Stephen's birthday

15th May 2009.

Last Saturday at Goth with Jean for our tea. Watched DVD of South Pacific when we came home, and we were so engrossed in it that we didn't realise it was nearly midnight! Sunday enjoyed being at Stephen's surprise 30th birthday party. One of the happiest days of our lives when he was born - our first grandchild. Saying that, we were happy at the birth of every one of them.

Monday 11th
"Ross High ladies" as we term ourselves, met at the Longniddry Inn for lunch, so had a good blether about everything under the sun, but what made it special was that Kate was able to come. She's been really ill with ovarian cancer but was full of fun as always. Sheila was telling us about her son Michael's "Schoolovision 2009" and I see there's a report on it in the EL NEWS today.

Tuesday,!2th.
Helen brought me some groceries.She's off to New York for Al's Nephew's wedding. It's in the conservatory in New York Central Park, so I'm looking forward to seeing the photos. I had a text from her today saying " At the Met" , so I sent one back saying 'watching Coronation Street!"

Wednesday, 13th
Lovely sunny day, though a bit cold.Gilbert was here first thing, to varnish the front door as it was very shabby, then he painted the hut, so everything is looking spick and span. He even varnished the butterflies.
Lovely to get a visit from Jan and Georgie, who had been at the park. They really cheered me up, as I had been feeling a bit down. Georgie is so cute and I enjoyed her singing. I'm looking forward to watching the sunflower they planted grow.
Rita came round in afternoon,. It was good hearing about her holiday at Dunblane Hydro. Reminded me of the happy times John and I spent at Crieff Hydro.

Thursday, 14th May.
Another sunny day. Jim, the gardener came,cut the grass etc and tidied up the edges. Going to come back another day to cut the hedge.

Friday, 15th May
What a contrast in the weather. Very wet and cold. Arthur took me to hairdresser,got some odds and ends. Had to hurry home as Catherine's mum having to go into hospital.

Trying to catch up! More later.

Saturday, 17th May
Pageant excellent and very well attended. Slightly different from last year, but just as good. Kate and Jonathan enjoyed it too. Kate came in for cup of tea and she chatted to Jonathan about books. She was quite surprised at how well read he was for a fourteen year old.Took Jonathan to Band coffee morning in Town Hall. where he bought loads of books and a super telescope with stand etc. We had good fun trying it out, but not a very clear night.

Friday 16th May
Went to B&Q yesterday with Bobby to look at paint for the kitchen. Haven’t been there for ages and it seems enormous to me now. Glad to get home as feeling pretty sore. Bobby had a look at my Hoover/Dyson, which was on the blink, so took it home to have a look.However brought it back. It was fine. Should we say “Dysoning” now instead of “Hoovering” I wonder?
Friday

Gilbert arrived promptly at 9 a.m. but couldn’t finish as going away for weekend.Going to finish on Monday. After shopping and hairdressing phoned Jean to come round. Margo arrived with Jonathan. He’s going to the pageant, “Battle of Pots and Pans” with me tonight. Kate Charleston going too as I mentioned it when we met on Monday.Louise called in with Higher English papers for me.Like to keep my hand in and the brain alert