Let’s have a positive thread

I'm going to my DGS's graduation
tomorrow. I'm so proud of him as he's had his struggles but kept going
even when things were tough.

What about the greater number of women priests. Women tend to be the carers and attend to pastoral duties... (incidentally, my DD is a vicar)

I also read in the paper that fewer and fewer men are involved in any church, so how about abolishing or, at least seriously reducing, this age-old patriarchy?

I go to a Presbyterian church where they only have male pastors and before that I attended a Baptist church- same. I like the old traditional ways personally.

This isn't really anything to do with the original thread, but came to mind when reading Marmin's post, who is a grandfather.
It's just occurred to me - do Mumsnet welcome men who are doing the childcare?

What a nice uplifting thread Bluebell. Very well received especially with all the political stuff going on at the moment. 🌸

Very well said Bluebelle nothing in particular from me, just enjoying the day pottering about having been for a nice walk in actual sunshine 🌞

Our DS (never just mine, always late DH's too) came to stay the night on election night, DiL flying to visit her parents.
DD coming in a couple of weeks for a long weekend.
GS1 coming to stay for 2 weeks in August for some work experience.
GS2 joining him for the last few days before they fly to join their parents on a week's holiday.
Nothing special really, but much appreciated.

Henetha- I will push you somewhere- maybe not as far as Land’s End to John O’Groats- but perhaps we could set our sites a bit smaller!

I did my longest solo drive since DH died - only 48 miles, on country roads, so chicken feed to some, I know, but I was rather pleased with myself! I could almost feel him giving me a pat on the back when I got home!

11 women cabinet ministers👍👍👍👍
and the sun is shining 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

rafichagran

Nice to see a positive thread.

It'll never work, though!

Rekarie

Cossy
Betty, Archie and Dougie
Just beautiful 😍

Thank you - I just sausage sit, they are our daughters. We have a naughty cocker spaniel. All are very very funny!

Greyduster

I did my longest solo drive since DH died - only 48 miles, on country roads, so chicken feed to some, I know, but I was rather pleased with myself! I could almost feel him giving me a pat on the back when I got home!

Well done! 👏👏

birdie sun shining here too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I went for a swim this morning - 30 lengths of a 22.5 metre pool. So happy that I'm in a position to be able to go there and that I can swim that far. Initially I was done after 4 lengths. When I think of my Mum's health at 72 - terrible rheumatoid arthritis - I count my blessings every day. I love this thread. There is almost always something to be positive about.

Washing is blowing in the gentle breeze and the sun is out. Happy day!

Lovely to see such a positive post ..

Its raining but it doesn't matter because hubby and I are of too London on Thursday to see out little 5 year old granddaughter take part in sports day. Who cares who wins, seeing her smiling face is a big win. Lunch after with our son.

crazyH

Bea65 - I think you’ve mentioned your new graphite carpet once or twice 😍

You’re so right [crazyH] I couldn’t resist this thread😊All positive vibes 😊

My resident house martins have fledged this morning, I’ve been watching them swooping about the garden, a joyous sight.

Grey duster
That is an amazing achievement, well done xxx

I found love with a uni buddy from the 70s. Life is sweet!

Cossy a friend has two mini daxies and often posts hilarious videos of them on her fb page, they are so funny and cute! Love yours too. We have a border terrier who thinks he's very scary but he's actually a poppet!
I've got tickets for all the dressage at the Paris Olympics but have had some health problems this year and was worried about getting health insurance, however, all booked this morning at a sensible price. Just three weeks to wait and I'm very excited!

Casdon

My resident house martins have fledged this morning, I’ve been watching them swooping about the garden, a joyous sight.

do you know where they have nested? We had just one baby (and mother) about a month ago. Mum had nested underneath the shed. The Dads seem absent

My new mobility scooter is arriving tomorrow afternoon.
I am so excited, and will be able to get out and about more.

Greyduster, congratulations, well done, and I'm sure you did get a pat on the back 👏