Thank you all for the anniversary wishes. We are together and more than ever we realize how important friends and family are. Caring for each other and other dear friends is what makes life sweet. You all mean so much to me.
Patsy

DITTO from Anne.xxxxxx

Good morning springtime bunnies! I awoke early to find frozen hail on the deck and dark clouds on the horizon. It didn’t feel much like spring but in reality, it is very much like a normal spring. Not what we want but the patten repeats.

Anne: What you describe sounds sounds wonderful. Katie would be beside herself with joy. She loves guests especially after she gets over the initial getting to know you period. I certainly would learn to drink more tea when you visit. It makes me crazy excited at the prospect. The welcome mat is out (somewhat frozen at the moment.)

Our son has returned to Portland and we are ready to start the week. Much tasks to do. It helps me to stay busy. I am considering my options on knee replacement. Life has its challenges. I am feeling good even though I am walking with a cane. I have to do morning exercises inside. It is dangerous to even walk outside.

Stay warm and safe.
Patsy

Nothing new to write but wanted to say HI ! I don't really cook, never use the Disposal, yet my kitchen sink is stuffed up with slow moving water. I don't know if maintenence is off today, but no one has comeso I'll just go down to dinner.
Buzz

My chocolate Easter egg is consumed so I'm not going near my scales for a few days! It was delicious and very moreish which is why it disappeared in one sitting.
This morning George and I joined Scruff and her mum in the woods for a walk and I commented that the wood anemones are a month late since it was March a year ago I put together that little video of us walking across the fields with the dogs. It does finally feel warmer today so we can hope Spring is finally showing her face.
The installers from the company that built my garden room are here to check where the rain water came in and also why the door doesn't always lock. I've admitted it might be because my hands aren't as strong as they used to be but even so that shouldn't stop the key turning all the way round. There's certainly lots of sealant being run round the edges which will hopefully solve any leakage problem.

Sandy ~ I hope you were dressed up for the Medieval evening with a long flowing skirt to mop the floor, drank wine from goblets and eat with your fingers. LOL Lovely to read you are having a great time being a party animal!!

Anne ~ I don't know why but I struggled with The Child in Time even with the wonderful Benedict in the lead role because it felt as important as the subject was it somehow lacked soul as the finale rushed towards us with a sort of let's have a happy ending and all move on..... here comes that grumpy old woman again!!
It must be the seal sanctuary at Gweek you saw which I did visit once about 35 years ago. It has expanded extensively since then and they do a wonderful job rescuing injured pups especially after big storms have crashed along the coast. Last year after a particularly bad storm it was thought hundreds of them had been killed and washed out to sea but a few days later most were found minus their mums in the next cove and any that could be returned uninjured were transported back by volunteers and reunited while the rest were taken to the sanctuary. Perhaps that was the story you saw.

Patsy ~ What you call your yard is probably more of a field by my standards so I'm sure Katie gets to run off some energy whereas any larger dog in my home would need double the walk George often enjoys. I can tell from descriptions she is just another hippy in the household so little chance of that horrible word “training” being introduced but you never know, she may calm down once she gets a bit older. George also enjoys visitors so I sometimes think he must get bored with me!! He's being good at the moment while the workmen run sealant everywhere, just the occasional barking! Jobs to be completed or even started are the bane of my life since the list never gets shorter..... always full of enthusiasm when an idea forms then the practicalities slow me right up. You'll know that feeling.

Buzz ~ Oh no, another good friend gone, I'm so sorry. It's not something to ever get used to is it. Could your sink drain be connected to a main system for many apartments so you're getting someone's backed up water finding an easy route to you? Hopefully maintenance will work it out.

Lin ~ Busy, busy bee, always on the go. 23AndMe isn't something I've heard of but assume it has something to do with family trees. Where to start is always the big question but I was lucky a cousin who was housebound with Parkinsons spent several years researching ours. Of course being American your ancestors will most certainly have originated somewhere in Europe so at least Britain and the Republic of Ireland are relatively small. It's a fascinating subject whether just a surface is scratched or huge crater dug!!

The workmen have now left having explained the door was sticking, probably settled after first installation and the direction of the rain that came in probably sent it into a window drain. Anyway they've capped and sealed where they think the problem is and with a 10 year guarantee I can afford to wait for the next rare southerly wind!!

Time to get on with one of the many jobs waiting for my attention.
Jackie

Good morning! I am up a bit early. Not sure I can keep my eyes open. Katie and John are still tucked in. Katie sleeps on her tuffet with a blanket and a little pillow. She is such a busy-body, she has to follow me into our living room. I am enjoying my hot water and lemon before I decide what’s next Katie has relocated to her living room tuffet.

It is still dark, so I cannot tell what our weather is to be. Hope for a spring day with some sun.

The big data breach has made everyone very careful. So many people have opted out. What a strange scary world we live in.

Cannot keep my eyes open. I guess it is best to go back to bed for a few minutes.
Patsy

Not sure if I can post photos of the anniversary flowers John gave me. I will again.
Patsy

Gorgeous flowers, so colorful and exotic!! Just right. How lovely Patsy.

Buzz, I am sorry that you’re enduring so many losses.

Hugs.

Lin

Not much from me this morning as I have to go out early and look at washing machines. Early because I have a parcel delivery hopefully after lunch.
Then I have to try and convince the original professional grass cutters and snow removers to reinstall me as a customer.
See you all later,
Anne.

Happy birthday Shirley. I don’t know if you deactivated your MFP account so just in case.

Lin

Alas no JACKIE, dreadful winds yesterday. Rubbish flying through the air along with trees and branches. Mike wore his ear muffs! We've just woken up to snow on the roof tops!
I did buy a washing machine with my yet to arrive overpaid to the government taxes. The washer arrives tomorrow and because me being somewhat advanced in Years I bought a very simple floor model at a very simple price. With delivery and removal of old machine the cost is not quite $900. I was quite peeved having to buy one so late in life, and told the salesman my age. He took pity and led me to this simple top loader after showing me all the complicated stuff of $1300 and up, BEFORE delivery charges etc. I didn't want to wait 3 weeks for delivery either!
It's just a Whirlpool, and we will see. Wash day sometime tomorrow after arrival!
Mark takes off for Chicago tomorrow SANDY for a 4 day convention.
Well, breakfast beckons so all for now,
Anne.