Good news and crossed fingers

Andy's dad is taking tentative steps now which is great news. He seems to think he can run a marathon tomorrow(!) but he is getting stronger every day. We're making plans to bring him home in the next few days, where he can hopefully get some uninterrupted sleep and home visits from the physio. The results from the biopsy should be in next week - the oncologist seems to think that the tumour is benign but the surgeon isn't convinced.

A long road ahead but it seems brighter this week

thanks to you all for all your kind thoughts and messages - the petrie-scotherns really appreciate all your support

xx

update

dear all

thanks for all your texts yesterday - sorry I haven't had a chance to answer them yet.

Well, the operation went well and the metal plate is in. The surgeon managed to remove most of the tumour, which has been sent for investigation. He said that in his experience it is likely to be malignant but it may take up to 20 days before they can confirm anything. The oncologist is coming to see Graham today.

They are going to try to get him up and about today - from the bed to the chair and perhaps even a walk, depending on how things go. He's regaining some feeling and movement in his legs, which is a good sign. And, he finally managed to get some sleep! yay!

We are back !

We arrived home safe and sound this morning having had a wonderful time. Totally relaxed but perhaps some liver damage !!

needing positive thoughts......

dear all

as you probably know, andy's dad has been in hospital. Turns out he has a tumour on his spine, which has caused some nerve damage. He's going to have an operation on tuesday to put a metal plate into his spine to release the nerve and to check out the tumour as well as any nerve damage. The doc says there's a 70% chance he will be able to walk after, which is pretty positive I think. All prayers and happy thoughts would be most welcome.

I'll update you after tuesday

M

course choices for S6

if i get my 5 highers this year then..

higher business management and german
advanced chemistry and music

Also, went to careers convention at school and decided i don't really fancy studying law anymore.
Accountany, business and german at edinburgh?
Thoughts?

Bethan xxx

bathroom blues

i'm off out to look for a new bathroom! first we had a leak through the ceiling, from the overflow on the cold water tank in the loft and then (the same day actually!) we noticed a damp patch on the stair wall and water dripping into the understairs toilet. The overflow pipe from our toilet is also leaking. Sigh! I booked two plumbers and they BOTH turned up! Go figure!

Any design concepts most welcome.....

hope you all are well

What a star!

Just to let you know that dad is like a child waiting for santa. He has ants in his pant, so exceited See you when we get home missing you all already
Mum XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Cheerio

We are all packed and ready to go. We are just waiting for the Taxi to take us to Glasgow airport.
We are off to spend your inheritance !!!!!!!!!!

TRIAO !

holibags

http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/africa/tunisia/tunisia/port-el-kantaoui/hotels/hotel-marhaba-palace.html?ito=goo&referrer=google&gclid=COXNiarm55ECFQ0Suwod8XjJ_A

christmas ball

Booked it! Packed it!

Just to let you all know that we've just booked our summer holiday - YAY! Off to Lunigiana, Tuscany at the end of June for a week.

Prelims

they are over!!
yey =]

I love my new hair!

Its fab!!!!!

Scrabble

Have they pulled the plug, now ?

Holly bags

Well, we have gone and done it. We have booked our holidays in Florida. We fly out of Glasgow on Saturday 8th March at 09:40 and arrive back in Glasgow on Wednesday 19th March at 07:10. Ten days is about right ! We have taken a fly/drive option but, if anything happens that we can't stay with Ray and Mae, we will go anyway and get accommodation somehow.

Even Granny's elastic pension couldn't stretch to cover this so we are spending some of your inheritance.

We ahve no idea yet how we are going to get to and from Glasgow.

Won't be able to sleep for days, now !!!!!

Detox Update

After 2 weeks of the detoxI have lost 14Ilbs. The start of a complete new year and new me. Another 14Ilbs to go before 20th Feb for the first show.
Signed David. Forgot my login.

It's ADDICTIVE!

http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq/game1?c6c6=13cf

feed the world

go to this site http://www.freerice.com -

Click on the answer that best defines the word.
If you get it right, you get a harder word.
If wrong, you get an easier word.
For each word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.

Pooh!

I feel yreally yucky :-(

Kitchen

Al and I have tiled our kitchen - check us.

Christmas

I know I know it is toooo early but I thought I would put forward a proposal for Christmas this year. I have heard through the Petrie grapevine (but not the Petrie Press!!!) that Dad is looking for a full on Petrie Christmas extravaganza this year. So what about if we do a secret santa? We pull a name out of a hat and get 1 good pressie for them (maybe £30?) - thoughts?

Help Required

******Mulhern Family in need of assistance if possible******

As you know, Linda and Norna are off to India for a rare (ahem) holiday this month. They are due back on the 15th Feb (Linda's Birthday) around midday. Wee Al had intended to pick them up in Glasgow after a long journey home. Unfortunately his nasty bosses will not give him time off work. Sooooo is there anyone available in the Petrie posse that can assist?

New Look

As Jennifer Gemmell Said:

Hannahs version of the britney look

I obviously had to improvise, with what was in the room or in eye sight at the time. Not a bad attempt though =]

Moira's e-mail address

Can anybody provide me with Moira's e-mail address /

ta !

lent

hey - a suggestion - we give up booze for lent and donate money to charittteeeeeeeee. Any one up for it?

new start

Big D and I are planning a 2 week detox starting Monday. Will keep you all posted.
P.s. Its snowing!!!!!

happy birthday andrew!

happy birthday to you
happy birthday to you
happy birthday to andrew!
happy birthday tooooo yoouuuu

4 years old! wow

great party today xxxx

boohya and a bucket of cheese! =]

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1580280244

baby hannah and bethan dancing with the present us!
and we are dressed as elfs!

you cant really get much cooler =]

thanks moira for the link!
made us laugh

love hannah and bethan
xxxx

Are we all getting festive?

Check this out!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1480998739

Happy

I saw Dabiel lst week

and.............

I felt nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woohoo go me i have moved on uh huh yeah (doing a little dance right aboutnow)

Moinie

Happy Birthday wee sis xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Scrabble anyone?

Anyone fancy a game of online scrabble? Register at www.Scrabulous.com and I'll set up a game

Hey Carol.......

troh!

we are ofskie tomorrow on our hols - I still have no idea where we are off to and am very excited. What a fab boyfriend I have. We will see y'all when we are back. Mum and Dad have a fab time in tenereeefeee. love y'allA & A xxx

random update

made chocolate mouse today from scratch! was good
didnt quite melt all the ingredients properly but i think it gave it an interesting twist

sponsered walk across the forth road bridge tomorrow for children in need! then off to have lunch after. what better way to spend an inservice day! homework? dont think so hehe

ohh yeah! passed my maths test and got an A for my english essay =]
good week

My Art

My Teacher Said It Wasnt Good =[

Somehow I Dont Quite Agree With Her

The Birds

I remember when we were driving up from Barrow to Dunfermline and just at the Scottish border we nearly had to pull over in wonder at the patterns in the sky. It was a truly beautiful site.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/nov/07/conservation

I am the luckiest woman in the world!

The biggest thank you to everyone!

I am completely in love with it.

I really cant say enough thankyous.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I am th nbbn

Halloween! great excuse to dress up and have a party

arr me hearties!
pretty star princess

i love hannah!

Thursday!

Just in from work and exhastimicated! Not had a wee drinkie all week, whats that aboot?

30 - 15

So, week 3 and our usual instructor couldn't make it so the session was taken by someone new. He basically told us that we were all using the wrong grip and our technique was bobbins so after 20minutes of warm up exercises, which included throwing and catching balls using your hands!! (mum - you would have enjoyed watching me attempt that!), we had our forehands reconstructed. No serving, no back hand, no fun game at the end....

Frustrating at first, it ended up being a really good session - mostly it was about him hitting a ball to us and us returning it before joinign the end of the line, over and over and so you could eventually see everyone's progression. It also sowed the seeds of dissent for next week.... blimey!

Hello

how are you all this halloween night, got one guiser and it wosnt dad

Got Maia over night to-morrow night so dad will be kept busy

Luv Mum

Well

Can I say what a nice weekend that was. Got to see all my family and the Petrie sisters spend some lovely time just chatting and catching up. Just peachy and heart warming. Love you all anniep xxx

Cats got on the garage roof today

Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday Dad!

enjoy your old man slippers and your comfy old man jumper

xxxx

In great need of some scottish air.......

Ms Moira Grace Petrie will be arriving in Fife for a flying visit sometime tomorrow (Friday) afternoon and will be wheeching back home to Keyworth just after noon on Sunday. She hopes to fit in as many cups of tea/wine in as many petrie houses as possible during this time.

30 love

So tennis lesson #2 and it was all about the follow through and the serve. We only had a black and white camera but as you can see my serve action was pretty good! I am loving this tennis thang! And, I'm not the worst in the class - result. I am not too good t the little dinks - more like buster mottram than tim henman at the moment! Next week - back hand, bring it on!!

p.s.

My catlets have been playing outside all day.

Today I am being a domestic godess

I have made broccoli and stilton soup, burritos, four fruit loaves and roasted veg couscous.
My veg is the second attempt. My first lot ended up all over the kitchen floor when I dropped the roasting dish when I was going to put it in the oven!!!!!!!!!!!!

we are still alive

no parties
no loud music
no boys

we are still alive! lol

=[

I Hate being ill =[

i dont like it. Im so bored heehee
watching tv helps apart from day time tv cause thats rubbish heehee

eeewww

i have a hangover

the final choice

our shopping trip

15 love

Well, I had my first tennis lesson last night. I didn't fall over or lose my racquet or decapitate anyone or humiliate myself (a distinct possibility!).

It was great fun and brought back memories of long afternoons battering that ball against the Cowell's outside wall. I'm learning the mechanics of the forehand and also basics of serving - limited only by the flapping of the bingo wings!

Next week, it's all about the follow through!

ok that didnt work here it is again

Pictures of room

My Mothers Wonderful Work

Hannah's Room

Hey everyone jst wanted to let you all kno my mum put my curtains up tonight and they look amazing! Well Done My MUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooohooo!

Holidays! Celebrate!

You cannot be serious!

Just to let everyone know that I've signed up to do an 8-week beginners tennis course starting next wednesday! Andy did it during the summer and is now enrolled on the improvers course. All references to me being knocked up are purely tennis related :)

sisterly love =]

Carol's 40th Birthday Party

We are having a birthday party for Carol's 40th. The party is on Saturday 24th Nov and she has asked for a Bar-B-Q. (Is she made it will be winter)For her 40th she has asked for a private registration number plate and I was wondering if you would all like to contribute towards the cost of the plate by donating monies instead of a present. Can you all please let me know as soon as possible so I can start the process.

Quick apology

To The Urwin Family - wee Al and me never popped over this weekend as we didnae have the car. Also - thought we should give the in-laws time with Maia. We will pop over soon. Hope all is well - when does the wee one go in for her tongue?

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