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Deckchairs in the sun with tree ferns, how lovely.....if only! A distant hope in the UK at the moment. Thank you anyway Ruthy! ๐
ReplyDeleteNot that distant, expect Storm Gareth to blow one your way some time soon ; )
DeleteYes, what a lovely and encouraging sight! Roll on proper Spring and thence to Summer!
ReplyDeleteLovely Ruthy! & there I was, expecting a little crochet dress.. ๐
ReplyDeleteLovely coloured canvas deck chairs Ruthy.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Just seen a photo of my son-in-law, triumphant, on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Apparently it was much tougher than he had expected, and having watched the first programme about the ‘celebrities’ doing it for Comic Relief last night, I am not surprised. As my daughter said of her dear husband “not bad for an old bloke”!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Congratulations to all.
DeleteCongratulations to your Son in law AP
DeleteMany thanks all - I’ll pass on your congrats when he returns to Blighty! (Mind you, I have heard that the descent can be harder than the ascent so still keeping fingers crossed)
DeleteThat's a terrific achievement - brave, adventurous man !
DeleteAh-maz-ing.
DeleteWhat an wonderful achievement, you must be so proud, and rightly so.
Love those good looking deck chairs, & for no reason I can fathom early this morning, imagined which would suit the bloggers I've actually met, with one exception, as they sit chatting about life, putting the world to rights.
ReplyDeleteThe exception was Ruthy, who sits in the white, because she facilitates all the other colours, is precise, pristine & unbiased. Seasider also favours the white, as she's measured, sees all sides & would look fantastic against that background with her dark hair & eyes. Lanjan is red, of course, impetuous, lively, proactive. PtbY has her red moments, but inclines more often to white, trim & straight talking. Mrs P is green, naturally, observant, at home in nature, always learning, too, in that shade. Spicy is blue, peaceful but expansive & welcoming. Gary, red & lively, but alternating with blue because likewise expansive - I guess that mixes to make purple ! Bootgums is white mainly, neutral, analytical, definitely but moving into green when she's searching, looking for answers.
There you go; feel free to suggest I occupy my early mornings more purposefully !
Me? Expansive? But I've been exercising carolyn... ๐
DeleteMy mind told me that you were red & gold. Red as exactly described above and gold for a touch of glamorous loucheness!
Haven't met up - but my choice would be the RED one. This is one of my favourite colours and all my clothes are based on red, black + blue along with white. What does this say about me??
DeleteThank you Carolyn. I am strangely comforted that I amthought as 'peaceful, expansive and welcoming.' Looking forward to the next 'meet!'
DeleteI’m feeling very left out of these musings because I have not (yet) met any of you, so I cannot comment in Carolyn’s theories! My choice of chair would be the blue one, it’s a beautiful colour, calm and peaceful and would set off my ash blonde (well, silver-grey really nowadays) hair!
DeleteFascinating, Carolyn Guess I'll never know what colour you would have assigned to me. My curiosity will have to remain unsatisfied.
ReplyDeletePosts crossed - but with similar ideas, as to what colour chair would be assigned to others based on posts
DeleteLet the games begin! ๐
DeleteGG This could be fun!
DeleteHave had, so far today, 9 landline 'phone calls, all from different nos, but the same scam - "Your internet will be cut off today, unless..."
ReplyDeleteHave reported all to Fraud Alert.
I got a final warning at 3.20 that my internet would be cut off within an hour...
DeleteI've blocked the number with CallProtect.
I shall report the number to Action Fraud
I had four of those calls yesterday and three the day before.
DeleteI did call protect, but don't report to Action Fraud.
I do realise that I should, but there are so many small problems to sort out, none personal.
This week alone I have made three reports to the local council about various problems and then today asked for a dead badger to be removed.
Thank you Carolyn. I'm flattered at your assessment of me.
ReplyDeleteAnd green is the couloir that I wear in preference to most other colours.
Green I'd my favourite, too, but darker, or emerald or a blue green.
DeleteCarolyn I like red as a colour because of the red rose of Lancashire and the red of Liverpool FC but like you my favourite colour is green.
DeleteI particularly like bottle green ,British Racing Green,Harrods green .
Not quite so keen on the bright emerald green.
I don’t look good in red (I am Autumn) but I do love my dark red duffle coat.
Thanks Carolyn. Your description will do me. White rose of Yorkshire!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, hadn't thought of that, but it fits !
DeleteI wear all greens, often different shades mixed together.
DeleteSomewhere at the beginning of our relationship, my husband told me I always looked good in green, and it's been my main colour since.
As it's mixed in nature, I don't think you can go wrong.
From khaki to teal.
Oh, yes, khaki & teal - gorgeous.
DeleteMrs P My favourite colour is green in all shades. When middle son came with me to choose a car the salesman showed me three which were within my budget. I pointed to one and said immediately 'That one. It's green!' A lovely Citreon Xsara diesel almost British Racing Green. Yet my wardrobe has 90% navy, grey or black suits and jackets for work, coats and day dresses. I really must do something about that as and when I replace!
DeleteMy Mini was British Racing Green : )
DeleteThat is interesting but not surprising that so many of us like green- the colour of nature.
DeleteMy father’s favourite colour was cerise or what we called “shocking pink” .
Yuk.
Do men in the main prefer bright colours?.
Mr LJ likes bright blue.
Have checked and can’t see whether Gary has said which colour he prefers..
Don’t wear black or white much preferring brown or even grey.
Sarnia, your post made me think, & pink flashed up, a true pink, a mauvy hue, like the socks I bought in Oxford St. Today ( don't be insulted, it's a lovely muted shade). I have the impression you are courageous & warm hearted, not loud, but gentle. Have no mental picture of what you might look like, it's just how you come across here
ReplyDeleteOof - not sure I can live up to that, but thanks anyway. Would you mind passing all that on to my one surviving sister-in-law, who sees me as the walking personification of the Queen of Darkness and therefore not fit to communicate with her husband, ie my one surviving brother!
DeleteI love bright colours, especially sea-colours, in a wardrobe of basic black, navy and, more recently, grey (white/beige for summer).
If you mean a sort of fuchsia, or even crushed raspberry, I like those as well.
GG, l love the 'louche' ! Makes me think of a smoky cellar, jazz, cigarette holders...
ReplyDeleteThat is literally what I was thinking of too! Genuinely, literally.
DeleteSounds just a teensy weensy bit like Lilian... ... ...
DeleteCarolyn, do you have Synesthesia ?
ReplyDeleteIf not, what is your reason, skill, interest in colour ?
Perceptive ! Yes, I do seem to be synesthetic ( if that's a word). Only heard of it about 15 yrs ago & until then had assumed most people saw days of the week, months of the year etc in colour; shapes as well. I had realized that not everyone dreams in colour which seems strange, unless the person is colour blind.
DeleteWe had a long conversation about this on the BBC blog - until we bored the rest of the bloggers silly!
DeleteI'm the opposite to you - I discovered a couple of years ago couple of years ago I have aphantasia. I can't consciously form mental images - 'though I do have vivid dreams and I sometimes see immensely detailed pictures as I'm dropping off to sleep.
I took part in a study recently through which I discovered my aphantasia extends to taste, touch and smell as well. Probably also sound - I can, sort of, 'play' tunes in my head but it's 'dum di dum di dum di dum' rather than the sound of an instrument.
OMiaS took the same survey and informed me that sea water does, indeed, have a readily recollectable taste and he can, indeed, 'hear' a jazz band playing to order.
We have several synesthetes in here, but, as far as I'm aware, I'm the only aphantasiac. Anyone wish to prove me wrong?
Miriam, red probably suits you very well, as it's one of your favourite colours, but I don't see you as a 'red' personality, if you see what I mean - more of a pale but true blue, nurturing, with an eye for detail.
ReplyDeleteIs there a scientific term for somebody who thinks of things in terms of male or female?
ReplyDeleteI remember clearly attributing ‘boy’ notes and ‘girl’ notes when learning the piano as a child.
I still think of C and A being female sounds whereas B, D, E, F, and G are definitely male!
My car (a 19 yr old Micra) is definitely male, the fridge and dishwasher are males but the washing machine and food processor are female.
And am I the only person who thanks the toaster when the toast pops up, or verbally encourages the kettle to hurry up and boil? I used to get laughed at in the office when thanking the drinks machine for my coffee or the printer for expelling my photocopy!
Beginning to think about all my little idiosyncrasies and think I must be a bit peculiar! ๐คช
No not peculiar Archerphile, just someone with imagination and good manners!!๐
DeleteMost of the inanimate objects in our shoe are male. As are most of the pot plants, except the flaming katie and the viola (before it died). I've never thought of music notes as male or female though.
DeleteOur kettle is called Kevin, our composting Hotbin (which I've never yet got the hang of) is called Harry. I think last Christmas' turkey was Terrence. Current car is ET, thanks to his registration number. Previous one was GRU although I didn't realise his Despicable significance until someone pointed it out.
It must be catching/hereditary because one shoe dweller names the Christmas tree and one has a clarinet called Clementine.
As for talking to the things. I tell Kevin off when his whistle gets too frantic. And I tend to tell the alarm clock nobody loves it. OMiaS tells me I can even do this and turn the thing off in my sleep.
But you must *always* be nice and polite to photocopiers, particularly if you're in a hurry or the copying is important - photocopiers are apt to take umbrage if you shout at them ; )
Can fully sympathise , Archerphile. Find it really difficult to take my money from a bank machine without saying thank you. Have felt very embarrassed at times! By the way , it's amazing how Archer links are everywhere - was in a pancake place in Paris (my daughter and family live there) where the option "Montbeliarde" was on the menu ! I think it was a sort of meat filling.
DeleteI see colours as being odd or even!
DeleteI much prefer numbers to be odd especially if they are prime.
The even ones are the boring pastel shades like baby pink(2) and pale blue(4) and mauve(6)
“One “is bottle green(such a clever number)
I would really have liked seven to be green but that is purple.
You are definitely not alone Archerphile! I anthropomorphize everything - be it socks, bread, cigarettes or Lego. I find myself apologising, praising, cajoling and empathising to & with pickles, fences & plants.
ReplyDeletePS - I think the scientific term for someone who thinks of everything in terms of male & female is "French"... ๐๐ซ๐ท
Its normal to be idiosyncratic !
DeleteWouldn't it be boring if we were all the same
๐GG !
DeleteWas thinking of you when I posted parsley!
DeleteI am now trying to imagine how you praise, cajole or empathise with a pickle?!?
DeleteTHANK YOU Gary! Thank goodness I am not the only one to, what was it, anthropomorphise! Sounds quite scientific, put like that. It is something I have done all my life; think of objects, sounds, colours, plants even, as male or female.
DeleteMust have been born with some French genes in me somewhere. Probably why my son married a French girl!
OWiaS: always pays to keep on the right side of a photocopier - they have ways of exacting revenge if you don't. My guitar is called Muriel, I once had a bicycle called Cynthia (Italian job, branded Cinzia) and the bijou instrument I had to play in one church I worked in was Little Clarabella, after one of her stops. But then, 92% of my genetic origin is from NW Europe, so I probably can't help it, GG!
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DeleteWhat does this mean, Parsley?
Deleteparsley16 - you mentioned a little crochet dress - oooh - I would like that very much - could be very fashionable
ReplyDeleteRuthy, they were very fashionable in the sixties, then again in the seventies.
DeleteLots on line and Pinterest.
I think Parsley is having difficulty in abolishing the image of me being mobbed at the top of the stairs of the Metro.
ooh la la !!
DeleteI always dream of doing the Annapurna Circuit and planning for my 60 birthday. For my 40 birthday I ran a marathon. The 60 is sneaking up on me - I better start planning and training!
ReplyDeleteGood God Ruthy......you don’t look a day over 40 !
Delete๐ช New Zealand- what an atrocity! Thoughts with you all ๐ what a sad world we can be!
ReplyDeleteYet another !
DeleteYes Lady R ..... very sad.
Very sad.
DeleteIt’s odd how some fixate on a group of people be it Muslims, Jews or whatever and gather hatred like this. Muslims have suffered because of the actions of relatively few of their faith. So sad and thoughts with those who have lost loved ones.
DeleteEvery August we have - Jalsa Salana gathering here in Hampshire which 30,000 plus Muslims attend from all over the world and (so far ๐ค) not a sniff of a problem.
DeleteThe event is organised to the unth degree re rail / bus travel and traffic flow. The event has always proved to be a peaceful and friendly one long may it continue to be so๐
Keep forgetting since our time change, TA is on 1 hour later.
ReplyDeleteS & BiL are in NZ at the moment, OK. What times. Poor Christchurch. Remember waking up in Perth WA 8yrs ago to the news of the earthquake.
ReplyDeletebtw, black is my colour - lifetime on the concert platform. when at liberty do love red! also burnt orange .. that lovely burnt yellowy green..
ReplyDeleteConcert platform ?
DeleteTell us more Parsley, please.
yes please do tell...
Deletecellist
DeleteI love the sound of the cello so much parsley.
DeleteHope you still do...!
hmmm... Mr P loves to listen to something classical, I'd much rather just listen to the birds!
DeleteBurnt orange Parsley,I love it too.
DeleteI bought a fabulous burnt yellow green long wool cardigan at one of these sales that Bowden do .
Has anyone else been to them?
Their very overpriced ( in my opinion) stock is sold at the end of the Season in abig halls.
I went to one in Guildford
It was heaving with young yummy mummies.
The queues were endless but fortunately -back to the debit card debate- I had enough cash on me to pay for it so didn’t have to queue.
To some extent I realise I am a philistine but Elgar’s cello concerto brings me to tears.
ReplyDeleteGary please can you explain to me why
“I don’t know anything about art but I know what I like” is apparently not the thing to say because it is exactly how I feel.
But Lanjan, everybody DOES know about art! You know what colours you do & don't like and why. You know immediately if someone hasn't captured a likeness. You know instinctively when the perspective is wrong. You know when something makes you smile. Or think. Or furious.
DeleteIf you love a painting, then you know about art. If you loathe a painting, then you know about art.
The type that don't like the above phrase tend to be people who have got a degree in the History of Art, are not artists and are invariably trying too hard to show off their (usually quite limited) knowledge. And I am NOT tarring everyone with the same brush - some of my best friends have a degree in the History of Art...๐
DeleteThanks ever so much Gary.
DeleteI am sure you are right in what you say and I certainly believe it.
I am learning a lot by watching University Challenge and shouting out the answers which although about which I am often wrong ,I feel chuffed when I am right when the learned students don’t know who painted what.
Belated congratulations to son of Archerphile.
ReplyDeleteMy son was in his early twenties when he climbed Kilimanjaro when I would think would be a lot easier. than for someone a few years older.
The only mountain I climbed was Snowdon twice when I was 17 but that wasn’t difficult.
I wonder if Natasha has climbed it?
Thanks Lanjan. Son in law got back last night and I spoke to him this morning. His word for the climb was ’brutal’! Apparently lots of the group came down with altitude sickness but they had a magnificent group of guides and porters who, almost literally, pushed them up the mountain. Not bad for a 52 year old, but he is a Duke of Edinborough Award leader too, so is used to lots of trekking - usually on the flat though!
Deletemmm.. Mark Webber.. mmm.. Toto Wolff... we're off !
ReplyDeleteAP, fรฉlicitations to your SiL - what an achievement.
ReplyDeleteLanJan, the cellists I admired growing up were Jacqueline du Prรฉ, Paul Tortelier & Pierre Fournier.
As you may gather ,Parsley 16 I don’t know a lot about music but I do know what I
Deletelike!
I am afraid I wouldn’t know which cellists are playing but I do have several recordings of the cello concerto.
To my untutored ear they all sound excellent.
Nimrod is another piece of music that brings tears to my eyes as does Max Bruch’s Violin concerto and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana but then so does the music from “Les Miserables” and “When you walk through a storm “ sung (badly? ) by Jerry and the Pacemakers accompanied by tens of thousands of Liverpudlians at a home game .
Jacqueline du Prรฉ's recording of the Elgar with Sir John Barbirolli is widely considered to be the best. & I agree with the rest - even Gerry & the Pacemakers!
DeleteGood on you ,Parsley16.
DeleteMy mother once knocked Sir John Barbirolli flying at Manchester Airport when she knocked into him (by accident)
Her other claim to fame was that she knew the mother of one of the 1966 World Cup players well enough to call her Nellie!
๐
DeleteA memory lasting for ever, sitting with husband in front of television sometime late sixties early seventies watching J du Pres performing the Elgar.
DeleteTears from both of us.
Many decades later playing that recording over and over again in the pain of aftermath at the end of a precious relationship.
Such a beautiful instrument.
parsley16 - we are going to see Yo Yo Ma on his Bach Cello Suite tour in the Berkshire in August. So yeah love the cello. Can you play any of it?
ReplyDeleteYo Yo Ma - wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYes... but less so these days after suffering a "rupture de coiffe" of the right shoulder, operation, then over a year's re-education. Just getting back to some semblance of a decent sound, slow progress, but gigs coming up!
I do play the 1st suite in my head to get to sleep! if I get beyond the Prelude I know I'm in trouble...
๐ฆ stung by๐...
ReplyDeleteI love:-
ReplyDeleteSaint-Seans "Organ Symphony, plus the hymn- Lord +Father of Mankind.
My favourite musical experience was in the Majestic Theatre in Aberdeen in the mid- late- 70's, with The Corries singing their new song - "Flower of Scotland"
Whenever I hear it, always get shivers down my spine!!!
PS Just heard at Twickenham, but to hear it sung at Murryfield, which I have done many times- words can't describe it (and to think I'm english ๐๐).
As have said before- the LP I bought that night, with the original Flower of Scotland track on it, and autographed in front of me, by The Corries - is no more, as Mum sent it to a jumble sale!! as being stored in my parents home, and was not consulted. I was angry then, and it still "rankles".
DeleteMiriam Yes there is something spine-tingling when the pipes cease and the crowd sing the second verse unaccompanied isn't there? Lovely to see Princess Anne singing along too. The memory of a particular (and son would tell me the year but he's still in bed!) was when Scotland won the Championship under the captaincy of Gavin Hastings. The team were leaving the field quite soon after the final whistle (not so much razzamatazz in those days) and as they went out under the Royal Box Hastings looked up, stopped and bowed his head to her. She is at almost all the Scotland matches and when she does the hand-shaking in the line up has something to say to all the players, laughing and joking. A marvellous President of SRU.
DeleteBTW I've not said it before but I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I do hope all goes well!๐๐
We're in front of the match as I write - LAUNCHBURY !!
ReplyDeleteFound all sorts of vinyl goodies I'd forgotten about when we cleared Dad's house..!
ReplyDeleteTry for the Scotland captain - are ye there GG?
ReplyDeleteWas on the verge of switching off parsley! Glad I didn't. There's hope yet...๐☺
ReplyDeleteOh my! We couldn't, could we?
ReplyDeleteThis is insane!
ReplyDeleteScotland deserve to win.
DeleteEdge of seat ...
DeletePhew .. got away with it.. Bravo Scotland .
DeleteWell done Scotland
DeleteI am exhausted! That was AMAZING!
DeleteBon appรฉtit everybody !!
ReplyDeleteI was on the terrace at Murreyfield (still have the ticket cost 50p) when Andy Irvine kicked an injury time penalty goal, to beat England. It was the early '70's but not sure what exact year.
ReplyDeleteMet Andy I. later that night at a party - was "star struck"!! ๐
Andy Irvine was such a great player wasn't he? Nearly as good as Finn Russell...๐
DeleteAnd 50p? Now that IS amazing!!
Unbelievable these days isn't it. But that ticket is kept safe, along with my "Blue Peter" badge - Am showing my era now (but am still a young 64!).
DeleteI never got a a Blue Peter badge. I am genuinely jealous Miriam! Genuinely. What did you get it for?
DeleteBlue Peter still exists - just like The Archers it will probably never be cancelled!
Will be 65 in Sept. but not sure if want to "celebrate" or just forget it. My Big date is Sept. 19th 2020 when I finally get my very well earned state pension. Sadly I was born a little bit too late in the 50's, so I am one of those who has been greatly affected by the pension changes, as changed from 60 to 66 yrs of age, even though had already paid in sufficient monies.
DeleteThat's Life.
Understand a little of how you feel Miriam I have a handful of years on you but it is the realisation that it is actually oneself that has reached a particular age ๐ฎ because in your own head you do not feel as if you have aged at all (for instance I’m sure I’m only about 48yrs ๐๐๐๐)
DeleteCertainly this is the case here on the blog where everyone appears to be full of enthusiasm for life.
I have seen England win at a Twickenham (against France) (just about as I was so high up )and Scotland lose at Murrayfield (to France)
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere just walking to the Ground in Edinburgh from Waverley Station was great.
Never mind England v Scotland.......what about fantastic Wales winning 25 - 7 over Ireland?
ReplyDeleteWinners of the Grand Slam and winners of 14 matches in a row!!
What a record!
And all that wonderful singing of Land of My Fathers and Hymns and Arias (thanks to Max Boyce)
Brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.
FANTASTIC WALES ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
And just in case you are wondering, my all time heros are J P R Williams and Gareth Edwards. Never been anyone to touch them! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
DeleteArcherphile - My all time hero too was JPR followed by Gavin Hastings and Chris Patterson. My rugby loving son (middle one) says I must have a 'thing' about full backs or the number 15!
DeleteOne sister queued up in a Waterstones for ages to get a signed copy of his biography many years ago. I would have loved to have seen him in the flesh but my signed copy has pride of place amongst my sporting biographies!
Super Saturday is for me the best day of the year.
My year is rapidly being planned out !
April Germany while dil takes her Russian mum to Moscow from Turkmenistan for medical treatmentand I am to look after family for about three weeks.
May-Jun exam marking on top of normal tutoring.
July-Aug Definitely blitz on house, repairing, builders in to replace downstairs toilet as it is cracked and I need to tackle redecorating the three storeys of stairs
And the World Cup to come in September!๐
Only hope I have the energy.
Gosh Spicy, you ARE going to be busy! We had a new downstairs loo fitted last year prior to my hip replacement operation. We took the opportunity to choose what is called a ‘comfort height’ loo. It is a good bit higher than some of the very low modern loos and meant I didn’t have to fix an ugly height extending seat after the operation.
DeleteWe both find it so much better and more comfortable to use; me, because it’s much easier to rise from, and Mr A because he is 6ft4 and doesn’t have to ‘aim’ so low!!
If you have dodgy knees or hips or are at all arthritic you might want to consider one of these taller loos.
Thank you Archerphile. I hadn't thought of that. Taller ones I have come across in my travels are definitely easier. (I have dodgy knees) Would possibly eliminate handrail in limited space. Definitely will note in my diary as an aide memoire!
DeleteMiriam, will be thinking of you tomorrow. I wish you well
ReplyDeleteIndeed, yes, Monday ! All the best, Miriam.
DeleteBest wishes for rising so early to the alarm Mirium and then for the operation itself.
ReplyDeleteWe are all rooting for you.
Hoping it all goes fantastically well Miriam.
DeleteJust think how wonderful it will be to see clearly again Miriam. Keeping everything crossed for you. ๐ ๐
Delete๐๐ผ๐ค๐๐ณ๐๐
DeleteYou will be so pleased Miriam and thrilled for you, sight is precious ๐
DeleteThanks All.๐ Am feeling OK - V. nervous but also excited.
ReplyDelete"C-day" tomorrow.
I so know that when I listen to the wonderful TA tomorrow night, all will be over.
It is nearly 3 weeks to the anniversary of the closure of the BBC blog. This time last year every-one was very busy campaigning hard, making their true feelings heard, in whatever way possible, sadly to no avail.
ReplyDeleteI cannot express my gratitude enough to Ruthy, for these wonderful sites, to enable such a cameraderie and discussions to continue, in such a civilised way.
It is a delight, - and I feel really honoured, to be part of this TA
extra "family" with lovely like minded "friends" which I consider you all.
PS I claim that red deck-chair as mine!
DeleteHear, hear!
DeleteMany thanks, Ruthy
Thanks for the reminder Miriam.
DeleteThat year has passed by in a flash, so thanks again to Ruthy.
Merci Ruthy ! & ๐Miriam ๐
DeleteCan’t believe where this last years gone to. Thank you Ruthy for enabling me to have made such friends and meet some!
DeleteBe thinking of you tomorrow Miriam. Good luck. ๐ค
BBC’s loss our gain by a mile - Ruthy ๐
DeleteI will always remember the blog start date as April 8th is my mother’s birthday anniversary)
DOG COMMENT alert.
ReplyDeleteA visit to a family this morning with lots of fuss from boys.
Then, with help, into the car, tethered, and driven to the common for a short walk.
She pee ed on the blanket, not a problem and understandable, but also learned that the car can take her to nice places.
So, a good result.
Then this afternoon to our village hall for food prepared as a thank you by our Syrian refugees, and more petting by little girls.
This dog is so gentle and loving.
I think I might have a candidate for a therapy dog.
What good news Mrs P, I am sure she will get used to the car eventually as her confidence grows.
DeleteA therapy dog would be wonderful.
Go for it Lady.
Miriam. Hope I'm not too late in wishing you well for today. Thumbs up and eyes to the sky.๐๐๐
ReplyDeleteSame for me Miriam. Good luck!
DeleteHow should we celebrate our anniversary on April 8?
ReplyDeleteAlmost 4.30 in the afternoon and if Miriam was early on the list she will be 'coming too' around now I would think.
ReplyDeleteSo I hope you are enjoying a nice cup of tea Miriam and are not too bothered by the eye patch bandage, if you have one.
It's my anniversary tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOne year since my new knee operation.
Along with our blog anniversary and Archerphiles new hip, PtbY thyroid diagnosis and now Miriam's cataracts, as well as the meet ups, it has been a foundational year for us on this blog.
May we all continue to be friends and may Ruthy continue to service us as brilliantly as she has done in the past year.
Wonderful - and couldn't agree more ✔✔✔✔
DeleteDon't forget GG and his travel/honeymoon "blog" and others so very interesting "travel tales", which all have been a delight to read + share.
All Over!!
ReplyDeleteWas awake at 4.00am, so my alarms were not needed. Op happened at 10.30am and only took 15mins. Had a long delay waiting for my leave time, as need preservative-free drops, which took ages to come from pharmacy so had to wait for an hour, but I was still home by 1.00pm. Am tired but all OK.
Next "hurdle" is removing eye patch in morning and to see, literally, how things are.
Thanks - yet again for all your best wishes and thoughts. It has really been lovely and well appreciated. ๐ค๐
Here's to a very bright and clear tomorrow morning Miriam!
DeleteGood news Miriam. Keep us posted tomorrow and sleep well tonight.
DeleteAs to Ruthy's comment - How to celebrate the 1st Anniversary?
ReplyDeleteI will open a bottle of prosecco (any excuse) and will raise a glass at 7.00pm as TA begins.
๐พ๐พ๐ฅ.
Any other ideas?
A bit was missed off:-
Deleteshould read
.....will raise a glass at 7.00pm as TA begins, as a toast to Ruthy and this Wonderful Site.
You sound demob happy, Miriam, & I'm with you about the prosecco ANY TIME !!
DeleteAsit is tonight, waiting for the rice to be ready, I'm raising a glass of chilled white to you, Miriam, for the big reveal tomorrow when you see the world more clearly !
Well done, & thanks for keeping us updated.
Yes, am feeling fine, but my problem now is not to do what to me is normal - no vacuuming for 2 weeks, no lifting for 2 weeks, even getting a casserole out of the oven, shopping etc. Will get so frustrated and will find this very frustrated - but must obey hosp. guidlines.
DeleteDefinitely Miriam you don't want to risk a retinal tear. Pleased to hear that it's all over and you are back home.
DeleteI think you're going to need the orosecco, Miriam ! Grit your teeth, & mutter ' only 2 weeks' frequently...
DeleteYes, Miriam. It’s as well to follow the advice. A good excuse to have a rest! Pleased it went well! I will raise a glass too on the 8th as have some prosecco in the wine cupboard! What a good idea but wonder what the time will be at Ruthy’s! I think early afternoon but that’s fine, a good time to sit back in the deck chair and have a glass!
ReplyDeleteMiriam - take it easy as prescribed! Give us another update tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteYes, lots has happened in the year.
I suggest we do a virtual toast - with your preferred drink - on April 8 at 2 pm (my time and think that would be 7 pm UK time - correct?) That will be a Monday - so I will be drinking in the office that day! Is this a plan?
If you don't mind ...... I'll have a sherry.
DeletePleased for you Miriam that all went well.
Good luck tomorrow.
I will certainly raise a glass!
DeleteI will also raise a glass ๐ทto you Ruthy (and to my dear mum on her Birthday “Anniversary”)
DeleteWhat a very special day it will be for all of us due to your kindness ๐ Ruthy. I so enjoy the discussions and general chat that transpire from both blogs ๐ค
I’m with everyone and will have a whiskey at 7pm on the 8th. ๐ฅ
DeleteGlass of red wine for me!
DeleteWhisky Mac for me - though don’t know if Gary will consent to me adulterating whisky with Crabbies Ginger wine, but it is so warming!
DeleteAny wine will do for me but yet to find out at what time as will be in Deutchland and have no idea when we all change to Summer time, here in UK and there!๐ท๐ท๐ท
DeleteYou have my full approval Archerphile! I used to add Irn Bru to whisky when I was younger...
Deleteblended only, I hope....!
DeleteNaturellement!
DeleteRuthy I shall raise a large glass of rum to you. Thank you. (though really it should be milk !!! )
ReplyDeleteWhite wine for me. I'll join you at 8p.m Italian time. Thanks Ruthy.
DeleteExcellent idea Ruthy
DeletePerhaps some of the viewers of our posts might like to do the same.
I would imagine FOSO will and hopefully Hamburg Gardener
Mine will probably be a g and t.
We'll be on the rouge by then!
ReplyDeleteHearing the first hoopoe of the year ..
ReplyDeleteYou gave me lovely memories of visiting son & family near Toulouse, they had hoopoes there that came right up to the patio doors and looked in the window! Funnily enough they have hoopoes in their garden in Dubai too and I loved listening to their calls.
DeleteThey peck about in the grass outside the window!
DeleteI am between a Manhattan and a G&T - but it might be a little tough to get one while I'm in the office.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Manhattan Ruthy, I will be staying mid-town next week... #justsayin'
DeleteQuick update. Was nervous this morn. removing eye patch.
ReplyDeleteOMG What a difference but on Day 1. It is not perfect, but better than ever expected. I wish I was TV as need to lower the brightness + improve the contrast. I was very "wibbly- wobbly" this morn. sick + dizzy, so stayed on the bed all morning - and have needed sunglasses on all day ๐๐.
Thanks again for all your wonderful Good Wishes ๐ค๐ค
So thrilled for you Miriam, the long wait has proved worthwhile. At least you weren't tempted to do the hoovering!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new outlook on the world Miriam.
ReplyDeleteNow to sort out the other eye - nowhere near as bad, but can tell it is starting to deteriorate - but it's not urgent.
DeleteDay 1 only, and things will change but know should be able to drive OK again soon.
Isn’t it a marvellous Miriam! How lucky we are to be able to have improved sight given to us in what is now seen as a routine op and so quickly performed by the surgeons.
DeleteHowever an op all the same and not to be underestimated so you did right to rest and it is very important to follow the post op instructions. (No hoovering etc what joy ๐) and unlike ops such as hip / knee non driving time is minimal which is great.
A year for your knee Mrs P!! (and your kitchen too) also it must be around 7 months already since AP new hip plus it has had a trip across the world already ๐ค
Well done ๐๐ปplus anyone I may have missed out!
What lovely sentiments - be it minor like mine, or major as to Archerphile + Mrs. P. and those still wairing for procedures, it is so nice to hear from others. It helps!!
DeletePS How is Lord R. Lady R. and Archerphile , Mr. Archerphile etc etc .
DeleteI would love to also hear about your wonferful husbands/wifes/partners, not forgetting "Mr. Ruthy".
Miriam - thank you for asking. Mr. Ruthy (I rather like this) is not as active as I am so, he usually holds me back - thinks my Annapurna Circuit trek is complete bananas. He also snores (oh dear, did I say too much :)
DeleteGG - don't say anything when we meet in the city next week.
When are you going to Nepal Ruthy? Are you going solo or in a group? Just given it a Google & it looks beyond amazing! I love hiking too, but the longest I've done is a hundred or so miles... Was thinking of doing "some" of The Rockies later this year, but we'll see! In the middle of working out our plans for the next year and it looks all good to me!
DeleteSo looking forward to my NY adventures next week! And I shan't breathe a word in front of Mr Ruthy - but I totally feel your pain! I too am married to a snorer... Grrrrrrrr!! ๐ฅ
Myriam - ๐!
Deletesome years ago had flashes at my peripheral vision, ophtalmologue operated & gave me what he called a 'double string of pearls' - sounds so much more romantic than the reality!
Ruthy & GG- have to admit that on occasion both Mr P & myself have been caught snoring... I have even been heard grinding my teeth !! quel horreur ...
DeleteMiriam Lord R! You’ll be giving him ideas above his station- then again who am I to talk ๐คญ
ReplyDeleteMore to the point thank you for asking how he is. As ever he is as bright as a button just the walking that’s tough but never complains! Birthday ๐ for him next Monday so meet up with family / friends /neighbours start Saturday onwards. (Calories here we come ๐ฎ)
Re snoring survey I believe I can be as much of a contender for the title as Mr R (Lord๐)
GG - to answer your post from yesterday. The trek is only in a very early thinking about it stage. I read about that trek in the 90's and have always wanted to do it ever since. Would like to do it 2021 - year I turn 60. I would like to find a women's only group to do it with. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteThe Rockies - majestic mountains. Which state/part are you thinking of? I've seen it from Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. (Glacial National Park, Yellow Stone, Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park.) All very worth the visit.
Let me know if you would be able to meet 30 or 31.
An April 8 blog to celebrate our anniversary - I am in! Don't forget a toast at 7 pm UK time.
ReplyDeleteGive me suggestion for the opening photo.
A repeat of the Canterbury pilgrims, Ruthy ? They started in a tavern, so most of them like a drink, & they ALL like stories, as we obviously do ! Mmn....some of them were not all that dedicated to Becket's relics, just liked the social scene - also similar to us as we love the chat & do not unreservedly accept without criticism all that TA offers.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely Ruthy.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Since I came up with the idea I thought I ought to make the first suggestion which certainly can be improved upon.
Hands holding raised wine,champagne and /or beer glasses with words implying only one post from each contributor please.
(That way we can see how many of us there are ,hopefully in our exclusive Club.)
Ruthy - in response to your request to Gary about Nepal.
ReplyDeleteThere is a woman's walking organisation in the U.K.
Walking Women
If you contact them they might be looking far enough ahead to be planning a Nepal trip, or be interested in your suggestion.
So sad today. A brilliant sunny + almost hot, afternoon and couldn't go out. Just went out, to say good-bye to visitors (wearing strong sunglasses), but far too bright. Vision even better today, almost perfect and so clear and can read clearly with new eye, with my same reading glasses -
ReplyDeleteLast post on this topic - but I would like to add - if anyone knows someone having doubts/fears re cataract replacement - tell them that it is worth it. The difference is unbelievable and amazing. ๐
This sounds like a brilliant result after only a couple of days. Never mind, you'll be able to enjoy the sun when we get it more consistently ( hopefully...)
DeleteAm so ecstatic - as new lens was calculated to the right strength and my opthalmic surgeon was just brilliant. Think the NHS has done me proud.
DeleteAren't we lucky??
You are so right Miriam, granted it can sound scary but op feels no more than a bit weird momentarily - and absolutely worth it ๐ ๐ค!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for 2nd eye op. and the sooner the better.
Deletesuper news Miriam.
DeleteSaw 1st swallow today! having a few minutes in the jacuzzi on the terrace (now then ...!) & it appeared from the S, did a few loop the loops chattering the while, then carried on up N - not one of "ours".
ReplyDeleteIn the jacuzzi eh parsley ๐ค sounds good!
DeleteMrsP - thanks for the Walking Women suggestion. I will google tonight!
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