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Cheer Me Up, Someone Please

Yesterday was great - able to take my wife out into the sunshine in her wheelchair - such a lovely change from the indoor heat of the nursing home. Looking forward to a repeat performance today - but...
23:09 Sun 26th May 201381 answers, last by arwyn 16:35 Sun 02nd Jun 2013
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Motivation

How do I get cracking on all the things I know I ought to be doing? On my own now but lots of litle chores need doing. Why do I prefer to put things off while I do the crossword? Guess it's because my...
22:55 Mon 13th May 201318 answers, last by jacklee 21:42 Sun 19th May 2013
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Aren't Friends Worth A Fortune

Been more or less housebound in the evening since my dear wife moved into a nursing home in February. My old pal who, with his wife, shared our love of sequence dancing keeps pressing to go for a...
22:31 Sat 20th Apr 201316 answers, last by SlackAlice 10:42 Sun 21st Apr 2013
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Tai'chi Or Pilates

which do you recommend for a 90 year old as a form of exercise? Any book for beginners? Doubt if I could attend a local class unless it was very near home. Answers on a postcard please!...
21:14 Thu 18th Apr 201310 answers, last by joe.s-b 10:36 Sat 05th Apr 2014
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Boy Racer At Large

Finally plucked up courage to venture around the village on the scooter. Been putting it off for more than a week as I felt I would look a right plonker. However needs must - either scooter or starve...
22:03 Wed 17th Apr 201314 answers, last by Maydup 07:39 Thu 18th Apr 2013
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Downloading Music To Usb Stick

Please don't laugh - I am a 90 year old and computer literate but Haven't a clue how to start. My wife is in a nursing home and I bought a wee Boombox which plays Books on USB - nice piece of kit. I...
22:06 Thu 11th Apr 201315 answers, last by arwyn 15:10 Sat 13th Apr 2013
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Hearing Aids

Had a hearing test recently - not too deaf but seem to need TV wee bit louder now and often ask my wife to repeat things - more a nuisance. Think i should ask Doc to refer me to audio dept. at...
20:54 Wed 10th Apr 201319 answers, last by daisya 23:28 Sat 13th Apr 2013
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Geordie Humour

Any Geordies out there? Any living in exile like me - and sometime wondering how much good old Newcastle has changed? What's your favourite Geordie joke? Howay noo jacklee...
20:47 Fri 05th Apr 201333 answers, last by jacklee 20:54 Tue 09th Apr 2013
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Crib On Lline

Where do I find Crib on line? Is it only for two players? Thanks jacklee...
20:40 Fri 05th Apr 20133 answers, last by jacklee 20:52 Fri 05th Apr 2013
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Downsizing

Sold my Citroen C3 to our grandson yesterday and feel quite relieved! Too old now and concerned that my reflexes might not be up to scratch in atricky situation.. Annual mileage down to about 200! -...
22:16 Thu 04th Apr 20134 answers, last by tali1 18:18 Wed 10th Apr 2013
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Anyone Uding A Mobility Scooter/

Have decided to pack up the old motor - my grandson wants it - but although I used it so little, will sometime wish it was still there. My son tells me I need a scooter which would let me do all the...
21:45 Mon 01st Apr 20135 answers, last by Maydup 00:17 Tue 02nd Apr 2013
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Crib On Line

anyone play crib online? I used to play for a team in a local club - no travelling to other venues - just our own league with about 10 teams. Great game with good company. jacklee...
22:24 Sat 30th Mar 20131 answer, last by ummmm 23:48 Sat 30th Mar 2013
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If I Was The Chancellor

If I was the Chancellor I would put a tax on..... How about inside leg measurement? jacklee...
22:31 Fri 29th Mar 20136 answers, last by DaisyNonna 23:36 Fri 29th Mar 2013
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Keyboard Tutorial

can anyone please recommend a simple book to help me revive my long-lost keyboard skill. Am 90 and need something to fill the lonely hours since my wife has had to move into a nursing home. Thanks all...
23:59 Thu 28th Mar 201310 answers, last by saxy_jag 20:18 Fri 29th Mar 2013
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Common Sense

Isn't it time we had a Minister of Common Sense? Before any proposed legislation could be voted on, this Minister must approve it. Just one bloke - no staff - nobody else involved - no big office.-...
23:08 Wed 27th Mar 201325 answers, last by Baldric 12:06 Thu 28th Mar 2013
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Japanese Morse Code

anyone out there who spent their wartime service listening to the japanese broadcasts in their weird morse? I was navy but all the other services were doing the same. Reckon I could still read it now...
23:41 Mon 25th Mar 20138 answers, last by Zacs-Master 23:26 Tue 26th Mar 2013
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Enough Is Enough

has anyone deciced to pack up driving because of okd age? Well I was 90 last month and as the insurance is due April 1st, thought it time to cakll it a day. Currently i do about 200 miles a year -...
23:25 Mon 25th Mar 201319 answers, last by Captain2 21:54 Tue 26th Mar 2013
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Winter 63

Anyone remember 1963 and the snow that lasted forever?
22:30 Sun 24th Mar 201356 answers, last by redvanman 09:45 Tue 26th Mar 2013
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Nursing Homes

has anyone had to move a loved into a nursing home? What can I do about feeling guilty although i know this is the best sokution. Never felt so lonely after bring married 65 years...
22:21 Thu 21st Mar 201310 answers, last by bednobs 12:47 Sat 23rd Mar 2013
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how do I find Louie Jones?

My father, John Lee was born in Byker March 1890 (I am 88) to parents Easten Lee and Louie Lee, formerly Jones. I have all the info about Easten and his family but know almost nothing about Louie. Her...
14:40 Sun 19th Sep 20107 answers, last by dotty. 20:51 Mon 20th Sep 2010

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