My husband died in my arms on the 2nd May (2009) - what happens now?

Rosemary, so sorry to hear about your father in law.  I have a large bottle of Baileys and am pouring it freely right now for you.  Hugs xxxx

love

Bren

   Also sending my love and strength to Rosemary to help you and your MIL to get through these dark days . So so sorry Rosemary and as you say hopefully FIL is having a pint with his beloved son now xxxxx

Rosemary just to say my thoughs are with you and your family at this sad time. Sending big hugs.        

Fiona xxxxxxxx

Rosemary - I had a small baileys for them both last night.  I have been thinking about you all today.

As you know a lovely friend of Rosemary's has been making a very special round window for Chris & I.  The window completes a plan (or plot!) Chris & I hatched in his last couple of weeks to finish a final alteration to the house.  I am completely overwhelmed now the window is in place.  Now everyone has gone home I can no longer keep the tears in.  I have put some piccies on FB but I am going to try to put one here as well - here goes!

Looks like I managed it.  The artificial light from my camera has changed the colours slightly - it might be better in natural light but it is a white Yorkshire rose wrapped round a purple and green Scottish thistle.  Our initials are in the centre of the wrap.  Rosemary's very clever friend has designed and made the window.  I keep going to look at it.  Chris would have had no idea this could turn out so perfect.  This mostly finishes any plans Chris & I made together so I am hoping that now it is down I might slow down a bit - you never know!!!

Take care everyone.  Ailsa xxx

Ailsa, it is absolutely stunning; what a glorious tribute to your Chris and to the love that you shared. Love it. xx

So beautiful Ailsa ..Thought i'd try to give you a laugh now (if it works ) as you come form Yorkshire xxxx

THE DIFFERENCE IF YOU MARRY A YORKSHIRE LASS 

The first man married a woman from Essex  

 . He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning.

It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.

The second man married a lass for Sussex

. He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking.

The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better.

By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done and there was a huge dinner on the table.

The third man married a lass from Yorkshire

.

He ordered her to keep the House cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal.

He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything but by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye, and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher.

He still has some difficulty when he pees ........

That's great Lynne - they know how to look after their menfolk in Yorkshire!!!

ha ha, love it!! xx

hhmmmmm........Alan did wonder what hit him when he married me!!!!!!

Oh thats so lovely Ailsa x