Hi Jules

Hope hubby likes the Port a Puzzle for his birthday and fingers crossed it will give him something to do.

I am not sure whether to be jealous of your haircut or not.  One the one hand I am saving money by not needing them at present but on the other hand it was always nice to go for one and get spoiled (my neice is also my haridresser).

Hope the weekend weather is good so we can all get out in the garden.

Best wishes.

Gill

Hi Jules,

Another nice day and hope work has treated you kindly today. Have just come back from our local garden centre. Mrs B didn't see any plants that took her fancy but did love a resin cast collie dog (her favourite dog)  which I bought for her as an extra mothers day present,  while I had to content myself with a bag of chocolate coated peanuts. Guess who got the better deal but as the ad says "she's worth it". Just taken a close up of a bee on one of our hyacinths which I have sent to you.

Hope your trip to see your mum goes okay on Sunday and you have a good time and get spoilt by your family

Take care best wishes and hugs, Brian.

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Hi Gill

Hubby will probably say (he always does!!) that's nice and put it to one side.  However I can at least suggest we can do it together (when I get fed up with the repeats on the tv)

My friend has lost, regrown, lost, regrown several times over many years of treatment and says this is her way of having different styles without expense (she gave up on wigs when the neighbours thought there was an intruder in the garden!!) and the kids she taught at the time said she looked cool in her different varieties of headgear!!   I would suggest you find another treat to spend the money on so you feel well and truly pampered.  I did not mean to be insensitive when I mentioned going.

Raining here at present so the lawn will have to wait to be mowed (hopefully on  Saturday) as have visitors on Sunday.  Hope you feeling okay and have a peaceful weekend.  Jules xx

Beautiful photo Brian, thank you.  Hyazinths are one of my Mums' favourite flower (loves the perfume).  I was lucky enough to find a pretty little jug decorated with a butterfly which has a miniature rose inside it.  Goes perfectly with the 'butterfly' card I had already got for Mum.

  You may have had to spend a little more on Mrs B's collie dog ornament but I bet it lasts longer than your chocolate covered nuts.  Hope your writing is still going well and shall be watching out for when you tell us you are in 'electronic' print.  Your grandchildren will be rightly as proud of you as you are of them. Wishing you and Mrs B a sunny and peaceful weekend.  We have had a couple of showers this afternoon so now have to wait to mow again but outlook looks warmer for the weekend.Jules xx

Good morning Jules,

Chocolate peanuts have all gone!!!!!!!!!!!! but the collie dog had pride of place on the fireplace mantle shelf. Will have to get out and mow the lawns later as the grass is really growing fast. Bet you have made the best of the nice weather and have spent time in your garden, probably with a good book.I read you have managed to plant the dahlias. My mother always grew loads of these every year.

I have been trying hard the last couple of days to get another book finnished which is one that is more for my two grandsons.

Hope you have been spoilt today's for Mothers Day. May take Mrs B out for another drive in the country this afternoon if she feels up to it but her sugar ( diabetes ) went very low this morning and this always tends to make her feel tired.

Mrs B has been throwing out hints about how nice it would be if I were doing the cooking today. I replied I can only cook four things (chips, baked beans, peas and toast) and often the toast gets burnt.   I had offered to take her out for dinner but this was declined as she doesn't like crowded restaurants.

Take care Jules have a peacful day, best wishes to you and your husband and family, Brian.

Hi Brian

Back from visiting my Mum and have my children popping in later.  May get out in the garden for 'playtime' - have bought a 'Swingball' as a surprise for eldest grandson (and probably the adult kids too).  Lawn mowed Friday afternoon and have spent some time out there pottering.  Not surprised the chocolate peanuts are gone - a good excuse to take a short drive to the 'nut' shop!!  Hope MrsB recovers sufficiently to enjoy a short trip out as its lovely today but blood sugar levels can knock you for six.  Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend and do not tire yourself out mowing.  Do I see a beans on toast for dinner with the burnt bits cut off.  Down to me to cook - hubby fancied roast so no let off today (may do takeaway on Wednesday as its his birthday and he can have a break from my cooking ha ha).  Take care  Jules xx

Hi Jules,

Hope you had a lovely day with your children and grandchildren and that everybody enjoyed Swingball - I love it!  Hope your Mum was good too when you visited.  Difficult day for me but got by, boys spoilt me and sun was shining.  Take care.  Hope x

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Morning George

Great octogenarian and amazing that you can have great day with the family despite the continuing tummy problems. Did you  have your appointment last week?

I managed a good weekend and have lovely flowers/plant in our lounge from our children for Mothering Sunday.  Eldest grandson (and adults) enjoyed time outside in the sunshine.

Take care of yourself.Jules xx