Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9804941)

This happy post made my heart smile :) I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the season and I understand just what you're saying about not celebrating here. I don't even have a tree this year.

My best friends were all together tonight and I'm sad about not being there. But hopefully next year!

Merry Christmas Rodney - and everyone. May all our dreams come true in 2012.

Originally Posted by trottytrue (Post 9804940)

Jasper123....I am so glad to read the joy in

Dontheturner...I hope you and Tim have a lovely day. I do hope your eyes are improving..

Originally Posted by trottytrue (Post 9804940)

Jasper123....I am so glad to read the joy in your words about being home its been a struggle for you but I think you are doing well and appreciating what it really is all about. "Being Home" with loved ones and feeling a part of something bigger. Give you Mum a big hug from me.

I think you misunderstood when I said about my I Pad, it wasnt my son that bought it for me it was my husband, my son got it through his company at a discount and he downloaded 'netflix' onto it for me.

We are going to have a quiet Christmas just my husband my daughter and my son. My other son came today with his wife and his 3 boys. We had a lovely time. I sometimes wonder if the whole idea of Christmas is lost on the younger generation.

Dontheturner...I hope you and Tim have a lovely day. I do hope your eyes are improving.

Beedubya...Hope the journey to family is a safe one and you have a good time.

To all others on the forum A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR. May God keep you all safe and Bless each one of you. May all your dreams be fulfilled.

Originally Posted by trottytrue (Post 9804942)

For those of you interested in Chester here is the site that is update every few months with information on whats going on.

www.chesterrenaissance.co.uk

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9805129)

Hello Avril - Thank you - and we both wish you lots of Seasons Greetings, and into the coming New Year. - Tim, being the Good Buddhist that she is, says, my eyes will get better, come what may. I had a letter from the area health authority, giving me the choice of where I go for consultation, prior to operation, but I want to wait, until the chance of snow has passed, before asking friends to transport me. - They are all of my generation - and worry about treacherous roads! - My sight is improved though, and I am busy reading some ''non fiction'' stories ( Stephen Leather's ''Private Dancer'')
Take care, have a great time. Love Tim & Don xx

Originally Posted by bandrui (Post 9805975)

I'm still cleaning for friends coming tomorrow and still have dressing to make :eek:

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9806159)

Don, have you tried reading from a Kindle? but I have been very impressed with the Kindle.

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9806249)

Hi, I use Amazon a lot, and have noticed them, but wondered if I would have difficulty, reading from one, in normal lighting? -

I have an eyesight problem, at the moment, and although I am sure new glasses would improve things, I am reluctant to get them, whilst waiting for, maybe, surgery? Any idea, where I could ''view'' one?

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9806263)

I think places like John Lewis have demonstration models you can look at - I think I saw one in Tesco last time I was there (a demo model, I mean).

They are not back-lit (like a laptop), so just like a regular book, you can't read them in low light. Conversely, unlike laptop screens and "tablets", you don't get eye fatigue after an hour or so. They really are easy on the eyes.

They use a special technology called E-ink that makes it look like ink on paper. Honestly, I think it is well worth you trying to find a demo to have a look at, the font size function works really well if you need magnified text. I think you'd like them - and if you already use Amazon, you'll like the fact you can download a book from Amazon in an instant.