OL, you've hit the nail on the head! I've been retired for 15 months and every morning I wake up with that great "let out of jail" feeling! Glad to hear Lily is already feeling the benefit of her new-found freedom.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Well, OH can't decide whether to get an older used car or a new one on lease.......I've told him that I will have to do a cost analysis and let him know my decision!!!
Just been walking about with crying baby granddaughter, 3 weeks old. Son and DIL have been trying to settle other gd aged 2 1/2. Daughters x 2 and GC x 5 arrive tomorrow. May not have time to be on here!
Today went to help other son tidy his garden for his baby's baptism party. I removed loads of brambles from his shrubs. Ouch, stinging nettles too. OH mowed his grass, big garden. Tired.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Been resting today watch gardening shows on TV as woke up with leg cramp then felt sick still not feeling right - still to watch Beechgrove gardens yet - did water my gh plantlets and have a small walk around garden
you lot have been talking on here today took ages to catch up
Yesterday managed to re-do two small hanging baskets with new plants look much better and re-do a container with plants I sowed myself, then planted up a new planter for the drainpipe - was out in my gh while it was pissing it down with rain, 1st time in there while it was raining as after I put it up it was heat wave all the time
Evening all, Ive been busy all day in the garden today so taking time out to watch a bit of tv and relax. Ive had a couple of glasses of vino but better stop now if Im going to save myself for tomorrow. Second born arrived in Indonesia safely despite flying Malaysian Air. First born comes back from Menorca on Sunday, cant wait to cuddle the grandchildren Ive really missed them. As they are teachers Ive still got a few weeks off before nanny duties kick in. Signing off now I'm off to bed, see you tomorrow.
Pa Panda has made me an arch for my birthday ( to replace the poorly metal one) and has asked what colour I want it painted . . . any suggestions? Gg.. what was the paint range you used at the station?
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OL, you've hit the nail on the head! I've been retired for 15 months and every morning I wake up with that great "let out of jail" feeling! Glad to hear Lily is already feeling the benefit of her new-found freedom.
Everyone is retiring
Not fair LOL 
Well, OH can't decide whether to get an older used car or a new one on lease.......I've told him that I will have to do a cost analysis and let him know my decision!!!
Are you lot having a secret party tonight?? Where is everyone??
Anyway, I'm off now. Going to start reading The Island again in preparation for my holiday and visit to Spinalonga.
Night everyone xx
Just been walking about with crying baby granddaughter, 3 weeks old. Son and DIL have been trying to settle other gd aged 2 1/2. Daughters x 2 and GC x 5 arrive tomorrow. May not have time to be on here!
Today went to help other son tidy his garden for his baby's baptism party. I removed loads of brambles from his shrubs. Ouch, stinging nettles too. OH mowed his grass, big garden. Tired.
have a large wine while you and OH can , then tin hats on .
Hello all
Been resting today watch gardening shows on TV as woke up with leg cramp then felt sick still not feeling right - still to watch Beechgrove gardens yet - did water my gh plantlets and have a small walk around garden
you lot have been talking on here today took ages to catch up
Yesterday managed to re-do two small hanging baskets with new plants look much better and re-do a container with plants I sowed myself, then planted up a new planter for the drainpipe - was out in my gh while it was pissing it down with rain, 1st time in there while it was raining as after I put it up it was heat wave all the time
I will have a glass please Yvie
1lb is nowt OL, i bet you just had heavier clothes on!
Archie and BL, you are very nice parents! I can only imagine the response i would get if i asked for help with my garden!
Liri, cant agree more, although funds are low so may have to go back to "jail" !
Phillipa! That made me giggle and cringe at the same time, was it out of the Verdun book of jokes?
Evening all, Ive been busy all day in the garden today so taking time out to watch a bit of tv and relax. Ive had a couple of glasses of vino but better stop now if Im going to save myself for tomorrow. Second born arrived in Indonesia safely despite flying Malaysian Air. First born comes back from Menorca on Sunday, cant wait to cuddle the grandchildren Ive really missed them. As they are teachers Ive still got a few weeks off before nanny duties kick in. Signing off now I'm off to bed, see you tomorrow.
Sorry Ol, fell asleep, think yesterday just caught up with me. Hope you're ok.
Panda did you win
No win for me or my friends Lily
Maybe next time 
Pa Panda has made me an arch for my birthday ( to replace the poorly metal one) and has asked what colour I want it painted . . . any suggestions? Gg.. what was the paint range you used at the station?