Hi everyone and Happy Monday to you!
I thought I’d catch you up on a few things since I’ve been missing in action of a while.
This morning when I was taking care of the hens and picking the tomatoes and cukes off the vines, I found something adorable. It was a very tiny bird’s nest in one of the tomato plants, almost up at the top, with some leaves draping over it. I saw something fly out of the nest but wasn’t sure what kind of bird it was. I looked in the nest and saw 3 tiny little babies sleeping. The momma Wren landed on the fence by the hens and started chirping at me, so I quickly snapped this picture of her babies and left her alone.
My hubby was discharged from the hospital a few days ago and it was nice to finally be back home. 19 days in the hospital was way too long for my hubby to be confined to a bed. Now he’s home and pretty much in his recliner, but it’s still better than being poked and prodded all night in the hospital.
If you missed my previous update, the blockage wasn’t an intestinal blockage but turned out to be a recurrence of the bladder cancer that was discovered 8 years ago. It has apparently been dormant all these years and just since February has made itself known again.
It is Stage 4 this time, so time is of the essence… my hubby had major surgery and most of the ‘replumbing” they had done to make things work, has all been stripped away. He still has the Nephrostomy tubes in this back that are draining his kidneys.
We are in search of an Oncologist who can help him get the right treatment to see if he can get rid of the cancerous tumors they weren’t able to remove in his lower pelvis area. It is quite a daunting task to try and find the right doctor who we think can help save his life. We both are trying to stay positive and trust the Lord to lead us to the right one.
I won’t lie… this is VERY hard to wake up each day and try to do the things that you think will matter the most. We truly do appreciate the prayers that many of you have been praying. We can feel them.
Today Kristoffer came over and pretty much figured out how to get the automatic chicken door figured out and working. We set it to close at 8:00 p.m. and open in the morning at 6:00 a.m. The door closed tonight at 8:00, but some of the hens were still wandering around outside, so I had to wait till about 8:30 and go shoo them in another door and close them up for the night. I will especially LOVE it if the door opens as it is supposed to at 6:00 in the morning. Oh, happy day!!!
I haven’t stepped foot into my sewing room except to get a pair of hemostats to use on one of the Nephrostomy tubes that was stuck when I was trying to flush them tonight.
So, I will have to start using my questions again… I hope you don’t mind.
Have you ever met a Celebrity?
I’ll go first. I didn’t actually meet him and shake his hand, but I was in a fabric store here in town, when someone came in the store and shouted, Red Skelton is next door at 710 Bookstore! I left the counter and went outside to see him. He was outside on the sidewalk and LOTS of people were around him. We used to always watch him on TV and I loved his gentle spirit!
Okay, now it’s your turn…
See you tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
Jeanne, I cannot tell you how relieved I was to see a real update on George in the blog tonight (it’s not even midnight on Sunday as I type this). So relieved, I almost cried. I’ve been so worried.
I will be sure to pass the update along to our prayer group at church; I know they have been really concerned, too.
I’m glad to hear that George is home, and has been for a few days–that part is the good news. The cancer part is not, but we will be praying that you find an oncologist who can help. You have some challenging days/weeks/months ahead of you, for sure.
Oh, my, such a tiny nest, and little baby birds! I wonder what kind of birds they are? Hopefully you’ll get a better look at the parents one of these days, and you can let us know!
Have I met a celebrity?! Several, actually!! First, 1959 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Gene Autry! I was 13, and Paul was almost 12. What a thrill, as we were huge fans of his! We watched his show every Saturday!! I have a picture of Gene with us; maybe I can take a picture of it and send it to you. He was so very nice!
I’ve also met JoAnn Worley and Ann Sothern, after shows they did out here. Then in the early 1980s, I think, I met Debbie Reynolds when she was moderating a fashion show (she represented Leslie Fay Petites). She was very nice!
The highlight, especially for Ron, was meeting Jane Powell and Howard Keel after they did a matinee performance of “I Do! I Do!” at the Fifth Avenue Theater in Seattle. I encouraged him to go to the stage door, just in case they would accept fans/sign autographs, so we did, and they did! Howard Keel came out first, and Ron asked if he’d ever released a record or CD of all his movie songs; he hadn’t, but a couple of years later, he did!
And then….drumroll….Jane Powell. (Ron’s absolute all-time very most favorite actress in the entire world!!) I was trying to get a picture of them together (which didn’t turn out–darn) and he looked at her and said, “I just love you.” (When I told him about it later, he was appalled, and thought “she must have thought I was a masher!” and I said no, I thought she probably thought it was very sweet.)
Anyway, I will tell you, that man did Not drive home that day…he flew, on a rosy pink cloud! It took a week to wipe the grin off his face!! 😂🤣😂 No kidding–I’d look at him sitting on the sofa, staring off into space with this silly grin on his face….
Wonderful stories, Charlotte.
Beautiful memories!
Big fires in Spokane. Are you getting smoke? Hope not.
First of all, Jeanne, it was a relief to actually hear something from you, commenting on what is going on with George, but of course it is not what we wanted to hear. The getting home part is the best part! My heart just aches for the two of you and my praying has just gone up several notches in intensity. My prayers are now that you find a good oncologist to help George.
That is some fancy chicken house to have an automatic door! Never heard of anything like that, and thank heavens for Kristoffer!
As far as the question of the day, “meet” might be too strong of a word for what I encountered as far as meeting celebrities. As you know, we have been going to Branson for quite a few years, and have seen a lot of the shows there. While we never really “met” any of the performers, we did see them up close and personal! Some of them are Andy Williams, the Osmonds, Tony Orlando, Bobby Vinton, Jim Stafford, performers of the Lawrence Welk show, Lennon Sisters, Shoji Tabuchi, and more that I really can’t remember now. None of those are there anymore, several of the have died, but it was a thrill to see in person the entertainers that I grew up watching in person or when I was a young adult on television.
Agreed with Linda on being relieved at your news that George is home. I had nearly forgotten that in hospitals you never get to sleep. Someone is always waking you up and sticking needles in you. I am now an accomplished receiver of needles being stuck in me and must say that the night stickers are the least accomplished I’ve ever met.
I now make a point of praising the good ones.
When my dad came home after a horrible accident, he de-aged 10 years in 5 minutes. Nothing will help you both as much as being home, especially as you’ve done so much work there that you can just relax and look at it.
Good luck to the little birds. It’s going to be fun to watch them grow.
Jeanne, thank you for filling us in on George. We are so glad he’s home with you. We will think positively with prayer for him. It’s wonderful that he can enjoy and rest being in his own home with you. Thank you for the update. You are both in my prayers.
It’s great Kristopher was able to fix the hen doors. They will be happy about that. Safety first during the night and enjoyment of their yard in the day time.
Loved seeing the baby birds. It reminded me of a Mourning Dove mother who made a nest in our grape vines. About chest high for me. She let us peek once at her and the babies briefly. We made sure she felt safe most of the time by pretending not to notice her. She would sit very still when we walked by her hidden home.
I don’t really recall actually meeting a celebrity up close, but one time when we were visiting our son who lived in Marina Del Rey at the time, my husband had to slam on his brakes in the grocery store parking lot to let Downtown Judy Brown walk across in front of us. She smiled and waved at us. Then, in my son’s apartment near by, years ago, my husband met Melissa McCarthy in the apartment complex elevator. He said she was all excited and told him, she was just hired to do a comedy show. Actually, several celebrities lived in and around that area and we’d see them from time on timeout and about. A side from that, we have enjoyed many concerts of rock
bands over the years.
A friend of ours, sitting in the reserve seats at a baseball game in LA, got to sit right next to Denzel Washington and his lovely wife. He’s one of my favorite actors. I was so envious.
Hope everyone enjoys their day- especially you, Jeanne and George. Bless you both.
We often had a bird build a nest in the tree outside our bathroom window. I could hear the baby birds but could never see them and avoided the tree when I was outside. One year I was walking by the tree and I guess the mother bird got nervous because I actually got to witness the “broken wing dance” they do if they feel their nest is threatened. She was on the ground hobbling around until I went away.
So glad to hear that George is home! It is the hardest when husband is in the hospital for them and for you! Never get a night’s sleep etc!
All of your veggies look delicious and to have baby birds making a home there is extra special!
I have not met to many celebrities but when we were in Las Vegas we went to a Willy Nelson show after he came out and hung out with the audience for a long time! They really are just plain folk when you do meet them! Hope today is a good day for everyone!
I love Willie Nelson!
I forgot to come to comment on the sweet baby birds! I think the momma bird thought that was a great, safe place to build a nest, with such lovely caring people taking care of it! (and she was right!)
Dear Linda, you are absolutely right!
Good morning dear sisters, Dear Jeanne, I am very comforted that you and George are home sweet home. I hope some inhome nursing care can be arranged. I hope a treatment can be found to heal George. Our most fervent prayers continue.
I am sure George loves to see his garden now, and his chicken girls, and just be home. I hope he is resting comfortably at home too. Please check with medicare to see if there is equipment available for his home use. I hope he is feeling good and does not have pain.
I hope the weather is pleasant for fresh air.
Here it is so so humid. … it is like a sauna outside. KittyPrincess still sits on the screened in porch outside. I have sealed every crevice, and the exterior door so no insects or tiny critters can enter. We keep the sliding door cracked just wide enough for Kittygirl can fit through.
We did sit outside with her sometimes but the past few days have been intolerably warm and humid. I keep my eyes on her.
I set up my Featherweight and little ironing board downstairs on the dining room table and try to be neat and tidy. I have been sewing down here to monitor our “out door” kitty.
I finished all of the lonestar blocks in the sew along. I think you can see shared results here https://padlet.com/lindlee/one-block-5-ways-ghm3nv777tk83g9j
My blocks turned out just okay.
I have about 17 other sewing projects going. I am crazy.
Famous person. My father worked for the State Department/ NATO. In Brussels, I was a teen and lived at home for a while. I went to a few functions ….in an obligatory fashion…. and met the Queen of England, and piles of US Senators I did not know from Adam.
Flying on homeleave (US at that time) I was bumped up to first class because of some seating problem I sat in very very first class, which was basically right behind the pilot and we sat in seats around a large table (this was the 1970’s). They reclined and operated just like other seats. The area was like a little room. I was 16 and the only other person sitting in this special section was Bob Hope. I did not know him much, but I saw him on tv a few times. I did not watch a lot of tv, so I did not know he was funny or what. Maybe I knew it was funny. He was very nice to me. I recall he asked ME a lot of questions. He had 4 kids. I am sure most of you know about him. I do not know where his “staff” was sitting. Anyway, that was a long flight home and I was a teenager and tried my very best to be polite. He did not get any special celebrity treatment. Well, the waitresses served both of us like we were royalty. I was asked what I would like to have for dinner, I could choose anything, and ….. I chose a hamburger. 🍔🫤😑. I can not recall if I have met any other celebrities…. the softening of my brains are hitting hard this morning.
Friday the buyers bought the house! I truly hope they are happy and enjoy so many years there. I have been asked if I feel emotional about this… handing over a space with so many memories… No. I do not. I feel content and very happy another family is going to make it again a happy home with two girls a pre-teen and a teen ager, kind of like when we moved it. So many good adventures, particularly, growing kiddos, graduation, college, and then kids leaving the nest.
Today is going to be very warm. This entire week is going to be cloudy warm and very humid. I think there are chances of thunderstorms every day. I have no appointments and no plans.
Hubbs and I want to go to the beach. We can not plan any impulsive adventures because packing supplies (hubbs glaucoma eye care regime) and just all of the stuff we old people need, and of course KittyPrincess care. So, we will work on planning an adventure to either Rehoboth Delaware and stay at a fancy hotel on the Atlantic ocean, or do something new, and go to North Carolina and stay in a fancy spit spot clean B&B. I can not recall the last time I have gone on an adventure or vacation. I cared for mom and dad since 2012 and the years just flew. Opportunities never arrived.
I hope all of you have a good week. I wish I could come and help you Jeanne. I hope you have an abundance of helpers. I hope You and George can spend calm peaceful days as you move forward one day at a time. Both of you are greatly loved.
I wish I lived where you do so I could go to Nag’s Head. I just read books set in that area and I really would love to visit and see the Unpainted Aristocracy homes.
Well congrats on the house and on to your adventures. 🙂
Jeanne, I haven’t been keeping up on your blog but I read this morning’s. I’m so sorry about the situation with your husband. My husband had surgery earlier this year and I know how hard that was. You will both be in my prayers.
Now, for the “It’s a small world…” The celebrity I met once is…. Red Skelton! It was about 1979 and he was doing a show at my college: University of Toledo. We also happened to be having a fun day for students and he attended. I have a picture of myself with a couple friends and Red Skelton. Sadly, I was not able to locate the picture this morning. Oddly, my children are completely unimpressed by my brush with celebrity. They have no idea of who Red Skelton is or was.
I once worked in a cooking school and met several of the major cookbook writers of the time. John Clancy was the person in charge of the recipes for the Time-Life Cooking of the World series, and was a good teacher as well as an accomplished cook and chef. Paula Wolfert had recently become well-known as an expert in Moroccan food. She demonstrated several dishes that used unlikely combinations (sugar and cinnamon in a chicken pie) and were delicious. Perla Myers made food that looked simple, but caused the same reaction all over the room — “If this is food, I’ve been eating cardboard all my life.” Somehow her recipes didn’t give quite the same results. I think she accidentally taught us that first you pick the best possible ingredients, then you combine genius-level instinct with carefully developed expertise, and then you pay careful attention to to what you are doing, and, with practice, you can make extraordinary food. I say “accidentally” because she didn’t set out to teach those things — it’s just that if you watched her and thought about her food, you might see that her example was at least as important as words. She was a delight to work with — as nice as she was accomplished.
Several years earlier, I had met Julia Child. There was an incredibly long line of us holding copies of “Mastering,” vol. 1. A passer-by asked who we were there for, and was astonished, “A COOKBOOK writer!” He must have been the last person in the US not to know her name. Julia herself was wearing an attractive dressy green suit and heels, the color of the suit set off her lovely coloring perfectly. Black and white didn’t do her justice. She was just as nice as you could possibly hope for, and found something personal to say to everyone in that long line. Genuine charm is not something you find every day.
When I started scrolling down this morning and saw the tomato, I knew that you both were home. That is such good news. The pic of the wren nest is the sweetest thing. And hearing about that self closing/opening door for the chicken home sounds great. That is, if it works. Hope the chicks were let out on time this morning. As for the night round up, I think that the laggers will learn eventually, to get a move on before that door closes.
I know that you are looking at lots of different doctors/hospitals etc., but UCSF here is a wonderful place. I would at least reach out to them and see what they think. I’m sure that a lot can be done online, like reviewing records etc. Maybe check it out and get in touch with them. https://www.ucsfhealth.org/
Here, it’s been, well hot. We’ve been able to get in a walk early and then I get out to water the plants, but can’t really do anything else outdoors until it starts cooling down. And although, we do have that window AC, the weather is not conducive to feeling like doing much inside either. So looking forward to when some coolness returns.
My Ruby Red order has left Chicago, and is traveling west, hopefully. So, I expect that sometime this week I’ll get an update and new tracking. I’m sure that poor Lance is rolling around in his box and can’t wait until he can see CA. Although, it might be too hot for him wearing his gear from days of old. He might have to borrow some shorts and a tee from one of the other boys here.
So glad to hear that George is home. Making my day. 🙂
I forgot to add about the celerity. Way back in the 60’s, we drove down to the city (SF) and were walking around Haight/Ashbury when I spotted Robert Vaughn, also walking along with his girl friend. He was one of the stars of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Another time, when I was visiting Maui, Hawaii, in the days when there was only one hotel on Kaanapali, I saw Lucille Ball. She was much shorter than I thought she was in her show. Not much excitement around here. 🙂
I loved the show “The Man From U.N.C.L.E”. My favorite actor was David McCallum. Always liked any show he was in.
Yeah, I liked that show too. It would be great if they made shows similar to that now. But, I’m sure that there wouldn’t be enough action for the younger set.
Jeanne, as someone who has gone through what you’re experiencing, please let me share what has been absolutely the hardest thing to get through since my husband has been gone. PLEASE make sure ALL your accounts, bills, and subscriptions are in BOTH your names!!! And that you have EVERY password written down somewhere. I have been trying for 6 months to either cancel subscriptions or deal with insurance and streaming services. All of them will ONLY talk to my husband (I’ve had to have my grandson pretend he’s my husband!) or they want his passwords or pin numbers- and I have no idea what they are! Also, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Hospice. They were a God send.
I am so sorry you’re going through this. I’m praying for guidance, patience, strength and comfort for you.
Debi
YES and yes. It is never too early to get your papers and records in order.
Hubbs and I spent the last 3+ years working on daddy’s estate. We learned a lot. He was very organized. We can do that. You can also hire or speak to an advisor that can assist your efforts in managing and updating all of that.
Daddy left very little that we had to clear up, he was always going through his investments and updating all of the accounts. Incredible, but he was a math whiz. Hubbs is a math whiz too, but it is the legal paper work that needs to be monitored refined and always updated.
So glad to hear George is home. I will be praying that you find the right oncologists quickly. You and George are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Met a celeb would be a stretch for me since I tend to be obtuse when any celeb is in the vicinity. I once rode up in the elevator at the Galleria Rooftop in Houston with my boyfriend and a couple other people. When we got off my boyfriend said did you know who that was. I, of course, said no. He said Dan Pastorini of the Houston Oilers. Mostly I had seen him in uniform so I really hadn’t a clue. But I have seen in person The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, The Rolling Stones, Barry Manilow, Sonny & Cher (when she sang “The Way of Love” you could have heard a pin drop in the huge Houston Coliseum) and a few others I can’t remember but I tend to assume they are busy people so never waited around for their autographs. The ones I really wanted to meet were the Lennon Sisters. Since Janet is my age I always thought of us as buddies. Not to mention I had all their paper dolls. They performed at Dorney Park every summer which was close to where I lived. But my parents didn’t like the Lawrence Welk show so they would never take me. I watched the show on summer vacation with my grandmother. Then we were in Branson several years ago and they were performing there but the rest of the family wanted to see something else so I went with them.
Had my first massage with the new therapist at the wellness center where I go for PT. So glad they convinced him to leave his other job and come with them. He’s amazing. He worked part time for them but they were looking for someone permanent and he said he’d give it a try. Everyone loves him. I have so many issues that need fixing since one thing tends to lead to another, but he was so positive that there was nothing that could not be corrected but it will take time so he recommended 90-minute sessions once a week until things started falling in place and then maybe every other week. But I’m miles away from maintenance massages. But I guess that’s good for him. And all the therapists are making use of his services so he may have to add more hours to his schedule. He’s been doing it for 17 years but the thing that is most amazing about him is his bedside manner. He seems to really love what he does and is so caring. Haven’t seen that in any healthcare worker in a long time.
Barbara, I liked the Lennon Sisters, too–and of course Janet is also MY age!! I had the paper dolls when I was a kid; years later I found a set (albeit missing a few clothing items) at the thrift store, so I bought it!!
And I have seen a number of live performances, too–John Denver, Debbie Reynolds, Jerry’s Girls (Carol Channing, Leslie Uggams and Andrea McCardle) and I can’t remember who all.
So glad to hear that George is finally home. Praying that you will find a good oncologist.
An automated chicken door will be so helpful.
The baby wrens are precious. We had a wren build her nest one year in the hanging geranium on the front porch.
The only celebrities I have “met” are cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Sarah Chang. My mom met Neil Armstrong in the elevator where she worked in the ;ate 60s.early 70s.
I think we met or at least saw some when went to CA when I was six, but I don’t recall who right now.
I also went to a few concerts as a teen so I guess those count.
I am late today, got up late and had to run to the Y and grocery store.
Jeanne, I am so glad to hear the good news that Y”all are home but still praying hard for George to get better.
I have sent you photos of our trip to Florida, but if they didn’t get through let me know and I will send again.
The little wren and her babies in the tomatoes are the cutest. I hope you can catch another photo when they get better. A couple of years ago we had a wren get in the garage and lay her eggs in the basket in the bicycle. We close the garage at night so we had to do that as late as we could and then open it as soon as we got up so she could get out. We managed to make it work but were glad when they flew away.
As for being closest to a celebrity, it happened a couple of times. When I was 6 I went into the local drug store and the owner introduced me to a man who was in a movie that was being made near by. All of you would know who it was if I could just remember his name. He played a cowboy in a LOT of movies back then. He was very nice and gave me his autograph for my little book. I wish I still had that little book.
The other time is when I was visiting my older brother and his family. His wife Susan took me to New York to the Museum. I was enjoying a painting and all of a sudden I realized one of my favorite movie stars was right next to me looking at a painting too! I could have touched him, but didn’t. It was Gene Wilder, or “Willy Wonker” as I like to call him. I loved that movie! Susan was watching me and showing me not to bother him. I told her later I would have just liked to take him out to lunch!
Well, While I was writing this the power went off. I will may have to rewrite it for tomorrow.
The power went on, so maybe some of you may read mine if you check later enough.
My favorite Gene Wilder movie was “Silver Streak”. I first saw it when an apartment complex I was living in got cable. It was one of the movies of the month. The other was “Murder by Death”, another great movie with amazing stars. I watched them both over and over then when VHS came out I bought the videos and then the DVDs. I keep looking for them on streaming TV but haven’t found it so far.
Thank you so much for the update! It is good to hear he is out of the hospital at least. We are praying for you guys.
The baby birds are so precious. I hope all the wild animals will leave them alone.
One time I got to see Jesse Ventura (who was Minnesota’s Governor) at the State Fair. He seemed short.
When I visited my sister out in California we got to be in the audience of The Price is Right. It was toward the end of when Bob Barker was the host. I believe we were also in the audience of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and in the audience of Jay Leno’s show.
My brother got to shake President Bush’s hand when he was in the Marines (I believe).
Jeanne…..I am so glad you and your hubby are home. There is no place like home, as the saying goes. Praying for you to meet an outstanding Oncologist in your area, that understands the situation well and has other similar patient experiences and expertise.
Interesting question for today…Have you ever met a celebrity? When I visited Chicago with my daughters some time ago, we ate at Ed Debevic’s…the 50’s style diner, and we had a “blast”! There was an adjoining gift shop next door and Jim Belushi was signing tee-shirts and such and one of my daughters and I squeezed into a space at the front counter, and I took a photo of Jim Belushi and my youngest Daughter Beth….he looked over at her as I told him she was home-coming Queen at her high school! What is it about meeting a celebrity?! I too, was grinning like a fool all the way home!
Also saw Loretta Lynn in person at one of her shows held at a theatre in Elkhart, Indiana….years ago when I lived there and 2 of my daughters hadn’t moved to Texas yet. I always loved Loretta Lynn’s songs and my middle daughter surprised me by purchasing tickets for us to attend and she didn’t tell me who we were going to see that evening, until people were gathering in the foyer of the theatre! What a memorable surprise!
Jeanne, so glad you and George are home. We prayed for you at church yesterday. I will keep on praying that you find an oncologist to suit. Your system is so different to ours. We don’t have any choice in who we see but they are all excellent anyway. People do have a choice if they have the money (or insurance) to pay for it but the quality of the medical care is the same. What is different is the drugs that are available. Some cancer drugs are out of this world expensive. The government funds Pharmac who then decides what drugs are available on the national health. This current government promised, pre-election, that they would fund four new cancer drugs then tried to wriggle out of it when they got elected! I wouldn’t like to be on the Pharmac board! Sometimes they have to make a decision to help 100,000 people for a year rather than one person for a month. They are also the group that monitor the quality of the drugs. Some that are available haven’t been tested properly yet and after the Thalidomide debacle of the 60’s they are more cautious now.
Sam and I watched the netball final on Sunday night/Monday morning. We had seen the semifinals and for the first time since netball became a part of the Commonwealth Games Australia didn’t make the final. They were beaten by Jamaica. So the final was NZ vs Jamaica. What a game. We won the gold medal for the first time since 2010. It was a late night, I didn’t get to bed till 2.30am (the games were in Glasgow in Scotland). It is all over now for another four years. We came 8th on the medals list. Australia dominated as they always do, with 0ver 70 gold medals, Canada came second and England third, both a long way behind Australia. There were 74 teams competing. Unlike in the Olympics, the 4 nations that make up the UK compete separately (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
I can’t remember meeting any celebrities but my mother used to work in the Grenada Cinema Restaurant during the war. They used to have shows as well and Glen Miller and his orchestra were playing. He had a meal in the restaurant and Mum served him. His plane disappeared over the channel very shortly after and he was killed. I wasn’t very noticing as a child. When I was young (can’t remember how old, but the King died in 1952 so I had to be younger than 7) we went on a coach trip to Hunstanton, a beach resort on the east coast. On the way we passed Sandringham and the King and Queen were due so the coach stopped and let us out so we could see them arrive. I don’t know what I was expecting, probably robes and crowns but they were in a car of course. I never saw them. I did see the Queen once when she visited Christchurch.
It is Kai’s 21st birthday today. Sam and I are going to coffee then coming back to pick up everyone, (except Jono) and we are going to a small cafe for High Tea. We might even get to drink out of the cups I gave them! I will send a photo to Jeanne.
I must go, it is 9am and I need my shower before we go out. It is 4C and squally rain out there, only going up to a high of 7 and Kai wants us to dress up!
Have a lovely day everyone
Well, this has nothing to do with Netball, but swimming. Middle grand won the 13/14 age group for breast stroke on Saturday. She is 13, for the whole county of Contra Costa, in the SF Bay Area. Saw the video, and she was way ahead coming in. I was biting my nails, but she won. Proud GM. 🙂
Bonjour . C’est une bonne nouvelle,d’apprendre que Georges est rentré à la maison. Je sais,par expérience,que l’on se remet plus vite ,chez soi. Dans ,peu de temps,il ira s’occuper de ses poules et de ses tomates ; c’est cela le meilleur traitement..! Belle journée pour vous toutes. Georgina.