Well...Here we are again, happy as can be, all good friends and jolly good company. 
I've been caught on the hop. Come on in and make yourselves at home. 
and (((hugs)))
DB modern technology saves us SO much time
Dustyangel we got to the dizzy heights of 10 degrees today but it is nice and sunny. Actually September has been quite nice and for a change the garden is ready for winter - grass cut, edges trimmed and pruning/trimming done - I am usually looking out the window at the rain at long grass all winter. I have even picked up 5 bags of leaves (not all today)
"Granny by proxy" Charleygirl this is for you! (And all the other grannies x)
Daphne thank you for your concern about DH. He is on a lot of medication (including statins and daily aspirin) and was also very dehydrated. I am worried about TIAs and shall check with his doctor next week if he needs to see him.
This proxy Gran enjoys all doings and photos of other people's family. I was going to put GC there but I'm including pets. And not just the well behaved ones.
TizLiz I'm not a wimp really. I've decided that as long as I have gloves and warm socks and the temperature is above 6 or7 degrees I can cope. Alright, I probably am a wimp. 
What a happy little boy he is Daphne, they are so scrummy at that stage 
Thank you NandG for the offer, I wish I could wave a magic wand. It seems that every time she picks herself up, something comes along to knock her down again. She has been incredibly strong but is on a lot of anti depressants, and has had counselling. I worry that one of these days it will all be too much. It's been several years now.
Good Morning all !!
Daphne that's a smile to wake up to . What a lovely little chap he is . You must be very proud of him. Is your DD a bit more rested now?
Lona you must worry about her terribly. We never stop do we as Mums? It must be very hard for her too, I can imagine how she must feel day after day. I'm VERY lucky in that I don't think I've ever suffered from depression but for those that do it must seem like a dark cloud.
Happy birthday to your daughter WB. The only time I feel old is when I think how old my daughters are !!
Had a lovely time with my 2 last night ( apart from a perfectly revolting peanut butter based cocktail - which I told them would be disgusting and was ! Grampy was taxi driver and its true what they say , if you're the only sober person there the others are not funny !!
Today we're expecting all 4 of the grandkids for lunch and a discussion about next week as are away to Forest Holidays in Norfolk for 5 days with our eldest daughter and the 9 year old and 7 year old. Lots of outdoor fun to be had.
I'll pop in wifi permitting to catch up with you all, but hope its a quiet week for those who have been stretched to the limit and some good health wishes coming your way xx
NandG Peanut butter cocktail! Sounds grim and I like peanut butter! I bet there was lots of chat and laughter though 
You do seem to have lots of good times with your family, I don't know where you get all that energy.
Happy birthday to your dd Wobbly, mine's 44 soon and I can't believe it either.
My little gd stayed with me last night so my eardrums are sore now, but it's lovely to hear her laugh and giggle while we are playing football in the sitting room!!! 
Ah well, back to changing the bed!
Am pleased to say that sister now has another carer coming in the afternoon which does help, and she likes the lady which is good. We feel that in time it will probably have to extend to the evening but for now it is a help. She varies so much from day to day mentally, yesterday before ŵe left she was quite muddled, another day she will be quite clear. She is always in quite a lot of pain from the arthritis in her back, neck and shoulder and doesn't always sleep well which doesn't help. I did feel rather bad going yesterday but DH said we had to go. When we come back I have to get her to a dentist to get a tooth removed, she is on Warfarin so have taken her for tests before it is done. Hope it goes off alright and we don't get too much bleeding. Thank you for listening.
Every time I casually wander into our kitchen, I'm floored by the amount of comings and goings. There is always a batch of updates for me to read and reply to. You lot are lovely people. I shall therefore attempt to catch up.
The photos, as always, are beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us, NanaandGrampy and DaphneB. Flynn has such a cheeky, happy grin.
Lona Of course you worry about your daughter's problems and setbacks. If she's taking antidepressants, perhaps her GP could reassess her state of mind and maybe change the dose, or the type, in order to help her through her on going sadness.
Wobblybits My son is 55. Mind you, he has the same spirited sense of fun as a teen. Not all the time. But when Leicester City became Premier League Champions, he went into meltdown. He's since recovered. 
millymouge That is good news. We are here to listen - just as DaphneB listened to the sad lady at the station. To have a sympathetic response, albeit virtual, has helped you to see your sister's plight (and yours) from different points of view. For you
dusty Had my husband behaved as yours did, I would immediately have thought TIA and rang for assistance. Good grief, his innards must have been stunned by the amount of medication coming their way. I hope that his system recovers asap.
Tizliz Modern technology is both a blessing and a bother. Throughout yesterday, my mobile was receiving text messages. As I'm none too savvy, I couldn't understand why my responses refused to go. It wasn't until this morning that I understood the reason for the backlog. My pay as you go, had no funds...zilch...any child would have worked that out in a trice.
Charleyg Rory and Bracken are lolling in the sunshine. Rory grooms her to within an inch of her life (when he can be bothered) and she loves it.
Yesterday's rainbow is for all of you who need a special hug.
Exactly which end of that rainbow is Château Soop?
You have clearly found gold in macsporran (and we'll draw a veil over the mention of a "crock )
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Oh DaphneB You have a gift with words. Chateau Soop is a little to the left of the entire rainbow pic. It ended in the sea...or appeared to.
Latest update...MacSporran was seated in his chair, reading the paper and occasionally looking out to sea. When he turned around, guess what...Rory AND Bracken were sitting together on the low coffee table. Bracken vacated her perch as MacS approached. He thought it was hilarious.
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