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soop I'm excited for you, is it this Friday or next that you go? All those wonderful baby cuddles that you will have, I'm positively 
callgirl Congratulations on your lovely baby 
well, you know what I mean, not yours!
Awww! I do love you lot. Thank you for not showing signs of boredom when I bang on about babies and such. First thing Friday morning we're off on the 7:00 bus. Eventually arrive in Oakham at 5:40pm. A long day but well worth the effort. Saturday will be the non-stop blether day. Photos taken and the giving of the watercolour paintings. Two bottles of Champagne going with us. I'm all of a dither. 
Lona The last gathering was way back in September. MacSporran stayed behind on that occasion. Rory was dying. We talk about him every single day.
anno I've not been to Dundee. I hope that your visit will be a proper treat. Safe travels.
Charleyg In a way, I hope that there will be no more cats visiting us. We couldn't bear the pain of losing another animal.
callgirl1 You are NOT an old hag. You have beautiful features and cheekbones to die for. So there!
I shall be with you tomorrow. After which, it pains me to say that I will not be online again until Tuesday. I do not have a smart phone/tablet/or any other gizmo. The computer will take a wee rest.
It's a glorious afternoon. I hope that some of you are enjoying similar weather.
Okey dokey...I hope to return in the morning. Please take care of yourselves. 
Just popping in to say hello. We had a seaside weekend away at our son’s where thankfully our eldest gd (almost 16) was on much better form which made it a happier visit. They’re not out of the woods with that lass, by a long way yet, but things do seem a bit easier, I’m so relieved for them. Last time we were were there I felt the stress of it all may have been pulling them apart a bit. The weather was bright, sunny and warm all weekend so we had a couple of outings to enjoy. A good walk by the coast and a visit to a favourite NT place too. I’ll attach a couple of photos. We did return home a touch poorer though as my phone conked out a day or so before we went. After a consultation with a nice man in the Apple store it became apparent this was not a fixable problem, a new phone was the only way to go - ouch but it had to be done.
I have to admit to a bit of baby envy when seeing the photos of the newbies.....sigh, I think we may have no more littlies coming our way.
soop, wishing you easy journeys to your family get together - won’t it be lovely to be all together and I’m sure your hand painted gifts will be greatly appreciated.
Ann I hope you’re surviving the extra demands that are now upon you and some support has been put in place now. You’ve be in my thoughts a lot these past few days.
Poor grampy is he still lying down after the eye drop expense? Your new home does look rather pristine n&g as maw suggested that could all change very quickly 
Wishing you all a pleasant and relaxed evening xx
Lovely photos Grannyqueenie, was that the south coast?
Soop, you`re TOO kind to me, the mirror tells me different, which is why I try not to look into it too much.
Anyway, here`s the offending photo, complete with wrinklie.
I`ve just been told that I`m starting to look more like my mother, what do you think? This was taken Dec 2003, 9 months before she died.
Morning all !!
Whew I don't know how so much can happen in the kitchen when I'm away for a little bit.
I love that cartoon Maw , Ive used it more than once myself. Our house usually isn't quite so tidy but we are getting to be dab hands at packing things up ( and then taking forever to unpack them again!!)
Sam is looking ( and feeling) much better Charleygirl , we had to do 4 days of drops and then if it was all clear, 2 more days .So by the end of the weekend he should be all back to normal.
Time is flying soop , Teddy looks like he has been here forever- it must only be days till you get a cuddle from him !!
Max has so much hair Callgirl !! I do like a baby with hair, they look 'finished' :-). Pop your photo over to me Callgirl Ive discovered filters!!!! I can make you look 21 ( ish)
Lovely photos Grannie , glad to hear your 16 yr old is getting there. I remember one of my daughters being the child from hell in those years - and now she is as lovely as the day is long.
Ah Ive just seen your picture Callgirl . I think its rather lovely. You have a very proud look on your face x
I am up to date with my crafting pretty much so I shall be doing things I want to today . I have an evening apt for an ultrasound for my recalcitrant kidneys so think we will pop into the city early and do a bit of retail therapy and have a spot to eat before that ! Last time I had an ultrasound I was expecting..... now finding that this evening would be a surprise !!!
Ill leave you with a couple of t-shirts I made yesterday for Cooper - my naughty boy
Good morning to you lovely lot. How come you've been so busy? Keeping up with the latest happenings is an impissibolity. Eeek! A new word that sprung from my fertile brain-box.
I like the latest batch of photographs. Beautiful persons (cheek bones to die for) and views and glorious flowers (courtesy of grannieq) and special garments (fab t-shirts). Talk about gifted...you lot are that with bells on.
N&G I trust that the ultrasound result is favourable.
Now, I'm not too sure what to do first. I'm surrounded by stuff that I might need but won't (when I get where we're going). Do any of you know that feeling? I'm betting that a few of you are nodding in agreement. MacSporran tells me that it's a "woman thing". He has produced a very neat overnight bag for his bits and bobs. I've a trolley with wheels on.
Back later.
Charleyg 
We are expecting friends of ours to arrive mid-afternoon. They have agreed to house-sit. Makes a wee welcome break for them but they'll be sad that Rory isn't in residence.
Have a great time soop - yes, it would be a wheelie case for me and also one for Mr C - for the things I couldn't fit into mine you understand
Sorry, can't catch up properly. Been sorting income tax, my head hurst. Lunch, boring medical stuff then Grannie detail. At least not boring.
Just popped in to say hope you and MacS have a good journey, Soop, to see the little one. Lots of photos I hope!
callgirl Max reminds me of DD when she was born. The doctor who delivered her said we should send out for a hairdresser - he’d never seen so much hair on a baby’s head! I like to think it’s a sign of intelligence ! I probably didn’t have much hair when I was born.
Am I the only one who is really fed up with this weather, and the fact that the forecasters seem to be making it up on the hoof?? It is freezing, wet and windy here. My garden is crying out for attention and is getting it in five minute bursts! We have to get GS to a junior football match this evening - I think I need to dig out some winter jackets. I’ve only just put them away!
Good luck with the ultrasound, N&G. Certainly hope there are no unexpected surprises - of any kind ?!
I had better get ready to drive over and pick the boy up from school. He is coming here for his tea this evening before we go out. Apologies to anyone whose posts I have missed this time. I wish you all a lovely - preferably dry -afternoon!
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