Random pink flamingo

Many years ago walking round Whipsnade Zoo with my daughter and baby grandson we came to the flamingo enclosure. This was a sort of caged area with an open outside part with just a low fence. On the grass were lots of lovely pink feathers! Knowing my granddaughter loved pink and flamingoes my daughter said “Keep watch!“ hopped over the fence and gathered some of them. We took them home, washed and blow dried them and she still treasures them 17 years later! And now I always send her pink flamingo related cards! It’s surprising how many there are. (No flamingoes were hurt in this exercise!).

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Sorry to have got it wrong GrandMattie, thank you for coming along to put it right.
Iris is a brave girl and an inspiration to us all. As is her grandmother.

grandMattie

I’ve only just seen this post. Doh!
It’s my granddaughter whom is the hero of this story.
Iris is now 13 and (sorry Loranorder) had a genetic condition called NF2 - neurofibromatosis. The same thing that the Elephant Man had - mercifully she is not disfigured but, as mentioned, it had affected the bones of her left shin, hence the numerous operations, one year of frame for leg lengthening, etc.
She is doing brilliantly and we are inordinately proud of her achievements and attitude to her disabilities, trying to live a useful and helpful life.

Thanks for the post and explanation, GrandMattie

I was puzzled, that's why I asked as that treatment wasn't suggested for scoliosis but it was several years ago now.

Well done, and best wishes to Iris! I did wonder if it was a leg lengthening procedure your DGD was having, I've heard of another child who was having this.

I’ve only just seen this post. Doh!
It’s my granddaughter whom is the hero of this story.
Iris is now 13 and (sorry Loranorder) had a genetic condition called NF2 - neurofibromatosis. The same thing that the Elephant Man had - mercifully she is not disfigured but, as mentioned, it had affected the bones of her left shin, hence the numerous operations, one year of frame for leg lengthening, etc.
She is doing brilliantly and we are inordinately proud of her achievements and attitude to her disabilities, trying to live a useful and helpful life.

One of mine was when the female cat proudly presented me with a large, freshly killed mouse, quarter of an hour before the undertaker was due to make my husband's funeral arrangements.

Call me silly if you like, but any cat owner will agree that she was trying to condole and console me, and cheer herself up as well, as she had spent the nights of the week before DH's finally admission to hospital sleeping on a narrow window-sill across from his bed, so she could keep her eye on him.

In tears I thanked the cat and said I would keep the mouse for later, before discreetly taking it out to the bin. (I fondly hope that neither cat knows what I do with their gifts.)

My family already know my brain works in mysterious ways Merlotgran. Glad it amused you.

Blossoming

You are most welcome to borrow my line LauraNorderr, I’m pleased to know a few people appreciate it.

…”No matter what you’re doing, may you always find a random flamingo in the Lego box of life”…

If I said that to my DGCs I think the reply would be,
‘Are you on drugs, Granny?’
😂😂

I’m tempted to try it though.

You are most welcome to borrow my line LauraNorderr, I’m pleased to know a few people appreciate it.

…”No matter what you’re doing, may you always find a random flamingo in the Lego box of life”…

As one, who posted on the GM thread this morning, that I didn't understand the significance of the flamingoes, I can assure you that I was genuinely was baffled. However, I did realise that I had obviously missed something, but it was a minor issue in the scheme of things.

I'm sure that missing an explanation of how something came about would be quite easy, as we are not all on here every day for various reasons.

🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️

Everyone seems very touchy at the moment. 🤔

Grandmafrench

As you have explained, Marydoll, you may have missed something ‘but it was a minor issue in the scheme of things’.

So, it’s hard to see why you feel that any general comment on a thread must be directed at you, especially since you often discuss how your various health problems can prevent you from taking everything in.

Unnecessary

Grandmafrench

As you have explained, Marydoll, you may have missed something ‘but it was a minor issue in the scheme of things’.

So, it’s hard to see why you feel that any general comment on a thread must be directed at you, especially since you often discuss how your various health problems can prevent you from taking everything in.

Sorry to disappoint, I will not be drawn in, GMFrench.

I know this will ruin your street cred Laura Norder, but you are very kind.
I read the good morning thread, but don't post. The 'lovely poster' is always the one I look for first.

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Gosh Allira I know there was no fault picking, not in your nature. I’m afraid I’m not really au fait with the details of scoliosis but know that a cage like contraption was needed at the time. Perhaps GrandMattie will come on and tell us a little more about it at some point.
How lovely to see you Grandmafrench, such a shame that you no longer post on the good morning thread. You always took the time to acknowledge everyone in such a kind way, always upbeat and often amusing.
Love your line Blossoming, may I borrow it and hope that everyone can find a random pink flamingo in the Lego box of life.

i opened my door and feral calico kitten walked in the house past the dog and the cat had to chased her out until i can do flea death and cant afford it now too young for vax so i can order them in couple weeks
she makes me smile and giggle she is working it too
she followed me tothe house across the street imade her so back and she sat under the table in the yard.waiting iam in love again ofcourse i said i wouldnot get a new one

Grandmafrench

Well done, Laura for patiently explaining the origins of 🦩
How there can still be posters on the Good Morning thread who claim no understanding as to why this is so frequently used, is more than baffling. The tales and follow-up news of GrandMattie’s eldest GD’s leg surgeries have been followed by so many of us,for years - even non-posters! And this was how it started : one child’s excitement in hospital that a lone flamingo figure should appear in her new, sealed box of Lego bricks! Like a lucky talisman.

I had an actual ‘Mingo moment’ this afternoon. Two, very large and brightly-coloured birds soared overhead and into the sunshine over the lagoon. I so love them.

Blossoming very eloquently ended a post this morning with :
…”No matter what you’re doing, may you always find a random flamingo in the Lego box of life”…

Hear, hear. That sounds more like the spirit of Gransnet.

As one, who posted on the GM thread this morning, that I didn't understand the significance of the flamingoes, I can assure you that I was genuinely was baffled. However, I did realise that I had obviously missed something, but it was a minor issue in the scheme of things.
Constant brain fog and chronic ill health mean I don't always take everything in.

I am baffled why you felt the need to highlight this. 😔

I wasn't picking fault, LauraNorrder, I was just genuinely puzzled.
Lovely thread.

DGD phoned - she has passed an exam and was very happy 🦩

Well done, Laura for patiently explaining the origins of 🦩
How there can still be posters on the Good Morning thread who claim no understanding as to why this is so frequently used, is more than baffling. The tales and follow-up news of GrandMattie’s eldest GD’s leg surgeries have been followed by so many of us,for years - even non-posters! And this was how it started : one child’s excitement in hospital that a lone flamingo figure should appear in her new, sealed box of Lego bricks! Like a lucky talisman.

I had an actual ‘Mingo moment’ this afternoon. Two, very large and brightly-coloured birds soared overhead and into the sunshine over the lagoon. I so love them.

Blossoming very eloquently ended a post this morning with :
…”No matter what you’re doing, may you always find a random flamingo in the Lego box of life”…

Hear, hear. That sounds more like the spirit of Gransnet.

Lovely how so many find their special moments in their grandchildren and their pets.
A smile from strangers, sunshine, the wonderful colours in autumn leaves (in the trees and not in slippery heaps on pavements).
That first daffodil in spring always lifts my spirits.

HelterSkelter1

I know it's not at all the same. I have no grandchildren. However my daughter's dear little dog is always pleased to see me and recognises me in a sea of people.

It’s not a competition HelterSkelter so don’t put yourself down. I think your happiness with that little waggy tailed dog is just lovely. 😊

Beechnut

The flamingo energy. I like that.

Me too!
Great expression karma.

Yes LauraNorder I remember the ‘hatching’ of the pink flamingo story that day. Poignant indeed.

Nice of you to remind us of how it started and to explain it fully to those of us who didn’t know. Thank you. x

I think my bestest moment was when we returned from visiting other DD in Australia. We had been away about six weeks and my younger DD was keeping an eye on the house.
As she and GGS approached the front door I opened it and he was so delighted to see me. The look on his face was such a delight. He was only two and must have wondered where we had gone to.
He just grunts at me now🤦🏼‍♀️