What does 2015 hold in store for you?

We have voted for a quieter year this year,last year was very busy and seemed to have more family fallouts than normal,sad at the time but they seem to have sorted themselves out now.
We have Mr Glamma's 70th birthday in May to look forward to and will spend 7 days abroad for that my hubby hates any fuss or parties etc so that will suit him down to the ground.
I am also going to start winding down my outside catering this year as I am so busy and just keep the Council contract its getting too much, some weeks I could be booked for 4 days if I wanted so getting a bit tiring I'll finish altogether after DS1 gets married in 2016 as I will need some funds for a new hat won't I.

Life seems to be swings and roundabouts and for those on a downward cycle I wish a positive upswing in 2015.
We had a good 2015. Got to go to USA to visit our new grandson.

We were also blessed with another grandson two days ago. He is in Northumbria and we are in N. Ireland. Visit planned for April.

Yesterday our eldest DS who lives locally told us to be ready on Thursday, he is taking myself and DH to Carlisle for the day to see newest dgs. Leaving at 6am, catch the ferry and arrive at lunchtime. Spend 3 hours with family and will get home around 9pm. Ds in Carlisle only knows his brother will visit. We are a surprise.

What a lovely start to our 2015.
Only thing is...... our swing is well up at the moment....does it have to swing down in due course.

kitty thank you

I saw the title and thought we had got a resident astrologer on GN and that they would tell me. Heaven only knows to be honest but hopefully a gentle year.

Hope so ann (((hugs)))

Although I responded at the start of this thread I have only just caught up. number I hope all goes well with your DH's stoma reversal, my friend had hers reversed nearly 18mths ago and she has been fine, hardly any problems at all,I would say she is back to normal. For my wishes I have few except it would be a bonus if DH's dementia stays stable although that is perhaps a pipe dream. I just hope my own health stays good as that is my abiding fear that I will not be able to care for him. Right that is the end of me feeling sorry for myself, I don't indulge often but today has not been good. Tomorrow is another day and another week and things will be much better.

We are planning to get out more this year and have got off to a good start with a couple of nights out and a weekend away in the first 11 days!
We are also looking forward to the birth of DGS2 and several significant family birthdays.

I have just been sent this by Ethical Consumer.
I would be very happy if everyone on here got their wishes.

www.ethicalconsumer.org/latestnews/entryid/1737/our-hopes-for-2015.aspx

Hopefully better health for my DH who has had a number of health issues over the last two years. For myself I hope to get more exercise even if it is only some good walks. Lots of work in the house as it has been abandoned a little due to DH's illness - so we are planning to so lots of re-decorating.

A member of my family is most probably going to die within the very near future, so 2015 is not going to get off to a good start. But I have such conflicting emotions about this person that I know there will also be feelings of relief.... tinged with guilt therefore, and sadness. It's a muddle.

My campaign to improve access to basic hand washing and toilet facilities for lorry drivers looks like taking off. I'm also starting a campaign for public toilet availability so that people like me can feel more comfortable going out and about. I want to visit friends I keep meaning to visit and spend more time by the sea. I want to sort out various cupboards and declutter and keep up my Gymophobics and Pilates which hopefully will give me the energy to do all these things! And then there's the grandchildren........

I'm amazed that, after being on diets for nigh on 47 years I seem to have found a lifestyle that keeps my weight stable [just wish I could take back the last 47 years ]. I want to be more politically active, even though I'm confused about how I feel about the main parties. I plan to visit friends that I haven't seen for years; we say every year we must meet up but never do. If I wasn't such a useless driver I could just drive to see them, but I'm not so it'll have to be by train. I must go back to Cornwall; I haven't been back there for at least 12 years and I love it more than anywhere. It will feel as if I've never been away. I'm hoping that a lot of friction within my family will have been resolved. And I plan to find long lost members of my family; they're out there somewhere! And I'll walk the dog more....

Our year is beginning, on January 22nd, with hubby`s stoma reversal operation. We are both looking forward to this, him because he gets rid of all the inconvenience, and me because, hopefully, I`ll no longer be living in the middle of sh-t city! A minor fact, I know, compared with all the monumental things happening to others, but maybe it will mean a better year all round for our family. Onwards and upwards!

rubylady my mother told me in 1976, the year my stepfather died that her Dr had told her that "her heart was very tired". She died in 2006!!

My mother phoned me this time last year telling me that she was at death's door and I should go and see her which I did. She wasn't. She is still here and I wouldn't wish her to not be but she has been difficult since we were kids, abusive even and my brother suffers greatly from this. I just think it is what it is and she will never change, certainly not now. So I'm there for my brother and sister now, and for others too if needed.

My hope for 2015 is to get to the other end of it all in one piece. Also health and happiness for DH and the DCs and DGCs. I hope DS2 completes his degree successfully and finds a good job locally. (He is a mature student.) Then he and GF can think about getting married and starting a family.

for kitty thinking of you at this difficult time.

I'm best person at my best friend's same sex wedding in May so that's very exciting. We have a new gc due in next four weeks - so much looking forward to his safe arrival. DH and I are happily perusing all the holiday offers looking for another cruise this year. So far the good is outweighing the bad! Will that continue I ask.........?!?

Like kitty I shall be surprised if my mother, who has been quite ill recently, makes it through 2015 and so I have made a decision to spend a little less time with my grandchildren this year and more time visiting my mum and siblings who all live several hours' drive from me. My husband and I are also planning to visit our daughter in New Zealand this year - for the first time. I am very excited about that.

Since one would have to be clairvoyant to know what 2015 holds for us, this is a hard one to answer.All I can say is that I hope it holds 'health wealth and happiness' for ourselves and our family and to all Gransnetters too.

ooohhhh Kitty, I probably did- could name possible culprits lol.

I think the best revenge for DD2 is to move on and become very successful, both in her job and personally, and she's well on her way there. And for us to rise, rise, and rise again above his fraudulent ways and kiss good bye the money. He is just not worth it- and we are so well rid.

For us, the most exciting thing to look forward to is having the GCs staying this Summer on their own for the first time hopefully- but if that can't happen (really difficult for parents to let go due to severe allergies, and I do so understand) then maybe next year.

A couple of nice holidays planned too, 1 booked in the Swiss Alps, at a spa- and another in South Sicily with sil and bil. And finally, after 5 years here- getting the second bathroom organised and the 'guest' quarters decorated- so we can really enjoy having more friends and relatives to stay.

A first GGC due in July

My DH retires in June

My dear Grandson's wife to have a brain surgery soon everyone has everything crossed she will come through it safely and unharmed and can resume the active happy life they had planned..

I will overcome my anxiety and join in more.. so all in all I am hoping for no more health scares and a safe delivery of a precious child..

I also hope to get to see my overseas grandson a couple of times too..

HAPPY NEW YEAR GRANSNETTERS..

You and me both Whitewave

POGS - I'm with you on most of those. Our health is ok but I live in fear of that not continuing!

Happy New year to you and yours!

I do not want another year where I feel that I am standing at the front door on a regular basis apparently handing out money. So much fell apart or broke down last year that I was beginning to despair.

My house will have the minimalist look and always look clean and tidy. Nothing will ever be out of place and I will not be putting off for tomorrow what can be done today.

I am going to come to grips with a word with which I am not familiar- filing.

Happy New Year everybody.

Kitty

I don't know what's coming this year but I hope it's better than last year . You know what I mean.

Having suffered my DD's divorce I don't want another wedding this yearyear, thank you very much.

I sure as heck don't want another GC, thank you very much.

Time has proven to be a healer after my father died.

All our health issues are levelling somewhat, fingers crossed

So all in all , all I look forward to is a year where the only problem is the washing machine breaks down, again.

Happy New Year to all.

May you all find good friendship, love of your family and peace in your hearts. X