A happy thread (to counteract the moaning one).

Sorry MiniMoon

Isn't Ireland beautiful MiniMoo? Not just because my family are from there!

We are on the coach returning from a lovely holiday in the Irish Republic. We had gorgeous weather, no rain. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight.

Had a lovely day out yesterday and visited Floors Castle. What made the day was the friendliness of everyone - the man selling the tickets at the gate, the guides in the rooms and even the lady in the café. It really made us feel welcome and we chatted with several of them.

Yes I agree a 'happy' thread is what we need. We've just had a full couple of weeks with GC so are exhausted but enjoyed it too. Now a quiet weekend before starting to pack for our holiday. Also had a small win on Premium Bonds which I am looking forward to spending!

My two DGDs have been staying with us for a week. We have done lots, are tired but really enjoyed it all. Yesterday DS and DiL came to take them home. They will stay a few days with us then go home. We are all going to DD and SiLs this evening for supper. All under one roof. Whish it could always be like that, but so glad my family all get on and enjoy being together.

The sun is shining and the garden is looking lovely. I am sitting out, listening to LBC and reading posts on GN. It’s a good day. ?

Gorgeous flowers greytin!

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What a lovely thread!

I’m happy , sat in my favourite chair with my dog squeezed next to me , reading this thread, with his head lovingly on my lap. Animals give so much unconditional love, what more could I need ?

Looking forward to a board games evening with my family tonight.

Also happy because I’ve planted a couple of new plants , which are so beautiful. They are so bright and colourful and bring such joy to look out on.

Welcome Juno56 - I hope you have a happy visit to see your son. Enjoy all the cuddles

My husband and I managed to leave the house by 9.05 this morning and enjoyed breakfast at our nearest big town. The weekend Guardian is waiting to be read, I’ve a large bar of chocolate in the fridge and a bottle of Prosecco for this evening. Best of all - received a lovely WhatsApp message from my granddaughter! ❤️

Great news Lisagran, but don't overdo it. Beautiful flowers!

One day you wake up and realise they don't hurt any more Lisagran (well, not so much anyway).

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Had a good couple of days. Having bashed my ribs a few weeks ago, I haven’t been able to go swimming or do the garden. Last night I went swimming, and today I’ve been gardening - hurray!

Just finished watering the allotment and having five minutes before I pick blackberries, French beans, runner beans courgettes and a few rasps. We're going out to friends for a late lunch so they can have some beans as I planted too many!

The sun's trying to break through. Yesterday I saw a florist coming up our drive with a large flower arrangement. They were from our daughter and son-in-law for helping out with our (teenage) granddaughter, which was our pleasure and didn't require flowers but was lovely.

Juno

That’s lovely

I’ve had children staying on and off all week, the house is a tip, I’m worn out and sleep deprived, I’m tempted to put this on the moaning thread, but really I know how lucky I am, with all my little people around

Had a brilliant afternoon yesterday with daughter and granddaughters at London Zoo. The look on the youngsters faces when the snake they were watching opened its mouth was priceless. Lots of cuddles and a day to myself today to recover. Happy Times.

I posted on the moaning thread and while things are pretty rubbish I am also very grateful for my family who I adore and who keep me going. They are happy and healthy and doing well at school and university while coping with some challenges of their own. I’m immensely proud of them all.

And I’m getting a cleaner!!!! She starts on Wednesday and I could cry with joy. We both work full time and struggle to keep on top of everything so this will be a life changer for us.

Enjoy the cuddles Juno, there is nothing better!

Welcome to GN. Now that you have broken the ice, I hope you will enjoy posting as long as you avoid religion or politics.

New member and thus far I have been lurking but not posting; this one I have to post on though. The sun is shining and my husband and I are going to see our son. He is almost 30 but is autistic with severe learning difficulties so he will always be my little boy with special cuddles for his mummy.

...been to the park walking the dog...lots of chatty,smiley people... washing hung out in the sunshine...cleaned the loft bedroom ready for my "Dubai" daughter, husband and our darling 2yr old
Husband out all day so no TV on...and can hoover &mop... magazine waiting for me..to read outside on this beautiful day
Keep smiling gransnetters... doesn't solve everything...but it's good for our souls ???

I wrote a sunny happy post but it vanished!!
I'll be thinking of you all today. Marydoll
I've just picked a gorgeous bunch of flowers which smell delicious. My cake didn't sink much
We got a surprise visit yesterday from DS and his growing family on their way home from holidays.
Trying to look on the bright side but it is tricky.

Nice thread Saysal, I am happy as DH and I are still here after both of us having serious illness at the same time 3 years ago and now have a lovely new GS to love. life is a funny old game.

We have absolutely no plans this weekend, which is so unusual so I intend to do as little as possible.