Just a quick note to say that I'm going to be off the crafting radar for a little while, as my 84 year old Ma has been ill and needs a bit of tender loving care.
We knew she wasn't well because she's the same as the kids - only quiet when she's ill.
She greatly embarrassed us yesterday, when she reluctantly agreed with the doctor to have a nurse come in and help, only on the condition that -
a) it was a male nurse
b) he had a nine inch * dooh - dah *
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I can't tell you how mortified we were. She then went on to say that she wanted me to make " one of those things you're knitting " to keep it warm for him ...
I shall never be able to look at a wristwarmer in the same light again.
Back soon.
xx
Sorry your Ma's not feeling well. I have a shocker in the family also. :0)
Posted by: stuffed | October 03, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Your Ma just made my day!
Best wishes for her.
Posted by: Elo | October 03, 2007 at 10:38 PM
God, I wish my mum was like that too! Don't get me wrong she is very ill too but not so funny!
Posted by: celine | October 03, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Best of wishes for your mom. She certainly put a giggle in my afternoon!!!
Posted by: Karen Bell | October 03, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Oh my, at least she knows how she likes her men! I hope she feels better.
Posted by: Dawn | October 04, 2007 at 12:13 AM
If it would make her feel better, I have an antique peter heater that I would gladly share! I don't get to say that too often. (click my blog to see the pic)
Posted by: colleen | October 04, 2007 at 12:31 AM
good grief! that is so funny! I'm sorry your mom isn't feeling well.. but she certainly hasnt lost her sense of humor!
Hoping she is feeling better soon!
Posted by: vivian | October 04, 2007 at 12:49 AM
That's both terribly funny and sad both together. Look after yourself as well.
Posted by: Megan | October 04, 2007 at 01:30 AM
Oh dear!
Posted by: Mae | October 04, 2007 at 01:56 AM
oh dear! i bet you'll have a whole book full of stories for us when you return. you'll be missed and i wish your mother well. xo
Posted by: laurie | October 04, 2007 at 01:57 AM
sorry to hear your mom's not feeling well. try to take good care of yourself while you're taking care of your ma.
Posted by: krissy | October 04, 2007 at 02:31 AM
I'm sorry your mom is unwell, she sounds hilarious!
Posted by: peggy | October 04, 2007 at 02:38 AM
You have to keep your sense of humor....glad you and your mom both have! Sending you good wishes!
Posted by: Claudia | October 04, 2007 at 05:00 AM
I thought I had the only mother who said things like that! Hope she feels better very soon. Wonder what she says when she's feeling her usual spunky self.
Posted by: charlotte | October 04, 2007 at 05:16 AM
Oh, I love her already.
Posted by: Shula | October 04, 2007 at 05:16 AM
Aww, sorry your mom is not doing well but sounds like she is still having fun!
Posted by: Amy | October 04, 2007 at 05:57 AM
If you can't be inappropriate in your eighties then seriously when can you be? She's earned it!
Posted by: Kristy | October 04, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Such a lovely lady!
Hope she is getting well soon.
Posted by: Alex | October 04, 2007 at 08:31 AM
It only goes to show that we should never forget that inside our "olding" bodies there is always a little girl, or should I say a young woman with desires! How wonderful of your MA to embarrass you the way she did. Power to the old Ma's and grandmothers around the world.
I hope she is doing better.
Posted by: Anne Marie | October 04, 2007 at 08:53 AM
Oh dear! But it must be lovely to say and do exactly what you want, mustn't it!
My friend Charlotte's Gran got banned from 'Dial-a-ride' from being 'uncouth'. We shall have to get them together.
Joking aside, I hope your Mum is safe and happy and that she is easy to look after for you.
Posted by: janet clare | October 04, 2007 at 09:43 AM
I aim to grow old disgracefully and your mum sounds like a good role model. I am usually a lurker but wanted to wish your mum a speedy recovery and to say I'll miss your blog its appreciated and enjoyed by myself and my daughter so hope to have you back soon. warm regards Tracey
Posted by: Tracey Dawkins | October 04, 2007 at 09:48 AM
It gives me fond memories when I was a kid and my aunty made one for my pop for a joke, I'm glad to see she still has a sense of humour. I wish your mum and yourself all the best-I'm lucky my mum is 53 and cheaky too. All the best Melissa!
Posted by: melissa Halfpenny | October 04, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Hope she's feeling better soon, the cheeky minx! Medics must love little rays of sunshine like her. (Look after yourself, too.)
Posted by: Jo | October 04, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I hope your mum will be better soon. I really do love your stories about her - they would make a hilarious book!
Best wishes for yourself, too!
Posted by: christine | October 04, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Sorry to hear your Ma's not feeling so good - she sounds exactly like my gran ;0) Hope she feels better soon.
Posted by: Shirley | October 04, 2007 at 12:21 PM