Wednesday, 30th July
Lovely morning again. Saw another two butterflies, but should be more of them by this time. Helen back from Blairgowrie. Didn’t recognise her at first, her hair is so different, but suits her. Makes her look younger. Pretty sore this morning but better as the day went on. Rita here in afternoon. Still quite worried about Alex.Phone call from Elsa last night. Talked for ages comparing books we are reading. Told me about good programme on radio 4. Must try to catch it next time. Reading “The Bronze Horseman”.Really good. Sheila recommended it. Margo came in on way to band practice. Helped me to sort out webcam for a friend to watch her grandson’s wedding in Las Vegas on Friday. Arthur was teasing me last night about his new Mac. Says I’ll want one like it when I see it.Told him there’s a lot I still don’t understand about my own one!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
John's birthday
Tuesday, 29th July.
Where do I begin? Coming to the end of July and I’ve really been neglecting my blog. Hope I can remember what I’ve been doing. Main thig of course it was John’s birthday, so he has been even more in my thoughts.
Helen Williams and her wee boy, Simon, arrived to show me the family tree. she has been researching. She had already sent me information about Thomas Scott Dickson ( my Granny’s brother) who was Labour MP for Lanark from 1931 to ?. From what I read about him, I think the Labour party is in dire need of his like today. He was a true socialist!
What a fiasco last week and where is it all going to end? They’ll need to do something drastic to get things back on an even keel, but I don’t think getting rid of Gordon’s the answer. Anyway, I spent a very pleasant afternoon with Helen and Simon. She’d going to bring me a full copy of her research when she finalises it . She is a researcher at the National Library, so she has access to lots of things. What she’s been working on recently is “500 YEARS OF PRINTING IN SCOTLAND.” Must try to go to one of the exhibitions.
My niece Karin came on the Thursday to see the family lawyer about her dad’s affairs as he is now on a nursing home. It’s so sad as Katharina looked after him so well, then she died. Both the boys home from holidays. Catherine wasn’t surprised about Simba but in a way glad she wasn’t here when it happened.
Chris came down. Her family are here from Dubai, so she has been very busy, but they were out for the day, so we caught up with all the news. She drove down, as her arm is ok now, though she says it gets tired at night..
Afternoon tea in the church hall one afternoon, so met up with everyone. Jean and I went to the Dragon Way for a meal on Saturday and really enjoyed it, Very quiet when we went in, but got really busy later on. Loads of people out for a walk in the gloaming. Going to the carvery at the Goth in a fortnight.
Kay and the boys here on Sunday. So excited about going away in their tent again. To Alnwick this time so they’ll be going to Alnwick castle. Last week they were at Scone Palace and loved it. Helen and Al away to Blairgowrie for weekend.
Gardener here today, thank goodness as it was pretty long. It’s looking lovely now though, but I’ll have to think about moving some plants around in the Autumn. Karen, my neighbour and her wee girl Yvonne over for a blether and a cuppa later.Had a good blether with Arthur when hecame out to put out the recycling boxes. Stuart is away with the Youth Club
Where do I begin? Coming to the end of July and I’ve really been neglecting my blog. Hope I can remember what I’ve been doing. Main thig of course it was John’s birthday, so he has been even more in my thoughts.
Helen Williams and her wee boy, Simon, arrived to show me the family tree. she has been researching. She had already sent me information about Thomas Scott Dickson ( my Granny’s brother) who was Labour MP for Lanark from 1931 to ?. From what I read about him, I think the Labour party is in dire need of his like today. He was a true socialist!
What a fiasco last week and where is it all going to end? They’ll need to do something drastic to get things back on an even keel, but I don’t think getting rid of Gordon’s the answer. Anyway, I spent a very pleasant afternoon with Helen and Simon. She’d going to bring me a full copy of her research when she finalises it . She is a researcher at the National Library, so she has access to lots of things. What she’s been working on recently is “500 YEARS OF PRINTING IN SCOTLAND.” Must try to go to one of the exhibitions.
My niece Karin came on the Thursday to see the family lawyer about her dad’s affairs as he is now on a nursing home. It’s so sad as Katharina looked after him so well, then she died. Both the boys home from holidays. Catherine wasn’t surprised about Simba but in a way glad she wasn’t here when it happened.
Chris came down. Her family are here from Dubai, so she has been very busy, but they were out for the day, so we caught up with all the news. She drove down, as her arm is ok now, though she says it gets tired at night..
Afternoon tea in the church hall one afternoon, so met up with everyone. Jean and I went to the Dragon Way for a meal on Saturday and really enjoyed it, Very quiet when we went in, but got really busy later on. Loads of people out for a walk in the gloaming. Going to the carvery at the Goth in a fortnight.
Kay and the boys here on Sunday. So excited about going away in their tent again. To Alnwick this time so they’ll be going to Alnwick castle. Last week they were at Scone Palace and loved it. Helen and Al away to Blairgowrie for weekend.
Gardener here today, thank goodness as it was pretty long. It’s looking lovely now though, but I’ll have to think about moving some plants around in the Autumn. Karen, my neighbour and her wee girl Yvonne over for a blether and a cuppa later.Had a good blether with Arthur when hecame out to put out the recycling boxes. Stuart is away with the Youth Club
Ailie's new toy
Sunday, 13th July
At church in morning, then Margo arrived with Jonathan and Ailie. Jonathan is staying for two nights. Ailie had her baby elephant toy with her wearing a Hawaiian outfit. I’m glad she’s still pretty young for her age, even though she goes to secondary school in August. Had lunch, then went to cemetery. Tidied John and Geordie’s graves and filled up vase on Katharina’s. The bedding plants and flowers look lovely, but oh dear, I still miss him so much.
At church in morning, then Margo arrived with Jonathan and Ailie. Jonathan is staying for two nights. Ailie had her baby elephant toy with her wearing a Hawaiian outfit. I’m glad she’s still pretty young for her age, even though she goes to secondary school in August. Had lunch, then went to cemetery. Tidied John and Geordie’s graves and filled up vase on Katharina’s. The bedding plants and flowers look lovely, but oh dear, I still miss him so much.
Eyebrows
Saturday 12th July
Had my eyebrows waxed and what a difference! I always seem to wait till they’re really thick, but I’ve made an appointment for next time already. It ll be less painful, I hope! I also had a pedicure. which was very soothing.At Helen’s for lunch, then to Marks at the Fort. Bought some food, lovely roses for John’s grave, but Helen not feeling well, so came home.
Had my eyebrows waxed and what a difference! I always seem to wait till they’re really thick, but I’ve made an appointment for next time already. It ll be less painful, I hope! I also had a pedicure. which was very soothing.At Helen’s for lunch, then to Marks at the Fort. Bought some food, lovely roses for John’s grave, but Helen not feeling well, so came home.
Dobbies
Friday, 11th July
Really enjoyed the day at Dobbies with Chris, Ella and Mary. Bought some bits and bobs but no plants, as the garden is overflowing at the moment. Had a nice lunch. then went round the food hall, where I bought a tipsy cake for Jerry’s birthday. Haven’t tasted one for years, but the smell of rum was pretty strong!
Really enjoyed the day at Dobbies with Chris, Ella and Mary. Bought some bits and bobs but no plants, as the garden is overflowing at the moment. Had a nice lunch. then went round the food hall, where I bought a tipsy cake for Jerry’s birthday. Haven’t tasted one for years, but the smell of rum was pretty strong!
Simba
Thursday,10th July
Hairdresser today, as going to Dobbies with Chris on Friday. Green Thumb man arrived to treat grass, so it’s getting a good “water in”.. Gardener going to come on Monday to give it a chance to take effect.
Bit of a trauma at night. Stuart phoned asking to borrow John’s car as Simba, his mum’s cat was ill. and he'd to take it to the emergency vet at King’s Buildings He’d no idea where that was, but Dick gave him directions when he went to borrow his cat box .Poor thing had a clot at the base of the spine, so had to be put down.I "m glad Lisa went with him as he was a bit upset. Catherine and Arthur are due home on Tuesday , so they'll get a bit of a shock, though it was quite old. They'll get a shock with the bill too.!
Hairdresser today, as going to Dobbies with Chris on Friday. Green Thumb man arrived to treat grass, so it’s getting a good “water in”.. Gardener going to come on Monday to give it a chance to take effect.
Bit of a trauma at night. Stuart phoned asking to borrow John’s car as Simba, his mum’s cat was ill. and he'd to take it to the emergency vet at King’s Buildings He’d no idea where that was, but Dick gave him directions when he went to borrow his cat box .Poor thing had a clot at the base of the spine, so had to be put down.I "m glad Lisa went with him as he was a bit upset. Catherine and Arthur are due home on Tuesday , so they'll get a bit of a shock, though it was quite old. They'll get a shock with the bill too.!
Aroma
Tuesday, 8th July
Kay and the boys came. Douglas desperate to tell me that a poem he wrote at school is to be published in a book! Helped with watering again, then we went to the Aroma. They loved that of course the slot machine at the shop next door too! They walked along the shore path for a bit. I met them opposite Somerfield”s. The days are past when I liked nothing better than scrambling over the rocks, especially at the Johnnie Moat, jumping into the sea, searching for unusual shells, making patterns with them or taking them to school where we were taught to make necklaces and bracelets with them. The boys fihed for podleys in the rock pools and lit fires in tin cans from debris lying around. Happy days! Nowadays our parents would be charged with neglect and I suppose the beach was much dirtier then than it is now. We’d just got in when Helen came. Asked me if I’d take our niece Karin to stay next week as she has the chance of a lift to London, so going to see Rory
Kay and the boys came. Douglas desperate to tell me that a poem he wrote at school is to be published in a book! Helped with watering again, then we went to the Aroma. They loved that of course the slot machine at the shop next door too! They walked along the shore path for a bit. I met them opposite Somerfield”s. The days are past when I liked nothing better than scrambling over the rocks, especially at the Johnnie Moat, jumping into the sea, searching for unusual shells, making patterns with them or taking them to school where we were taught to make necklaces and bracelets with them. The boys fihed for podleys in the rock pools and lit fires in tin cans from debris lying around. Happy days! Nowadays our parents would be charged with neglect and I suppose the beach was much dirtier then than it is now. We’d just got in when Helen came. Asked me if I’d take our niece Karin to stay next week as she has the chance of a lift to London, so going to see Rory
sewing
Sunday, 6th July
Didn’t feel very great in church this morning.Was in a bit of a rush before I went. but soon recovered when I got home. Margo and Ailie arrived. Ailie was altering her jeans. She’s very handy with the needle (like Kay). Margo says she was born to the wrong twin! Anyway the end result of her efforts was a pair of shorts with sequins sown round the edges and a pocket with a design on it .(home made).tres chic!
Bobby, Pauline and Craig called in.They’re off to Turkey for two weeks.
Glad Bobby’s managed to get another job. The way things are at the moment, he’s lucky to get one that suits him. He’s enjoying doing the taxis at the weekends though, especially the chat with the customers!
Didn’t feel very great in church this morning.Was in a bit of a rush before I went. but soon recovered when I got home. Margo and Ailie arrived. Ailie was altering her jeans. She’s very handy with the needle (like Kay). Margo says she was born to the wrong twin! Anyway the end result of her efforts was a pair of shorts with sequins sown round the edges and a pocket with a design on it .(home made).tres chic!
Bobby, Pauline and Craig called in.They’re off to Turkey for two weeks.
Glad Bobby’s managed to get another job. The way things are at the moment, he’s lucky to get one that suits him. He’s enjoying doing the taxis at the weekends though, especially the chat with the customers!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
80th birthday
Saturday, 5th July
Bonnie blackbird in the garden, this morning, then the starlings arrived. Don’t know where all the blackbirds are this year. Tidied garden a wee bit, then did some hand washing. but of course the rain came on. Jean round in afternoon.
Thought I’d better look out old photos, family records etc. My second cousin’s daughter, Helen (is that my 3rd cousin?) now lives in Edinburgh and is researching the family tree, so wants to come down for an afternoon to see if I can fill in some blanks. Should be interesting. When I first retired I did a search of John’s mum’s family and traced back quite far. Started doing my side of the family, but found it very time consuming.
Friday, 4th July
Nan really enjoyed her surprise lunch, as did the rest of us. Her face lit up when she saw everyone. The food was lovely and there was a cake, balloons and so on. She is so frail. I don’t know what I moan about when I see her. Wanted me to come in to see Davie on the way home and also to see all the lovely flowers. She was especially proud of the bouquet from Stephen and his girl friend Margo. Went a walk along the back road. Doubt I’ll have to start using a stick!!! Had a blether with Nettie and a cuppa.
Thursday,3rd July
Stephen phoned. He’d been in touch with his dad and mum in Cyprus. Nan doesn’t have a dvd player. Offered to get me something from John Lewis, but I managed to get nice perfume from the chemist. Shopped today instead of Friday, as six of us are taking Nan to the Dragon Way at the Cuthill for lunch for her birthday tomorrow.
Wednesday, 2nd July.
Felt a bit better,but still a bit stiff. Helen came in morning Talking about Bruges again. Quite difficult to get booked. Think there’s a rush as the crossing finishes in September. Stephen came along on his scooter. He’s managed to get it going again. Going to get me a DVD of “Atonement” to give to his granny Nan for her 80th birthday on Friday.
Bonnie blackbird in the garden, this morning, then the starlings arrived. Don’t know where all the blackbirds are this year. Tidied garden a wee bit, then did some hand washing. but of course the rain came on. Jean round in afternoon.
Thought I’d better look out old photos, family records etc. My second cousin’s daughter, Helen (is that my 3rd cousin?) now lives in Edinburgh and is researching the family tree, so wants to come down for an afternoon to see if I can fill in some blanks. Should be interesting. When I first retired I did a search of John’s mum’s family and traced back quite far. Started doing my side of the family, but found it very time consuming.
Friday, 4th July
Nan really enjoyed her surprise lunch, as did the rest of us. Her face lit up when she saw everyone. The food was lovely and there was a cake, balloons and so on. She is so frail. I don’t know what I moan about when I see her. Wanted me to come in to see Davie on the way home and also to see all the lovely flowers. She was especially proud of the bouquet from Stephen and his girl friend Margo. Went a walk along the back road. Doubt I’ll have to start using a stick!!! Had a blether with Nettie and a cuppa.
Thursday,3rd July
Stephen phoned. He’d been in touch with his dad and mum in Cyprus. Nan doesn’t have a dvd player. Offered to get me something from John Lewis, but I managed to get nice perfume from the chemist. Shopped today instead of Friday, as six of us are taking Nan to the Dragon Way at the Cuthill for lunch for her birthday tomorrow.
Wednesday, 2nd July.
Felt a bit better,but still a bit stiff. Helen came in morning Talking about Bruges again. Quite difficult to get booked. Think there’s a rush as the crossing finishes in September. Stephen came along on his scooter. He’s managed to get it going again. Going to get me a DVD of “Atonement” to give to his granny Nan for her 80th birthday on Friday.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Holidays
Tuesday,1st July
Lovely sunny day. Arthur and Catherine off on holiday to Cyprus. Bobby & Pauline go on Sunday to Turkey. I’ll miss them.
Margo came early with the bairns. They helped me to water front garden, but, like Robert Ailie started soaking Keir and I. Good laugh though. Went to swing park. I told them their mum used to play there too. As a matter of fact, so did I when I was wee - and John! Very different now of course. Had lunch in the Aroma cafe. First time I’ve been there. Very pleasant. Food was delicious Later we walked along the shore, then to joke shop. We wanted strawberry tarts from Ford’s but alas-sold out! Had to make do with something less fancy.
Really enjoyed my day, but feeling pretty sore again, with walking on uneven surfaces.Stuart came along to put out the re-cycling boxes. Made me a cup of tea.
Lovely sunny day. Arthur and Catherine off on holiday to Cyprus. Bobby & Pauline go on Sunday to Turkey. I’ll miss them.
Margo came early with the bairns. They helped me to water front garden, but, like Robert Ailie started soaking Keir and I. Good laugh though. Went to swing park. I told them their mum used to play there too. As a matter of fact, so did I when I was wee - and John! Very different now of course. Had lunch in the Aroma cafe. First time I’ve been there. Very pleasant. Food was delicious Later we walked along the shore, then to joke shop. We wanted strawberry tarts from Ford’s but alas-sold out! Had to make do with something less fancy.
Really enjoyed my day, but feeling pretty sore again, with walking on uneven surfaces.Stuart came along to put out the re-cycling boxes. Made me a cup of tea.
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