ToadyI have been mainly Vol. 7

Today we went to a garden centre and bought a beautiful blue hydrangea as a present for friends we are going to visit tomorrow - it is their 42nd anniversary.
Early this evening a friend was here having a coffee, her DH is away with the cricket team tonight, so DH said he would take all of us to a local hostelry for a meal. Just as we were sitting there more neighbours arrived to celebrate their 39th anniversary - so we all sat together and had a truly wonderful evening - no language problems although at times some translating needed to be done. Our male neighbour has Parkinson's and so they do not get out much but with three extra people there was no problem manoeuvring him and he in particular enjoyed the extra company - so much so that when DH was going to go and pay the bill our neighbour insisted he paid as he had enjoyed himself so much. Entente cordial still working in Dordogne!!

It was envious - it maybe didn't help me do the ironing as I had to join in so much.

envious

No....just lazy! Thanks for the concern BTW.

Today we went to a garden party in a Rotary friend's huge and beautiful garden - afternoon tea in all its glory, complete with scones and clotted cream. All in aid of HomeStart East Devon and some other charities. Lots of friends and chat, then home via the scenic route.

No supper tonight, I think!

Now to think about the Water Festival tomorrow afternoon - more fundraising but by the water this time. Final event is RNLI lifeboats and the rescue helicopters staging a rescue -if they're not called out to a real one, that is. Hope not for the best of reasons!

Phew!

Hope you are not unwell, envious??

Kittylester,was that the "Bat out of hell" album songs? I use to walk several miles listening to Meatloaf. Today I woke up had breakfast and then went back to bed!

Spent the afternoon at the flower festival at Durham cathedral. Absolutely magnificent.

Hey , Kitty enjoy the rest of your evening , you damn well deserve it .
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Nonu - ugh!!!

I finished the ironing - it took 3 hours, several trips to GN, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton and Meatloaf to help me through it.

Now, Nigella's pork chop, fried potatoes, salad and .

I have spent the afternoon sewing on name tags & turning up trousers , ready for school on Tuesday.

Know what , I have loved every minute .

Congrats Flower and family. I like the name Tova! I have never heard it before but its lovely it "sounds nice".

Hello there, Flower Good to see you again! Welcome to Tova, and congratulations to all.

It is also Hebrew as has been stated

Yes Tova is the female version of Thor. The couple chose it months ago but never told anyone. A terrific clap of thunder woke my daughter up in the early hours of 23rd July and she started labour. A well chosen name.
Tova Hero, her brother is Otto Danger

I love that one. There are some really pretty names around at the moment especially the older ones that are coming back into fashion.

Patents? Parents!

My new great niece is called Ezri which is apparently Hebrew for helper.
Hopeful patents I think!

Apparently it is also Hebrew for "good girl".

Is Tova the female version of Thor?
Congratulations to you Flowerofthe west

Congratulations Flower what an unusual name.

Congratulations Flower, and what a beautiful name.
Unfortunately OGM, there`ll be plenty of fetching and carrying, there`s nobody else to do it! Hubby doing OK, district nurse came today to take out his staples, but has left a couple till Monday. She was really lovely, gave him a blow up li-lo type thing to put on the mattress to prevent a sore bum, likewise a cushion for his chair.

Happy birthday to all the Virgos' celebrating their birthdays within the next few days.

Congratulations Flower I bet it was a wonderful experience

Congratulations Flower. and what a lovely name. Where does it come from ?