A favourite Christmas carol of mine is 'Little Donkey' it continues 'with a heavy load, little donkey, carry Mary safely on her way'. Of course it matters in relation to the story of 'Ester' she is our heavy load, I was able to see a news report about her today and you only have to see how fearful these animals are around humans. How remarkable to hear that another donkey gave birth at the sanctuary, so this means that this brute of a man treated pregnant animals with such disrespect.
I have also been watching the programme 'Elelphant Diaries' it is well worth a look, with lots of tissues easily to hand.
Today is very grey, raining and cold......lets look forward to warm gentle summer days.
Love Granny xxxx
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
REDWING SANCTUARY
I beg people to offer what ever donation you can afford - to any horse sanctuary that has taken in the many victims of the most dreadful event of the horses and donkeys left to die on a farm in this country. I am hoping to support the 2 month old donkey foal 'Ester' who is at Redwing Sanctuary where she is being cared for. I do this in memory of Auntie Daisy who supported donkeys herself. The court process will be long and these animals have to be cared for until it is over. Hopefuly they will find homes later. I do not have the circumstances where I could take 'Ester' in I live in a small town house. We need people to take these poor defenseless voiceless creatures and standup for them. We share this planet with animals and we have a duty of care for them and the planet.
LOVE GRANNYxxxxx
LOVE GRANNYxxxxx
Friday, December 28, 2007
OVER HUNG
Christmas is over and has been fun, lots a kids, food and drink. On Christmas Day morning I was looking out at my garden and the trees, watching 8 squirrels racing around at the speed of light - lots of birds in evidence as well. It was the same again on Boxing Day, they are fearless jumping from branch to branch.
Damn the assassins who killed Benazir Bhutto, the bright, beautiful and educated women who scared the fanatics, fundamentalists and generals. They who could not beat her at the ballot resorted to the cowardly way. Who will be next?
A PC died on duty, with a heart condition that was known about so why was he passed fit and by whom to work on the frontline which is the most stressful of roles. Government take note - are you going to pay £200 back pay for this mans salary. Binding arbitration means just that, the talks were entered into in good faith, the government broke that faith. Now there is a debt to be paid.
Love Granny
Damn the assassins who killed Benazir Bhutto, the bright, beautiful and educated women who scared the fanatics, fundamentalists and generals. They who could not beat her at the ballot resorted to the cowardly way. Who will be next?
A PC died on duty, with a heart condition that was known about so why was he passed fit and by whom to work on the frontline which is the most stressful of roles. Government take note - are you going to pay £200 back pay for this mans salary. Binding arbitration means just that, the talks were entered into in good faith, the government broke that faith. Now there is a debt to be paid.
Love Granny
Friday, December 21, 2007
CHRISTMAS WORD.
Well Christmas is once again descending into a battle about the shops and that is an awful condemnation of our society. Money does not matter, profits do not matter life matters. I hate the shops and there is nothing of design quality in the shops, what small amount there is, is far to expensive the rest is tat. The discounts are already happening.....which really says it all.
My view of the general financial situation in the world is that the mega rich get richer and the poor get poorer and poorer. The credit crunch is the result of the greedy lenders expoliting the media promoted desire for a particular life style - Paris Hilton for example, who would no about her if not for the press and TV - who wants to be that shallow, defined only by the $.
My heart is with the women of Basra who are being driven back to the veil under a harsh religious boot. This is the counter balance, faith should not be a tool of repression. No woman should be killed because they choose not to hide themselves. Smart, bright and clever women should be celebrated which ever choice they make. Childern should never be bought or sold for any reason. Female children of 12 should not be married to 40 year old men as per the disgusting photo in the papers the other day, the poor sad childs face spoke volumes. Every woman of every faith and culture should stand up against this. Whatever happens to this child could happen to you - wake up. The way to control a society is to control women and children. Every woman and child should have access to a roof, food, education and medical care.
Maddy remains 'lost' someone out there knows what happened, shame on you. May your life never be normal.
My joy remains my garden, full of birds as always, what I note is there are less berries about so I am putting out food for the birds. Super Squirrel remains a delightful visitor, the other day I was watching out of the window when I saw 'Super' come up over our fence at the top looking around the coming down the other side. Then staying low to the ground moved across the the bird table, then to the otherside of the garden. It was just like 'James Bond' squirrel, it was so funny.
Let's speak up about our planet, the Polar Bear and the Whale should be our guides. I am an Al Gore fan. I would like to see a complete ban on the production huge 4x4 vehicles.
I agree with the move toward tough punishments for those who use their mobile phone while driving, but prison?
Let's spare a thought for those unfortunate to have lost their homes in the floods. Many will not have a Christmas this year.
Spare a thought for our soldiers in far off battle grounds. I have never agreed with the war in Iraq but I support the soldiers doing the work demanded by government.
Rhydian should have won X factor, his voice is surprising and wonderful- he will grow into his talent. Leon was sweet, but really it was an injustice for him to win, over sentimental voting. I have so enjoyed Strictly Come Dancing the standard of development has been fantastic it will be close.
Work remains busy, the last year has past in a flash. I will be 53 this year and I am still in remission. I 'will' watch To The Manor Born, but that might be a battle with Mick. Doctor Who will also be a must watch with a turkey sandwich and strong pickled onion (bliss) I also hope to get dripping and jelly - not politically correct but a delicious memory of Christmas past.
LOVE TO YOU ALL. GRANNY
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
HELLO AGAIN HELLO
Hello out there, and welcome home Gillian Gibbons. What a lovely lady.
My garden continues to be my pleasure, Super Squirel was back yesterday, as were the Coal Tits, Blue Tits and even a green parrot (there are a lot in this part of the country). Squirrel was hysterial - acting just like James Bond crossing the garden.
My Mum up for a few days, the ultimate showgirl, Kylie eat your heart out, she is going to be singing to the old folks at the Christmas Party locally. I drove down to collect her yesterday, the sun made the December country side appear beautiful - which it is. what shocked me was the proliferation of Mobile Phone masts everywhere.
I am now in possession of my Body Bible the Trinny and Suzanne book is fun. I also like their prog on TV. Still keeping up my fashion checks, but I have not been to Bluewater for ages partly due to work commitments and partly - I am increasingly bored by shops, it is all same same same. I also get bored by the staff, the crush and cost ----- everything is far too expensive. The idea of visiting at Christmas Time is such a horror, listening to "I want" "I want" from kids who demand to more than they should and parents who get it for them. Spend less and think about the meaning of Christmas.
Please please, lets ban mobile phones in the transport system, I am fed up to the back teeth with listening to peoples sordid personal lives unfold. The affairs, relationship issues and debts are not my business. I listen to my Sony to block out inane chatter.
I am loving 'Cranford' on TV and Strictly Come Dancing with Len my hero. Of course Robin Hood is excellent and enjoyable.
Let's promote reading, I plan to read Cranford now.
Love Grannyxxxxxx
My garden continues to be my pleasure, Super Squirel was back yesterday, as were the Coal Tits, Blue Tits and even a green parrot (there are a lot in this part of the country). Squirrel was hysterial - acting just like James Bond crossing the garden.
My Mum up for a few days, the ultimate showgirl, Kylie eat your heart out, she is going to be singing to the old folks at the Christmas Party locally. I drove down to collect her yesterday, the sun made the December country side appear beautiful - which it is. what shocked me was the proliferation of Mobile Phone masts everywhere.
I am now in possession of my Body Bible the Trinny and Suzanne book is fun. I also like their prog on TV. Still keeping up my fashion checks, but I have not been to Bluewater for ages partly due to work commitments and partly - I am increasingly bored by shops, it is all same same same. I also get bored by the staff, the crush and cost ----- everything is far too expensive. The idea of visiting at Christmas Time is such a horror, listening to "I want" "I want" from kids who demand to more than they should and parents who get it for them. Spend less and think about the meaning of Christmas.
Please please, lets ban mobile phones in the transport system, I am fed up to the back teeth with listening to peoples sordid personal lives unfold. The affairs, relationship issues and debts are not my business. I listen to my Sony to block out inane chatter.
I am loving 'Cranford' on TV and Strictly Come Dancing with Len my hero. Of course Robin Hood is excellent and enjoyable.
Let's promote reading, I plan to read Cranford now.
Love Grannyxxxxxx
Saturday, September 15, 2007
I'VE BEEN SAD
I cried buckets during the televised funeral of Rhys Jones, who out there knows who killed him - please speak up this person will kill again.
Jane Tomilinson died after her long battle with cancer, her husband and children are in my heart. Her funeral was also moving and poor Dickie Bird could not hold back his tears. She was selfless and inspirational - a role model for all people.
Also gone are Pavarotti and Anita Roddick. I listened to Pavarotti again and again on my CD. I am glad that I can because he raises my spirit.
I am also sickened by the continuing news of deaths of children at the hands of their parents.
You could be forgiven thinking I am verging on the depressed.
I try never to go to bed without having found something positive in my day, this usually takes the form of animals. Today for example the garden is full of butterflies. Birds are prevalent and Super Squirrel has returned. Indeed 'Wisp the Fox' has been seen several times.
Last Thursday I was sitting in St James Park in the sun, watching a man who clearly was a businessman on a stress break feeding peanuts to pigeons and squirrels who ran up his leg and along his arm to feed. Later some kind of geese walked for the lake to meet up with a young family who were picnicking. They settled down to enjoy a share of the food on offer. It was a pleasure to sit there, how lucky we are in London to have such beautiful areas to break from busy business. If looking toward the lake through the trees and you would be forgiven for forgetting you were in a major city.
Foot and Mouth has hit the poor farmers again, I am devastated to see the culling it is sickening. What is really ridiculous is that 'ramblers' are walking around the precautions in the exclusion zone.
For Northern Rock, I blame the media for stoking this run. It is stupid at this stage.
I think Boris Johnson should be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London.
I am backing what Dr Rowan Williams with what he said today, about the conflicts in society.
Do not ban abortion but do re look at timescales, women must have domain over their body.
Love to all from Granny XXX
Jane Tomilinson died after her long battle with cancer, her husband and children are in my heart. Her funeral was also moving and poor Dickie Bird could not hold back his tears. She was selfless and inspirational - a role model for all people.
Also gone are Pavarotti and Anita Roddick. I listened to Pavarotti again and again on my CD. I am glad that I can because he raises my spirit.
I am also sickened by the continuing news of deaths of children at the hands of their parents.
You could be forgiven thinking I am verging on the depressed.
I try never to go to bed without having found something positive in my day, this usually takes the form of animals. Today for example the garden is full of butterflies. Birds are prevalent and Super Squirrel has returned. Indeed 'Wisp the Fox' has been seen several times.
Last Thursday I was sitting in St James Park in the sun, watching a man who clearly was a businessman on a stress break feeding peanuts to pigeons and squirrels who ran up his leg and along his arm to feed. Later some kind of geese walked for the lake to meet up with a young family who were picnicking. They settled down to enjoy a share of the food on offer. It was a pleasure to sit there, how lucky we are in London to have such beautiful areas to break from busy business. If looking toward the lake through the trees and you would be forgiven for forgetting you were in a major city.
Foot and Mouth has hit the poor farmers again, I am devastated to see the culling it is sickening. What is really ridiculous is that 'ramblers' are walking around the precautions in the exclusion zone.
For Northern Rock, I blame the media for stoking this run. It is stupid at this stage.
I think Boris Johnson should be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London.
I am backing what Dr Rowan Williams with what he said today, about the conflicts in society.
Do not ban abortion but do re look at timescales, women must have domain over their body.
Love to all from Granny XXX
Saturday, August 25, 2007
WHO COULD FAIL TO BE MOVED
If you saw Melanie and Stephen Jones on the televison in an appeal over the horrendous murder of their son Rhys you cannot fail to have been moved. They had such dignity despite the raw emotion. SOMEONE OUT THERE KNOWS EXACTLY WHO KILLED RHYS - SPEAK OR THIS PERSON WILL KILL AGAIN, HE HAS TASTED BLOOD WHAT HAS HE GOT TO LOSE IF HE KILLS AGAIN.
What punishment do we a society impose on this person?
Guns and knives have no place in society since we do not have to kill for food.
Let us hold the whole family in our hearts and pray that they survive. My heart is also with his young friends who he played with football with - give the courage to play on - in memory of Rhys.
For a really excellent insight into gang culture listen to Professor Gus John.
Love to all, Granny xxx
What punishment do we a society impose on this person?
Guns and knives have no place in society since we do not have to kill for food.
Let us hold the whole family in our hearts and pray that they survive. My heart is also with his young friends who he played with football with - give the courage to play on - in memory of Rhys.
For a really excellent insight into gang culture listen to Professor Gus John.
Love to all, Granny xxx
Friday, August 17, 2007
POURING WITH RAIN
The weather is pretty awful and yet more rain on the way.
I must congratulate all the A level students who got results yesterday, it is the beginning of the journey for you guys. That includes Princess Beatrice - let us hope it opens some additional doors.
I must congratulate the winner of £35 million pounds Angela Cunningham. Am I jealous, Yes, but she seems so nice and I hope that her life is lifted and not blighted. Her son's life is secure but I hope the vultures steer clear.
My anger is directed to those people who have killed children - their own in the last couple of weeks. It is also becoming to terrible for words that antisocial behaviour is developing into Murder.
My heart is with the people of Peru in an hour of darkness.
I am angry at the death of animals due to the floods, but was heartened to see that a wild life rescue centre has done stirling work in caring for sick and alling animals and orphaned animals.
Could you please stop the cold callers - on phones, just go ring someone else.
Instyle, September issue 2007. page 28 contains a picture of the best dressed woman - bar non. Dita Von Teese dressed in White, simple and clean. She is so smart and is the best kind of style icon.
I love Amy Winehouse, I am worried about her as well - but she is fitting the mould of tragic singers. The tragic situation, she will die if she is not careful. She has talent, but drugs are disasterous for such talent. Lily Allen may also end up the same way. Both girls have great style as well. Lets hope that common sense takes hold.
My ideas for the Autumn, Black, simple, chic grey, crisp white - which I will sharpen with a smart yellow cane square box hand bag. Burberry Touch for Women. I still rate Sarah Jessica Parker as a fashion Icon. I have given up eyeshadow (mostly) I now just do Mascara, blusher and glossy lippy.
WSPA
I am very angry at the pictures of murdered Mountain Gorillas tied out - murder yes because they are our near relatives, what happens to them happens to us. just when will we learn this. Destroy our world and we destroy ourselves. Please don't buy the exotic gifts, lets keep trying to show people in these countries that there are better ways to live (although of course we are no great example) If only we could clear those debts, have fairtrade and encourage people to sustain grow food.
As for the money markets that are in turmoil, well what goes around comes around, greed greed. Who remembers the pensioners who have lost their pension funds because of Bulls and Bears.
Love Granny
I must congratulate all the A level students who got results yesterday, it is the beginning of the journey for you guys. That includes Princess Beatrice - let us hope it opens some additional doors.
I must congratulate the winner of £35 million pounds Angela Cunningham. Am I jealous, Yes, but she seems so nice and I hope that her life is lifted and not blighted. Her son's life is secure but I hope the vultures steer clear.
My anger is directed to those people who have killed children - their own in the last couple of weeks. It is also becoming to terrible for words that antisocial behaviour is developing into Murder.
My heart is with the people of Peru in an hour of darkness.
I am angry at the death of animals due to the floods, but was heartened to see that a wild life rescue centre has done stirling work in caring for sick and alling animals and orphaned animals.
Could you please stop the cold callers - on phones, just go ring someone else.
Instyle, September issue 2007. page 28 contains a picture of the best dressed woman - bar non. Dita Von Teese dressed in White, simple and clean. She is so smart and is the best kind of style icon.
I love Amy Winehouse, I am worried about her as well - but she is fitting the mould of tragic singers. The tragic situation, she will die if she is not careful. She has talent, but drugs are disasterous for such talent. Lily Allen may also end up the same way. Both girls have great style as well. Lets hope that common sense takes hold.
My ideas for the Autumn, Black, simple, chic grey, crisp white - which I will sharpen with a smart yellow cane square box hand bag. Burberry Touch for Women. I still rate Sarah Jessica Parker as a fashion Icon. I have given up eyeshadow (mostly) I now just do Mascara, blusher and glossy lippy.
WSPA
I am very angry at the pictures of murdered Mountain Gorillas tied out - murder yes because they are our near relatives, what happens to them happens to us. just when will we learn this. Destroy our world and we destroy ourselves. Please don't buy the exotic gifts, lets keep trying to show people in these countries that there are better ways to live (although of course we are no great example) If only we could clear those debts, have fairtrade and encourage people to sustain grow food.
As for the money markets that are in turmoil, well what goes around comes around, greed greed. Who remembers the pensioners who have lost their pension funds because of Bulls and Bears.
Love Granny
Monday, August 06, 2007
ANOTHER STORY
The Robins have left now the babies have grown up a flown the nest.
We partied with Victoria for her 21st hence the pictures.
I have had contact with Jackie and Claire who I met at Goring and an delighted to maintain our friendship.
I am mourning a friend I met at Goring, Martin Greensmith died on 19th July leaving a wife and son aged 11. His funeral is tomorrow. Rest in Peace Martin.
My dear friend Maggie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last week, she has her op on the 8th of course my prayers are with her.
The weather has improved, now I am too hot.
Love From Granny xxx
We partied with Victoria for her 21st hence the pictures.
I have had contact with Jackie and Claire who I met at Goring and an delighted to maintain our friendship.
I am mourning a friend I met at Goring, Martin Greensmith died on 19th July leaving a wife and son aged 11. His funeral is tomorrow. Rest in Peace Martin.
My dear friend Maggie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last week, she has her op on the 8th of course my prayers are with her.
The weather has improved, now I am too hot.
Love From Granny xxx
Thursday, July 26, 2007
THE LUST FOR LIFE
This little story belongs to the last picture I posted to the blog.
Yesterday Merlot came to me in a right state barking and the like she wanted me to go out side into the garden. So I could hardly not. I then realised the two parent Robins were putting up very agitated noises and putting up alarm calls. Merlot was trying to push at the huge flower tub that we use to protect the patio drain. I said to Mick that I thought something might be in the drain. We discovered one of the Robin chicks had fledged and somehow fell into the drain - don't ask us how. Mick gently picked it out the poor tiny little thing was barely alive. She was cold and wet, Mick held her in cupped hands. We took her inside (I decided she was a she) and gently blew on her to dry her wings....The parents were desperate and looking for the chick. We took her out and placed her in a flowerpot with light cover. Immediately the parents fed her.
We panicked when Wisp Jnr. the baby fox appeared on the shed. Merlot went mad. We kept watch and feeding continued.
Later in the evening the baby had gone. We believe that she is ok. Merlot would have warned me if cats, fox or magpies had come into the garden.
In the morning I watched from my usual spot to watch the Robins and they both appeared to struggle trying to pull pieces of the red tree in the garden - they fluttered, they pulled at leaves and twigs. They flew off.
This afternoon, the Robins are back in the garden normality resumed.
Lots of Love to ALL GrannyXXXX
Yesterday Merlot came to me in a right state barking and the like she wanted me to go out side into the garden. So I could hardly not. I then realised the two parent Robins were putting up very agitated noises and putting up alarm calls. Merlot was trying to push at the huge flower tub that we use to protect the patio drain. I said to Mick that I thought something might be in the drain. We discovered one of the Robin chicks had fledged and somehow fell into the drain - don't ask us how. Mick gently picked it out the poor tiny little thing was barely alive. She was cold and wet, Mick held her in cupped hands. We took her inside (I decided she was a she) and gently blew on her to dry her wings....The parents were desperate and looking for the chick. We took her out and placed her in a flowerpot with light cover. Immediately the parents fed her.
We panicked when Wisp Jnr. the baby fox appeared on the shed. Merlot went mad. We kept watch and feeding continued.
Later in the evening the baby had gone. We believe that she is ok. Merlot would have warned me if cats, fox or magpies had come into the garden.
In the morning I watched from my usual spot to watch the Robins and they both appeared to struggle trying to pull pieces of the red tree in the garden - they fluttered, they pulled at leaves and twigs. They flew off.
This afternoon, the Robins are back in the garden normality resumed.
Lots of Love to ALL GrannyXXXX
Monday, July 23, 2007
SPLENDID
Mick took me to Whistable today, I have never been before. What a lovely place, THE PLACE for fish, great shops and restaurants. It has a beach, not sand but a great place to walk. Becoming very trendy.
We also saw James and Shannon, who are due to start school in September, can you believe it. They were so pleased to see Grandad!!!! we have new pictures soon to be posted.
My heart is still with all those who are in the flood area. But who is caring for all the animals?
I must again say the Paul Potts is superb, I lay in bed the other night listening to the album - I was in heaven. I will play it at work tomorrow.
We believe the robin chicks are due to fledge soon. Yesterday Mick, Jon and I heard them when they were being fed. The poor robin parents have been working so hard. I saw one of them fly into the Fence, totally disoriented but not knocked out. The weather has not helped. Sadly we will not see them go, they will use the times when we are not in. What have we learnt.... to love our Robins. We have had the priviledge of watching nature close to. Who could ask for better.
My brother celebrated his 47th Birthday on 20th July, congratulations for that.
Let us pray for peace for all.
Love Grannyxxxxx
We also saw James and Shannon, who are due to start school in September, can you believe it. They were so pleased to see Grandad!!!! we have new pictures soon to be posted.
My heart is still with all those who are in the flood area. But who is caring for all the animals?
I must again say the Paul Potts is superb, I lay in bed the other night listening to the album - I was in heaven. I will play it at work tomorrow.
We believe the robin chicks are due to fledge soon. Yesterday Mick, Jon and I heard them when they were being fed. The poor robin parents have been working so hard. I saw one of them fly into the Fence, totally disoriented but not knocked out. The weather has not helped. Sadly we will not see them go, they will use the times when we are not in. What have we learnt.... to love our Robins. We have had the priviledge of watching nature close to. Who could ask for better.
My brother celebrated his 47th Birthday on 20th July, congratulations for that.
Let us pray for peace for all.
Love Grannyxxxxx
Friday, July 20, 2007
STILL HAVING ISSUES
Clearly I have not done to well with labelling my pictures on the blog, sorry.
I have to tell you I have just made a big discovery - Paul Potts, a fabulous voice, he made me go goose pimply. I have the album and it is on my walkman.
I have to tell you I have just made a big discovery - Paul Potts, a fabulous voice, he made me go goose pimply. I have the album and it is on my walkman.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
THREE CHEERS
I saw my consultant last Friday and was given another cancer free six months. YIPEE, I am now full hours but restricted duties.
Sadly Mandy has had good news, her tumour had grown back and she must start the last of her three sessions of Chemo. My heart is with her as ever.
This morning I watched a tabby cat being defeated by two robins defending their nests, amasing. they pushed her higher into the tree in our nighbours garden. Their tales were up, and the alarm call was going full on. Tabby then made it down, but made for the fish pond to look at the gold fish. the along came a white and ginger cat and off sent tabby!!!!! better than Eastenders this.
I had a training day today and it went well. So after a year I am back at full potential.
Mum is so much better as well.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
I HAVE BEEN TARDY
Due to problems with my server and things I have not been able to edit my blogg. So a big sorry to colleagues and friends.
I have continued at work, happily enjoying the company of my friends. Sadly Kelly's mum died after a short battle with stomach cancer. It has been hard for Kelly and we all are trying to help.
I am so grateful that the NHS have given me a second chance. I will make the most of it.
Mick and I have had a wonderful holiday in Skopelos, it remains our dream to live there. We enjoy the Greek life style and people. Our villa was at the top of over 130 steep steps - heavy going so not for those with difficulty in breathing or walking. We met a lovely people, a british family with a son and Marion at the internet cafe. I loved it there because I could keep in contact with home over fresh juice and coffee. I liked to sit out on the patio garden in the warm afternoon sun. We found some lovely restaurants and had some excellent meals. I discoverd 'Greek Beans' with garlic and tomato and sausage devine with a glass of wine. I hope to manage to publish some pictures.
Mum had shingles while we were away and we have been worried about her health for over 12 weeks as she recovers. She seems a little bit better, she is at last eating and going e out. I have made contact with Rags to Bitches a company I saw on the ONE PROGRAMME that deal in vintage clothes. We need to give Mum a positive focus on the task of down sizing.
I have purchased a lovely garden furniture set to remember my much loved Auntie Vicki, so when we sit out I know she is with us. It is so her. Mind you with all the rain some hopes.
What rain, my heart goes out to those who's homes have been destroyed. But it does show how important insurance is - crisis happen.
I support the search for Maddy - missing, taken from her room in Portugal. I am on her side,not necessarily on her families side. I am afraid that I would not left three such small children on their own in a room, even if I was in the restaurant a few floors below. They will have to pay for this error in judgement for the rest of their lives.
My heart goes to the family of Beverly Samuels, Kesha Wizzart 18 and her brother Fred age 13. This is an unimaginable tragedy and these beautiful people have been bludgeoned to death lost to wider society and that is our loss. Know one has the right to take life in this way, and should not be mollie coddled.
Equally the rich like Conrad Black should expect to be found out for their crimes and we should no pity him and his family. It is pay back time.
Every child killed is a loss to wider society and those who deal with potential abuse should not be made fearful by 'pressure groups' one life saved is one life saved for the good.
I have also been away to Goring, a place to recoup from my cancer, but excercise, treatments and structure in a restful environment. To all those I met there, thanks for your friendship.
My garden has remained a peaceful haven for birds and animals. Wisp is now a regular visitor and sits among the trees (literally on the branches) and watches the world ( and wood pigeons)
We have a Robins nest and we get an unrivalled view of their behaviour. Is this normal in July?
Merlot remains my faith companion and is daft as ever.
More later, bye for now. Love Granny xxxx
I have continued at work, happily enjoying the company of my friends. Sadly Kelly's mum died after a short battle with stomach cancer. It has been hard for Kelly and we all are trying to help.
I am so grateful that the NHS have given me a second chance. I will make the most of it.
Mick and I have had a wonderful holiday in Skopelos, it remains our dream to live there. We enjoy the Greek life style and people. Our villa was at the top of over 130 steep steps - heavy going so not for those with difficulty in breathing or walking. We met a lovely people, a british family with a son and Marion at the internet cafe. I loved it there because I could keep in contact with home over fresh juice and coffee. I liked to sit out on the patio garden in the warm afternoon sun. We found some lovely restaurants and had some excellent meals. I discoverd 'Greek Beans' with garlic and tomato and sausage devine with a glass of wine. I hope to manage to publish some pictures.
Mum had shingles while we were away and we have been worried about her health for over 12 weeks as she recovers. She seems a little bit better, she is at last eating and going e out. I have made contact with Rags to Bitches a company I saw on the ONE PROGRAMME that deal in vintage clothes. We need to give Mum a positive focus on the task of down sizing.
I have purchased a lovely garden furniture set to remember my much loved Auntie Vicki, so when we sit out I know she is with us. It is so her. Mind you with all the rain some hopes.
What rain, my heart goes out to those who's homes have been destroyed. But it does show how important insurance is - crisis happen.
I support the search for Maddy - missing, taken from her room in Portugal. I am on her side,not necessarily on her families side. I am afraid that I would not left three such small children on their own in a room, even if I was in the restaurant a few floors below. They will have to pay for this error in judgement for the rest of their lives.
My heart goes to the family of Beverly Samuels, Kesha Wizzart 18 and her brother Fred age 13. This is an unimaginable tragedy and these beautiful people have been bludgeoned to death lost to wider society and that is our loss. Know one has the right to take life in this way, and should not be mollie coddled.
Equally the rich like Conrad Black should expect to be found out for their crimes and we should no pity him and his family. It is pay back time.
Every child killed is a loss to wider society and those who deal with potential abuse should not be made fearful by 'pressure groups' one life saved is one life saved for the good.
I have also been away to Goring, a place to recoup from my cancer, but excercise, treatments and structure in a restful environment. To all those I met there, thanks for your friendship.
My garden has remained a peaceful haven for birds and animals. Wisp is now a regular visitor and sits among the trees (literally on the branches) and watches the world ( and wood pigeons)
We have a Robins nest and we get an unrivalled view of their behaviour. Is this normal in July?
Merlot remains my faith companion and is daft as ever.
More later, bye for now. Love Granny xxxx
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