Windy and chilly interspersed with bright sunshine and dark skies with a couple of flurries of snow so far.
. I have photographs of GDs sledging last March! Suppose we have been lucky so far with a mild winter but there is still time for the white stuff 
Lona the chair has been moved to the window. When you call by tomorrow, please make yourself comfortable.
anno Although it was almost 69 years ago when I took myself off to bed and imagined gnomes were coming through a crack in the ceiling above my bed, I can recall almost everything that happened thereafter. We didn't have a phone. My mother had to walk into the village to call the doctor. When the ambulance arrived, my pals were hanging around and waving to me. As a very pretty nurse took my hand once I was inside the ambulance, I put my tongue out. I still feel ashamed at doing so. 
Parents weren't allowed to go with me to the hospital. I vaguely remember being in isolation for almost a month. When my elderly uncle caught the disease as a six year old, he went blind. It was a very serious illness at the time.
Bellasnana I'm hoping that your dear granddaughter is beginning to recover.
rosequartz Scarletina is I believe a much milder form of scarlet fever. Perhaps Galen can reassure us. Enjoy your trip to the seaside. The weather is set to improve over the weekend. 
Agus I finished turning out the bathroom cupboards late yesterday afternoon. Today...I'm going to take it easy. Scotland v France in Six Nations rugby tomorrow. I need to conserve my energy.
Me too, Agus, though I may be watching with a cushion over my face. 
Strange old day here: very cold, high winds, lashing rain, snow, brilliant sunshine, more rain, hail, more snow ........ Hope it's better tomorrow.
I have a sore back caused by bending over the iPad for too long. I am learning how to sell on eBay and the air is blue So far managed 6 items so hoping for a good result a week hence, fingers x'd.
I remember my best friend (at the time) Margaret, having scarlet fever in the late '50s. I wasn't allowed to visit for weeks and her room was fumigated afterwards??
My neighbour is having work done on his roof and for access purposes the scaffolding is being erected in my garden. I wouldn't mind if he was more friendly and feel slightly put out that all the mess and noise will be right outside my kitchen for the next week, not his! Ok I know it's lent and everything and I should be more Christian about it, but......... [grumpy emoticon]
soop have fun using all your newly acquired art purchases!
Gally - well done with setting up your ebay account! Being a seller can be as addictive as being a buyer - be warned!
Thank you all for your kind wishes for DGD. She still has an awful cough but is much better in herself today. We have had lots of cuddles and I've been reading her lots of stories. Memories to treasure when we have to go back home.
I'm leaving you a big plate of vanilla cake trimmings from DD2's latest cake. Hope you enjoy them 
Hope you have a nice night with your DGD Lona. It is tiring sometimes but completely worth it as the chit chat is priceless.
GD2 who is 4 has found her singing voice and was sat at the kitchen table yesterday playing the keyboard and singing something she was making up as she went along. Suddenly, she asked her Mummy to write down the words for her, would sing a few lines, wait until they were written down then continue with her song. Completely oblivious to the laughter going on due to,the fact she can't read or write yet but wanted them written down to remind her.
Bellasnana Nana cuddles are the best ever Vanilla cake trimmings, eh? I shall do my best to leave some for the rest of you. I've still not taken as much as a wee bite from the date slice. 
Gally Selling on eBay!!! Good for you. I've sold masses of items. MacSporran sold his entire Corgi collection for well over £500. He was dead chuffed. It is a time consuming business. It drives me potty after a while. I do love hunting for bargains. And yes, as Marelli says, like Gransnet, it can be addictive. Good fun. As for the neighbour he needs to mind his p's and q's. I hope that any mess is cleared up when the job's finished.
number Six weeks is very young to have such a nasty illness. Your parents must have been so worried. My younger sister caught the disease from me. She was about two at the time. She then contracted double pneumonia. 
anno I believe that Alan Turing was mentioned on a news programme not so long ago. Although homosexuality is no longer a crime, there are still far too many bigots prepared to do hateful and unspeakable things against them. Man can be so cruel...
I've just spoken on the phone to a friend in the village. A lovely man who lives there, died peacefully in his sleep last night. His wife and daughter were at home at the time. 
I shall now say night night, sleep tight, and hope to talk with you again tomorrow. 
Me too, Granny23. It's a worry when they appear to disappear...if you know what I mean. Tortoiseshell turned up late yesterday. She never ever appears to be scruffy. Always well groomed. Takes after her Pa.
We have two new photos of Torben, dressed as a dragon for World Book Day. I've uploaded for you to see. He has the most beautiful smile.
Thank you, Charleygirl Rory has not met Torben. Over 600 miles separate us from him. We visit him in London. I would like to play a bigger role in T's life but accept that cannot be so. When the weather improves, we shall travel by bus, train and taxi and make the most of a long weekend with him.
What's the weather doing in your part of the world? It rained heavily over night. It appears to be getter more settled. The sea is less choppy. The cold wind has abated.
Six Nations rugby later this afternoon. Scotland v France. I'm revving up in readiness.
soop - what lovely photos of your little dragon. He looks like a very happy little boy
After four very wet and gloomy days, the sun is out in SW Georgia! In more ways than one because our little Bella is definitely on the mend. DH is also happy because he can get on with painting DD2's house.
Have just received a photo from DD3 (who is holding the fort in Malta) of Zim the cat and Max the dog lying side by side in the sun. They must be bonding in our absence. Usually they do not get along!
Enjoy your rugby
Phew! I've come to relax on the chair in the window, that soop so kindly reserved for me.
Overnighter with my dgd was wonderful, we had such fun. My arms ached so much that I didn't get much sleep, but who cares? Dgd is such a character.
soop Torben is such a happy boy, I'm sure you have a joyful time when you do manage to visit him. I've also put a picture on my profile of Savannah this morning, with her Minnie Mouse Tshirt and matching bunches!
Peel me a grape someone please!
Ahhhh, she's gorgeous, Lona. Yes, she does look like a little livewire
A bonny wee lad Soop, Torben that is !
I've the aches and pains to prove it but a big smile too! The grapes are lovely, thanks Nonu.
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