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Hi All---yes Mel I've had that down on right side--And that guildline thing Liz.----- I have wished I could go Home---my parants are gone that long to.

when i 'm able I pick things up all year and make up Box/ baskets/bags--
with all bit's & bob's for the Monster's & daughter gives them a a few things instead of just one gift---One year while out this Young Mod store had a close out ----Belt's 4 for the price of 1--you know the kind all BLINK cOLOR STONES ETC Bought 8 Belts each plus a couple Boa''s They thought I'd gone mad all thes belts keep comming out -ha ha

well my time up must get on with this move out of bedroom--
supper will be ''A-RUN-ROUND-THE-TABLE to-night
time here 11.30 pm

Mel, I have done practically the same as you the last few months since my mum passed. Initially kept very busy, having a massive clear out and decorating, and now thinking of Christmas when I would pick her up and we would spend it at my daughters. She would join in all the games, even had a go on the Singstar last year, As Jane said the first year is probably the hardest, all the occasions when they won't be with us anymore.

15.53

The days seem to be whizzing by, has taken me ages to catch up with all the chat.

Yes please Frank, if it's not too much trouble I would like to see the DVD's..... just call me second hand Mo ....... lol

Glad to hear your brother is going to be okay, and how is your brother these days David. The only redeeming thing about the drop in house prices is when you buy something else the price will be cheaper too.

Fiona ,is that place a bit like the Edinburgh Woolen M***?
That sounds a great pressie for the home,and your Dad will look the Bees Knees in his new jumper and tie.
Just ordered a couple of pressies on line for James.I emailed his girlfriend for any ideas she could think of.So that's 2 sorted lol

15.51

Liz ,we too are a small family.Just me ,Chris and our 2,and I have 1 sister with her 3 and 2 grandchildren.Chris has no family.I have other rellies but not that close that we do presents.Just Xmas cards.
You say about 'going home'.It's funny isn't it but I remember if I was living away from home and was ill or feeling a bit down I just wanted to 'Go Home' lol
One year when I was nursing and lived in a very cold and cheerless flat I went down with the flu.I felt so bad and rang my Dad to say "Dad can you come and get me".Bless him he was there in a flash and took me home where I stayed for 2 weeks.Just being looked after and molly coddled a bit was just wonderful.

It is so dark here now ,and feeling a bit chilly.I hear some parts of the country may have some snow later in the week !!!!!

Time 15.24

Afternoon all
I went shopping this morning to Mick*nnon Mills it's like a woolen Mill sort of place, I was asked yesterday would I buy dad a new pair of trousers and jumper for his christmas party on the 8th December. so I decided to look out his suit trousers which he has never worn for about a year now , I kept the suit wraped up, and then bought him a new jumper and tie.

Also got sorted out the Christmas Care home present , saw a hamper all done up with shortbread, crackers and jam , also sweets had 20% off it in one of the sales , an ideal present something for everyone.

sorry you had no luck with your shopping Jane.

Oh Mel, I'm so sorry about you missing your Mum, and you Jane, I still do and my parents both died 24/25 years ago. It's not as bad as it was, but when I feel 'down', I find myself wishing that I could just 'Go Home!' rather like I did when I first went away to school!! so I do sympathise. I've started thinking about presents!! I'm not sure whose doing what this year (no change there) so I may get the children presents on line and send them direct. Presentwise we are a very small family, just the children, Laura Neil and Mark. OH and I usually buy something that we both like which we wouldn't buy normally. I haven't got any bros or sisters, OH's family don't give presents, they never have, not even to our kids, and that included my MIL!! my mother used to get really wound up about that!! wierd family or what, but then in-laws often are!!!! I've got a message under the reply box about reading the guidelines etc, and its underlined!!!!

I saw that message once at the side Mel but is has vanished.
I know when My Mum died I used to do that Mel ,thinking Oh That is just Mum's kind of thing.Then I realised'silly me'and get a bit teary eyed.I found it was that first year was the hardest.

Well my shopping trip this morning was a bit of a waste of time.I bought wrapping paper,bows,ribbons etc but no presents !!! Oh and I bought a roasting rack That was exciting wasn't it.I wonder if I will actually use it lol

My old Headmaster gave me a ring this morning.I think he must be coming up for 80 now.He always has a little news for me from Plymouth and the village .Sadly these days it is always about someone who has died.Anyway it was nice to hear from him.

I fell asleep watching the Jungle last night.I knew it was a bad idea to watch it in bed.(I was in the spare).Chris said when he came up he could hear me snoring my head off with the TV still going lol

Time 14.18

14.18pm

Nothing this end either Mel.

No Mel, nothing like that beside my pages

I keep forgetting to put the time

1-15 pm

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12.57pm.
Don't know what is happening this Christmas as I am in such a mess and I usually start making my wreaths about the end of November. Don't think he is going to let me do it this year!!!!

I keep seeing things in the shops and think "that would be nice for mum" can't get my head round not having to buy her things.

Afternoon all,

Its not a bad day here, sunny intervals now and again .

We went to the apple farm this morning to stock up on the Cox's Apples on the way we pasted a village green with lots of ducks and sat in the middle was a Cat !! looked so funny as if it was eyeing up his dinner !!!

Well the Chicken is all ready for the oven and the veg are all done too ,not doing much else today ,got to rest up as we are having a family day out tomorrow christmas shopping with son and DIL i have a feeling it will be a long day .

David, thats a lot of money to loose on your house , have you found somewhere else you fancy ?

12.30pm

Afternoon all, Cold and damp here,

Jane I bet it's you that is slow,
I FOUND THE REMOTE THAKS SHIRL !!!!

Have done all the veg, and got meat ready for oven. Have got a saucepan of peelings on for the chickens, mixed with layers (NO THEY DON'T) mash. they will enjoy that
.Have seen no sign of fish in the pond, will have to turn the pump off, just wasting electricity. I don't know if I will clean it all out and start again, or just fill it in. See what the spring brings.

David, It must be heart breaking to loose that sort of money. Our parents allways told us. INVEST IN PROPERTY your money will always be safe.!!!!
Jane Puter jumping all over the place now, going to post before i loose it.

12.30pm

Afternoon all, Cold and damp here,

Jane I bet it's you that is slow,
I FOUND THE REMOTE THAKS SHIRL !!!!

Have done all the veg, and got meat ready for oven. Have got a saucepan of peelings on for the chickens, mixed with layers (NO THEY DON'T) mash. they will enjoy that
.Have seen no sign of fish in the pond, will have to turn the pump off, just wasting electricity. I don't know if I will clean it all out and start again, or just fill it in. See what the spring brings.

David, It must be heart breaking to loose that sort of money. Our parents allways told us. INVEST IN PROPERTY

10.57 as I type.
Morning All.Is it my pooter that is just so slow or is it GR?
Much brighter this morning although no sun.I can't believe how late it is and I have not long been up.I may go and see if I can get a few Xmas presents this morning.Trouble is I have no idea what to buy!

David ,you obviously bought your house when prices were that much better.They aren't improving either.Have you found somewhere? I know you were looking.
BBL

9.42am.
Morning David and All,

Dull and dreary here this morning, not the kind of day you feel like getting anything done!! and I've still lots to do.

David why are you selling when your at a loss??

So anything planned for you lot today??

My house is up for sale
Stand to losr £20.000.00 on price I paid.

Same here Jane , night night xx

I think I will go and watch The Jungle upstairs ,so will say Night Night now.xx