Chatback #13

[Jay22]

You 2 go to a Hospital to buy Xmad trees & have lunch?........................

Ha ha, it's Erskine Hospital for Veterans BM which houses a garden centre with a restaurant and shop!
Sorry we missed you rary, maybe next time!

Morning, up early this morning as Harry dog is not well. He has a cyst on his back which is worse now than when I took him to the vet last week and had it treated!! Will maybe put the tree up later, will see how things go. Other than that it's domestic duties for me!

Hope you all have a lovely day...even though it's a Monday!! Have a great day shopping Nicos.

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning It's my surprise day today, I'm being picked up at half ten, can hardly wait Hope the staff in this establishment wake up soon I'm ready for my cup of tea!

[lottie dolly]

Good morning all,was foggy out earier on,now a bit misty,and cold,am looking forwards to new year,have invited a few bodies round for a buffet,the TV will be off until later,i have some games to plan ,need to get some happiness and good cheer in the place,and kick the old year into GOOD RIDANCE ,of to get sorted before my help arrives,then it's up with a few dec's and the tree,shopping and cards to write,have a good day peeps.

[Jay22]

So I take it the Hospital is still not active as such.

It's still very much active BM with younger veterans also living there. They provide medical and residential care for veterans and widows/widowers of veterans but like all these things they rely on Charity!

[Bigmallly]

It sounds a wonderful cause Jay.

[Jay22]

It is, one of our family's favourite charities BM, even my daughter who now lives down south still contributes. Now that a different company have taken over the garden centre I'm not sure how much Erskine make but it must be worth it for them. When our daughter married we bought little Erskine teddy bears for all the ladies, just so that they could benefit a little from the wedding. The old hospital, proper wards etc., is now a hotel which is where our daughter had her wedding reception.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning today we're decorating for Christmas not going overboard though.

Good Morning It's my surprise day today, I'm being picked up at half ten, can hardly wait Hope the staff in this establishment wake up soon I'm ready for my cup of tea!

Enjoy your outing Flo

[Small pumpkin]

Morning all
I'm in the process of planning how to attack christmad. It's a bit like a military operation! Present wrapping, goose killing, tree getting / decorating, party going & invitations, house work.
Working today so none of it will be getting done.
Have a good day everyone

[piskieinboots]

Morning all - I'm just entering week 3 of a rotten cold and chest infection. Bored with it now.

My (FB) thoughts to cheer up my Monday morning:
So, this time next week, and 'today' will be only two days away from longer days and shorter nights.

[Sheneval]

So I take it the Hospital is still not active as such.

I don't know - I haven't been out there since my father died in 1982 but I suspect they now cater for those that have been maimed in our many conflicts over the years.

http://www.erskine.org.uk/about-us/

[Jay22]

It's terrible that places like these have to exist in the first place but worse that they have to rely on charity!

[bramble]

Good morning all from a dull and wet Dublin. Today is the day for putting up the tree and decorating the house. Hopefully it will brightenup this dull day.

[veggiechicken]

Happy Monday Grapey
Its a bit misty and damp here but the sun will shine later - it always does Hope the sun shines for your day out Flo and for everyone else doing outdoorsy things!

See ya later!

[Jay22]

Well back from the vet...she still has all her fingers, Harry really doesn't like her! I on the other hand am £45 lighter in the pocket, last week I was £65! I can hear rary, at the moment, having convulsions.

[veggiechicken]

Hugs for Harry - and the vet
Hope he's better soon x