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Strangely, I don't hate my arms as much as I used to. One wonderful thing about Saga cruises, is that almost everyone is old. And some are really old. We used to be almost the youngest when we started. So, you will have a lot of shapes and sizes, and almost no one of enviable shape. So my arms will be quite presentable in…

Kylia - What a truly gorgeous place you go to for your vacation. 😃 I've been enjoying my FREE time! I didn't get washed or dressed until after lunch. Go me! I did my exercises, my writing, prepped lunch, tidied up in case the men popped in, chatted to G, loads of Duolingo Spanish, ... and had a shower after lunch. I'm all…

Tracey - Just adored your sunflower photos! 😍🤩🤗 What a great idea. I can just imagine your grandchildren and mine together…... 🤣 Heather UK xxxxxxxx

First day back at school for all three. I much prefer Bea's outfit! 😂 Apparently, the first couple of days at her new school went very well for Edie. They had a very busy weekend with lots of cycling activities, and my ex's wife and their elder daughter down from Scotland to visit. I think, but don't know yet, that they…

Tracey - Your husband's worry is not your concern. As long as you are confident you will enjoy it and be safe, then do it. Who knows, he may decide to tag along. 😊 John was adamant he never wanted to go on a cruise. No did he ever want to go to a cold place. I made enquiries, in his presence, and put a hold on a single…

Look who accompanied me on my 3 mile Sunday walk this morning. He hates a break in his routine, so it was a nice gesture from him to come with me. He even sat when I sat, which he doesn't do normally. These small shared moments are important. On the way home we stopped to buy artisan bread. I'm trying to avoid packaged…

What a wonderful achievement, Pip! My guinea fowl was lovely, but I remember why I so rarely do a roast dinner! Getting all the veg, potatoes, gravy, ready at the same moment is a challenge. Also I had gone six and a half hours since lunch, and had a very, very small aperitif before dinner. While serving I went all hypo,…

Carol - you seem to be going through a very hard time for both of you. So sorry. Ginny - That's fantastic news about your old house! When I sold my London flat, that's how it was, first day, with people trying to gazump. Other sales were far more complicated and protracted. Good luck with the back surgery! Love Heather UK…

Just bought these. I can return them to M&S if they don't fit. I think they might go with my dress, but certainly will with almost all my other clothes. They have a soft inner sole. I really hope they are comfortable. I have so few shoes and I am nearly always in trainers. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

OOhh no Lisa! I bet you are mad at yourself. 😣 Let's hope the ouchies disappear quickly. Hope I sleep better tonight. Last night was a short 3 hrs 30 mins. No reason. I just carried on reading my Maigret. I've read twenty plus now. Luckily, he was a very prolific writer! 😂 I got a guinea fowl in my Waitrose delivery. Going…

Lisa - Thought you'd like to see John's photos from today. Pretty good I'm thinking. 😁 Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Yes, Machka, I am so happy with it, and relieved to have something comfortable. My old evening dress is too small for me now, though it does stretch. I look like a bulging saveloy! The price for this was amazing, and the material feels like crêpe, not at all nylony. I have several shrugs, a sparkly cape, and a beaded…

The earrings. Coming tomorrow. 😁🤠😁 Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Go for it Terri! Weather never guaranteed. We had a Portuguese one booked in 2020, but Covid scuppered that one. Now, I'm not sure, as I would have to fly, and I hate packing for plane trips. I believe it's a very different experience to an ocean cruise, but great to go with DYD. We are so lucky to live so close to our…

I enjoyed my trip to M&S yesterday. An evening skirt I liked was a bit of a squeeze in the waist, and no larger size, so I left it. Did buy some black jersey pyjama pants for the cruise. I have to look respectable for the butler who brings breakfast into the suite and collects it. And I can work out in them in the room.…

On my Instagram feed. 😁😁😁 Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Terri and Machka - Hope you are feeling better after the 'dreaded lurgy'. Kim - Are you OK? Hope your eyes are improving. LLove to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Oh my heart! Edie's first day at big school. 💞😍💞😍 Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Lisa - Yes, who'd be a female politician? Ugh. I think you need 10 thick skins. They are definitely out to get her, have been for years. Our new WiFi hub is up and running and I'm signed in on phone, tablet and laptop. It appears to be faster, but I could be imagining it. Our main phone is still working, how, I don't quite…

https://www.thetimes.com/article/0575421a-c84e-4903-95bd-09730f1724f7?shareToken=805e9ba9befcd9cad70eba1754bbb61b Fun article on Hove. To be taken tongue in cheek and with a pinch of salt. Heather from Hove, darling. Xxxxxxxx

Kay - 50 years! Many, many, congratulations. Debbie - So happy for your son and his girlfriend. Carol - Edie did both of those designs. She loves messing around with my photo app! I love the way kids just have a go at anything. It was pure experiment. It went wrong many times! We all had a terrific time. Max took himself…

John as Jane Austen on the back of the note. 🤠🤠🤠 Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Kids here. Edie made a banknote with her face on it. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

V pleased with self. I did my exercises. Did my writing. Then I cancelled my free 2 month Readly, before I had to pay. That's the third time, but they keep inviting me back. I still have this one until the 6th. Then I renewed my driving licence online. 😃 I've been putting it off for weeks. Of course, it was easy. I've got…

Carol - My thoughts are with you. Sometimes it's harder for the observer than the sufferer. I hope they can help him. Xxxx My guests were kind enough not to use the towelling robes I set out for them and only used one large towel between them. I'm washing their bits now, including the linen napkins. The cleaner is here.…

I posted two posts in the August thread. Oh well. 🙄 LLove Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Funny story was told over the lunch table. A few years ago, they were on holiday and talking to the kids when 'Uncle Tom' was mentioned. Bea said, 'I don't know Uncle Tom. Who is he? Is he dead?' That is now a running joke in the family. 'Is he dead?' 🤣 Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Rori - That was a lovely trip! Peaches - yum! Gorgeous scenery. I, personally, couldn't share a room now, but it saves a lot of money if you can. I used to share with G when we travelled together. Pip - Super view! Glad you got the right room in the end. We always have the same Grand Suite on our cruises. For me, that's a…

Lanette - the brothers haven't seen each other in at least 5 years. Bea doesn't remember him. Jo has never been down here. They are only able to travel now because all their three rescued greyhounds have died. My son is on the spectrum and finds solitary travel very anxiety provoking. He doesn't drive. He can only cope…

My elder son on the new patio. His partner Jo. Part of the bike tally The other part with Edie photo bombing. A good time was had by all. Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx