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Hi Everyone
I am back from a lovely 5 day break in The Highlands of Scotland. It was really beautiful there and the weather was kind though changeable. We saw all 4 seasons in one day. Went to the top of the Cairngorms, where it was like a hurricane and it also snowed too. When we left Friday we saw new snow on the mountain tops.
Have spent some time in the garden and been clearing the finished forgetme nots and bulbs, need to shop now for bedding plants. Hubby cut the grass. He is back to work this afternoon.
I have 3 more days of caring for my one little girl, before I retire from childminding and she goes to live in Singapore.
I now need to think about what I can do for myself in retirement. More crafting and more Family history research, for starters. Then there is reading, decorating and gardening too.

Enjoy the day it looks good in the south east

Linda :-) <3

In among the cold cloudy days we had a lovely day yesterday.
The sun was out and quite warm if we sat out of the breeze.

our coats on, young g'son and I went to the local football game. Sorry to say the local team "Bulldogs" was beaten by the neighboring team.
but we had a good time watching.

also women played netball games on the new courts that were remade quite recently. I watched a bit of one game too. At half time we got hotdogs each $3, and little boy enjoyed a freddo frog in green jelly $1 as well. I really wanted a hot coffee, but it was very expensive.
I enjoyed being out of the house for the afternoon.

Ann, those treats at the Dorset farmer's market sound very special. love cheese!

Cath, lovely feeling to get on top of house work, what did you do in the garden?
My daffodils are quite high now, and the ones in the front are starting to develop flower heads.

Sylvia, are you much better, and your virus is gone?
Did your oh enjoy his visit with your friends? and how was hotel service?

It looks like I may be traveling to Adelaide during July. So I have a few weeks to plan and pack.
My nephew's wife is interested in family history and wants to get together with me, so I will organize one afternoon for that. Up till now I didnt know about her interest in family.

best wishes from Annette

Hi all
xxx


taht sounds lovely Ann, really mouthwatering!


We've had about 4 days of levely warm sunny weather here, but it changed to rain overnight, and today is chilly as well as damp ...... had to put the heating back on mid-morning!


Monday is a Stat holiday ... same as your Bank Holiday

The Monday closest to May 24th is Victoria Day

began originally to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday (May 24th)


now considered the start of summer for Canadians



sylvia
xx

Wow Ann sounds like you enjoyed a few treats :D A little of what you fancy does you good.
Been in the garden today, it was so warm. Caught up on a load of housework too so feel pleased with myself.
Hope all are well

Cath xx

Yes it was warm here in Yorkshire but also clouded over but you look as though you have had a really good day hope its nice for you tomorrow. :D

Good to see everyone is OK. Hello from what was a sunny Dorset but has now clouded over. We got down here yesterday and although there is a cold wind the weather has so far been great.

Went to a food fair up the road this morning and bought delicious pasties, lovely cheese, tasty looking olives, smoked mackrel fillets, cheese scone for me and eccles cake for OH, then we both had hot dogs with onions. Lots of things to taste on the way round, probably put on a pound just walking round the tent. We took the pasties down to West Bay to eat for lunch with a flask of coffee, lovely sitting in the sun watching the sea (and hiding the food from the seagulls). Drove back to Burton Bradstock and parked on the cliff in the NT car park, which is just down the lane from our accommodation, we then walked down to the Hive cafe and had a double ice cream each!!!

Yes i work Weds,Thurs,Fri so dont always come on here hope everyone had a good week. :-)

Yes Cath,
I always feel better in the summer, winter makes me
aaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhh

I hate winter. but I know what you're going to say

Winter in Australia is nothing, compared to the weather we get.

And you are so right.! :P

Good morning all from a sunny Guernsey.
Hope everyone is keeping well.
Been busy in the garden (tiny) planting out tomatoes, baby sweetcorn, cucumbers, garlic and beans all in pots and potatoes in a large dustbin.
Oh for a bigger garden !!
I do love the long, light days of summer and can't wait to get up in the mornings unlike winter when I'd be happy to stay curled up under a duvet.
Amazing how good the sun makes you feel :D

hi Ann
yes im ok
but been a bit busy with g'son, and when he is at school, I have been putting sources and citations on my records.

Its been so cold here that I spend most of my days indoors, except for the necessary pruning that I do about an hour a day. and then by 3.30 its time to pick g'son up from school.
Gets dark here now right on 5pm.

You might remember I installed FTM for mac in March I think, and since importing my GR gedcom have been adding to the data and trying to learn all the program's features.

When I wrote my previous book titled "A Thin Line but not Invisible" I typed all the sources in manually, but I never had a citation for each and every record.

Now I am thinking this is getting a bit much. But as the FTM manual says that its better to citate ? everything so future generations know that your research is valid and can check it.

well who is going to check my work. Dont think anyone in my lot will !! they are just happy to find out the bones of the story.

Then there is the adding media tasks. so I have been scouting family for their various old photos etc to add.

Best wishes to all
Annette

Hi Ann and all,
we got a bit slack didn't we? :-( Hangs head in shame.
I've had a touch of flu or something similar, sore throat, headaches, stiff joints and a fever but am fine now. :D
I've still been around but not posted much. Too lazy.
Hope everyone is well.

Cath xx <3

Wow 5 days without a post, is everyone OK?

Yeah ann think boat will be cheapest will have to look into it and happy birthday Zack. :D

MARIE

singing with <3
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"

hic hic hooray

good to see what you look like Cath.

Moonbi, what a great present from your son but don't be embarrassed, it was how you felt and he did forget. Hope you can keep warm today (or tomorrow!)

Good morning to you all,
a lovely sunny start to the day here. :D
Yes Ann that is me and my middle daughter. I dont like having my photo taken and that one is not too bad so I thought I,d put it up for a day. The witch will be back later, lol.
Moonbi, I hope you will enjoy your visit to Adelaide. It will be lovely for you and your SiL to mooch around craft shops.
Have a good day everyone,

Cath xx

Hi

Moonbi


do not be embarassed ... that's what you felt at the time, and we are here to lend a shoulder when things get a little too much.


But what a lovely gift he has given you! You will have a lovely time with your brother and s-i-l



Keep warm!



sylvia

Hello all from a very cold border city in Aus
Snow on mts Hotham, Buffalo, Bogong and Thredbo too. foggy morning and hasnt lifted yet at noon.
fire blazing but struggling to keep me warm. Thats the trouble with an open plan home in the winter; yet perfect for summer living.

Ive my woolly socks and coat on inside today. Ventured out to give the cat her walk, but we soon scooted back indoors again, and now she is under the blanket on the sofa.

Gson with his mum for 4 days, so Im resting and getting on top of my chores.

I am so embarrassed about what I wrote about my mother's day feelings. especially after saying son1 forgot me.

well he did forget, but phoned 2 days later to apologize.
then
He told me he wants to gift me his frequent flyer points before they expire and disappear.
he offered to use them on a trip for me to take a little holiday. It didnt take much for me to accept!
I wondered if he wanted me to visit him in Maine

Well no, I am not going to Maine to visit him, but I am so excited that I can take a trip to Adelaide to visit with my brother and his wife.
I think I will go in early August when the weather will be warmer and we can get out for drives etc.
Sil has so much in common with me, we both love quilting, and looking at fabrics etc and there are plenty of craft shops and markets in Adelaide.

Now I just have to arrange alternate care for young g'son.

Take care everyone, and happy gardening for you uk folk

Is that you Cath? in your avatar.

Just looking in to say hello and hope all are well. Must get on with some research, I am spending too long messing about with Avatars and Emoticons lol. :D