Hi Jules,I'm talking to my daughter again we went marks last Saturday after shopping we had a coffee in the cafe before she dropped me off  home .sound as if you had a busy week again catching up with family and friends you must be super fit with àll the walking you do ,the only walking I do is taking George out and walking round the shops, I know they are doing the pool up where I used to go swimming aerobics don't think it will be long now before it opens so I'm hoping to go back but I'm not sure if they have a instructor as carol who used to  do it retired will have to see what happens when it opens again.im going into town tomorrow Saturday as I need batteries for my hearing aids might have a walk round while I'm  in town and call in Costa for my coffee  and cake lol ,my son and his friend are in Scotland this week they are going to different places sounds as if there having a lovely time been to some nice places but the weather hasn't been to good  he is back Sunday my daughter has been working from home so she could have his dog for the week,not sure what I'm doing at the weekend but it has forecast a nice weekend it's been very changeable this month here but we had all that nice weather in April  went to the community centre Monday for a hotpot bingo and raffle I won a small bottle of wine with a glass and some chocolate will enjoy them at the weekend ,we go again next month it's something to look forward to . have a lovely week regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Glad that you are on better terms with your daughter again and enjoyed some time out shopping together.

Managed the gym sessions every other day in the past week as able to get in early (9a.m.) before I get on with my day. Visited the local Farmers/Artisan Market on Sunday morning and have been spending time in the garden now the weather is warm. On Monday I met a friend and we walked locally for a couple of hours, stopped for a coffee and then popped into a garden centre before we went our separate ways and I headed home for lunch.  Yesterday I visited friends (husband is quite poorly and limited mobility now) who I had not been to see since last September and we had a lovely day together including lunch at their local garden centre restaurant.   A bit of a lazy day today apart fro the gym and a trip to the shops.   Now sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine whilst I eat lunch.

Slim club tomorrow evening and then visiting family over the weekend before looking foward to seeing Chelsea in Bloom  and the Chelsea Flower Show next week.  Still waiting to hear if my Italian break will go ahead but apparently final decisions made 7 days before departune so a while to go yet.  My daughter  and family are waiting to see if they get their new passport through before booking their first foreign hols for 6 years.

Hope all is going well with you.  Best regards.  Jules xx

Hi Jules,glad your still going the gym,and your trip to the local farmers market it's a long time since I went to a farmer's market ,glad you enjoyed a few hours out with your friend even though your friends husband  is poorly ,I bet it made him happy having a day out and taking his mind off his illness,I have been to the community centre for something to eat with my friends we heard some sad news while we we were there it's closing  in November apparently it needs a new roof and the council can't afford to pay for it every one is shocked as it's very popular people go in for something to eat  and meet friends and it's only just started doing bingo with food  once a month were hoping that someone will come up with something so it doesn't close . are you going to the flower show ?or watching it on TV I enjoy watching it and seeing all the lovely flowers and plants think it's on all next week there's a new garden program on ch5 on a Thursday with carol Klein (don't think that's the right spelling)lol I enjoy watching that ,I'm sure you're holiday will go ahead you don't hear much now of the COVID virus even though it's still around don't think I'm going anywhere this year me and my friends are going on a boat trip next month think it's on the river Mersey were having hotpot on the boat as well looking forward to it just hope the weather is ok will tell you more about it when I've been .not sure what I'm doing at the weekend think I'm going to marks Saturday with my daughter if the weather is ok my son is hoping to do some of his garden as he's put some new grass down not sure what the weather is for the weekend . have a lovely week regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

How disappointing that the Community Centre has to close due to safety issues. Councils' should be supporting community projects and I do hope an alternative venue can be found. IT is such an important hub for social get togethers.

I spent the last weekend with family dividing my time between my daughter and son. A little pre birthday tea for my grandaughter (they are away on her birthday) all out in the garden sunshine on Sunday.. A quiet day on Monday and then yesterday a friend and I went and walked the 'Chelsea in Bloom' route around the streets of Belgravia/Chelsea. It was wonderful and we had a break for lunch at a lovely restaurant on the King's Road. It was a full day out so we met my friend's husband back at a local pub for a light meal/drink before going our separate ways.  I am going with the same friend to the Chelsea Flower Show on Friday so really looking forward to that though I am also watching it on the TV.

I have now had confirmation that my June holiday is going ahead. However the airport/flights have changed so have spent today re-organising my travel as will  now be going to Stansted instead of Luton.. A bit panicky to begin with but now all arranged and not long to wait for final documents to drop into my inbox.

Hope all is well with you and that you have a good week ahead.  Best regards, Jules x

Hi Jules ,just come in after taking George out it's nice and sunny but it's very windy don't think the weather has been good for may let's hope it's better next month are you doing anything for the queen's platinum weekend ? nothing  going on round me as far has I know , we had a lovely day when it was her silver jubilee in the Cresent we had games for the kids and grown ups food a disco it was reall nice and everyone chipped in this year nothing how things have changed .hope you had a nice weekend with your family and you enjoyed the party for your granddaughter.must have been nice walking the Chelsea in bloom route I'm not sure what that is lol I have been watching some of the flower show  some lovely  gardens and flowers to see it must be lovely to see them  at the actual  show, isaw the queen arrive in her buggy I thought she looked really well.im glad your holiday is sorted and the paper work  all ready ,is it Italy your going ? I'm not sure what I'm doing don't think I'm going anywhere this year I'm still looking forward to the boat trip next month will have to have a look to see if there's any more trips going  next time I Go to my dementia group I'm not there next week as there wasn't many going so Jane who runs it decided to cancel till the week after .I might go into  town tomorrow it has forecast a dry weekend no doubt I will go into Costa for coffee and cake lol forgot to tell you my exercise class isn't on this Tuesday were having a cream tea instead to mark the queen's platinum we have got hats in red white and blue I've got some earrings as well  and some garlands to go round my neck , should be a good afternoon I'm looking forward to it  have to lovely  week regards Syl x

H Jules , hope you're holiday is sorted now by the look of it on the news it look s awful for people going  abroad ,I'm glad I'm not going on a plane I have heard of a few people who have had there flights cancelled at the last minute must be so frustrating especially if you're already at the airport. June hasn't come in flaming here as well and we keep getting the wind as well I went in my neibours yesterday Friday we had a buffet with her daughter her husband and there young children which was nice , nobody else in the Cresent did anything ( miserable ***'s) lol at least the weather picked up in the afternoon not sure how many had street parties in the area I'm sure the local paper will let us know next week . hope you enjoy your street party and the weather is kind it's nice to get out with neibours and have fun especially if the kids join in .I had a lovely time at the community centre sandwiches cakes we had a raffle there was a man singing with a guitar lovely voice and we even had a dance.im at the community centre Monday for our usual bingo and raffle ,were having Shepard's pie this week for a change , Thursday is our boat trip ( hope the weather is nice ) looking forward to it ,then everything back to norma hope you have a lovely holiday regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

A quick note before I go to Italy.  Everything finally sorted out (I hope it takes off now!!) and with the help of friends with a printer, check in was achieved and boarding passes sorted.    Will be good to finally have a break that has  been  booked/rebooked so many times.  Will still require masks on transport but that definitely not a problem.  Negative test (for my peace of mind as not a requirement now) this afternoon so just packing to do and then will be all set.

With the weather not being very helpful our Street Party was not as good as it could have been so made a brief visit and then enjoyed all the coverage on the TV along with friends online.  The owner of our gym was in the Pageant on Sunday so was fun looking out for her as they danced along the Mall.  We had a party at our gym on the Friday with a cake sale which raised a good amount (in excess of £700 at the last count) for charity and a lovely social get together plus I reached my target weight before my hols so got a certificate presented as well.  That lifted my spirits.

Hope the boat trip is really enjoyable. Weather forecast here is looking good for end of the week so hope it will be good for you too.  Will chat again upon my return. Take care.  Best regards. Jules xx

Hi Jules, hope you made it and your having a lovely holiday at last the boat trip was lovely it was on the Lancaster canal we stopped at a garden centre first before we got on the barge it was only a 5 minute walk to the canal so we had a coffee and a walk round  before we got on the barge we did run into rain but we were inside so it didn't matter ,we had a lovely hotpot on the boat as well it was a really nice day ,I watched the padgent on TV really enjoyed it sorry your street party didn't go as planned we can't rely on the weather in this country unfortunately . hope you spotted your friend in the mall out of all the thousands that were in it lol ,a good amount of money you made for charity at your gym I'm sure the charity will be pleased at the amount you made . the weekend weather forecast is good but at the moment it's dry but it's quite windy had George out Sunday think I'm doing my own dinner as I might be going out next Sunday with my daughter as it's father's Day hope you had a lovely holiday regards Syl x

Hi Syl

Got back from my holiday in the early hours of yesterday having had a wonderful time. Good food, amazing scenery and lovely company in the other people booked on the trip and staying both at my hotel and others in the area.  Camera and I were kept very busy and I am slowly sorting them out and getting them on my FB page.  Weather was fantastic with temperatures from the late 20s into mid 30s.  I walked miles every day and enjoyed the great excursions.  It may have been postponed three times but at the 4th attempt was well worth the wait.

Glad you enjoyed your boat trip along the Lancaster Canal which sounded very nice indeed.  I too watched the Jubilee pageant more or less from beginning to end and yes spotted our gym owner dancing along the Mall (took a picture of the TV to show her too!!).

So my routine is now getting back to normal. Was back to Slim Club at the gym last night and then had a gym session this morning and able to book ahead for next week.  I came home mid morning and mowed the lawn before it got too hot to work in.  30degs at the moment and typing this under the shade of the tree out in the garden. All the holiday washing done yesterday and dried quickly of course with the beautiful weather I brought back with me lol.

A few plans for next week including a trip to the theatre with my friend Margaret and then I can start researching for a holiday in 2023.  Do hope you are keeping well . Best regards Jules xx