Over 50's Wales Club

[Sweetsue]

All well at the hospital thanks Rhosyn. Wasn’t half as bad as I expected! and the staff were all so nice and cheerful - and caring. Sorry to hear about your ggranddaughter, she is a proper little soldier isn’t she?

Been down to Hay this morning to collect meds for Rob - and have booked my flu jab. Found a convenient parking space (most of the tourists have retreated now, thank goodness) and picked up my new glasses without having to walk too far. (Broke now)

Strange day, was dark and gloomy when I got up and dressed accordingly - now going to have to find something lighter to wear in the house as the sun is cracking the flags.

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Covid vaccine and test passes to be introduced in Wales

Customers will be able to use an NHS Covid Pass to show they have been vaccinated, or had a negative lateral flow test in the past 48 hours. The pass will be needed for clubs, indoor no-seating events with more than 500 people and outdoor no-seating events with more than 4,000 people. It will also be required for any event with more than 10,000 people. First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement as part of the latest review of coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from a nightcl…

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[Sweetsue]

Lovely day, despite the horrid forecast. However I did have to whisk the washing off the line when I came home from Church as it tried to rain for an hour or so. This afternoon I managed to get my car washed - at long last. Don’t know when it was last done. The youngest grandson was doing all the work, I was cooing over a pair of twin baby calves.

Had a message from Jac Rhosyn. Her daughter isn’t too well and Jac hasn’t managed to navigate to here yet, but she did say she would try again.

[Rhosyn]

Had a worrying couple of days,little g.granddaughter has been in ICU,they had to put a new shunt in-again.Can’t control the pressure in her brain.She’ll probably be back on the ward today-fingers crossed.She was quite chatty this morning apparently.
Had my flu jab this morning,arm a bit sore.Visit to have eye test after that,thank goodness didn’t need new specs.

[Sweetsue]

Do hope your little ggranddaughter is better soon Rhosyn, will keep her in my prayers. Youngest grandson tested positive for Covid this morning, but his Mum is fairly certain he’s just got a cold (runny nose and little cough) They have both been for a PCR test at lunchtime so will probably know one way or another tomorrow morning. Went for BP check again this morning but it’s still too high to please the Doc. He’s added another pill to my meds! I’ll be rattling soon.

Lovely day here and I have just opened the front door to look at a wonderful sunset. Red sky again tonight, should be good tomorrow, but probably not for much longer by the sound of it.

A friend brought me some blackberries this afternoon and I have some applies from youngest son so will probably make blackberry and apple crumble tomorrow.

[Rhosyn]

Feeling less stressed-g.granddaughter was discharged from hospital on Friday evening.Going back to the Heath today to have her stitches removed and a check up.
Doc- was in Potyates on Friday.My friend treated me to lunch i Tor Cefn.Have you been there Doc?They’ve done it out-worth a visit.
Rained a lot during the night.Luckily had a dry walk this morning.

[Sweetsue]

So glad your g granddaughter is better Rhosyn. What a trooper!

Very quiet here and the weather has broken with a vengeance. I don’t think the rain has stopped all day. Think I’ve had my last meal from the runner beans. Considering only four of the fifteen Chris planted have grown, they’ve done very well.

My family are still in isolation. Chris is loads better and bored stiff! Begging everyone to play football with him. Jamie is not so good, he’s coughing more than everyone else. DIL (despite being double jabbed) tested positive too, but says she just feels as though she has a cold. My son, Micky, is trying to keep away from the three of them - Joy says he was reluctant to get into bed with her - I suggested he make up a bed in the barn! Just as well they don’t feel too bad, there are still animals to be checked every day and fed.

[Rhosyn]

Had a hectic couple of days.Had a surprise visit from son no2 on Monday,then son no1, grand children g.grandchildren came late afternoon for a “steak party” for my birthday which was yesterday but they all them couldn’t make it yesterday so the celebration was a day early.Son no2 stayed Monday night and cooked me eggs royal for my breakfast.
Was concerned about him driving back-weather and fuel wise.He went off the M4 at Newport and got fuel on the A48-no queues at the garage he went to.
This petrol situation is totally crazy.
Hope all your family will recover soon Sue.

[Mags]

I hope everyone in the Over 50s Wales Club are keeping well.

[Sweetsue]

I’m bett er than I was, thanks Mags. Had an allergic reaction to a change of meds and I’m still itching. Seen more of the Drs in the last weeks than I have in all my life I think! Since the change of format we seem to have dropped off the site (well there were only three of us posting regularly).

[Mags]

Hello Sue it’s good know you are improving and to see you back here. I hope your other Welsh friends are ok too.

I can understand that you may have found the new format difficult, I did and others did at first but I’m pleased to say I have settled into it now.

Take care…

[Sweetsue]

This is sad. The Wales Club seems to have folded. I’ll try to keep in touch with my two regular posting buddies by Messenger. Looks like this change of format has killed this spot.

[doctor]

well we had a good run,R I P Wales club

[Sweetsue]

Sad isn’t it? I’m trying to stay in touch with Jac as I know she’s very isolated and atm worried about her daughter, but I do miss the Over 50’s site. Somehow never made much of a mark on the rest of the site - seemed rather cliquey to me!

Sue

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Abandoned Victorian country home that's still full of furniture and original features is now for sale

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[Rox]

It’s killed off a lot of things Sue, I don’t think it was a good move. Our Scottish Thread comes and goes but it did that on the old forum as well.

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Covid: First Omicron variant case confirmed in Wales

It has been located in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area, and is linked to international travel. The Welsh government said it was prepared to “respond rapidly” to the emerging variant, and actions are being taken to slow the spread. The government added there was no substantial evidence the variant would lead to a more severe illness. “We’re likely to see more cases [of Omicron],” said Dr Eleri Davies, deputy medical director of Public Health Wales (PHW). “There’s no eviden…

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[Sweetsue]

I’ve given up on the Wales thread. Hope you can keep the Scottish one going. Happy Christmas to you all.

[Rox]

Sorry to hear that, hopefully it will come back. Sometimes I think The Scottish one has folded but we do return. It needs to have a few determind members. In the mean time why not come and join us on ours?

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Second homes in Wales could face 300% council tax hikes

Currently councils can charge a second home premium of up to 100% but that will increase to 300% from April 2023. The move, included in a Labour-Plaid Cymru cooperation agreement, is part of efforts to make it easier for people to afford homes where they grew up. “It’s astounding and morally indefensible,” Jonathan Martin, a spokesman for the Home Owners of Wales Group, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast. “Where do they think we’re going to get this 300% from? I can’t afford it, that’s for sure …

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