Lona is it carb free too?! Back on the diet today after another weekend off ?
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I thought so Lona! In that case a large slice for me please! I'll put the kettle on! 
DH went off to work leaving the bedroom curtains open a little and I could see the beautiful blue sky. Dragged my self from bed to the en suite loo. No need to close the door, I am on my own ...
You know what is coming! The window cleaner’s happy face appeared at the bedroom window. 
At least I hadn’t taken my nightie off too!
Yay!!! Here I be...slightly plumper, thanks to the family non-stop buffet and nowhere to exercise some of the calories away. It rained a lot! You know how it is..."I'll just have a wee taster" of this and that and ...cor blimey, before bedtime my waistband was sorely stretched.
JaneD3 What are you like? 
Thank goodness for the nightie.
N&G Your photos speak volumes. Smiley faces all round.
I'm hoping that Ann will call in and put our minds at rest. I am aware that her stress levels haven't yet started to ease. I wish that us lot could DO SOMETHIG to help her through these troubling times.
Afternoon all,
You made me chuckle Jane - have you stopped blushing yet.
Welcome home soop can't wait to hear all about your wonderful get together.
I'm not stopping as I have things to do but my SiL and youngest daughter and the two small boys are at Centre Parcs.
As you ALL know Jackson is a huge fan of all things car related so Grampy and I treated him to an hour off roading !!! In little mini Land Rovers. He face timed us to tell us all about it and sent me a couple of pictures which I'm sharing.
I love the flat cap- came with the Land Rover apparently ( I think he also needed a spaniel!!)
BUT the best bit is I have a quick video clip of him reversing, hand on the passenger seat , looking behind him, dead straight. I CANT REVERSE ...and my 6 yr old GS can ! I'm impressed !!
corner So sorry to hear that you took a nasty tumble. Never mind the embarrassment...how about the damage done? Are you bruised? After my incident with trying to get out of the bath and making a right disgrace of myself, I have one fair size bruise at the base of my spine. I believe it's on the coccyx. Or something like. 
I'm delighted to find the kitchen looking tip top. I can smell the cakes currently being baked in our pristine oven. I shall head an orderly queue when the tasting time arrives. Keep Galen well clear. She'll make a dash to be first and that scooter of hers can be fierce at the best of times.
Well, I would so love to bore you with every detail of the wonderful family gathering. BUT, being a proper lady, I won't. Awww!
The train/bus/taxi journeys together with assistance when required, was first class. All the family made it safely. The paintings were greeted with broad smiles. The food was delicious. The laughter - non-stop. Oh! Almost forgot...the babies are adorable. I had serious cuddles. There are far too many photos to share with you (she says grudgingly) but, I always keep a promise. So...make yourselves comfortable and I share upload three. Maybe, if you plead with me to add more, I may oblige later on.
Oh ann how distressing for you both! Regarding the swearing at carers, my lovely dad told one young, inexperienced carer to f***off! I have never heard him swear in all my life. It shows how really distressed they must be with the unhappy state they find themselves in.
Two days respite will help if the SW can organise it. I do hope so 
Dear ann I've just this minute read your latest post. Dementia is one of the cruellest of conditions. I can only imagine how distressed your husband must feel as he loses his sense of self. I agree with Lona that two days respite, if it can be arranged, will be of some comfort to you. Your health is being sorely taxed. I'm in awe of your resilience. You are amazing. Please may the assistance that you both need and deserve be forthcoming.
NanaandGrampy Jackson's face is a picture of absolute joyfulness. What a perfect treat. Perhaps he could give some of us (me included) to a lesson in parking "tidily" as the instructor kept hammering home when I was a learner driver. I still haven't mastered the art. I do my best but...
Charleyg A true story to tell you regarding the kind neighbours who fed the birds and wild creatures during our absence. I left a note of where the seed and nuts and crow's bread was left each day. I also added that the voles (not dormice) as I believed who reside inside Rory's empty chalet are fed two pieces of bread daily. I should have stressed small pieces not slices of bread. When we returned home, the chalet looked like a takeaway...several slices of bread neatly stacked inside the entrance.
My mum (aka hyacinth bucket!) told her lovely carer to f* off, you big, fat, black, ugly b***h. Her wonderful carer just gave her a big kiss and said, 'and you love me, don't you?' 'yes, of course I do!' said mum! I was absolutely mortified and Auzette spent half an hour making me feel better. I've gone hot thinking about it but as many carers as they could spare came to her funeral. So, don't worry, ann! I'm glad something is moving and hope it speeds up. Please check in with us or we worry.
Lots of lovely photos soop and n&g!
Off to cook cod and chorizo - why? 
First thing this morning, we were treated to the voles carrying what bread we had left into the corner of the chalet. One opted to add a small piece to a wee store cupboard under the chalet.
kitty Yes...why? Sounds wholesome. I must resume the twenty minute flurry on the exercise bike. I shall begin tomorrow. As you do.
Our neighbour has just called in. He very kindly gave me yet another pair of heavy duty MaxiTherm all-purpose work gloves. He also commented on the neatness of the garden. The pair of gloves that he gave me when I started that job are still going strong but the finger ends are thinning.]
Please take good care of yourselves. I'm not sure whether or not I shall be doing my pal's ironing tomorrow or Thursday. I shall check in if I'm free from duty. 
Baggs I'm pleased to hear that you too keep your voles well cared for. They are dear wee creatures. They have entrances and exits all around the tree roots to the bird cherry tree. Comical to see them go in one and exit throughanother.
“Like very”was meant to be lovely
You can work out the other typos for yourselves
Evening all!
Jane, that made me smile I’ve had a few similar near misses myself
soop I’m glad to hear you had a good weekend, please feel free to share loads of photos of your very handsome family - they’re obviously the product of some excellent genes!
Don’t get me started on extra weight,
callgirl, 5 of the lbs I painstakingly lost last year have crept back on since Christmas. I’m cross with myself and am now trying to lose them all over again, with absolutely NO success at all. Grrrr...
That said we enjoyed a good walk today, but shh don’t mention the lunch it also involved! It was a tad bracing but DRY, the weather not the food! I’ll attach a couple of pictures of beauty big and small.
Sounds like you had a good day too maw, there’s nothing quite like a good natter is there?
Ann I do hope things begin to speed up for you to get some much needed support at home asap., you must be exhausted. Please don’t stay out of the kitchen, we’ll only worry about you if you do.
Glad to hear you’re mending corner. I had a very near miss myself on Sunday. Long story short it involved a high shelf, a spilt tin of syrup, a step stool, a scream, a wobble, an amazing acrobatic manoeuvre and some very unladylike expletives!
n&g, that handsome young man will go far...probably in a very posh car!
Wishing you all, most especially Ann, a restful nights sleep xx
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