Hello and welcome come in it is lovely to see you all here again. The fires are lit the cushions are plumped up and we have the coffee and tea on the go and the cakes and sweets are all set out. We have tea and coffee from all over the world not to mention all our cakes and muffins and as Paul calls them sweets! Every single one is calorie free! Plus of course we now have spirits and liquors to warm the coldest of you.
If we were having Coffee: I would ask you what has been going on in your world this week, has anything deeply affected you, have you need a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on or just needed someone to make you laugh! If yes feel free to talk it out here with us. We will all help if we can.
If we were having Coffee: I would remind you that there are lots of other coffee mornings all shared and organized By Diana and Gene’O over at, Part time monster and it is growing like Topsie!
If we were having Coffee: I would tell you that it has been a busy week full of all the usual things, housework, shoping, going to the gym and classes. On Friday I accompanied the husband to the same National Health walk in center that we took our neighbour , who had fallen out of a tree, last week. ( Newsflash the neighbour has three cracked vertibra and bruised ribs! He is a lucky fellow not to have been more seriously hurt. He has been warned to take it easy but he is a stubbon guy but I guess he knows his own body)
Good News
Now I was saying I went with the husband to the NHS walk in center he was sheduled to have two scans. If remember I have been mentioning how unwell he has been since he had an operation on 10 December. Anyway the scans revealed two problems that we were aware of and nothing new and sinsiter . This is good and he will see his doctor next week to find out the best way forward. So that is really good news!
If we were having coffee : I’d ask if you would like another cuppa or even something stronger maybe or even some lovely cakes or biscuits. We do have a vast selection. Oh! have I shown you our Orchids? Now we have two, a dark pink one which has not flowered or even really grown for two years now but which has suddenly decided to wake up and be totally stunning . The second is a lighter pink that has been in constant flower since September. It is really lovely to see these two beautiful plants flowering in our kitchen brightening up out winter months.
Here are some photos
Deep Pink Orchid
Light Pink Orchid
Deep Pink Orchid
If we were having coffee: I would say that I am finding my core classes harder since having dropped one of pain killers, Tramadol . I was on 12 x 50 mgs a day it has taken me 18months to get rid of the damn things and at times I have suffered terrible withdrawal symptoms especially the last two months of coming off them. I am menally more aware but the pain levels have increased but I am learning to cop with that. I suffer with constant pain but I would of still be in pain if I was still on them so better to be in full comand of my whits. I do still take Gabapentin , I have cut them down from 2 x 300mgs 4 times a day to I x 300mgs 2times a day. I am proud of that too. It does make life harder but I do not want to be a zombie , which I was!
If we were having Coffee: would like to remind you about
A Thousand Voices Speak For Compassion
I heard about it first on TanGental’s page here and also on Gene’Os page here . The idea is to get 1000 bloggers on the same day to write posts about compassion, kindness, support, caring for others, non-judgement etc.? (Date to be decided.(it’s suggested 20th February 2015) We could call it 1000 Voices For Compassion.Who’s in? I really would like to be but I need to think really hard about what to write about but I am going to think about it and I am going to take part … If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful to hear them!
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IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: WEEKEND COFFEE SHARE
over at Part Time Monster and Gene’O’s
willowdot21 
Jan 31, 2015 @ 22:41:48
There is certainly evils that accompany meds, it’s like a catch 22, huge hugs my friend, and for your hubby too.
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:07:43
Thank you Belinda, I bet you do know. Xx
Jan 31, 2015 @ 22:57:24
I love the cat, and the orchids…!
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:06:56
So do I, thank you ❤
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:04:34
Thanks for stopping by, and for your kind words!
Sorry to hear that it’s been difficult coming off the Tramdol. I can only imagine.
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:05:54
My pleasure, as for the Trsmadol I made it.;)
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:08:40
Hi Wilow! cool post – love the flower pics. I hope your husband gets well. I am proud that you are cutting down on your pills – as long as you are comfortable enough to go through life without too much pain. The cat photo at the end is hilarious.
Feb 01, 2015 @ 08:46:54
Hi Paul I have made you an Irish Coffee to warm you up. The Orchids are spectacular aren’t they. Yes fingers crossed the husband can be treated now.The pills, well I hope they are behind me now. I hope you have a good week ahead of you. xxxxx
Jan 31, 2015 @ 23:13:11
Well done on the weaning process, I can well imagine how hard it is. And we’ll done to on the regular shout out for 1000 voices. It is difficult to know what to say but I’m sure somethign will occur.
Feb 01, 2015 @ 08:41:07
Hi Geoff what can I get you to drink? Yes the reducing of pills was very hard but done now for the third and I hope final time. As for the 1000 Voices I am counting on devine intervention. I shall send some your way too.
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:01:32
Thanks; cappuccino, skinny milk thanks. I think I’ll make it harder by making it 1000 words too. Mad or what?
Feb 01, 2015 @ 00:33:40
beautiful orchids. have a good week
Feb 01, 2015 @ 08:36:01
Thanks for joining us do have a cuppa and something to eat. I am rather proud of the Orchids. 😉
Feb 01, 2015 @ 09:59:25
as you should be! 🙂
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:22:16
Thanks 😉
Feb 01, 2015 @ 03:46:44
I’m so glad that there was “nothing sinister” in the scans. What a relief!
Feb 01, 2015 @ 08:33:36
Hello Corina and welcome what type of coffee or tea would you like. Thank you for dropping in. Yes it is wonderful news such a relief.
Feb 01, 2015 @ 07:51:55
Compassion…..a wonderful example this week thousands of pounds have been contributed by ordinary folk all round the world to the partially sighted pensioner who was attacked on his doorstep
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Feb 01, 2015 @ 08:55:56
Hi tesscol welcome here is a nice hot cappuccino ready for you. Thank you for this story of the poor pensioner. You are right in the scheme of things it is these small acts of compassion that grow and make a difference. I should look in to them and see if I can find more. I shall be thinking of you this week.hugs xxx xxxxxx
Feb 01, 2015 @ 13:23:13
Love the orchids. Patience is a virtue until it pays off. They are stunning.
Glad your hubby is on the mend, sorry you have to work so hard to get through each day. I don’t take meds but I feel your pain. They all have a good and bad side to them. ❤ ❤ ❤
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:21:50
The Orchids are a joy, the hubby can be mended and I am a tough cookie!! 😉 xxcxx
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:28:03
I always knew you were a tough cookie, Willow. More power to you. ❤
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:53:04
Thank you! 😉
Feb 01, 2015 @ 17:56:17
You are welcome. ⭐
Feb 01, 2015 @ 18:01:24
❤
Feb 01, 2015 @ 14:53:58
I’m glad the scans found no new problems for hubby, and that you are continuing to fight through without that one pain med, Willow. You can build the core with the workouts. You are so strong, my friend. Way to go. I respect and admire your strength very much. 🙂
Feb 01, 2015 @ 15:05:05
Thanks Mark yes the scans were a relief we can now move forward. I am determind to beat the pain Mark thank you so much for your continued support! xxxx