Thank you so much for the kind replies and good advice - wonderful to hear from you - much appreciated.

My precious husband died on 24 January - his funeral took place on 31 January. He had been ill for many years, beginning in 1999 with diagnosis leukaemia and over the years developing vascular dementia. I looked after him at home for many years until he needed care home where he lived for the last t...

I haven't been on line for a while but I do remember your posts Sajehar. Sorry you have been so ill recently. I can understand how upset you have been about the tree. Many years ago my father, who died 23 years ago, gave me two shrubs - one would have yellow flowers and the other white - -the yellow...

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Thanks for replies with helpful advice and suggestions. We don't have many shops here (small town) but I'll follow up the suggestions on line. Pet - like you I am not intending to take all of hubby's laundry home but will keep an eye open for anything that needs to be "smartened up" at home. Thanks ...

Hubby has recently gone to care home and already I have noticed that his pullovers are suffering from high temperature washing so I would appreciate advice on suitable replacements and where I could buy them.

Albert_1604 wrote:My Easter was just dreary as every other day.

Same here Albert xx

Older carer looking after hubby, as you are looking after your wife.

Sending you a wee hug

Violet xx

So many replies, so much useful information - I really appreciate your help. I'll take a wee bit of time to think about it but I believe that a good option for me would be to stack as vented drier above washing machine would be right height for window opening. Thank you so much for taking the time t...

I am thinking of buying combined washing machine/tumble drier to save space and wonder if anyone has suggestions to make from experience.

Hi Jenny First port of call is always GP, if only to rule out simple medical causes. None of us on here are qualified doctors, and even such wouldn't diagnose without seeing. Kind regards MrsA I fully agree with MrsA's post. Please request a home visit by GP or District/Community Nurse so that they...