need a friend

Annika,think of all the good times. (((hugs))) we will be thinking of you.

Annika think of you

We'll al be thinking about you, Annika. I cannot imagine how I'd be feeling if I was in your place. xx

Annike sometimes funerals can be occasions to share happy memories and you will be with people who care about you that also cared about your dear friend. Don't be too sad the whole day - there will be some sunny moments

Thank you all so much, it helps so much knowing that so many of you care, what a wonderful lot you all are .
These are for all of you

Will be thinking of you Annika

Annika it will be a horrible day but you will get through - somehow we always do don't we. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and if the tears come everyone around you will understand. You are a loving Grandma and everyone will recognise that.
Sending you warm hugs and .
Remember your GN friends - we are all here and rooting for you xxx

Oh, I do, Annika! And I give you my virtual shoulder to cry or lean on, with love. xxxx

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the day of the funeral for my best friend. I am not looking forward to it at all. Because she was not only my friend but mother-in-law to my son, it seems extra hard, Our two grandchildren will be there and I know I have to be strong for them. I promised my friend that I would take extra care of them for her so I guess it will start tomorrow , big cuddles all round and try not to cry in front of them. Wish me luck

Annika big hugs and understanding from Malvern. You do need to grieve and if GN is where you want to do it, just go ahead. I've only been on for a week and feel everyone is very supportive.

soops OK I will programme it in to the Sat-nan

glamma Think it had better be afternoon. Just head towards Glasgow, bear left and keep going 'til you hit the west coast. I shall be wearing my flashing goggle-specs. Can't miss me...but if you should, take care as you spin over the sea towards the Paps of Jura...it's a bit rocky out there

Only if you read the Sat-Nan Soop as I am not very good with directions,hense me always over shooting the River Mersey and ending up in Liverpool ??? What time will you be ready have we sorted that yet.

I'll not be offended

harri and glamma I believe I've tried to cadge a lift on both your broomsticks Perhaps one of you could take me to the party and the other see me safely home...unless of course you'd rather not be seen with a person wearing a lurex jumpsuit and knee-high, white "pretend leather" boots, who needs to be supported by crutches whilst singing Nellie Deane loudly and way out of tune. Talk it over between yourselves

harri my 4x4 turbo charged broomstick came from B&Q mr glamma reckons it runs on "Verbal Gas" I do not have the slightest idea what he could mean by that ? I could get insulted if I was that way inclined

nanachrissy may do if she adds beans

oooHH Harrigan set your broomstick my way I love leek and potato soup..careful not to spill it will type yum yum as nothing else appropriate

Harri that will just make you "Jet propelled!"

soop I don't do chilly, it is toasty warm and even has extra tartan rugs for our knees. It is better than sat- nav it is gran-nav, I just type in the gran's name and away we go. Could be dodgy tonight I have a big pot of leek and potato soup that I made yesterday

harri Is your broomstick turbo-charged? Does it have sat-nav? What time should I expect you? Where shall we have a trial run? Do I need to wear my thermals...or is it centrally heated?

I got a new broomstick last week. DH actually thinks it is his for brushing the leaves off the artificial grass but I know better

Hope all goes well Gally

Welcome Kate. I shall be in Sydney (Northern beaches) for 2 months from mid July. Not really looking forward to your winter, it still being far from winter here - but needs must

Annobel you're right! The sun has just started coming out here and the clouds are going at a rate of knots, thank goodness.