A happy thread

Just returned from seeing my sons ships company marching through Morpeth at the weekend. So many people turned out to welcome them and it was so lovely to see the youngsters brought along waving their flags. Now I do realise that to them it's probably just an afternoon off lessons, so they would be enthusiastic anyway, but nevertheless they all cheered and had lovely smiling faces. It was very much appreciated by all the servicemen and women and Morpeth did them proud. Having sons serving in the Military I do have a lot of anxious times when they go to various coutries, it was nice to have a break from it and just lovely to see people paying tribute to them, oh and the weather was great to....

How wonderful, Nonnie. So much family talent. My little one seems to have a good teacher but they are still little, 2-4, so it's about fun too.
I have always loved ballet and going to one is a very special treat.

Thanks Bella. I hope your DGD and all others have good teachers as so much harm can be done by bad ones. I'm a fan of Royal Academy of Dance ones. Children have so much fun dancing, whatever kind they do and I think it helps them with self confidence too.

If they strive to become professional dancers it is very hard but very character building. Whether they succeed or not they will become stronger as a result of trying. Actually Bella we have two, DS3 is a soloist with the same company.

Nonnie, you are so privileged to have a ballet dancer in the family. And one you say is such a lovely person too. I hope she goes far. My DGD, 3, has just started ballet and loves it.
to the other grans with family worries.

Waking up to a lovely sunny day and doing a few chores before setting off to Salford to watch some great dance.

Chatting with my DGD on FaceTime.......

ann So glad that your dgd is feeling good about her surgery.

janer That's horrible for your dd. Have a large quickly! I do hope the tumours are benign.

That's wonderful Nonnie. We have been this morning to watch our DGD in a dance festival. She did wonderfully well (tap dancing). Lovely to watch all the girls (and boys) dancing

Great! That is brilliant!

Thanks Harri & jane

I wouldn't normally boast but, in anticipation of the promotion, I asked the other Gns at our meet up this week if they thought it appropriate (they did) and then this thread started and I thought it would be OK. She couldn't deserve it more.

Thank you.

Nonnie ! How wonderful.

janer for you too, must be a worrying time.

Wow, congratulations to Nonnie's DIL

My lovely DiL has just been promoted to First Soloist in Birmingham Royal Ballet! Champagne in the fridge ready to take over later and celebrate with her and DS3.

Not only is she one of the most talented dancers I have ever seen but is also one of the sweetest natured people I have ever met. She is beautiful, intelligent and utterly delightful.

janer !!

Thank you for that link * janer* we will get advice from the "consultants". The nurse at outpatients did say she should be able to get it on prescription once we establish shade etc. I am sorry about your DD, hope the news is good.

I found this article, it compares the two makes, Vichy and Bioderma.

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That sounds very useful, annsixty.

We are going to look for Vichy Bioderm which the hospital has said covers up scars.

Struggling a bit today, as DD has two tumours in her colon (She kindly sent me the photos! How lovely! and probably Crohn's disease, although a further wait on that one for a positive diagnosis, and to see if the tumours are benign.

So far my happiness has been found in having cake for breakfast. Whatever works, I say! Is it too early for a glass of wine?

I was so pleased last evening when GD texted to ask if I would like to go out and do a bit of shopping with her and maybe have a coffee out.I now know how good she feels about her new face. Such a good feeling.

I spent a very happy day yesterday with my family, stress levels have dropped and (dare I say it?) things seem to be going fairly well for all of them.

loopy I hope your friend has good news soon.

Sewsilver good that things are coming together for you.

Today has been a very happy day! My cousin, who is over from Ireland to source some parts for his classic sports car, came with his wife to visit us. I haven't seen them for a lot of years and it was such a joy to catch up, especially now he is a grandad to a beautiful eight month old boy (classic car no longer the love of his life!).

Exactly Janerowena! You have illustrated my point made earlier very well. Little joys to help us cope with the big sorrows. Not crass or uncaring. Hope the tide begins to turn for you soon.