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

9 more posts and we've hit 6000 can you beleve that ? xx

Oh Lynne the thought of you putting up a tent brings all sorts of potential disasters to mind!  

at the very least!!!!

xx

Very Very quick one - I just wanted to say that Sue I also had a sharp intake of breath at the thought of Lynne putting up a tent!!!!!

Will post tomorrow but til then send loads of love to all.  Ailsa and Patricia - get jogging - if it makes Lynne sleep then it might work!

Judi xx

Well spotted Lynne.  Who would have believed we would all still be posting at 6000 posts.  I also noticed it usually coincides with the number of pages - about 10 posts to a page.  I am definately calmer this evening as I have managed to come on here twice today.  I miss you all when I can't get on.  I've been joining you with the painting Lynne.  I got some more done in the garage.  I told Stu this evening I am surprised how long it is taking me to finifsh this job but he says he is not a bit surprised - he didn't think I had realised how big the job was when I started.  Probably good that I didn't or I might never have started!

Helen I am sorry you were upset on the way home from work today.  Good luck with the interview, I'm sure you will be brill.  I will speak to you closer to the meet but it would be a good idea if you and I got into London at about the same time in October.  I will find out which station my train from Bracknell will get into.

I've been reading back through some of my notes from the last couple of days - well done Lynne finding that memory stick and it is frustrating trying to do things to the house on our own isn't it?  I have had a couple of moments like your fridge freezer one while I have been doing the garage.  I have ended up in tears asking Chris why he isn't there to help and why he didn't tell me how hard DIY is.  Just like you I have decided no more big jobs on the house for me.

Teri how are you?  It is so sad that your son still can't see Murray.  I really hope that it all gets sorted out soon.  My brother used a family liason person to sort out problems regarding access & responsibilities for his 3 kids when he & his wife split last year.  It was the only way with the arguements.  Is there any chance of getting someone like that involved for your son?

Judi I am going to attempt to make some definate plans for the 12th September this weekend.  While I am at Becky's I will get my bearings on google maps and speak to some family and then organise my accommodation.  I should have done it before now but it will get done tis weekend.

Well I should go to bed.  I have been sleeping a little better and I like the sound of you sleeping better after exercise Lynne - well done losing the weight.  Take care everyone.  Ailsa xxx

Ha Ha thank you two .. The kids want me to set the video camera up as i'm setting the tent up , they say it would be pricless .. No confidence , eh i'll show you lol xxxx

Lynne, well done on your excercise efforts. I keep saying I should do something but that is as far as it gets. I do hope you have fun on your camping expedition. You are braver than me. My lot are going camping next week but I am going in an apartment (wuss? yes I am). 

Lynne, Ailsa and Dottee I hope you soon get your 'house' projects finished. There are a lot of thibgs I should be sorting but just can't find the motivation to get them under way. Oh well, I will do it eventually.

Sleep well if you can, enjoy your Thursday if possible. I am patroling the perimeter now keeping you all safe from harm and offering a listening ear and a gentle hug.

Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x

Morning all!  Been awake since five as too hot to sleep and if I open enough windows to cool it down I end up with moths the size of Teradactyls flying around and I can't stand them (or little moths, daddy-long-legs, spiders, snakes, slugs, worms.... you name them I don't like creepy crawlies).  So rather than drag the sleepy Ridgebacks out I thought I would have coffee and pop in to see you lot first.  However not having grabbed a notebook first I am adrift at the personals, but congratulations to Ailsa for the ongoing campaign and well done Lynne on all your painting and jogging (you didn't see me round the park as I was lapping you soooo fast I was that blur on the edge of your vision - Geordie saw a rabbit and I was still on the other end of the lead!). Sue glad you have begun the climb back up again, enjoy the summer now and then when you are refreshed the job hunt can begin - or one may find you, you never know. Patricia how are you doing?  You are always lovely and supportive but you also tend to hide behind that and we worry about you. Big squishy hug.  Judi, how are all the house bits going along?  Dot what is the prize you have won (FB post)? How exciting, but I assume it wasn't the million pound lottery ticket you forgot you bought?  Run out of brain power now so will send you all a big hug for the day, thinking of you all with tears and smiles, Penguin Power will see you through - maybe we should book a week on Penguin Island, has anyone else been watching it?

Have a good day all, off to release the wild beasts on the world now! xxx

Fiona, special hugs to you dear, your mum will be sending a special one or two as well I'm sure xxxxx

Big hugs for gayle who is having 'one of those days'

xxx

love the cat great to see things like that as they do put a smile on my face  xx lynda