The Old Schoolhouse

Finding the Fun in Less Than Funny Situations

As you know from my sister Pam's Blog:  White O'Morn Cottage her husband, Paul, is in hospital and so is our mother. Same hospital which makes it handy for visiting both of them. Well, I have to tell the story of how Pam and I were visiting them the other day and we got a good laugh out of both their situations. I am one who always looks to bring a smile or laugh to any situation and why not? Laughter is good medicine....so...

...Paul has low calcium levels after his op. which have the symptoms of tingling in the lips. While we were visiting a nurse came round and asked him "Do you have any tingling in your lips?"......I bit my tongue but could not resist piping up with  "Only when Pam kisses him!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next we went to see Mam two floors up. Her doctor came round asking questions and such and finished up by saying " I'll get the geriatric doctor to pop in and see you" ...to which Mam answered ...

" The geriatric doctor? I hope he is not doddery - could you not send  me a young one?"

What can I say...I learned it from the master! Haha!

The Gathering Room - Big Celebration Coming Up! Ya'll Invited!

Our living room has become known as The Gathering Room. it is a fabulous place to socialise and entertain friends and houseguests. It's got a huge open fire that we get blazing, lots of scented candles, wine, soft lighting, nibbles, oodles of interesting curios to browse, home made music (by the lads -who are all musicians) Lots of squishy comfy sofas and armchairs. Somehow it has a lovely atmosphere for a social setting.

These pics show us (Angie and Ed) entertaining the lovely Martina and Paul (Pam was there too but was taking the photos for us)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is where we will have a mega party for Paul when he recovers...now that will be a hooley worth reporting on! Lots of happy photos will be posted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a picture from above of The Gathering/Party Room...now isn't that the perfect place for a celebration?

So watch this space as you are all invited to Flynner's Hooley! You can join in by checking out the post and leaving your comments. More details to follow...C'mon Flynner...get well soon....we are gagging to have a mega party!

Angie's New Ring and Box!

I was out shopping (so what's new?) and found this gorgeous BIG bling ring and had to have it... so I did!

 

 

 

You don't think it's a bit too ostentatious do you?

Three Euro - sure how could you resist it?

I also found a gorgeous vintage sewing box. (Eat your heart out KImme! Ha ha!) 

Here it is closed....gorgeous.

...and even more gorgeous open!

...and please keep my beloved brother -in -law, Paul in your thoughts next Tues. when he has his operation. .....

.....BIG PARTY COMING UP IN IN MY HOUSE IN BALLINAMORE WHEN HE RECOVERS!

YA'LL INVITED!