What I did today

I was so pleased to see it was annsixty who began this thread with such joy at the beautiful residint grand-daughter. Bless her heart.

I think we all shed tears for you ann (and not a few norty words) when you were so bravely battling all those obstacles. So it's nice to see something truly good come into your life.

As for me. After the all-night hospital vigil I had a day's grace and then went back to Kamal, now at home under Hospice care.
He is still terminally ill of course, that won't change but surrounded by his very noisy family and friends, he is clearly much happier, though unable to say so.

The boys took the TV into his room and watched the rugby, shouting and yelling for the All Blacks whilst Kamal dozed on and off but was obviously happy.

Halala and I sat in the other half of the room; she dozing, exhausted against my knee as I knitted. Between us, on a mobile phone and very quietly, gentle chants from the Qu'ran soothed us.

A real contrast to the cacophony of the All Blacks v Springboks replay!

Finally, at 1 am, after the last Hospice nurse had come and gone, I was taken home.

I'm on alert to go back but it is so much better for the whole family now Kamal is home. I doubt I shall be needed until 'the end'.

It would hsve been my dad's 102nd birthday today and I spent some time thinking about the wonderful times we spent when I was a child growing up. He died unexpectedly when I was 17 and he 45.
I'd arranged for flowers to be placed on his and mum's grave today and a photo is always sent by my friend to show what they look like in situ.
This afternoon I read for a while then had a later than usual dinner with two friends. We often take turns to have each other for a meal. One brings starter, one brings pudding and host provides mains and drinks.
When I arrived home I had a luxuriously hot shower and climbed into bed (six pillows) with a couple of magazines, a glass of iced tea and watched Strictly and Dragon's Den on iPlayer.
Sleep time now...?

annsixty thank you for reviving this thread.

I am a bit ashamed to admit that I have done very little today (or yesterday - Sunday) except enjoy myself. OH travelled to his footy match, and it was just me and the daft cat at home. We had a few chats and cuddles during the course of the day. I sorted out one box of 'stuff' from the garage. (It's been there for three years!) and I walked to the shop to buy the papers, read them, did the crossword, played music from my playlists, wrote to two lovely grans via Gransnet, made myself a salad lunch but spent the rest of the day raiding the DGC's 'treat box' and ate several Cadbury's Freddie Frogs.

OH came home and we had a G&T or two whilst watching the world cup rugby highlights. Neither of us could be bothered to cook tonight so we had ham and mustard sandwiches and wine and watched a Mission Impossible film. I foolishly got myself on a political thread on GN, before making us a red bush tea as a night-cap.

I hope to achieve more tomorrow, but if I don't I don't really care! (I love being retired.)

Night all. Sweet dreams.

Slow start, caught up with some tv from last week as we were away, walked to the local shop for basic provisions. Sorted a heap of ‘stuff’. Spent the afternoon faffing with photos on the computer. Time flew, sorted our evening meal then had an hour’s chat on the phone with our eldest before two hours talking or rather listening to our goddaughter who is supporting her Mum after a brain bleed. Phew, I thought it had been a quiet day . I’m pleased you’ll have your granddaughter with you ann, thank you for this thread to round the day off, I can’t promise I will post regularly but I will certainly drop in and read posts. Sleep well everyone.

Watched rugby; had some breakfast; then watched more rugby. For most of the afternoon I snoozed and read my book, The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally Magnusson (daughter of Magnus); until sister rang for a chat. Evening TV to watch Antiques Road Show recorded in Dundee just a few weeks ago at the new V&A museum of design.

How exciting to have your GD move in with you Annsixty. Lucky girl to have you for a gran. My DD has been for the weekend, primarily for a school reunion which was a huge success and they had a great time. However she also had to visit her F in hospital and try to get him to understand that he may not be going home again unless and until he agrees to some structural changes to his house. We have been divorced for over 30 years but in her absence I may be the one commissioning the builder etc.

I cleaned all the windows, washed and ironed the voiles and put them back up. Had a meal for two deal for dinner. DD is all packed to go home and after a quick visit to the NH in the morning I have to get her to the airport.

Time for bed I think. Good night Ann and everyone, sleep well.

I've done nothing today,apart from taking my mother to the shops where I got a salad in a box and a ready made dinner, came home ate the dinner and lay on soda watching tv until I called at my mother's today to fix computer then home again to snuggle with my fur baby on sofa. Never mind work tomorrow, hope you all had a good day.

How lovely for you Ann having your GD move in.

I have done very little.
Watched the robot mower cut the grass in the rain, binge watched ‘Unbelievable* and cooked the roast dinner.

Jiggered now and need my bed.

How lovely it is that we take such pleasure in simple things and mostly... spending time with our families.
Priceless.

I had a lovely day - I know I'm very lucky - I went, with my husband, to see our eldest son (1/4 mile from us), as he had his 2 daughters for the weekend, and we went, with our other son (again, 1/4 mile from us, lives alone, no kids etc) to a lovely pub across town, for Sunday lunch. We then all went to an indoor place centre for 2 hours, as it was raining. From there, we all went back to my house, the girls had a play and did some drawing, then they had sandwiches and cake before we took them back home to their mother. Sons returned to their own homes, so then husband and I had a quiet evening in.

Well annsixty I just needed to say how about an evening thread and it happened.! And busy it is too.

And there's you saying you have a dull life and surprise surprise, your favourite DGD (or one of your favourites!) moves in with you to give you a new interest.

I was complaining a few months ago that Sundays could be dull as a "Golf" widow and lo and behold it hasn't been lonely or dull since.
Today I was judging at the horticultural show which was great fun and I won a huge plant in the raffle, I had a good friend over and tonight we went to the movies. I'm supposed to be having a slim day so I didn't have a big meal or alcohol but otherwise very satisfying day.

Sleepover with grandson at my blokes.
Up at 5.30am with grandson.
Back to bed at 6.30am.
Up at 8.30.
Out for a walk with grandson and bloke in the lovely Jesmond Dene. Went to see the animals in the mini zoo. Had a play on the playground.
Back to blokes to let grandson have a nap.
Delivered grandson back to his mum.
Marked 40 exercise books.
Went to do a private tuition session.
Back home.
Laundry put away.
Work dresses for the week washed.
Clean. 'Tidy.
Kissed grandson good night, into bed with his bottle. So sweet!!
Chilling on sofa with cats.
Next: bed.
Night night.

Got up at 8.30, showered and finished clearing up after having friends round for dinner last night.
Had the grandchildren round from 9.30 till 1.30 as mum & dad were working.
Chilled out this afternoon with DC (dear cat?) while DH was out watching his team beat Manchester United.
Now reclining on sofa catching up with a couple of series on tv that I’ve recorded with a glass of wine.

It rained all the way on my journey home this morning.

This afternoon I spent a few hours doing some crochet but I’m not good at it so the result is disappointing. Never mind though I had a go.

Tonight has involved channel hopping and forty winks.
Night all ?

It is so nice to see so many of us doing the little things in life that makes it so worth while, having a granddaughter with you, a scared puppy to nurture, a quiet day at home - and always something nice to eat.

Dh has told me that the local turkey farme has sent his brochure through, for me that is the signal to start to think about Christmas. I can now get the spread sheet out and start planning. How about blackberry gin annsixty, no sloes this year and this is what I make in sloe-less years.

Tanith

Ann how wonderful for you to have your GD come to live with you and how great she wants to.

We have been over to the East Coast today where we have a small bungalow. We were only going to pick some tools up but some friends we'd not seen for many months asked if they could go with us. Had fish and chips for lunch then went for a ride round the town showing them all the places where we used to live, walked along the beach and friend and I even went for a paddle in the sea and finally had an ice cream sat on the prom ? Weather was lovely but the heavens opened on the way back. Perfick ?

harrigran I like crossing things off my list of things to do, before panic sets in! Making the cake was a pleasure this year - the new oven that I got last year cooks so evenly & predictably, gone are the days of having to move the cake around, or cover it with foil because it’s browned too quickly on the outside.
Your Christmas sounds lovely!

Thank you all for joining in.
Monica how nice to have your husband back, what a result.
tanith hope all is well, to all celebrating birthdays, expecting new babies, house selling, welcoming new dogs and all the other things well done, fingers crossed all goes well and see you tomorrow evening.

I had a massive blitz on downstairs rooms while watching the rugby, as I am hosting a coffee morning for neighbours and ex-neighbours tomorrow. Washed the cushion covers. Got stuff ready for charity collection tomorrow. Then had a sit down with the Sunday papers and puzzle pages.
Just had pork chop, roast potatoes etc and a glass (or two!) of wine. Cheers!

Oh tanith ? for you.

What a lovely thread annsixty thank you for starting it. Mick’s GM first thing and yours in an evening! Regardless of the reason why, you will adore having your sweetheart granddaughter stay with you for a while. You will, I’m sure, find comfort and laughter in one another’s company.

How wonderful MOnica to get your husband ‘back again’. I bet you have a lighter heart.

Marydoll as ever, you make me giggle! You and your escapades!

My day has been good. Did all I planned, took dad to the doctor, shopping, the pub and back to ours for a roast pork dinner. My mum died 18 months ago. She was 87y and my best friend. We shared some happy memories over a drink but I confess to feeling a little sad at the empty chair at the dining table as we ate.

I’ve been with my daughter for an MRI hopeful they don’t find any changes.

It’s been a year since my DH died yesterday, I’ve been looking through photos of happy days we had together trying to be grateful for days filled with laughter and happiness.

How dare you be so organised Jane.
We have Christmas day lunch booked and have just e-mailed the menu to family so they can decide what they would like.
Making decisions about house sale and finding paperwork to take to solicitors tomorrow, doesn't seem like 25 years since we bought our second home, gone by in a flash.

Ann,thank you for starting this thread and how lovely that your granddaughter has moved in with you.
We started today joining my family for breakfast at the local hotel where they all stayed last night after a meal to celebrate my younger daughters 30th birthday.Our DGD stayed with us last night as DD1 is at the end of her pregnancy and very tired.I had to go into town to buy new clothes for DGD as although we have pyjamas here we didn’t have any clothes suitable for today’s weather and she was really feeling the cold.Younger daughter and family came back to our house so the grandchildren could play then they went back to Stafford and we took Matilda home,
Doesn’t look much written down but we are exhausted!!?

That arrangement sounds lovely ann I'm sure she loves having a very young at heart Nan, which you are.

Sailing in the Thames Estuary for us. Although we could have done with some more wind as she's a heavy old girl and needs a good blow to really enjoy her.

Still, at least with the calm weather we were able to enjoy the champagne and delicious sea food. It was a thank you trip to everyone involved in the refit.

We have spent most of the day with our new little rescue dog that arrived from Romania yesterday.

She was settling in really well, though she is a scared little thing which is not surprising with what she had had to endure in her life. We were just congratulating ourselves on it all when she was stung by a wasp. She was terrified and in dreadful pain and now is frightened to go out in the garden and has started weeing in the house. Back to square one.

However, she is gorgeous and we will persevere gently and slowly and hope that her confidence will re build.

The other thing we have done today is celebrate my husband's 75th birthday. We couldn't go out because of the new dog but have had a nice day at home. He is very pleased because he has now outlived all his relatives.