Night Owls: Part Two-whit, Two-woo

Indeed it is, FannyCornforth and I feel very blessed to live here, especially during the past year. We have beautiful surroundings on the coast and inland and a fairly temperate climate.

Ah, I see! My house was Wenlock.
One of my best friends lived in Torbay when she was growing up.
Her dad had the most fabulous house looking over the sea, and there were deer nearby aswell I think.
I think that it's the finest 'real life' house that I've been in.
Torbay is a really beautiful place isn't it.

No, FannyCornforth, there is nothing like as romantic in its origins but was in fact the name of my house at school! Coincidentally, there is a place near Torbay called Ashcombe and a road sign which says Ashcombe Cross.
When we pass it, my DH, olddudders, always comments, “It’s a shame someone has made Ashcombe cross!”

That book wasn't called Daffodil Days at all, and now I can't find it. It's going to annoy me now!
Anyway, Ashcombe was the name of the house in the book, and it was an idyllic place.

Hello Ashcombe, sorry, cross posts.
Thank you for your kind words, yes, she really was a wonderful woman. She was very popular and had lots and lots of friends.
I was actually thinking about you yesterday (don't panic!)
Is your GN name taken from a book, I think that it's called Daffodil Days?
It popped up in my audible recommendations.
Hope that you get the vaccination thing sorted. I don't know about you, but I keep coming across conflicting information.
Sorry you can't sleep, but it's nice to see you here.

Hi Kim - blimey, you've been busy with life admin!
Yes, it's looking extremely positive with Biden.
DH is having some breathing tests at the hospital today. Fingers crossed about that.
Nothing much planned for me, as per.

Condolences to you, FannyCornforth on the loss of your grandmother who sounds like a wonderful character! I hope your treasured memories will bring you comfort.

Unable to sleep due to sore throat which has arrived on the very day I’m due to have my second vaccination so I’ll seek advice from my surgery when they open.

Hello anyone out there! I've just finished watching the US parliament (senate even) goings on. Great prospects from Biden particularly with his planned education bill. Very forward thinking and ambitious. Had my planned change of broadband today. Fraught but eventually sorted thank goodness. My previous supplier decided to massively increase their charges but when I informed them I was moving on they reneged but I just kept going. They lost my trust and that was enough. Happily I was allowed to keep my landline number of 45 years which was under threat. Not a tragedy but...just nice. Other nicety was No 2 son and I fixed a dinner date. Well, more like high tea time but that's because the restaurants are still on reduced opening hours. I can live with that. No problem. I'm decidedly happy with the way I'm being gentled back into the world of socialising which I enjoy so much. Used to have about three lunches out each week. It will return. Today's challenge is to renew my Green Flag contract. Usually so straightforward but the guy who was dealing with me was so incompetent that I gave up. Only one hassle per day and that had been taken up by WiFi. Enough! Have to keep my sanity somehow. My children might disagree that I have any, mind you! Off to do some catch up telly now.

Good morning to anyone who is about.
If you are reading this - pop on and say hello; this thread is for everyone.

Rufus thank you for your condolences.
Any more joy with the super moon?
Who's Mel? You've lost me there - not for the first time, you won't be surprised to hear!

Fanny C. Condolences!

Just tip-toeing through to say it's a beautiful day at last here in Melbourne after days of total cloud.
Lunch in the garden beckons, but haven't written out the menu yet!
Hung around until 1.00am to see that Super moon, but cloud spoiled the view. Or was it my eyes?
Maybe catch the "Blue Moon" next month; must refresh on the words thanks to Mel.
Sleep tight Owlets!
OoRoo

Nadateturbe we did have a lovely relationship, yes. I've got two cousins and she had a wonderful relationship with them aswell. It's very comforting to have no regrets.

Thank you so much Kim - that was a lovely thing to say.
And thank you nanna3 and Nadateturbe too.
I'm feeling a bit numb really. She was such a big part of my life. My poor dad has said that he is 'devastated'.
I'm going to a garden centre tomorrow and I shall spend, spend, spend; it's what she would have wanted ?️??

Fanny
Sending my condolences to you and your DH

it's not just this thread that is quiet - it's the entire site
Fanny C.. Just passing by on my way home after today's Zoom session (on QI Codes!).
Just what is meant by "site"? pray! I've heard of Forums and Threads.
I still think my original conception of what this "Night Owls" thread should be about is still the best
i.e. a meeting place for insomniacs to discuss anything; interests, hobbies etc and use those waking hours usefully. and not dwell on sleep medications.
Of course' we're half a world away and 9 hours ahead;
but still interested, nevertheless!
Sleep Well
OoRoo

? For you, Fanny. You paint a wonderfully robust and complimentary picture of your GM. Well done you and well done her for managing such a full and eventful life. May she rest in peace.

Nadateturbe
Hope you are asleep but that all sounds familiar! A family visit is a great event to look forward to - so much to catch up on for you all.
Fanny - do hope you are okay ?
I got my moving date yesterday so will be busy between now and the 7th May which is probably why despite Pukka tea and an early night my mind is whirring now.

Helpnana I find it hard to get back to sleep some nights once awake- usually wake for the loo about 2-3am. Dont you long for the days when you had to set an alarm, or slept late?
Its very difficult to change bad patterns.
My minds very active tonight thinking of my daughter visiting in July with the gchildren.- I haven't seen her since Christmas 2019.....that might be a new thread.
I'm going to try magnesium oil and lavender pillow spray. It helps sometimes but I think its more psychological than anything. .and read.
Hope you manage to nod off.

She sounds like a wonderful lady FannyCornforth and you have indeed been very fortunate. It sounds like you had a lovely relationship.

Fanny
That’s a lovely short description of her and her qualities. So many women of her age and era were strong resilient characters. I’m sorry you’ve lost her but pleased you know she was not afraid. This must be a difficult time and more intense because you lost your mother at such a young age. I hope you can take some time and think about them both.
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Hello again. Thank you Helpnana
She was 96, an exceptionally strong and resilient woman. She trained to be a teacher in her 40s which was very unusual then. She absolutely loved nature and her garden. I recently bought her Monty Don's book which gave her lots of pleasure.
She had two daughters - my late Mom and my aunty. When my mom died aged just 50 it hit her very hard, but she was so strong. I know that she wasn't scared of dying, which is a huge comfort. She was clever, she didn't mentally diminish until right to the end. She had a good life, she knew how to make the most of things and enjoy life. She gave me lots of advice. She always called me her ' clever grandchild'. I realise that I've been fortunate to have her.

nadateturbe

Hello Helpnana. Welcome. Some nights are quiet but that's good.

Thank you!
Yes quiet night are good I just wish I could sleep more consistently these days.
Are you an erratic sleeper?

Hello Helpnana. Welcome. Some nights are quiet but that's good.

FannyCornforth

Just found out that my lovely Grandmother has died. She'd been unconscious since Friday. My aunty has just phoned me. I've not even told DH yet. I don't want to wake him up.

That’s sad to hear, I’m sorry you’ve lost your grandmother. Kind of you not to want to wake a sleeping partner. .
Would you like to talk about about your lovely grandmother?

Thank you nadateturbe
I think I'm going to tell DH now

Fanny so sorry