Syliva, I am so very sorry for your loss, I know how it feels, my husband passed away in October and I miss him so much, I too wish they could let us know they are ok.  There are lots of people on here going through the same terrible time who will offer support.  Sending love to you Debbie xxxxxx

Hi debbie, how are you havnt heard off you in a while i feel ok at the moment health wise ,got to go the hospital next month  to see about my breathing me and the kids just having a quite xmas dinner we will go to the crem  to put flowers on my parents grave ,we will put some flowers in a vase for my hubby ,it is my hubbys birthday on the 27 dec  might go for a walk weather permiting  to a place called spike island my hubby used to like watching the mersey from there .  Take care  have a peaceful xmas  will be thinking of you  Syl x

Hi Jules , hope your daughter is ok with her back I know what its like  as I have trouble with my back as well sometimes it aches so have to take pain killers, have taken George out every day this week as the weather has been really nice which is unusual for this time of year,even managed to cut my lawn and do a bit of weeding ,I am at the crem tomorrow as my hubby has been dead 3 years [Saturday] even though he isn't there I will put flowers in a vase and look at the remembrance book as I put a verse in for him.I can't believe 3 years have past since I seen him or heard his voice sometimes it's hard   to imagine  life without him and I pray for a sign that he is all right, but it never happens. my son has been home all week has he is very busy with work as the moment,having said that him and his partner are in Prague for a long weekend then at the beginning of March he is in Norway for a few days with work. think I am at my daughter's Sunday for dinner if its nice we might go for a walk somewhere have a nice weekend regards Syl x

Hi Syl

I am sure Saturday was a mixed day of emotional memories for you and the family but somehow we manage day to day.

The weather has certainly helped these last few days and, like you, I have tried to make the most of it both in the garden (yes I too have mowed the lawn) and out walking.   My weekend was pretty routine so it was shopping, gym visits and then on Sunday I went walking for nearly three hours.  Felt a lot better for it.Yesterday I spent time weeding the borders and now the green waste has been collected so can do a bit more today.

Yesterday evening I went out for a meal with a couple of friends so was lovely to catch up and  not have to cook. As I have a relatives' meeting at Mum's care home this evening I will skip my visit this morning and pop to see her before the meeting starts leter.  It has been three weeks running that she has slept through my visit so maybe fourth week lucky.  Sadly even when awake she rarely speaks to anyone now; it is just so very sad.

A frosty start here today but already the sun is warming things up so will go to my gym soon and then get back into the garden whilst I can.  Have to make the most of the good days at this time of year.

Have a good week and take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules, glad you had a few. days in your garden its funny the weather has been warm  this time of year we have had a bit of rain this week but it's not cold really I believe there's a storm coming  called freya on Sunday afternoon. I was at the crem again Friday as it was my mum's bithday so we put flowers  my parents plot,I stayed at my sister's for a coffee then back home.I also went to the vets with my daughter  on Thursday as her bunny hasn't been well unfortunately the vet felt to lumps  in her stomach which the vet thought were tumours given her age he thought it best to but her to sleep,so there was tiers all round she was a real character in sure my daughter will miss  her being in the house.think I am out with my daughter Saturday as her partner is having a boys weekend in Amsterdam till Sunday, think we are going to a shopping centre then maybe have our tea somewhere,I am at my community centre Monday for lunch and a game of bingo oh the excitement of it all lol.not much else planned for the week hopefully the weather ok  so I can take George out for his walks.have a nice week regards syl x

Hi Syl,

Well weather back to a more seasonal normal but glad I made the most of the sunshine.  Decided to take myself out for the day last Saturday and enjoyed visiting an area called Little Venice on the Grand Union/Regents Canals before having lunch in a nearby store after four hours walking. Sunday was a gym visit followed by a quick look round the garden centre and stocking up on some bird food as there was 20% off for reward card members.  On Monday was out with my friend from work and we went to Chiswick Park followed by a stroll along the Thames Path and a pub lunch.  Usual visit to Mum on Tuesday morning and then went to see a film, Colette, at 'senior cinema' showing (£3 with coffee and biscuits).  Today turned out far more costly as had my 2yr eye test and need new prescription but am very happy with the new frames I have chosen.  Pick them up in a couple of weeks.

Sorry to read about your daughter's rabbit; always hard when you have to say goodbye to a beloved pet.  Hope you enjoyed your Saturday outing and found somewhere nice for tea.  Was the Monday bingo another win for you? Still good to be able to socialise.

Have a good weekend.  Regards  Jules x
 

Hi Jules, sounds as if you had a nice few days with friends,I'm glad you enjoyed your long walk I don't think I could manage 4hrs with my lungs even though I enjoy taking George out its only about 35 minutes long. I enjoyed my outing with my daughter we went to a big retail park called Cheshire oaks my daughter bought 2 tops and a pair of trainers, we had a lovely walk round and a coffee,on the way back we called at a country pub for tea.the weather here has changed as well back to normal temperatures now as well as rain,don't think I will be taking George out today as its pouring with rain,  my daughter is away this weekend  to a spa hotel as its her birthday Monday so will go into town tomorrow to buy her a few things and will put some money in her card as well. went to my swimming aerobics class Monday thought I would do a extra class this week at the end of the session she told us she was giving the Monday one up ,went to my community centre for my meal and bingo with my friends when we got there we were told it was the last one due to financial reasons so all in all it wasn't a good day .hope you have a nice weekend  regards Syl x

Hi Syl

Hope you had a peaceful weekend and expect you will  be looking forward to hearing all about your daughter's spa weekend.  Has been nearly 12 years since I went on one of these (it was my daughter's Hen do) but can remember how relaxing I found it.  A nice birthday treat for her.

How sad that a couple of the things you enjoy going go have had to finish.  These little get togethers become so important to us as part of filling our time so I hope you can find something in the local area to replace them.  I think you do very well to manage those walks with George and am sure he enjoys them as much as you do.   I only managed one good walk over the weekend on Saturday as the awful windy weather yesterday made it too unpleasant to go on the walk I had already planned.  I had to content myself with a gym visit and mowing the lawn by way of exercise.

I am meeting a friend this morning and going into a part of London she needs to visit to buy some specialist yarn for a project she is doing.  It turns out to be in an area I know very well from my childhood as my Dad worked there over 55 years ago and I used to go in with him on Saturday mornings.  Did some research online and his workplace is now a boat club (it's by the side of the Regents Canal) so we are going for a stroll down memory lane ha ha. Thankfully the sun is shining today so should be pleasant.

Have a pleasant week and take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules,I haven't been out much this week because of the wind I was going to go out Saturday but it was raining really heavy and. blowing agale  ,Sunday made my self a Sunday dinner as my daughter wasn't back till Monday tea time they had a nice weekend and a relaxing massage as well.hope you enjoyed your trip into London with your friend and your memories from your childhood ,it's nice to remember when  you were young oh how things have changed would be nice if we could  go back to them days sometimes, my swimming aerobics is still continuing on Thursday she also does Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings so might add a Tuesday morning as well, have managed to take George out this morning even though it's still windy it was dry ,it's supposed to rain later.my son is in Wales  at the moment with his job he is back Friday I'm not sure where he is next week. hopefully I can go out Saturday to my local town fingers crossed the wind dies down ,Sunday I am hoping to go out with my daughter and her partner for Sunday dinner,have a nice week regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Am taking the chance to reply during a lull in the high winds as my internet has been in and out of reception the last few days.  Not enjoying walking too much at the moment but still making myself get out there albeit for a somewhat shorter stroll and avoiding the woods for fear of being clobbered by a branch!!  thankfully today has dawned beautifully sunny so will go out soon and get a good walk in today at least.

Really enjoyed my day out with my friend Margaret last Monday and it was lovely seeing how my dad's workplace had been 'reborn' as a boating club and a green space for all to enjoy.In the park they had plaques giving the history of his company and the part it played in various medical breakthrough. My Dad worked there both pre and post war and would have been so proud to have seen this. This was his place of work for all his working life until made redundant at 58 whenit was taken over and he and Mum would not uproot to the new premises.  He effectively was then retired. After having a stroll around and a coffee in the canalside pub we followed the towpath and then caught the tube to Kings Cross so that I could see how the area had been redeloped; it was certainly an improvement on my childhood view!!

Glad you will still have some classes to attend and hope you managed to get into town yesterday.Fingers crossed you get your Sunday meal and a chat with your daughter and partner. I will not be seeing family this weekend but hopefully my daughter and family are popping down next Friday for an overnight stop so will catch up then.  I am spending the last weekend in March with my son and my grandchildren which will be a long awaited get together as have not seen them since the end of January.  My daughter in law is away on her sister'sHen weekend so an extra pair of hands will be welcome I am sure.  Unbelievably  his youngest is now 8mths old and my grand-daughter will be 3 in May. Hubby would have been so proud of them all and how far we have come. He would have been 68 at the beginning of April so soon time to visit his resting place.  I have once again renewed the owl adoption in his memory this  year. It was my last birthday present to him and seems fitting to continue his support/memory in this way.

Right it is nearly 9am so better get myself out of the door.  Have a peaceful week. Regards. Jules x

Hi Jules,glad you enjoyed your time with your friend,and you went down memory lane with your dads work place,things alter that much over the years you sometimes don't recognize them at all.I did go out with my daughter and her partner last Sunday we had a nice Sunday lunch in one of our local pubs,the weather has settled down here at last,like you we had a lot of strong winds but it's nice and calm now,we even had a few days of sunshine not sure what it is for the weekend,my daughter is away at the weekend she is going to Barcelona for 4 days with a friend so think I am at a loose end  all weekend I am hoping her partner will say do you fancy going out for Sunday lunch {fingers crossed } lol .it will be nice for you to spend time with you son and grandchildren I'm sure you will be busy it's funny how time flies there not babies long . its my wedding anniversary today 21st  we would have been married 49 years I wonder what we would  have done maybe a nice meal or a few day's away instead I just bought some flowers and a card to put on my coffee table, it's sad because I will  never  know  now what we would have done . it's nice that you keep the adoption going  in memory of your hubby  as well as helping owls enjoy your weekend regards Syl x

Hi Syl

A busy week both at work and  out and about. Beauiful long walk last Sunday around three lakes and part of the Grand Union canal in the glorious Spring sunshine.Only a 40min journey on the underground and there was also an organised (free)  heron and egret nest watch with binoculars set up for all to view.  Have signed up for the area's newsletter as they do lots of events through the year for people to enjoy the outside.  On Monday I went to the Ideal Home Show with a friend which included free entry to the nearby eat and drink show.  We had a lovely lunch from the Indian street food kitchen and both bought a couple of bits for home/garden.

Usual visit to a sleeping Mum on Tuesdayand then to the gym and the hairdressers.  Work days were routine and busy so soon over. Getting a taxi today to visit my son (bus does not go to them!) and then spending the weekend with him and the children whilst my daughter in law goes to her sister's hen do in Bath.  As the weather is looking good tomorrow we are going to Whipsnade and I will come home mid-day Sunday so can pop into the care home to see Mum. I doubt she will be aware of my being there but you never know!

Hope you have a good weekend and that  your daughter enjoyed her Spanish break.  Take care. Jules x

Hi Syl

A busy week both at work and  out and about. Beauiful long walk last Sunday around three lakes and part of the Grand Union canal in the glorious Spring sunshine.Only a 40min journey on the underground and there was also an organised (free)  heron and egret nest watch with binoculars set up for all to view.  Have signed up for the area's newsletter as they do lots of events through the year for people to enjoy the outside.  On Monday I went to the Ideal Home Show with a friend which included free entry to the nearby eat and drink show.  We had a lovely lunch from the Indian street food kitchen and both bought a couple of bits for home/garden.

Usual visit to a sleeping Mum on Tuesdayand then to the gym and the hairdressers.  Work days were routine and busy so soon over. Getting a taxi today to visit my son (bus does not go to them!) and then spending the weekend with him and the children whilst my daughter in law goes to her sister's hen do in Bath.  As the weather is looking good tomorrow we are going to Whipsnade and I will come home mid-day Sunday so can pop into the care home to see Mum. I doubt she will be aware of my being there but you never know!

Hope you have a good weekend and that  your daughter enjoyed her Spanish break.  Take care. Jules x

Hi Jules,it sounds as if you had a lovely time with your friend also spending a weekend with your son and grandchildren,I never went any where at weekend I was hoping my daughter's partner would ring  but he didn't ,took my self off to town Monday just to get out of the house for a couple of hours,I did go to Liverpool on Wednesday with my friendship group to see a show there was only three people in it and one of them was the compare ,one was a comedian the other one was a singer,but they were good and it passed a day away.my daughter enjoyed Barcelona ,she enjoyed the sights and her and her friend had a Spanish cookery lesson  which she enjoyed ,she said her paella was delicious ,I am out with her Sunday (mothers day) we are going to a local garden centre for afternoon tea ,my son is away in Norway again working he told me he will take me for a meal somewhere when he comes home,weather ok here so I am just going to mow my lawn as the weather forecast isn't very good next  week ,will go to the crem tomorrow to put flowers in my mum's plot and put flowers in a vase for my mum in law as well have a nice week regards syl x

Hi Syl

Sorry for late response; I somehow managed to miss your mail in my in box. Hope you really enjoyed your afternoon tea on Mother's Day.  I had a day out with my son and the little ones to Whipsnade Zoo on the Saturday and then he brought me home in time to visit my Mum.  For the first time in five weeks she was awake and though still uncommunicative at  least I was able to bring her up to date with family news.  Flowers and a reed diffuser for her gifts were easy to set up in her room.  I had flowers from both my children and the planted basket is still doing well now.

Last week was a bit of a nightmare as ended up with a severe eye infection in the tear ducts.  Very painful and resulted in a trip to the Eye Hospital in London so was unable to work my two shifts last week.    Still a little swollen but at least the pain has gone now.  Hot compresses and drops to hopefully clear it up eventually.

Spent last weekend with  my daughter and family as it was my son in law's 40th party bash and had a lovely time catching up with old friends of theirs plus family.  The following day we had family round for lunch and then went out for a beautiful Indian buffet in a local village.  I came home on Monday and once my work shifts out of the way will be getting ready for my daughter and her two boys who are visiting Monday to Thursday next week.  Fingers crossed for dry weather so we can put our plans in place.

Hope you are keeping well and have had a good week.  Best regards.  Jules x

Hi Jules,was beginning to get a bit worried glad your ok and your eyes  are beginning to get better ,my sister has a lot of problems with her eyes  so I know what a worry they can be.enjoyed my mother's day tea with my daughter but it wasn't as nice  as we thought it would be fresh salmon sandwiches I don't like salmon ,and the fresh cream scone was quite hard but at least it was a afternoon  spent  chatting,I bet it was a lovely day with your family at the zoo I love walking round Chester zoo unfortunately I haven't been since hubby died.I hope you had a  nice  time at your son in laws party,it's good to have a good knees up sometimes, and then you had a nice Indian meal the next day you must be exhausted after all the partying your doing lol,I am out with my daughter and her partner Saturday as there is a artisan market on at  a place called walton gardens with food stalls and quite a few other things as well as music,so should be good and the weather is supposed to be ok as well ,George has been enjoying all his walks  this week with the weather being nice and warm,have you got anything planned for Easter,don't know what I'm doing yet have a nice weekend regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed the artisan market.  I love walking around them even if I do not buy anything (usually top up on cheese though!!). I was at a local French Market last Saturday and took some photos for the family to see online.  I was going to go for a walk afterwards but the rain arrived so hopped back on the underground home instead. Managed a walk and some gardening on Sunday before my daughter and two grandsons arrived on Monday.  We have enjoyed a lot of park visits and the little Zoo was fun as they had an Easter hunt with certificates and stickers well earned as we walked around finding out facts.  I have been to Chester Zoo which is not far from where my son in law's father lives and agree it is a lovely place to go.  I would definitely go again if in the area.

I am visiting my Mum today and will manage to fit a visit to the gym in whilst my daughter and the boys catch up with old friends they had before they moved (cannot believe that move was  2 years ago in May).

Thankfully my eye is virtually back to normal and can enjoy being out and about with my camera again.  As the weatther looks promising for the Easter weekend I  hope to find some places of interest to explore as the gardens are looking especially colourful with blossom and spring flowers and they woon will pass as the next season arrives.  Have several catch ups with friends planned in the coming weeks too which will be good company.

We are all catching up with my son and family tomorrow so more long walks planned, all helping me get my exercise on track which, in turn, brings better relief for my hip (touch of arthritis which the exercise definitely helps).  

Hope you have a good Easter weekend.  Take care. Jules x

Hi Jules, hope you have a nice time with your daughter and grandchildren  it must be nice when all your family get together ,I am out with my daughter and her partner Saturday they won't tell me where were going  as its a surprise ,but I have a feeling it's chester zoo, which will be nice ,glad your eye is ok now and back to normal ,I have been feeling quite  sad this week I am thinking of making a appointment with my doctor next week I  have been feeling angry with every  thing and everyone  just lately the least thing that goes wrong  and I'm shouting and swearing in the house I'm sure my neighbours can hear me and think I've lost the plot ,I don't even know why I feel this way it all stems from hubby dying and loneliness I suppose .(sorry I've dumped that rant on you). hope I will feel a bit better over the Easter weekend  as I am out Saturday ,Monday we are all going out for a meal there will be 7 of us all together ,so it should be nice have a lovely Easter don't eat to many Easter eggs lol regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Happy Easter to you and the family.

I had a lovely few days whilst my daughter and the boys were with me and the weather really has helped.  The day we all spent together was equally special as it is not that often that we manage that and lovely to see the four grandchildren together too.  

Hope your surprise outing yesterday was enjoyable and maybe helped lift your spirits a little.  Think you know yourself best and if you need some help from your GP then an appointment is a good way forward. Grieving certainly comes in waves through the years and I am often surprised (not sure why!) that something which seems irrelevant can give me that low spell.  I am, I suppose lucky, that  my love of walking (and the ability to still manage it) appears to be a real therapy for me and I do like being able to get into the garden now the better weather is on the way although still find it hard to sit for more than an hour whereas I used to read for hours on end; hey ho.  I know too that a lot of my feelings have re-surfaced watching Mum decline.  As we get older our patience (not that I am the most patient of people anyway!!)  seems to be tested more and as my hubby was the very placid one and a calming influence for me,I get annoyed when I feel vulnerable or unable to do something for myself.  Such is life and I try not to bother the children with day to day nuisances.  

No need to worry about 'dumping' the rant here/on me as this is exactly the reason we find the support of each other and the forum useful.  There is a level of mutual understanding and sometimes it helps just to write it down............I used to do this indoors when hubby was ill as a way of relieving my fears/tensions.

On a completely different note, no Easter Eggs for me though I have had a couple of hot cross buns. For several years as a family we only buy for the little ones that are allowed chocolate.  This year I bought all the children a small book  and the younger two had a £5 note whereas the two older boys had a small egg.  Sensibly their parents monitor the 'treats' in favour of looking after their teeth.  I am also gradually losing the few pounds I gained over the Winter so that my summer clothings feels more comfortable by the time I go on holiday.  

Have a lovely meal on Monday and I look forward to hearing all about your weekend when you have a moment.  Take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules, must have been lovely to have all your grandchildren with you all in one day I had a nice Easter we did go to Chester zoo it was a lovely day it was crowded with the weather being so nice ,didn't even see all the animals as it has been extended we got there at 10 30  and left at 4 so the next time we go we will have to see the ones we missed. Easter Monday went out for a meal with my son daughter both of there partners 2 kids and my son's dog  which is a pup to a local pub that caters for dogs as well as humans lol, I didn't buy to much chocolate I gave my sister's granddaughter a card with 5 pound in it and my son's  stepchildren a small  chocolate bunny  and 5 pound,  I know some children get far to much chocolate , I haven't managed to get to my GP yet ,but I feel a bit better this week I have started a bit of voluntary work it's only one day a week at a local centre looking after people with dementia they do knitting, colouring dominoes a bit of exercise and we have a drink with them also the centre has loads of thing to do on different days so might check them out.glad your losing your weight gain ,I think I have but weight on as well,when I go into town tomorrow I am going into boots to weigh my self ,my swimming aerobics is back now ,I am going to do extra one now which is a Tuesday morning all so my friendship group starts again next week ,haven't had George out today as we had a bit of rain this afternoon and a few rumblings of thunder as well as lightning ,the forecast this weekend is rain no idea what I'm doing over the weekend enjoy your weekend regards syl x

Hi Syl

So pleased you had a good Easter and that you enjoyed Chester Zoo once again.  I would definitely like to re-visit if I get the chance whilst seeing my daughter's father in law they they do not go up very often (he lives just outside Wigan so not too far for a day trip to the zoo from there).  The weather certainly helped that weekend and often think our feelings can be uplifted with a bit of company and the sunshine.

What a difference this past weekend.  Not too much rain but so blustery with us catching the edge of Storm Hannah here.  Luckily no damage but apart from my gym visit on Saturday I decided to stay indoors and 'prune the wardrobes' ready for the Summer months (hopefully).  Now have several bags for the charity shops and a couple for curbside recycling so was very pleased to get this done.  No point hanging on to the stuff I no longer wear 'just in case I need it'.  Most of this was occasion wear and a size or two too big now!!

Yesterday was a lot less windy so I did a 3+ mile walk locally during the morning and then came back and did the rest of the housework.  Today I am glad to see sunshine again so having just put the washing on the line I am going to be busy in the garden.  Have several new plants to get in, dead heading the finished bulbs/flowers and the lawn to mow so that should keep me out of mischief till lunchtime.

How lovely that you are doing a little volunteering and am sure this lifts the loneliness a bit as well as helping them out.  I may be looking at this once I finally give up my two days a week working (can get my state pension in just over a year when I hope to be able to retire after 40+ years of worklife!!) 

Have a weigh in at the gym tomorrow so keeping the exercising up and hoping for good results as will also have BP and measurements taken which should keep me on track.  So far so good and with a wedding outfit to fit into by end of August and my holiday in June at least have something nice to aim for (comfort eating was a nightmare earlier in the year but seem to have given myself a good talking to ha ha).

Have a pleasant week and maybe the weather will improve enough for you to have George out too.

Best regards Jules x

Hi Jules,  I to have had a nice week  not done much over last weekend the weather Saturday was awful never stopped raining all day,didn't go out Sunday as I had stuff in my freezer that I wanted to use up, I went to my friendship group. Monday we had a speaker who used to work in aerospace unfortunately there was only 7 of us  turned up , so we felt sorry for him it was quite interesting  and I think he enjoyed talking to a smaller audience . I sort my clothes out. sometimes I have got my wedding out fit that I had for my son's wedding to take to the charity shop it doesn't fit me now so its no good keeping it when someone else could  use it will take the accessories that go with it as well. I'm glad your looking forward to your retirement make sure you have plenty of things to do, I retired  12 month after my hubby  then he wasn't well  with hindsight I would have carried on it was only part time at night but it got me out .where are you going for your holiday ,I am away in June for a week am going to Bognar Regis with my friend on a coach trip.whose wedding are you going to ,it's good to have things to look forward to I am out Sunday with my daughter just going to a local restaurant for Sunday lunch  Saturday someone is coming to put two panes of glass in my Windows has the seals have gone and condensation is getting  in shouldn't take long , not sure about the bank holiday yet,have a nice weekend regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Nice that you had a busy week socially and I am sure the aerospace speaker enjoyed talking to a more intimate group.  Both my brother in law and sister in law used to work for British Aerospace before being made redundant good few years ago and know they enjoyed the work.

Am hoping to be able to get into my wedding outfit by the end of this month as have been losing weight gradually since the beginning of February. Determined to get another use out of it at my friend's daughter's wedding at the end of August and will feel quite an achievement.

Luckily when I eventually retire I will only be leaving a part time job behind and fingers crossed my health will allow me enjoy more walking days  I sometimes resent being at work now.  Sadly hubby never reached retirement age but was 'medically laid off' 18 months or so after diagnosis which made him very depressed as he loved his job and missed it so much. Taught me to enjoy the here and now despite the ups and downs that come along and the emotional times.

My holiday is to Italy and I will be based on the shores of Lake Garda.  Have four days out touring the area as well as a couple of 'at leisure' days.  Slightly anxious as have not been to the area before so pastures new but hopefully another tick in the box. Perhaps a good idea as only childhood memories of Italy so far (hubby worked out there on a few occasions but I have not been since I was 13 when my parents chose it as their first package holiday).  Have 'googled' the arrival airport to give me some bearings and will feel more relaxed about it once I meet up with the Tour company representative hopefully.

Hope the window works ran smoothly and that you enjoyed a nice meal out with your daughter.

I decided on a day out yesterday so went to Greenwich and had a lovely time wandering the Old Royal Naval College (took the tour too), Queen's House on the edge of Greenwich Park and then spent the afternoon walking in the park itself which has some lovely flower gardens/wildlife pond to explore.  Will have to go again as there are more places I would like to visit.  I had lunch outside the cafe near the top of the park which has great views.   Today I am going for a walk once the washing is out on the line (hopefully by 10 a.m.) as we are due wet weather tomorrow onwards. Try to make the most of the dry days.  Also my neighbour is in the process of continuing to replace his fence so I will be happier out of the way.  If I do any gardening it will be out in the front for a change.

Will be  back to visit Mum tomorrow and then it will be back to work.  Time seems to go rather quickly on the good days.   Take care.  Jules x