Well you just have to go through the channels Brian, and the sooner you set the ball rolling the better. Can't you get advice from your GP on this sort of thing? If YOU don't bother, who will? Marj > I haven't even found a phone number for Social Services since I've been > here. I was given one number which turned out to be a line for ordering > additional equipment ONCE YOU WERE ACCEPTED AS A CUSTOMER. In my last home, > you may remember, I waited 12 months for AN APPOINTMENT to discuss having a > shower installed. > > I don't think I'll bother. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 19/04/02

I haven't even found a phone number for Social Services since I've been here. I was given one number which turned out to be a line for ordering additional equipment ONCE YOU WERE ACCEPTED AS A CUSTOMER. In my last home, you may remember, I waited 12 months for AN APPOINTMENT to discuss having a shower installed. I don't think I'll bother. Brian Staffordshire, UK List Admin www.lordbramhall.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian's difficulty in getting downstairs... > Won't anyone help you to have a stair lift put in Brian - Social Services or > someone? My brother had one put in, and I know he didn't pay for it > himself. > > Don has recently put a handrail on our stairs, and it is a Godsend. When I > had the heart failure in 2001 I wouldn't have managed without it. > > Marj > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 21/04/2002

My knees are certainly week so that I can't lower myself slowly. I get to a point when I just have to let go and end up often sitting with a thump. But my main problem is arthritis in my spine which is aggravated by frequently trapped nerves and dicky hips. Certainly no Elvis! :-)) Brian Staffordshire, UK List Admin www.lordbramhall.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bubbles" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Friends] Brian's difficulty with the stairs > But do you have trouble with your knees now? Brian and I certainly do > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country > ----- Original Message ----- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 21/04/2002

Won't anyone help you to have a stair lift put in Brian - Social Services or someone? My brother had one put in, and I know he didn't pay for it himself. Don has recently put a handrail on our stairs, and it is a Godsend. When I had the heart failure in 2001 I wouldn't have managed without it. Marj --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 19/04/02

My cottage has 11 which makes them much steeper. I'd be better abseiling. I currently travel down sideways but even so have missed the last one twice so far. Right opposite the bottom step is a wall where you need to turn right and it is very hard if you don't do that! Brian Staffordshire, UK List Admin www.lordbramhall.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bubbles" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian's difficulty in getting downstairs... > unfortunately most uk houses have 13 stairs > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 21/04/2002

Belated Happy Birthday wishes from me Marged. Sorry it's a bit late but I'm just catching up on my mail. Roz Happiest Birthday Wishes Marged! It certainly sounds like you have had a delightful week-end of celebration with your family...that always brings such lovely 'Memories' for your 'new Birthday Year'!! Best Wishes Marged for a year of doing just what you enjoy with family and friends....happy trips.. more fun times with your grandchildren....lots of good reading....getting out and about with your 'Heart's Delight'..aka "Don"....and...lots of chatter and fun on this 'super list' with your many friends..near and far!! Cheers my friend!! Frances..xox __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply changes. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com

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Hi again Bubbles! Yes...I do have trouble with my knees in that they my walking is 'quite stiff' when I get up in the morning..and/or if I'm sitting too long during the days..i.e., at the computer...good movie on TV... or reading for several hours. Also, my back can give me the same 'problem' for the above noted reasons...sometimes going into 'muscale spasms' ..but, thankfully that does not happen too much nowadays...Had a lot of problems in that way.. before my back surgery...many years ago. As I say..I do find that 'going down the stairs backwards' is most helpful at thest times..My brother has had a lot of problems the last 2 yrs. and 'did not believe this backward down the stairs' would be 'of any use'...even when I told him how Mom 'swore by it'...BUT..then one day he tried it!! (stubborn fella he is ..ha ha) and "voila"...gee..it really does work!! he now says.. I feel that it is because one does not get that 'heavy jolt..at least it seems to feel that way.. when your legs/knees are stiff' ..and so much easier to 'manage the stairs' until we get them loosened up! Nice chatting with you Bubbles.... Frances.. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

Happiest Birthday Wishes Marged! It certainly sounds like you have had a delightful week-end of celebration with your family...that always brings such lovely 'Memories' for your 'new Birthday Year'!! Best Wishes Marged for a year of doing just what you enjoy with family and friends....happy trips.. more fun times with your grandchildren....lots of good reading....getting out and about with your 'Heart's Delight'..aka "Don"....and...lots of chatter and fun on this 'super list' with your many friends..near and far!! Cheers my friend!! Frances..xox __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

But do you have trouble with your knees now? Brian and I certainly do Bubbles from Robin Hood Country ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frances Myette" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Friends] Brian's difficulty with the stairs > Hi Bubbles! > Not only UK houses have l3 stairs!...I also have > the same...though my staircase is wide...and the > surface of each step is also deep...so that one's > foot fits it just fine....I also have 7 stairs to > my family room which is over the garage...Had no > 'trouble with the knees' though when we bought it > l6 years ago. > > > Frances > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Everything you'll ever need on one web page > from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts > http://uk.my.yahoo.com > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, > simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, > or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Bubbles! Not only UK houses have l3 stairs!...I also have the same...though my staircase is wide...and the surface of each step is also deep...so that one's foot fits it just fine....I also have 7 stairs to my family room which is over the garage...Had no 'trouble with the knees' though when we bought it l6 years ago. Frances __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

Martha!... Love the picture of your Mom and Dad's 40th. Wedding Anniversary party!!...and thanks to Marged for sending it along to the 'list' for you...so we could all enjoy it.....What a lovely way to celebrate this very special event Martha! Frances __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

unfortunately most uk houses have 13 stairs Bubbles from Robin Hood Country ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frances Myette" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 7:37 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian's difficulty in getting downstairs... > Hi Brian..and also..Bubbles! > Have just read your note about the 'ten minutes > it takes to get downstairs Brian'...after resting > and/or sitting awhile...and your total agreement > Bubbles! > Just wanted to add that I also have the same > problem...due to the knees...and general > stiffness > when I first get up in the A.M., or, after > sitting > for a little longer than I should....Thought you > might like to try my "Method" of handling the > stairs 'problem'....which my Mom 'found out' did > the trick..and so of course...like mother like > daughter!....Anyway, give it a go!.... > Turn around at the top of the stairs...hold on to > the bannister/railing, bend a little forward to > be able to touch the stairs with your other hand, > and thus go down the stairs..one at a time!...in > the backward position....It is very much easier > on the knees and ankles...no 'jolting'...and also > gives a more 'secure' feeling of not falling.... > > Oh yes, I count each stair as I go...to be sure > I don't miss the last one...and perhaps have a > bit of a fall..or..twist of the ankle.... > > Hope it works for each of you as well as it does > for me! > > Frances > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Everything you'll ever need on one web page > from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts > http://uk.my.yahoo.com > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please remember, commercial advertising is NOT allowed on this list. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

LOVELY Photo - what's the story please Bubbles from Robin Hood Country ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 7:29 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Marged has sent you a digital photo! > Marged has sent you a digital photo! > > You may pick it up at the following address: > http://www.PhotoParade.com/pickup.asp?2004-8790-52533 > > Click on the link above to pick up your photo, or > copy and paste the link into your Internet browser. > ____________________________________________________________ > > Marged writes: > This is Martha's family - she will tell you their story herself. > > Marj > ____________________________________________________________ > > (Your photo will be available until Wednesday, May 01, 2002) > There is no charge for this service! > ************************************************************ > > SPECIAL COUPON OFFER (offer expires Sunday, April 21, 2002) > Save $3.00 on PhotoParade E-Mailer! Just $9.99... click below: > http://www.PhotoParade.com/coupon.asp?code=EZ-EMAIL2 > > PhotoParade E-Mailer makes mailing digital photos easy. > * Send photos without messy e-mail attachments! > * Automatically resizes photos to fit on your screen. > * Photos can be seen in any web browser > > For more information about PhotoParade, visit us at > http://www.PhotoParade.com/ > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are a blood donor please ask to go on the Bone Marrow > Register. You won't be told about it if you don't ask. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Brian! May I ask what kind of baseball caps you like to collect?? Frances __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

Hi Brian..and also..Bubbles! Have just read your note about the 'ten minutes it takes to get downstairs Brian'...after resting and/or sitting awhile...and your total agreement Bubbles! Just wanted to add that I also have the same problem...due to the knees...and general stiffness when I first get up in the A.M., or, after sitting for a little longer than I should....Thought you might like to try my "Method" of handling the stairs 'problem'....which my Mom 'found out' did the trick..and so of course...like mother like daughter!....Anyway, give it a go!.... Turn around at the top of the stairs...hold on to the bannister/railing, bend a little forward to be able to touch the stairs with your other hand, and thus go down the stairs..one at a time!...in the backward position....It is very much easier on the knees and ankles...no 'jolting'...and also gives a more 'secure' feeling of not falling.... Oh yes, I count each stair as I go...to be sure I don't miss the last one...and perhaps have a bit of a fall..or..twist of the ankle.... Hope it works for each of you as well as it does for me! Frances __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

Hi Brian..and also..Bubbles! Have just read your note about the 'ten minutes it takes to get downstairs Brian'...after resting and/or sitting awhile...and your total agreement Bubbles! Just wanted to add that I also have the same problem...due to the knees...and general stiffness when I first get up in the A.M., or, after sitting for a little longer than I should....Thought you might like to try my "Method" of handling the stairs 'problem'....which my Mom 'found out' did the trick..and so of course...like mother like daughter!....Anyway, give it a go!.... Turn around at the top of the stairs...hold on to the bannister/railing, bend a little forward to be able to touch the stairs with your other hand, and thus go down the stairs..one at a time!...in the backward position....It is very much easier on the knees and ankles...no 'jolting'...and also gives a more 'secure' feeling of not falling.... Oh yes, I count each stair as I go...to be sure I don't miss the last one...and perhaps have a bit of a fall..or..twist of the ankle.... Hope it works for each of you as well as it does for me! Frances __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

Oh Jan....I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's fall which leaves one so shook up at the best of times...but, to then be robbed by 'these roving bands of no good useless youths'...(as I refer to them)...would certainly leave the poor dear so frightened.. Do hope to hear that he is recuperating well from any injuries he would have suffered from the fall and that you have been able to calm down as well. A wee note here for Pam as well...it was very upsetting to read of your having been 'victimized' three times by robbery and threats!...I can just imagine how it would take a 'long time' to get over these traumas .... Yes..Pam, my dear...you are certainly one to be much admired for your strength of character and determination to always 'go forward'...Blessings be with you..... Frances forward __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

MANY HAPPY RETURNS MARGED!!!! (Forever Young) Have a great day - Love from Mike & Fauzia in Jeddah ----- Original Message ----- From: Angela & Kostas Nicolaou To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:38 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Happy birthday Marged Morning all, I'm sure you will all want to join me in a toast to one of our dearest friends on this list Marged. We hope she has a lovely day with her lovely family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARGED !! Angela Cyprus Protected by Norton Anti Virus 2002 ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 19-Apr-02

and will not take responsiblity for themselves. Bubbles from Robin Hood Country ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] youths of today > Too many Social Workers in this country who don't have a clue what they're > doing. > > Brian > Staffordshire, UK > List Admin > www.lordbramhall.co.uk > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim SHARPE" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 1:53 PM > Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] youths of today > > > > Did you see that clip this morning on the 'Sunday' Programme where a > French > > Politician whilst giving an interview amongst a crowd felt a boy trying to > > pick his pocket and gave him a smack on the ear. I bet there isn't the > > hullabaloo that occurred here when John Prescott smacked that dipstick who > > threw an egg at him. > > > > Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Brian [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 7:43 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] youths of today > > > > Hi Jan, > > > > Very sorry to hear about your Dad, please give him our love and best > wishes. > > I would love to be part of an execution squad for these people who take > > advantage of the elderly, disabled and/or incapacitated. They don't > deserve > > to live amongst decent people. > > > > Brian > > Staffordshire, UK > > List Admin > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "jan" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 10:15 PM > > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] youths of today > > > > > > > Hi everyone , > > > > > > Sorry for not posting much lately but my Dad is fairly ill at the moment > > and today he had his wallet stolen after he had a fall . > > > > > > Thankfully he was not injured but very shaken up (he is 83) so life at > > the moment is very stressful . > > > > > > Hope you are all ok and Take Care, > > > > > > Jan > > > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 20/04/2002 > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > Visit List General Archives at: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GEN-FRIENDS > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go > > to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > --- > > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/02 > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/02 > > > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, > > simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, > > or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 20/04/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply > changes. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >