...A Little Bit Of Humphrey Life...

...Would I Do It All Again...?

2011-07-02T14:57:00.003+01:00

outside temp: 20c
lubberly & sunny

On Tuesday 5 July 2011

it'll be our 31st wedding anniversary

...unbelievable how quick it's got here...

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I remember it vividly - taking Dylan (cat) to the vet in the morning - getting ready with all the hustle & bustle of family around - in the old Ford car with dad on the way to the church, constantly asking: 'Are you sure you want to do this?' and he really liked Dave from the start

(the same can't be said for the other boyfriends that I brought home - but that's another story for another day)

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Walking down the aisle nervously, holding tightly onto dad's arm and seeing Dave at the altar shaking like a leaf - the reception - the good wishes - the cake - lovely, lovely memories.

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Knowing What I Know Of The Previous 31 Years

-- the million dollar question?? --

would I do it exactly the same again?

YEP! In A Heartbeat

...I Have A Great Life...

2011-06-26T13:27:00.001+01:00

ouside temp: 25c
hot hot hot

...I've just come in from sitting in the garden in the glorious sunshine thinking about how great my life is...

I have a job that I really love, working with people I really get along with - there are bad days of course, sometimes M E G A bad days but we get through them by working together

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I have two loving boys - who are both in their twenties - who phone, text, facebook every week & keep me involved in their lives

...I suspect there are a lot of mums out there who can't say that...

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A N D, most importantly of all I have a husband of more than thirty years who loves the bones of me

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YEP! I Have A Great Life

-- A Great Life Indeed --

...Happy Father's Day, Dad...

2011-06-19T13:07:00.001+01:00

outside temp: 17c
wet-wet-wet

It's Father's Day here in the UK & I've just tried to phone my dad to say:

'Hi & Happy Father's Day, Dad'

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but he didn't answer his phone again today - he rarely does these days, to be honest - he's in a home as he has Alzheimer's and has lost touch with reality

-- I know this, but I keep trying to convince myself that I'm wrong --

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When we were kids, Father's Day use to pass pretty much unnoticed - some of us would make or buy a card but there wasn't any celebration to speak of...mum & dad didn't do that sort of thing...they barely acknowledged their own birthdays & wedding anniversaries, let alone Father Day.

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But today, I just wanted him to answer the phone so that I could say.

'Hi & Happy Father's Day, Dad'

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...10 Things I Really H A T E...

2011-06-04T15:11:00.000+01:00

outside temp: 21c
sunny but breezy

...10 Things I Really H A T E...

SPORT:
-- all things sporty or remotely connected with sport --
bats - balls - sport tv - clothing & don't even get me started on award shows - all that false praise -

RATS:
-- this includes anything that I consider to be rat-like --
mice - hamsters - guinea pigs - they are all ratty things to me

ASPARAGUS & AVOCADO:
-- PUKE PUKE PUKE --
just thinking about eating these makes me want to heave

BT:
-- now that REALLY is a huge hate --
I could go on & on about how crap their 'customer service' is - but I'll just say it again
I H A T E BT

RIPE BANANAS:
-- just can't stand the smell & taste of ripe bananas --
but give me a really firm almost green one & I'll happily munch (or should that be crunch) away

NOISY KIDS:
-- don't you just hate other peoples noisy, unruly kids when you're out & about? --
...especially if you are trying to have a pleasant meal... I just want to go over and tell them to behave - perhaps more of us should do just that

LICKING:
-- I absolutely, blooming hate licking, drooling and spitting (I know that's really three hates but they all involve the mouth, don't they?) --
makes no difference to me whether it's human or animal - it's all under the cringe banner for me

GARDENING:
-- don't get me wrong - I L O V E a well-kept bright garden --
I just don't want to be personally involved in creating it - just as well Dave R E A L L Y loves it, then :D

TEA:
-- yep, the great English cuppa! --
I stopped drinking it when I was fourteen and have drunk black coffee without sugar ever since - mind you it has got stronger & stronger over the years
...but hey! a girl's got to have a vice or two, hasn't she?...

HEIGHTS:
--I don't do heights - never, ever even been in a loft, let alone a tree house --
I once got as high as the third rung on a ladder though :0)

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...I Love It Here...

2011-05-08T20:18:00.002+01:00

outside temp: 19c
sunny but breezy

I've just been 'miracle growing' the pots outside and while I was waiting for the watering can to fill from the water-butt in the back garden - I looked across the field to the rear of us
- the famer is growing peas this year -
and I smiled at the scarecrow waving his carrier bag at the birds

....mind you, he's doing absolutely nothing to stop them eating the lovely young pods!...

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I closed my eyes and stood still for a moment and listened

-- and all I heard were birds twittering,

chickens and the distance rumble of a tractor --

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...I Tell You Something, I Love It Here...

...It's Just Not Fair...

2011-05-02T17:17:00.000+01:00

outside temp: 14c
sunny & blooming windy

Dave already has a tan!

...he has that tell-tell white ring around his wrist where his watch sits and his arms and face have a lovely golden glow.... and summer hasn't even started yet, has it?

He says it's because he works outside everyday and is always in the sunshine

- which is true of course -

and if I got out of the office and into the sun then I'd get a tan as well.

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But I Told Him -- I couldn't see why I can't get a tan inside --

....After All, I Sit By An Open Window....

...Very Clever...

2011-04-25T11:42:00.001+01:00

outside temp: 18c
bright & breezy

CLICK ON THE PICTURE

...I'm So Excited...

2011-04-22T15:48:00.001+01:00

outside temp: 21c
sunny & warm

Just booked the overnight hotel for our youngest, Tom & Danielle's wedding in August and OH MY I'm getting so excited, I can hardly wait for the celebations as I know it's gonna be just awesome to see him getting married to his childhood sweetheart, Danielle

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It'll be a grand celebration

- a grand celebration indeed -

...Now, That Must Have Hurt...

2011-04-17T17:08:00.001+01:00

Ever bitten your finger while eating??

OUCH! That Must Have Hurt

outside temp: 19c

lovely & sunny

...Classified Ads...

2011-04-13T19:17:00.000+01:00

outside temp: 10c
feels SoO much colder!

These are classified ads, which were actually placed in a U.K. newspaper:

FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.

8 years old.

Hateful little bastard.

Bites!

FREE PUPPIES.

1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbour's dog.

FREE PUPPIES.

Mother is a Kennel Club registered German Shepherd.

Father is a Super Dog, able to leap tall fences in a single bound.

COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED..

Also 1 gay bull for sale.

JOINING NUDIST COLONY!

Must sell washer and dryer £100.

WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE .

Worn once by mistake.

Call Stephanie.

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...This Is So Strange..

2011-04-11T18:11:00.002+01:00

outside temp: 12c

brrh - cooling off

Did you know that the word

race car

spelled backward still spells

race car?

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see, I'm just full of useful information :D

...The Effects Of Alcohol...

2011-04-10T13:40:00.000+01:00

outside temp: 20c

glorious sunshine -- AGAIN --

...10 Things I’ve Learnt About Living In The Countryside...

2011-04-08T18:13:00.002+01:00

outside temp: 17c
WOW! almost feels like summer

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10 Things I’ve Learnt About Living In The Countryside

1 Pig & Chicken farms smell

2 Bird song is glorious but doesn’t always seem so at dawn!

3 Carrots straight out of the cottage garden are delicious

4 Tractors are MUCH bigger than the ones seen in Postman Pat

5 Life really is gentler & slower

6 People that you meet in the countryside are friendly

7 You are a long way from Pizza Hut or McDonalds – not a bad thing, you might say?

8 Hares frolicking in the nearby field are fun to watch

9 The skies seem huge

10 I never ever want to live in a town again

...OOPS! Nearly Forgot Dave's Birthday...

2011-03-19T11:08:00.002Z

outside temp: 9c
sunny, hunny - sunny

Oops, it's Dave's 55th birthday tomorrow and I almost forgot!

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I remembered to remind the boys a couple of weeks ago

- which as good sons should, already knew -

and then it just went right out of my head .........until the middle of last night

-- when in it popped again!! --

so now I have to rush into town and get a present/card sorted, which is a pain as I had other plans for today!

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Mind you, perhaps I could just make a card and find a discarded 'something or other' that is suitable?

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YEA! that's definitely a plan - I'll go and look for something now!

......Happy Saturday - Hope You Enjoy It...

2011-03-12T10:02:00.001Z

outside temp: 12c
dull - no wind

Another Saturday all ready - boy, where do the weeks go?

Dave's fishing this morning and I'm sitting here psyching myself up to go and have a shower :)

I don't know why it always takes me a while to 'get in the mood' to have one and then once I'm in I just don't want to leave the comfort of that lovely warm water.

...is it just me or is everyone like that...???

(just me, I suspect!)

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While I've been sitting here though I've been watching the birds in the garden, Spring really must be here because there's a lot of activity going on - I've seen a blackbird in and out of the tree with all sorts of nest building materials.

There's a couple of jackdaws on the bird house - I like jackdaws but they are bullies! The green finches have been on the feeders - they seem to like the niger seeds best - and a male pheasant has just strided into the garden making calling sounds

- he's obviously 'on the pull' -

typical man just thinks he's got to turn up and the ladies will come running :D

...Happy Saturday - Hope You Enjoy It...

...I Love A Wedding...

2011-03-09T21:36:00.001Z

outside temp: 7c
dry but dull

I love a wedding - all that dressing up is such fun - and this year we have two to look forward to. Our baby boy, Tom is getting hitched to his long-term girlfriend, Danielle (they've been together nearly 11 years) - in August -

I'm SoO looking forward to it and have already bought my dress, shoes & bag

...I'm still looking for my Audrey Hepburn hat though... :(

but there's still plenty of time.

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And we've had a phone call from....sorry I can't tell you yet... it's all very hush hush and not for publication just yet :)

However I can say that it's happening this month!

which R E A L L Y doesn't leave me very long

to get another outfit sorted now does it??

...Yummy Pancakes...

2011-03-08T18:06:00.001Z

outside temp: 11c
sunshine again!

...have you gorged on your pancakes yet...??

We are just about to make ours - once Dave comes in from the garage, that is - I love pancakes best, when they are hot and covered in lemon juice & caster sugar

- Y U M M Y -

I can taste them already

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I've always made the batter up and Dave's always cooked them

- I don't know why really - but ever since the boys were little it was always Dave that cooked them - and then once they are all gobbled up and we have finished scraping our plates

-- we'll tidy everything away until next year --

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...because even though we love them we never, ever think about having them at any other time except Pancake Day - I Wonder Why...

...No Free Prescriptions, Then...???

2011-03-07T17:48:00.000Z

outside temp: 7c
lovely & sunny all day

I've been told this morning, after having three more blood tests, that they were all inconclusive and I'm still not a 'full blown' diabetic

-- A G A I N --

this has happened every year for the past 12 years or so. The first one is always high but the next couple are way down so I'm still being classed as 'borderline'

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I really shouldn't be surprised but I was really hoping for

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

this year :)

...Happy Birthday, Home...

2011-03-06T13:17:00.000Z

outside temp: 6c
tiny, tiny bit of sun

It's three years to the day that we moved here and to be honest it wasn't suppose to be a permanent arrangement

-- the idea was get in - do it up - move onto the next 'project' --

but then the 'housing thing' arrived and we felt stuck, so we both got jobs to 'tied us over' and here we are three years on and still here

-and to be honest it was one of the best decision we've made-

people say that things happen for a reason & in this case they were right

...ABSO-BLOOMING-LUTELY...

...Now That's What I Call Snow...

2011-03-05T18:17:00.002Z

I'll never complain about having to clear

the snow from the path again!

outside temp: 6c

Mister Murky's About

...Are You Back...??

2011-03-03T18:11:00.000Z

outside temp: 2c

SoOo blooming cold

...161 Days...

2011-03-01T22:44:00.000Z

xxx 161 days before I can hold

my first born in my arms again xxx

...A Paddy Joke...

2011-02-28T19:44:00.000Z

outside temp: 12c

dampness

Paddy shouts frantically into the phone "My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!"

"Is this her first child?" asks the Doctor.

"No", shouts Paddy, "this is her husband!"

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...Poncey Sandwiches...

2011-02-27T15:08:00.000Z

outside temp: 9c
dull & then sunny!

?? -- I was just making a sandwich for lunch

and got to thinking -- ??

'How do you cut your sandwiches?'

I always cut mine in half - even if the slice of bread is small - and often, I have to admit to having triangles... I do however stop at removing the crusts

....unless....

it's horrid crusty bread then they just have to go!

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Dave on the other hand - just stuffs them in regardless - with no consideration to bread size or variety and just shakes his head with a small sigh when he sees mine all cut up and uniformed.

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So next time you make a 'quick' sandwich for yourself

Give It Some Thought :D

...But, I Don't Do Politics...

2011-02-25T19:13:00.001Z

outside temp: 9c
damp & dreary

I've always thought that 'I don't do politics' and for years have let issues go 'over my head' and never participated in heated discussions, but as I've got older & maybe a bit wiser I find that these days I always seem to have an opinion.

I often surprise Dave & even myself, about how hot under the collar I get about things that as I see as 'cut & dried' but of course, they rarely are that black and white.

Mind You - wouldn't life be so much easier if they were?

...I Hate Sport...

2011-02-24T19:05:00.002Z

outside temp: 6c
wet-wet rain :(

Dave's watching yet another football match on tv & it made me realise that

I R E A L L Y don't like:

sport - ANY SPORT - I've never liked it and never will.

I use to dread PE at school and always bunked off at every possible opportunity and in all my 53 years have never once entered into the world of the so-called sporty enjoyment - just ask Dave!

I don't - play it- watch it - indulge in it -

Do You Think Maybe

I Just Don't Like Sport??

...How Cute Are Hedgehogs...?

2011-02-21T19:42:00.001Z

outside temp: 2c
blooming hell, it's getting colder around here!

When I was flicking through our local paper yesterday, I read an article on a Hedgehog Hospital in the area that are holding open days next weekend to raise money & awareness so I said to Dave.

'Shall we go?'

To which he replied.

'If you like - we can take grapes to cheer them up'

I had to laugh as I had this vision of rows of hedgehogs in beds with their arms in slings and bandaged heads looking all forlorn.

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...I tell you, it's all in the imagination...

...I Think I'm Gonna Puke...

2011-02-20T20:05:00.002Z

outside temp: 3c
cold-COLD-C O L D

We had roast chicken for dinner this evening (and very nice it was too) but I forgot to put the Yorkshire puddings in the oven on time

- yes, I know tradition says that you're suppose to serve them with beef-

so we ate the chicken dinner first and for dessert Dave ate them with
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Caster Sugar & Butter all OVER them
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PUKE _ PUKE _ PUKE

...Just Booked A Little Piggie Holiday...

2011-02-19T19:59:00.002Z

outside temp: 3c
been raining ALL day :(

I've just booked a little B+B holiday in Cheshire for Dave's birthday treat in March

- I'm already looking forward to it -

which always helps when you go on holiday, doesn't it?

I mean, what's the point of going away if you don't look forward to it, Right?

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It's on a piggie farm - I like Pigs - I've told Dave that when we get our 'proper' house and settle down for good! that I'm gonna have a couple & some hens - the ones with the furry feet - they are just too cute for their own good - might even add a cow to the menagerie

-- what do you think --?

See I've got it all planned but Dave says.

'NO, who'll look after the animals when we go away?'

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....Maybe he's got a point...

after all I don't want to give up my little holidays :)

...Bloody Typical...

2011-02-17T19:24:00.000Z

outside temp: 6c
cold & damp

I was so tired last night that I was in bed by half past nine & I don't remember laying awake so I must have gone straight off to sleep.

But by midnight I was wide awake, so of course had to get up to go to the loo

-- like you do - well, like I do! --

so after getting back into bed, I just lay there and you know what it's like, I'm sure - the mind starts to wander & you think about all sorts of stupid stuff that's of no importance but nevertheless you can't shake it from your mind.

Anyway, finally I dropped back off to sleep but only 'cat napped' and was awake again & again - tossing & turning -- thinking to myself.

'Any minute now, Dave's going to start moaning about the bed moving all the time'

But no not him, he slept soundly, of course!!

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And then just when I was finally back in the land of nod

the miggin, piggin alarm goes off

....Bloody Typical...

...Whew! It Was Only A Dream...

2011-02-16T19:31:00.001Z

outside temp: 6c
sunny - still chilly

I had this dream last night

- it only lasted a minute or two -

at least that's what it felt like.

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I was at work organising a cruise holiday and was standing in a room surrounded by piles & piles of paperwork all at various 'tower' height and to the side of me was a huge bundle of bed sheets tied up & I had to find the piece of paper that related to the sheets....it was a massive job & I was just standing there not knowing where to start....

Then I woke up.

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I told my boss about the dream this morning and he smiled and said.

'Don't worry, Jan we don't do cruises'

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He's definitely a man to state the obvious :)

...I Want This Hat...

2011-02-12T14:22:00.001Z

outside temp: 9c

cold but bright

I L o V E this hat

This Is The One I want For Tom's Wedding

...just gotta find it now...

...Warning, Warning - Mouse Alert...

2011-02-11T18:56:00.003Z

outside temp: 9c
damp & dull

I love Tom & Jerry - the way that mouse darts around makes me howl - but NOT in the real live flesh and today in the office

...WE HAD A MOUSE...

EEK! I was out of there in a flash I can tell you.

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I blame my mum, as she wasn't afraid of anything -- except mice -- my childhood memory is of mum standing on a chair - Tom & Jerry style as it happens - screaming at the top of her voice.

'Dennis, there's a mouse, kill it, kill it.'
To which dad always answered.
'It's more scared of you, than you are of it.'

...Yeah Right!...

..What A Job...

2011-02-06T18:24:00.000Z

outside temp: 13c
another mega windy day

...anyone got a torch...??

...Who Am I...?

2011-02-05T19:32:00.006Z

outside temp: 12c
windy mighty windy

My name is Janet Humphrey.

I work at Lawton's Executive Coaches.

My favourite household chore is making the bed - yeh I know - sad!

My biggest accomplishment is having two wonderful sons.

My best decision - made thirty years ago - was marrying my soul-mate, Dave.
This year I will work toward losing weight!

My dream holiday location is the North Yorkshire Moors.

My dream job is the one I'm currently doing, actually!

My all time favourite movie is Gone with the Wind.

I love to listen to music.

My favourite website is eBay!

I'd most like to meet - Tom & Jerry :)
I love to shop at Phase Eight.

My favourite TV show - at the moment - is Glee.

My favourite possession is my i-pod.

I never leave home without my credit card.

A random fact about me is......

I love to laugh :D

...I Wanna Go Home Now...

2011-02-03T19:53:00.002Z

outside temp: 9c
bright & breezy

You know there are days when you really wished that you'd rolled over when the alarm goes off and stayed in bed calling in sick
- well believe me, today was one of those days -

come to think of it - yesterday was one too :(

I said to Dave yesterday when I awoke.

'I don't want to go to The Madhouse today.'

But like a fool off I went & it was mega busy, the phone never stopped ringing, the damn website just WOULDN'T do what I wanted and there were drivers in and out saying.

'Can you just....?'

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But, it was NOTHING compared to today. On arriving I said to everyone.

'I'm only doing quick, easy jobs today.'

What A Joke?

It was the worse morning I've had by far - off the stress scale - the boss & I were on the phone the whole time, checking websites & sending emails trying to organise a 'gone wrong' booking....which on the face of it looked like it was totally my fault - EEK! - I don't make many mistakes but boy, when I do they are Humongous...

In the end I said.

'It's my fault I'll phone the client and tell her'

So taking a deep breathe & expecting an argument I phoned her and started to explain and her first sentence was

'That's fine Janet, I'll just change the days.'

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I tell you I almost climbed down the phone line and hugged her!

...The Rug's Awake...

2011-02-01T18:39:00.001Z

outside temp: 6c
almost balmy :)

Dave took Beattie (cat) to the vets yesterday for her annual jabs & apparently she wasn't happy - NOT happy at all!
He said that she hissed & spat her way through the whole procedure even with the nurse holding her down with her gauntlets on - they just about managed to 'stick' her - she also needed her claws trimming but was having none of it - so Dave brought her home.

Beattie Pussy-Cat

During the evening while she was sleeping in front of the log burner I walked passed her but she didn't move so I nudged her and still she just lay there without moving - she didn't even open her eyes - I must admit, my heart did miss a beat so I pushed her harder and she eventually opened her eyes & sat up.

With a smile, I said to Dave.
'Pity, she would have made a nice rug there in front of the burner.'

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...Is That Too Wicked...??

...Hi Dad, It's Me...

2011-01-31T18:00:00.001Z

outside temp: -2c
blooming cold & frosty

My dad, Dennis, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001 and has been in a care home since Oct '06. He's quite happy there and thinks he lives in a hotel where all he has to do is ring the bell & someone brings him a cuppa - even though the staff says he rarely rings!

me + dad -- Christmas Eve 2010 --

I phone him most weekends & yesterday was no exception. He answers the phone without problem -but hasn't called any of us for years- and we 'chatted' for a few minutes. I say chatted, but mostly I listened while he 'rambled' about the skip outside the building - the home always seems to have one there - and why was it there with all that rubbish?

Then in mid-sentence he stopped talking and there was silence - I said

'Dad, are you still there?' to which he replied

'Hello, who is it?'

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...I tell you - Alzheimer's is a horrid, horrid thing ...

...Yesterday, I Found A Lovely Memory...

2011-01-30T12:17:00.004Z

outside temp: 4c
dry, bright but chilly

Yesterday, Dave & I went to Horncastle - a small market town 9 miles north of us - for a wander, it was mighty cold I can tell you -2c, but at least there wasn't any wind.

We took a look around the charity shops, there's a good selection there. I like charity shops & boot fayre's because you never know what you'll find, unfortunately, I didn't find any 'must have' items yesterday, so that was disappointing.
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We also stopped off at Great Expectations - a collectable/junk shop - and I did pick up a tiny coloured glass pelican - my mum used to collect glass animals in the 60's.

When I saw it I thought of mum straight away and it made me smile so I had to buy it - it's now sitting in the corner of the glass cabinet that my younger brother, Tony made for us while he was still at school....about 30 years ago....with the other pieces that I 'inherited' after her death.

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--My Mum - Bobby Betts - age 21--

...See, you just never know what you'll find
Yesterday, I found a lovely memory...

...Pretty Bow Hairbands for Big Girls...

2011-01-21T19:55:00.000Z

...Bow Headbands - OnLy £3.50 each

outside temp: -1c

boy, it's chilly out there!

...Gorgeous Wooden Animal Keyrings...

2011-01-18T19:02:00.000Z

SALE - Wooden Animal Keyrings - £3 each

outside temp: 2c

very frosty underfoot

...Chunky Mug Wrap - Cosy - Jumper...

2011-01-17T17:52:00.000Z

--SALE--SALE--SALE--SALE--

ONLY £3

outside temp: 4c

mega dull & damp

...Handmade Fishing Floats...

2011-01-16T15:43:00.000Z

Handmade Fishing Floats - 75p (small) - £1.50 (large)

any quantity supplied!

outside temp: 12c

dry but very windy

...Unisex Pull-On Beanie - 12month plus...

2011-01-15T17:22:00.000Z

£3.50 - A BaRgAiN :)

outside temp: 12c

very damp & dreary

...Animal Double-Sided Chalk Boards...

2011-01-14T19:49:00.000Z

Slim Double-Sided Chalk Boards - £5.50 -

wrong animal? - Just Ask

outside temp: 11c

warmish but damp

...Gorgeous Hand Turned Wooden Buttons...

2011-01-12T17:54:00.000Z

Any Size - Just Ask

Gorgeous Hand Turned Buttons - 75p each -

outside temp: 10c

very damp

...HAND-KNITTED CHUNKY CAMERA MP3 PHONE POUCH COSY...

2011-01-10T19:54:00.001Z

Unique Hand-Knitted Phone MP3 Sweater - £2.99

www.folksy.com/shops/knitandtonic

outside temp: 4c

cold & bright

...Brasses on Plaque...

2011-01-09T13:54:00.000Z

Three Brasses on Wooden Plaque - £6

The Craft Shed

outside temp: 5c

Bright but very Windy

...Winter Weight Baby Hat - 9m+...

2011-01-07T19:58:00.000Z

...Winter Weight Baby Hat...

Other Sizes Available - JuSt Ask!

outside temp: 5c

drizzly rain

...Toddler Size Train...

2011-01-06T15:52:00.000Z

hand built train - toddler size, of course -

HAND-CRAFTED-WOODEN-TRAIN-LOG-CARRIER

outside temp: 2c

cold & damp

...Happy New Year...

2011-01-03T17:30:00.002Z

Well That's the end of the first decade!

Already into the third day of the next

I've been knitting away like a thing possessed - producing baby hats, gorgeous headbands/ear warmers & my latest creation
- WRIST WARMERS -

all this and under a fiver per piece - must be a bargain??

More Gorgeous Things from Knit and Tonic

outside temp: 0c

cold & damp

...Wooden Handmade Fruit...

2010-12-21T19:31:00.000Z

*WOODEN FRUIT - APPLE - LEMON - PLUM* small & super cute

outside temp: -2c

cold SO cold

...Hand-Knitted Purse...

2010-12-20T18:41:00.000Z

Merino Wool Hand-Knitted purse ~ £4.50

outside temp: -6c

freezing fog - all day

...LOVE Dog Tag Necklace...

2010-12-19T11:59:00.000Z

...OnLy £2.99 - adjustable cord fastening...

outside temp: -4c

very very frosty

...Cute Ear Warmers...

2010-12-16T21:04:00.000Z

Ear Warmers/Headbands - £3.95 each

outside temp: 5c

cold wind - snow flurries - again!

...Primitive Painted Hearts...

2010-12-11T09:23:00.001Z

Hand-Painted Wooden Hearts - £3 each

outside temp: 4c

slowing thawing

...Real Pebble Pendant...

2010-12-09T21:41:00.001Z

REAL large pebble pendant on leather thong

Hand-Made with love in The Craft Shed

£2.99 + £1.00 P+P

outside temp: 4c

almost balmy :D

...Unique Blackberry Curve Jumper...

2010-12-08T18:26:00.000Z

hand-knitted jumper -cosy-cover

fits blackberry curve

£3.99

...totally unique...

outside temp: 1c

flurries of snow again!

...Cute Baby Headband - 3m...

2010-12-07T18:57:00.002Z

outside temp: -7c

boy it's mighty icy out there

...This Is SoO Cute...

...3m+ Baby Headband -- OnLy £2.95...

...Farmyard Animal Keyrings...

2010-12-06T18:16:00.000Z

outside temp: -6

cold-cold-cold

...very cute wooden farmyard animal keyrings - £3.50...

...Adult Slouch Bow Beanie...

2010-12-05T13:48:00.000Z

outside temp: -1c

very icy & slippery

hand-knitted adult slouch bow beanie -- £5.95

...click here for lots more hats...

...Super Cute Stacker Hat...

2010-12-04T13:58:00.001Z

Super Cute Stacker Hat - £4.95

suitable from 3month old

outside temp: -1c

freezing fog!

...Baby Merino/Cashmere Beanie Hat...

2010-12-03T19:34:00.001Z

*BABY MERINO CASHMERE MIX BEANIE HAT*
from 6 months old

£4.95

outside temp: -8c

blooming cold!

...Solid Oak Key Fobs...

2010-12-02T17:06:00.000Z

outside temp: -1c

still snowing - third day

solid oak key fobs -- made to order -- ONLY £4

...What Do You Need...?

...Mini Memo Chalk Boards...

2010-12-01T19:54:00.000Z

outside temp: -4
snow-snow-snow

mini memo chalk boards

£3.50 + £1.95 P+P each

...a bargain - don't you think...??

different idea for Christmas

...Unique Golf Trophy...

2010-11-29T18:05:00.001Z

outside temp: -2c

still fluffy white stuff falling

STURDY (>850g) solid wooden golf doorstop/trophy

...£14.95 with NO UK Postage cost

...Are You Unisex...?

2010-11-28T14:58:00.002Z

outside temp: -1

fluffy white stuff

...Are You Unisex - then click here...?

...Girly Pink Oversized Beanie...

2010-11-27T14:17:00.000Z

...Cute - Girly Oversized Beanie - ONLY £5.95...

...Winter Beanie Hat...

2010-11-24T20:07:00.001Z

winter weight beanie hat - fits 18m + = £4.95

...Beanie Girly Hat...

...Hand Turned Bottle Stoppers...

2010-11-23T19:08:00.001Z

Hand Turned Bottle Stoppers

All sizes - £3.99

...make a great stocking filler...

...Newborn Merino Wool Hat...

2010-11-22T16:26:00.001Z

-- Newborn -- £4.95 -- Made With Merino Wool --

more cute baby hats

...Busy Busy Busy...

2010-11-21T10:49:00.000Z

...More Super Cute Things...

Another Super Cute Pixie Fairy Hat for your Super Cute Baby

£4.95 + £1 P+P (UK)

...I Want A Cute Penny Pouch!...

2010-11-20T14:50:00.000Z

A Great Christmas Gift Idea

Looking For Something A Bit Different?

then give a very cute penny pouch/coin purse for a gift -- you can always add your own coins if you wish or give it with the 'lucky' penny

Penny Pouch

£1 - YEP £1

...4* Bee Lodge...

2010-11-19T18:27:00.001Z

-- A Gorgeous 4star Bee Lodge -- for the bees in your life --

£14.99 - FREE UK P+P

...lovely things hubby makes...

...Love Cheese...?

2010-11-18T18:11:00.001Z

...If You Love Cheese -- Then You Need A Knife...

10" hand-turned handle

---OnLy £7.50 each---

outside temp: 7c

bright & dry

www.folksy.com/shops/thecraftshed

...An Apple A Day...

2010-11-17T18:59:00.000Z

...this is so cute for your lunch box...

I've made a LilAc hand knitted apple cosy or fruit sac (if you're an American) - so that bruised fruit can become a thing of the past -

I really enjoyed making this - I think that there'll be more soon :)

**take a closer look**

www.folksy.com/shops/knitandtonic

...A Pixie Baby Hat...

2010-11-16T17:00:00.000Z

Another hand-knitted baby hat suitable from 3-6 months

(depending on baby's head, of course -- so may fit an older baby)

made from Sirdar Snowflake

...SuPeR sOfT...

£4.95

for more info:

www.folksy.com/shops/thecraftshed

...Pussy Cat Shelf Sitters...

2010-11-15T17:31:00.001Z

outside temp: 3c

blooming cold

Dave's been busy over the weekend

- making these super cute pussy cat shelf sitters -

if you'd like to see more pictures

click the link

www.folksy.com/shops/thecraftshed

...I Can't Stop Knitting...!

2010-11-14T09:17:00.003Z

outside temp: 3c

dry but dull - no wind

I've definitely got the knitting bug and it's all Kirsty Allsop's
(Homemade Home) fault!

Everytime I sit down even for a few minutes I feel the urge to pick up the pins & knit. I've been producing baby/toddler hats, iphone/mp3 sock covers & mug wraps/cosies by the score in all colours and knitting yarns and I really have to sell a few -- so take a look at my knitted things

www.folksy.com/shops/knitandtonic

and if you just 'must have' one please feel free to buy it

....after all I'll be replacing it soon...
- probably by teatime -

...Is It True Dad...??

2010-11-12T17:16:00.000Z

A young son asked,

'Is it true Dad, that in some parts of Africa

a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her?'

Dad replied, 'That happens in every country, son.'

...Another Gem From J...

2010-11-11T17:56:00.000Z

outside temp: 7c

rain-rain-rain

...Do You Think My Eyes Look Puffy...??

...Ho Ho Ho...

2010-11-10T19:22:00.000Z

...A friend - male of course - sent me this today - so I thought I'd share it with you all...

*Soon Be Christmas, EvErYoNe*

...She's So Cute...

2010-11-09T19:46:00.000Z

outside temp: 7c
wet & dreary
Another grotty day without the sun showing it's head again :(

But to REALLY cheer up the day - the bosses bought a gorgeous eight week old pup this morning - a Cairn Terrier & Jack Russell cross - and of course she is SOOO cute - they're calling her Poppy

...I could have easily hidden her in my cardigan and brought her home with me...

Dave would have sent her straight back though...as he thinks dogs are and I quote 'Shit Machines'

-- but I ask you , Could you find prettier shit?

.....I Don't Think So... :D

...47 Days And Counting...

2010-11-08T17:33:00.002Z

outside temp: 6c
damp & miserable

It's been a grotty day today as the sun hasn't even tried to shine though all day & the lights were already on by 4pm - which didn't help - mind you the up-side to the dark evenings arriving so early is that Christmas is just around the corner
-- 47 DAYS --
to be exact

...I Say, 'Bring On The Fat Guy'...

...Just Jane...

2010-11-07T11:09:00.001Z

outside temp: 7c
sunny & calm

Dave & I went to the Fireworks last night - typical for the weather to let me down! - and it was pretty good to be honest but by far the best bit - for me at least - was the Lancaster bomber 'Just Jane' taxiing down the runway - it was awesome..the absolute power of it...and I don't even like planes -- never, ever been in one and hopefully never will....Dave & I have just never felt the urge to fly.

But it doesn't stop me appreciating the strength of it and the suffering that the men of WWII had to endure

- kindda choked me up actually -

...I'm So Lazy...

2010-11-06T13:15:00.002Z

I'm in a really lazy mood today - we were suppose to be going into Horncastle today - small market town 9 miles from here - but I just can't be arsed!

And we are suppose to be going to a firework display in the village this evening - but I can't be arsed!

And to be honest I'm hoping that it'll rain this afternoon/evening so that Dave won't be arsed either :)

....but I just bet that when you want a nice heavy downpour - it won't happen...

TyPiCaL

...Happy Bonfire Night...

2010-11-05T19:21:00.000Z

It's been pretty quiet here so far - I think everyone's still indoors watching the latest episode of Emmerdale

-- SADACT --

...Back To It...

2010-11-04T20:08:00.001Z

Well! had my day off yesterday - be it with a headache - and today I was back to it and to be honest it seemed as if I'd been away for a week not just a day!

But it was nice to be welcomed back with open arms - I can tell they missed me even if I've been on catch up all day :D

...Sympathy Please, I'm Poorly...

2010-11-03T19:39:00.002Z

I didn't go into work as I woke up with a really bad head - I did get ready though & even had the car keys in my hand ready to leave before I decided that I wouldn't go in...so I was a bit of a hero, don't you think?...

Then spent the rest of the morning all snuggled in bed until a cotton-pigging jet whooshed passed at a zillion miles an hour & made me wake up with a massive jolt -- needless to say it didn't help the situation - but by mid afternoon I was up & about again & now Face-Booking & blogging so I must feel better :D

...Old Guys...

2010-11-02T18:05:00.000Z

Three old guys are out walking. First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?'

Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!'

Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer.'

...Don't Look Now...

2010-11-01T19:11:00.001Z

...Happy Halloween...

2010-10-31T08:37:00.002Z

...Awww! Family Time...

2010-10-30T11:17:00.001+01:00

...Spooky...!

2010-10-29T18:20:00.002+01:00

...Look Into My Eyes - Deep Into My Eyes...

...CATastrophic Mistake...

2010-10-28T18:34:00.002+01:00

...I Like Cats This Week...!

2010-10-27T16:54:00.002+01:00

...Is It Morning...?

2010-10-26T17:38:00.000+01:00

Just Another Five Minutes, PLEASE??

...OUCH...

2010-10-25T19:23:00.000+01:00

OUCH! I've Got A Really Stiff Neck :D

...Can It Get Any Worse...?

2010-10-24T13:41:00.000+01:00

...MAN! I feel SoO bad...

ever had one of those days?

..Why Is...?

2010-10-23T18:43:00.000+01:00

Why is money called dough?
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Because we all knead it.