Black Dog Gang 5

Hi Everyone, sorry you are not well Salsaqueen I think it is wrong you do not get paid.
Annie glad to hear about your Grandaughter visiting.
I hope everyone else finds themselves well.

Anniebach....I'm still snotty. sneezing and coughing, but I hope to go back to work tomorrow. I've never been in a job that pays sick pay. My husband is the same, doesn't get paid when he's off.

I bet you had a lovely time with your Granddaughter.

How's everyone else?

Yes I love nature too. I saw my first daffodils growing the other day. I love daffs. So bright and cheerful.
We have a park near where we live that has a big bed of daffodils of all kinds and sizes. I love them. Some are so tiny they are like miniature flowers only about 2” in height so dainty and delicate. When they all come into bloom I will try and remember to take a photo and post it on here.
Sleep well all x

Annie I agree nature has a way of soothing, I love swimming in the sea so close to nature. Walk in the garden hear the birds running water trees rustling the smells list goes on, on the ship at sea, at night the stars are so amazing.

Hi all
Annie I was so pleased to hear your granddaughter was visiting you today. I am sure that just made your day or week.
I am certain it gives you such a boost.
Will get back to you all later as just going to have a lovely warm bubble bath and then hot chocolate with marshmallows. Yummy. Xxx
xx

Anyone want to share views on, as lavenderzen said -
‘Nature has a way of soothing the mind’ ?

I most definitely think nature is healing

SalsaQueen so sorry your are feeling so unwell, how wrong you don’t get paid when your on the sick. Do take care x

Annie

Lovely to hear about St Brigid and the weather. Good to know that. Enjoy your lovely visit with your dear granddaughter 's .

Joce
I knew you could do it. That is a brilliant idea and in due course that may be protecting your home. Will really love to hear how you get on as l may try something similar myself.
Well done Joce.
Dawn xx

I've been off work today and yesterday, with a cold, aches all over, hot/cold/shivering, sore throat and headache. I hate being off sick as I feel I'm letting people down - I work as a Warden for a sheltered housing scheme - and I don't get paid when I'm off. I hope I'll feel OK to go to work tomorrow.

How's everyone else?

Hope you have enjoyed your afternoon with your granddaughter Annie. They are such a joy, aren't they, mine rang this morning to ask how I was doing. I have just sent a parcel with bits and bobs in it for her.
I had a walk in the woods this afternoon, the birds were singing and very busy, nature has a way of soothing the mind.

Love to all xx

Dawn I think I am going to see if I can make a Bridget’s cross out of my dear father-in-law’s old sheet music, he was a brilliant musician.. I will let you know how I get on, I can’t find no reeds or rushes. Ca but try .
Hope everyone has had a good day..
Annie hope you have had a lovely afternoon with your dear granddaughter.. x

Hi all, thank you x

Joce hold onto the excitement, your family will be with you, family makes a house a home , your safe place, so you will be safe x

Doodle Just one change in a routine is a big step forward x

Dawn I read up on St.Brigid, she also controls the weather ,
hope she likes sunshine over snow. So pleased to learn you
planted snowdrops x

flutterby Bluesky rafichagran lavenderzen SalsaQueen , how are things ? x

My younger granddaughter is calling this afternoon, I love
her visits.

Thinking of you Annie

Hi Joce
I think you are very knacky and good with your hands as you have shown lovely things you have made here. It is possible to make a St Brigid's Cross out of reeds or rushes and l looked it up on YouTube . If you Google Big Green Art - how to make a Bridget 's cross - you just might find that useful. Am trying to figure out myself is there any other material than rushes that one could use as l am knacky myself.
They make lovely steel or iron ones too over the Internet and you might be able to order one. What would St Brigid think of the Internet. Having a smile on that one. Even just looking it up is interesting.

Really wishing you a very happy holiday in Disney. It won't be long now before you go Joce.
Dawn xx

Doodle We go in 13 days I am so excited but at the same time very anxious, going away these day is a big challenge for me leaving my home, my save place.. at the min I am more excited than scared so hopefully it will last...

Dawn I love little snowdrops hope you are doing ok...

Annie sending you hugs xx

annie a difficult day for you today. Hope you are getting through it ok.
I am making progress with my possible OCD and your advice was so welcome. I have changed my routine a bit and dropped some of my habits. Thank you so much for helping x
Hello everyone. joce I expect you are very excited. When are you going? Don’t overthink things. This is a trip you wanted to make so try and keep calm. Just enjoy it.
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Hi all x

Thank you x

Annie you hold on to those very happy memories and dip into them when you need them as they are not going anywhere.
Much love and hugs today and always.
Xx

Love to you Annie

Annie
Thinking of you especially today Annie. I know you will remember with pride all the very good times you had.

I planted snowdrops and these days they are beginning to come up in my rockery. Maybe they are the universal symbol of hope.

Thinking of everyone too. Dawn xx

Thinking of you today, Anniebach xx

Awww Annie we will be with you in thought all day..
God bless you both sending prayers and hugs your way ...xx

Oh Annie big hug for tomorrow

It will last Joce x

I didn’t go out today. Tomorrow would be the birthday of my
Darling daughter , brought back so many very happy memories but much sadness too.

Yes not bad Annie thank you getting very excited at the min, just hope it last, I don’t like leaving my home, my safe place, for now I excited.
How are you Annie have you been out side today? X