Today I've been mainly.......Volume 4

Goldengran hope you feel better soon xx

Thank you all for your kind words and hugs. I feel a bit more cheerful now

nanachrissy How I wish that I could put comforting arms around you. I have a lump in my throat as I read your message. x

Golden many thanks.

jeni lovely to hear wee spotty one is improving.

nanachrissy, you have had a hard time recently. It is so painful to watch someone you love in a slow decline. Be kind to yourself. ((((hugs))))

Love that, Jeni.

I've been up to Gloucester to dee my DD and spottyDGD. Had a great time, she actually sat on my lap playing for half an hour! This is unheard of!
She was then back to pulling herself up on her feet and walking with assistance
I put Beatles and beach boys on my iPad and she thought it was great! Might try Motzart and verdi next time!

*nanachrissy((( hugs))),hope things change for the better soon.
Soops, I love your photos and your paintings, you are a life enhancer.[
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Today I have been reading the posts, but not joining in, as have head cold and stomach bug and feel lousy. Spent the weekend wit DSS, His wife and adorable Amelie, 8. Months, and I picked it up from them. But had a lovely time.

Lovely bonding with GD, Jess. Glad you are having so much fun. .
Here we are having some heavy April showers - of hail! I went through some flooded bits, driving to Manchester. The odd sunny interval isn't really worth waiting for!

I've been 'stripping the willow'. Went to a Willow Workshop today and made a large Scandinavian Woven Heart out of willow bark. Met a singer, potter and conservationist. A lovely, interesting and productive day.

jess your joy comes shining through your post

That's so tough, nanac. Wishing you all the best during this time.

Jess - Fabulous!

nannachrissie hang in there! It is all so hard, and must seem so unfair - my heart goes out to you. (((hugs)))

chrissy sending you a {{hug}}

Feeling exhausted after a couple of days with my dad who told me he was going to die last night! (He didn't!) but I thought he was too.
Today the doc visited and said he could last a while longer yet. Honestly if you saw him, he looks like a little heap of bones with skin on.
It seems to be such a struggle for him,he isn't in any pain but he is so uncomfortable and weak, why does the body take so long to shut down?

My dd has distanced herself from me and ds and that is so upsetting too.

Not at my best right now.

Glad you're having fun Jess. Your grandchildren must be loving this special time with you

Today I've been unpacking after a few days away with my husband over Easter. I don't really have time to catch up yet, but couldn't resist popping in to see what's been going on. Off to get the next lot of washing on the line now and will return when I have more free time.

jess your light-hearted joy is infectious.

bagitha...I'll join you in a mug of coffee

Annobell I was diagnosed with PM about six months ago. Will go to your new thread.

Making a new wood pile with rhododendron logs (yes, logs) from branches that I cut down last year, or maybe the year before, and burning the small stuff. Thirst-making work.

That sounds lovely jess.

Very pleased for you.

How lovely, Jess! I can tell how much you're loving it all; isn't it great to be part of their lives? Carry on having a wonderful time, you have our full permission!

Annobel saw your thread on PM, about which I know nothing, but it sounds awful. Sending you a (very gentle) ((hug)).

Been for annual blood test, including inflammatory markers for the PMR. (See my new thread on Polymyalgia). Going to pick up senior GD for lunch. She has volunteered to do some much-needed vacuuming for me - my shoulders can't cope with much more than a little light dusting.

Had a lovely morning shopping with my GD (7). We dropped her brother at daycare and tackled the Sydney buses. Went to the Mall and found some jogging pants for her and some shorts for me (silly me, did not think summer would still be here in NSW...) She went on one of those bungee jumping things and flew high above my head with balletic legs and long blonde hair flying. Then tried a few back flips. It is great to see her so strong, athletic and adventurous - something I missed out on as a child. Then collected 4 yr old , half an hour int he park admiring them climbing and took the free bus home. They sat on the floor and played dinosaurs together for over half an hour, harmoniously !!!! (this is unusual - a golden moment) Both asleep now. Phew.

What a great bunch of photos, soop. Just lovely!

Hope you're beginning to feel more comfortable now those nasty staples have been removed. Take care. x

Trawling through computer for favourite Wee Man images. Have uploaded three pics of me from way back when. The "glam" shot was taken three years ago. We were staying at the Malmaison in Glasgow. Daughter-in-law was newly pregnant . The photo in white blouse was taken in our barn conversion kitchen circa 1997. The big specs image, shortly after I'd had gall bladder op.