Thursday 6th March.
It would have been our 54th Wedding Anniversary today. So many happy years together, which I’m trying to dwell on, instead of thinking of the lonely years ahead without John. What am I talking about, I’m anything but lonely, but I just miss him so much.
Well, what’s been happening. Helen was at London last week visiting Rory and Ian and had a good time. She also visited Ian’s mother, who lives in a pretty village like the ones in “Midsomer Murders”. Brought me back something from the Tate - a model wooden hand which the bairns have been enjoying trying to draw, as they can move the fingers around. Forgot to mention Stephen came last Friday and made my meal. Salmon with parsley sauce with new baby potatoes and vegetables. I really enjoy his visits..He cleared up, washed the dishes and everything, just like his grandpa used to do, bless him.
Monday, Chris came to take me to hers for lunch and on the way, went to Shona’s wee shop at Port Seton and bought another photo album and a baby card. She has some lovely stuff. Then went to Lavender’s Blue at Longniddry, which is very expensive, but interesting. Some unusual antiques.
Tuesday, Helen took me to ENT to collect my new hearing aid. What a difference with a digital one! Everything is so clear and there’s even a button to shut out background noise!It’s much neater too and it’s grey -to match my hair!. Good Old NHS!.
Went to look for trainers on way home, but couldn’t find any that fitted properly. Bought some food in Marks (quite extravagant, but very tasty). Must try to lose weight as my back and legs are very sore, but have to keep moving.
Wednesday, Margaret came in morning,then Rita in afternoon. She was saying Alex is missing their wee dog terribly, as he was so used to taking him for walks.
I have a bit of a cold today,which is unusual for me. Was going a wee walk along to Dick’s but thought I’d better stay in. My friend Isabel is coming this afternoon, so I’m looking forward to that as we have a lot of common interests.
What a nice surprise! Isabel brought me lovely blue irises and golden carnations as a thank you for finding some vintage music for her.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Dillon's return
Wednesday, 17th October.
Phone call early from Rae-checking ok for a visit. Arrived about 9.30. She looked absolutely terrible.I’ve been worried about her for a while. I’m sure there’s more wrong than the light allergy she suffers from. She can’t sit in the conservatory because of the sunlight and was going to sit up the back garden for a cigarette, but I told her it was far too cold and to smoke in the house if she wanted.She looks so thin and weak.When I made oatcakes and cheese for us later on she couldn’t cut the cheese, yet is much younger than me. She’s always been a strong person too.
Told me her daughter, Anna is getting married on 17th December and she doesn’t feel up to planning a wedding. Took some photos of Kirsten away with her to get ideas about dress. I also gave her note of good caterers. I wish Anna would just arrange everything herself as Rae is really not able.
We had a bit of a laugh though, discussing some of the lecturers and tutors at university when we were there. One sang a madrigal in the lecture hall once and another appeared in a toga when we did Julius Caesar!How we wished we'd had more time to enjoy the courses,especially English language. If we weren't so old and unfit we'd like to study again at our leisure, before our brains seize up as well as everything else!
Joyce phoned to tell me Dillon is back! Dick explained that he had a phone call from the emergency vet at the Braids in Edinburgh, telling him he was there. Someone ( must have been an animal lover!) had found him in Prestonpans and taken him in. The local vet had passed Dick’s “missing” message so they were able to make contact. When he collected him he’d to pay £500! He has some injuries, so they’re keeping him indoors at the moment so there’s a happy ending! Helen arrived.She’d been along to see him.Gave me some official photos of Rory's wedding.
Phone call early from Rae-checking ok for a visit. Arrived about 9.30. She looked absolutely terrible.I’ve been worried about her for a while. I’m sure there’s more wrong than the light allergy she suffers from. She can’t sit in the conservatory because of the sunlight and was going to sit up the back garden for a cigarette, but I told her it was far too cold and to smoke in the house if she wanted.She looks so thin and weak.When I made oatcakes and cheese for us later on she couldn’t cut the cheese, yet is much younger than me. She’s always been a strong person too.
Told me her daughter, Anna is getting married on 17th December and she doesn’t feel up to planning a wedding. Took some photos of Kirsten away with her to get ideas about dress. I also gave her note of good caterers. I wish Anna would just arrange everything herself as Rae is really not able.
We had a bit of a laugh though, discussing some of the lecturers and tutors at university when we were there. One sang a madrigal in the lecture hall once and another appeared in a toga when we did Julius Caesar!How we wished we'd had more time to enjoy the courses,especially English language. If we weren't so old and unfit we'd like to study again at our leisure, before our brains seize up as well as everything else!
Joyce phoned to tell me Dillon is back! Dick explained that he had a phone call from the emergency vet at the Braids in Edinburgh, telling him he was there. Someone ( must have been an animal lover!) had found him in Prestonpans and taken him in. The local vet had passed Dick’s “missing” message so they were able to make contact. When he collected him he’d to pay £500! He has some injuries, so they’re keeping him indoors at the moment so there’s a happy ending! Helen arrived.She’d been along to see him.Gave me some official photos of Rory's wedding.
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