your garden and love what you have done. First I had to Google Cockatoo Vic to find out where you are. Way down under. Out in the country but close to Melbourne I see. Thanks for the bubbly, which I will share with others since I cannot embibe. (I think that is the word) I did enjoy the bikkies.

Gail
thanks for popping by and the message of support. we go to melbourne next week with dad and mum is recovering slowly. the boys and graeme seem to be coming good now after a couple of relapses. this darn virus seems to be hanging around and hard to shake.
not around on site too much at the moment with so much happening but will catch up again soon.
hope all your family is well
cheers
rosemary

u r most welcome gail .... hope u keep in touch

Hi Gail, From the pictures it looks like you get a lot of rain. The pictures look like you could live in Washington State, US. Have a nice week.

The daffodils will look good with my jonquils. I fell asleep last night, so my apologies for suddenly dropping out of the conversation. Another sunny day full of potential.

Gail, sorry it's taken me so long to visit. Hope everything's going well. Would love to have your yard, it's pretty.

G'Day Gail
All are well on the home front, thanks for asking.
How are all you mob?
Have you been pointing out #3 alot?

Hi Gail - Thanks for the warm "Welcome Back". It makes me feel special. I missed talking to everyone. It is fun to go, but good to be home. I have been busy putting things a way, laundry etc. We were very fortunate to have a washer/dryer in the house where we were staying, but laundry doesn't take long to pile up when it is warm. We have had a very hot summer. 90's (F) and I believe it would be in the 30's (C). Please come again and visit sometime.

Hi Gail..thanks for dropping in. I still log on here most days, but not at a very social time of day, so generally only do the puzzles now (can you imagine that?!) Hope all's going well.

Hello Gail
Thank you for sharing my joy , and for your wishes .

Thanks for the flowers! Greatly appreciated, believe me. I am walking on the ankle with an air cast on and one crutch....and am back at work already.

Thanks Gail for the congrats. Hopefully next week I will have a little more free time and my get to the SA page a little more, I enjoyed catching up with people yesterday. Take care

Gail~What a pleasant surprise it was to find your Birthday Greeting on my page,it truly means a lot to me,how thoughtful of you!

Gail, Pavarotti passed away this morning! He has been one of my favourite artists ever and I have been priviledged to have seen him twice in concert and once the 3 tenors! Very sad day in the music world! Take care

Gail, thank you for your visit and the bubbly. I have left a homemade pizza along with some beer and wine. Either goes well with the pizza. Your pictures are very nice.

Hey, Gail, thanks for the visit and the daffodils. Spring is a wonderful time of year! Here in Georgia, we're still having summer weather. I'll be swimming in the ocean until the end of October. We really don't have much of an autumn here, but I do enjoy the winters. No snow or ice, but it gets cold enough for the fireplace! And I love to take long walks on the beach in the winter. Spring is more subtle here than in the north (where I come from), but it is still one of the prettiest times of year. Enjoy your daffodils!

Hi Gail..
i am still playing just not very often at the moment..
ive been helping out friends and trying to spend time with my godson Kalleb and his brothers and sisters.. im sure my surrogate(sp) mum will see this in the morning lol..

we have my Twin nephews at the moment.. 5 months old and they are beautiful.. cant wait for it when they are Kallebs age and i can play with them better lol..

plus my computer decided to die so im using an old one at the moment so im not on alot lol..

hope you are well.. thanks for the flowers :)

With 911 coming up - I have some plans on tributes, etc. Then maybe some more of the fun things and music I like - or have memories of, possibly some themes like I did with the Corries.

It is fun volunteering at Britt - the pay is the concerts. Not bad, considering what it would cost for me to go to about 30 concerts.

Gail, thank you for the welcome back & the daffodils. Wish I could see your garden in person! Here in FL we can hardly even notice the season of SPRING? . I miss the spring flowers I grew up with in Ohio. It's good to be home in Valrico again. I missed Ebony more than Rob - shhhhh, don't tell him, ha ha! We're going to play some mixed doubles tennis this AM. Hope you've had a good weekend. Happy Spring to you & all your family!

Thank you, Gail, for your visit and encouragement (which you may live to regret!) I've finally found an outlet for my baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad poetry! I might have developed more positive self-esteem if I'd discovered this site earlier on!!! Anyway, I'm glad you enjoy my feeble attempts at humor. I've much to learn from you folks "down under"! Cheerio! Jane

Gail, sorry I'm late in wishing Chloe a . Hope she had a good time on her day.

Hi, Gail!

I hope all is well in your neck of the woods! It sounds like you and your hubby are making great progress with outside hanging plants! It will be a beautiful spring around your house! Please let your D (I forgot which number) Chloe know I thought of her on her birthday - just didn't get a message sent your way. How is your hubby doing? I think I remember reading that he had an episode with gout not too long ago.

Thanks for asking about my hubby! He had thought it best that I not share much information about our planned trip until after we got back. This was our first trip out of the U.S. to Europe. Unfortunately, after arriving in Vienna from a 10-hour flight, our sightseeing was limited to the hospital. After a few days and no more bleeding, they still wanted to keep him in the hospital until getting results of a biopsy - a full week longer. However, after several days in the hospital, he asked to be able to return home, and was released in the afternoon before our morning return flight. In spite of multiple calls this week to several phone numbers we had been given, we have been unable to get the biopsy results. (We had provided a FAX number for them to be sent.) A nurse here tried a conference call with an interpreter to the hospital and had no better luck. He has a couple of appointments on Monday, including a G.I.; if we still have no results, they may need to repeat the biopsy (which would mean a third colonoscopy since Aug. 26). He also had a bad attack of gout (his first) since we got home. The ER doctor said it was a combination of medications he takes and the 2 units of blood transfused while at the Vienna hospital. Thankfully, there has been no further bleeding, and he is basically feeling pretty good.

Hope to see you at SA3! Thanks so much for your concern & prayers!



Sudoku Hugs,

Julie

Thanks for stopping by Gail. Leaving you some chocolate for you to enjoy, although there is an excellent chocolate castle on Keiths page if you hurry you could have a slice of that!. Take care x

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