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Hello everyone. It's only me - I've been missing for a while childminding and trying to cheer up a friend. Don't think I managed the latter. She is suffering from anxiety I think, so does she. Her GP doesn't seem to get it. 
You have all been so busy.
I hope soop has landed safely and is having a good time. I hope everyone else has enjoyed their trips out.
I'm jealous of the Ladybower visit GD. It's been one of my favourite places since my father used to take me and show me the church spire sticking up out of the water - which is an odd thing to like really!
Presumably you have brought back the same number of people as you had to start with corner and with all their limbs!
N&G, it's a good job that I'm not married to your DH as we'd never get anywhere. I'm afraid I do all those sorts of things. 
Mission accomplished. Both returned to their parents complete in wind and limb. Bit of an odd day though. One absolutely loved the Caves, interested in the mining history and enjoyed the general atmosphere. The other definitely didn't 
. It was - in any order you choose - too cold, too dark, scary, boring, silly, tiring, freezing, hot (!) and repeat every three steps. Until we got to the shop then everything was wonderful. Very proud of Mr C who held firm and refused to spend more than £1! Don't you just love 'em? Still, a 50% success rate isn't bad. 
. Moved on to Tintern, which was a success, particularly as it came with a huge piece of chocolate cake. All ended well and no broken limbs - or neck . Their Mum made them scrambled egg when they got back. Looked good to me but apparently not as good as mine . We beat a hasty retreat. Feet up now with a glass of chilled white. Good end to the day 
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Plan a gentle potter in the garden tomorrow. Enough excitement for a while.
The Soops are back home to the welcome of an 'ecstatic' cat. soop sends her love and says it was "THE MOST WONDERFUL WEDDING!"
50% success rate is good enough for me cornergran, especially as you all got home safe, sound and accident free. I reckon Mr C should do a fact sheet aimed specially at us kind hearted aka gullible grandparents who find ourselves unable to resist a pleading look in the gift shop!
Good to know the soops have returned home safely after their travels.
We have our youngest daughter visiting with her newish boyfriend. He seems a really lovely man and it's looking more and more likely that he might be "a keeper". I'm trying so hard not to ask too much or get over excited about it all, but I couldn't be happier for her.
They're spending time with 2 of her sisters and their families tomorrow. They've not met him before and the youngsters aged 8 - 10 have all been warned to not ask when they're getting married or otherwise embarrass their auntie! Knowing these 4 giddy kippers as I do, I would say the chances of our daughter having a red face at some point in the day are pretty high! 
Charley, I think it was 'the look' from a certain very fed up grandmother that did it..... .
oldgoat just off to collect our daughter's dog who is not going to add anything to the BBQ they're all going to, hopefully no scars will be involved!
We enjoyed having our youngest daughter and her lovely new man here, they seem very well suited and comfortable with each....it's definitely a resounding "yes" from us!
Enjoy your Saturday everyone 
Afternoon all!
We arrived safely after a horrible journey yesterday. It too over 2 hours longer than expected , nearly 7 hours in the car!!
The view is lovely from our holiday home and we have all settled in. I e attached a couple of pictures .
You'll be pleased to know Grampy made it ( just)! Oh no Kitty ! My sympathy to your DH
The day sounded wonderful Corner . Glad soop and macs got back safely , can't wait to hear how it all went.
Happy day everyone x
Sorry to cast a damper on things and I am truly delighted for all the good news but I have just heard of the (peaceful) passing of a very special,lady, my dear aunt Eileen who I treasured as a confidante, friend and "surrogate mum"
She was a source of such support and pleasure to my parents in their latter years and my last link with my home town.
I often think "What would Eileen do" and will miss her more than I can say.
Ta da! Wow! Wooppeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
It is good to be able to come into our kitchen after some time away. It will take a very long time for me to catch up. So much is happening right now but I just needed to say hello and tell you that all is better than well.
I intend reading all your messages. It may take some time to absorb all your news. In the meantime...we've had a ball, and I'm still buzzing with excitement.
The wedding ceremony was held in a garden setting. The lady who conducted the ceremony was perfect for the occasion. A blackbird sang his heart out. The sun was hot. At one a.m. we were still celebrating outside by lantern light.
Lauren was a beautiful bride. Her new husband is so right for her. Erik's family welcomed us warmly. We met so many lovely friends...the ushers were pals of Erik from primary school days, some 25 years of friendship was gleefully celebrated.
Lauren and Erik are honeymooning in China. Erik's parents have a home there and in Rotterdam.
We flew from Glasgow to Campbeltown on a small plane together with 16 other passengers. It was such a treat to see Scotland from the air. Rory purred and meowed and skipped around our feet. It was a marvellous "welcome home" ...and, if you don't mind, I need food!
There will be countless photos. I shall share just a few from time to time. Wouldn't want to bore you. 
I shall away to select a few photos. Back soon.
Maw - So sorry to hear your news. Gentle thoughts to you & perhaps Christina Rossetti's poem "Remember".
Didn't think the photos had uploaded. Sorry!
just one more...for the time being.
Lovely wedding pics Soop are you still on cloud 9 or have you come down to earth now??
You looked gorgeous as did everybody in the wedding party!
Lovely lovely memories of golden days
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