Good Morning Tuesday 27th September 2022

Good morning, all, from a fine, dry Torbay.

Our journey back went well, despite a few squally showers. Unfortunately, circumstances led us to take our lunch break at Bridgwater Services, which hasn’t improved over the years! One to avoid due to its awkward arrangements for parking and difficult access to facilities.

Following the success of the ballet, this was written by the Chair and founder on EYB's Facebook Profile:-

Miss Lewis' Message - Swan Lake in Stoke:-

“I was bowled over by the standard of performance that the Stoke on Trent cast achieved for their Swan Lake performances last week 23rd 24thSeptember. All three performances were consistent and were received with cheers at the curtain calls at the end of each show. EYB had a wonderful three days in Stoke where theatre staff, hotel staff, parents and the people in Stoke were very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic about our visit. The atmosphere in the theatre prior to curtain-up at each performance was electric and excitement was obvious.
The cast rose to the occasion with confidence and with each dancer living their role in the ballet. The Swans corps de ballet work was impressive with the Cygnets dancing in perfect time…………….. What is most rewarding for the EYB teachers is to see the children improve their ballet technique and ‘blossom’ in front of us over the period of time they work with us.
Congratulations to the Swan Lake cast in Stoke on Trent!”

My DGD was one of the Cygnets, so my pride is beyond measure!

I hope your MIL is now more comfortable, SunshineSally and you have a safe journey home, Oopsadaisy. What a wonderfully generous gesture you've made to help the convalescent, grandMattie! Christianity in action.

Take care, everyone! ?????

Thanks Jaxjacky - it’s a worrying time, especially as they’re both so devoted to each other and are rarely apart. She’s tired and has had enough … her quality of life is not what she wants (very poor vision, hearing and mobility) and he cannot bear thinking of a life without her ?. It’s hard all round as they’re like the parents I never had. Just need to put my big mummy pants on ?and get on with it ?

Morning from a dark S Hants, alarm went at 6 as MrJ is off to work.
That’s worrying SunshineSally I do hope you’re MIL is well enough to go home soon.
Glad OT are satisfied gMattie it’s a very kind, Christian thing you’re doing for your friend, compassion in action.
Housework today, not my favourite, I’ll do it in stages.
Safe journey Oops.
Have a good day all ??

Glad the visit went well grandMattie and good that you’ve put boundaries in place for your friend. She needs to work on being independent bless her. You are such a lovely and thoughtful friend ? - she’s so lucky to have you - but don’t overdo it though. Take care of yourself x

Good morning Mick and everyone from a dark south Hants - where only the cat is awake!

Mick I hope your appointments and impending surgery goes well.
Oops safe journey back.
We had ‘a bit of a day’ yesterday. DH’s parents - well his mum, ended up in A&E yesterday, fluid on her lungs but as the dept was busy she was stuck in the ambulance as A&E were full to capacity. She was waiting outside for hours - in 3 different ambulances due to shift changes. Not good for anyone - especially when you’re in your 90’s. Finally got moved to a ward just after 10pm. Poor old FiL was in a bit of a state and we’ll obviously be busy today going backwards and forwards.

Thoughts to those with appointments, pain and/or worries ??. Hope you all manage to find some ☀️ and smiles.
Hugs and ? for you all x

Good morning from a dark, dry E Kent. It absolutely poured at Tim’s yesterday, really vicious showers, then bright sunshine…
Bon voyage, Oops, hope all goes well with the car.
The OT came yesterday and we’re happy with the house. My friend, who called in the evening, said they were taken aback by my pragmatism and acceptance of what I’ve to do. Empty the commode? Why not?, I’d rather that than have pads which are then sent to landfill. Etc. they brought a wheel chair to see if Jeanne could manage to get to the dining room. It is very tight but either she learns not to scrape the wall or I push her. Sitting room is opposite and pan easy job.
All the equipment comes on Thursday and Jeanne arrives Friday. I have said that I will not take her anywhere (unless I want to), my life won’t be restricted, and she doesn’t stay for more than two months….
I’ve got T’ai Chi this morning and a new craft group at Age Concern this afternoon.
I hope today is kind to you. Carpe diem, dear friends. ??????

Good morning Mick and all who follow, hope you get your appointments sorted out today Mick, I’ve just finished packing and then will leave to drop car off and get to the airport, who knew that although they say ‘at the airport’ they aren’t. Fuel up must be done within 5 km of drop off and they Will check your bill to show you’ve topped it back up to ‘full’.
Plus they aren’t the people we booked with who were at the Airport 5 years ago, they’ve changed to a 3rd Party, obviously things have changed.
Apart from that, it’s dark, warmish and dry for our trip back to Palma.
Have a good day everyone.