Glad to read that Mrs B able to enjoy your country drive. Love this time of year with all the changing colours and with the current mild temperatures it's an added bonus when out walking too. When out with my son and grand-daughter yesterday came across many sweet chestnut trees and many squirrels having a 'ball' at their local Country Park. Over two hours strolling and such amazing views of nature at work.
Woken up to drizzle today but it is supposed to clear so hoping for a dry walk to visit Mum. Sadly it is more of a vigil now but it is important to me that I go and sometimes she is aware that I have been in. Difficult days.
Hope you and Mrs B had a pleasant weekend and that you and all the family keep well. Jules
Hi Jules and Brian! Long time no see, feels like forever since I’ve been on here!
Jules how’s your mum? I hope she’s doing okay.
Brian hope everything is well with you and Mrs B!
Just had my birthday in September and went to Tenerife and had a lovely time. Didn’t do a lot just walked about and sat at the pool. That’s my kind of holiday, was going to go with kids etc but couldn’t be bothered with the hassle so they’ve all went on a separate holiday. Took my sister and my close cousin Maureen. My sister if you remember hasn’t had the best of health and has thankfully got back on her feet and is doing well. She gets regular check ups for breast cancer and they don’t classify her as “Cured” until 5 years after so right now she’s in remission.
I can’t belive how long I’ve been away, I’m going to try and get on here from time to time from now on. Take care all :)
Always lovely to have old friends pop in. How wonderful that you were able to get away on holiday with your sister and cousin and happy to read the news that your sister is in remission and doing well. A nice break sets you up for the cooler months ahead though at least here we are enjoying good temperatures for this time of year and as yetI have not had to have the heating on!! As they are promising us a good day today I have just put the washing on the line as am off to work in 45mins. Mind you felt a little strange hanging it out in the dark!
Mum,now 91, is quite poorly and and receiving good care to keep her comfortable and as pain free as possible. I visited on Tuesday and for the most part she was sleeping but had been aware that I was there when I first arrived. Little more that can be done now sadly and they have placed her on 'end of life'care so they can be prepared.though,as is usual, there is no timeline.
My own day to day life is rumbling along and still get to enjoy the children and grandchildren and plenty of walks.I love the changing colours at this time of year.
Hope you are keeping well yourself, take care. Jules x
Hello Diane, lovely to hear from you and that you managed a nice, restful holiday - and I'm so pleased that your sister is getting back on an even keel at last.
Hi all I have been on the operation table 7 times but my best mate ria (rev jack russell,is my best nurse we walk three times a day over fields and woods take care all regards george
Lovely to hear from you again. Pleased you had a good holiday and enjoyed yourself.
Also pleased to read your sister is much improved.
Havw been very busy of late, mainly with my woodclub activities. Tryine to get more members as we have an aginging membership and have lost quite a few to ill health over the past two years, I am at a local library tommorow morning to see if we can recruit more members.
Take care my forum friend sending kind thoughts your way, Brian.
Thanks for the photo of the chestnuts but where are the nuts???'
I had to take Mrs B to the hospital for a scan on Wednesday and there were all these chestnuts just laying on the ground going to waste. Well I couldnt have that could I. Must be a good year for them as they are the bigest British chestnuts I have ever found. I came home with my pockets filled and tasty they are too and very cheap of course ha ha.
Had our woodclub meeting on Wednesday and had a new member join. Am at a local library on Saturday morning to promote our club. They have very kindly made a poster up about our club and made a display of woodworking books for us and they tell me they allready have a lot of interest in our club so may be a busy morning .
On Monday evening I am out with our local cancer charity and Thursday I have to see my diabetic nurse. So am still keeping busy. I have taken a video of my watermill but as yet havent found out how to post it on here.
It is nice you still visit your mother as it cant be easy for you when she isnt talking. I had the same problem when my mother was near the end, All I could do was to sit and hold her hand. Even though she didnt appear to be concouse, I felt she knew I was there for when I talked to her she sqeezed my hand.
Well you two days work have come and gone and now you have the weekend to look forward to. The quality of your pictures amazes me and seems to get better and better. You have taken some stunning shot recently that I feel professional wild life photographers would be proud of and I mean that honestly. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Well must start to get the items ready I want to display tommorrow morning. I told Mrs B as I dont know quite what time I shall get home, I shall get myself some chips on the way home. She replied I knew you would say that. She knows me as well as I know myself ha ha.
Take care and will chat again soon, Have a geat weekend, Brian.
