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Had such fun with the Waitrose man. As I was crawling down the stairs to join John and him in the kitchen, I shouted, "J'arrive!" It's one of my favourite French expressions and used to make me laugh! :p The man, whose name was Tim, said, "Oh, we're speaking French now, are we!" and proceeded to carry on in badly accented…

Machka - The move must be stressful for your husband, with all the new things to learn. It's a bit of overwhelm. Saying that, it may be temporary, or may be long-term. You are right to pick up on it. I wrote 75 words this morning. More than yesterday. :p Usual aches and pains and trouble sleeping. :# John is going out to…

Just got a new lot of photos from DDIL. This is the other hat Max chose for his birthday present. His parents were persuaded to pay for it, and they all went to pick it up today by train. On the way back they stopped at the Sealife Centre. Wish I could have joined them! :s Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx

I had a lovely long chat with G today. Her sciatica is raging, but she really loved her trip to Paris and her Dior sunglasses. She hasn't dared get them out of the box in case she doesn't like them any more! :p Mine arrived unexpectedly early and are fabulous Very green :p As I am wearing a lot of navy, and black and…

Proud of myself. Just now, I listened to a podcast by The Imperfects, in which they interviewed James Clear, the guy who wrote Atomic Habits. I always listen to some 'improving' podcast while I am doing my exercises. :) The interview encouraged me to write a few sentences of my new book, "What If ..... I Am". I've been…

Carol - We always had dinner and tea, or 'High tea' if there was a hot savoury. We had 'School dinners'. Supper was something before bed, like a bit of bread and cheese. Now I have a light lunch, and a substantial dinner in the early evening. I've just climbed my way down two flights of stairs to take out of the freezer…

Tracey - Great photos! Apparently people could see them here too with a camera! I noticed nothing. DSIL is going to ring John on Monday as she is away for the weekend. John and I had a good chat when he got home. So far, she texts that she is staying strong, despite wobbles. Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Lanette - I don't think it had got as far as an affair, legally, but he was deceiving her, and clearly getting close to someone without her knowledge. They live separately, and he obviously needs to compartmentalise his life, while she is an open book. Plus, she was on a hotel mystery test visit one Friday (one of their…

My friend G has treated herself to a pair of Dior sunglasses, as part of her celebration for entering the mental hospital 40 years ago. It changed her life. She bought them at a very, very posh department store in Paris, called Samaritaine. Today she's going back to claim the VAT. :p They do look lovely, even though the…

Well, clearly, having three children for five hours is the way to exhaust yourself enough to sleep! Apart from getting up for painkillers, I slept the best I have in ages. :p The parents had a wonderful time at the cookery school, and made some amazing food. We shared out our phones and tablet for the last hour after 8.30,…

Actually, I think they are playing marbles with the boules. Edie invented it. Heather UK xxxxxx

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Tracey - Awful news about the fire. Kids all here. They LOVED the dinner. :D Pitta breads, mashed avocado, bacon, eggs, grated cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce. Dessert was salted caramel ice cream with fresh raspberries and more caramel sauce! :o I have never seen Edie eat so much. When she arrived, she…

Good quotes, Machka. After my chat with the billing department at the hospital yesterday, they have sent through the quotes for the 'package' of my ops. (I don't have to pay until 7 days before) I am delighted to see it is less than I thought it was going to be. :D The refunds for our cruises will pay for just more than…

G had the Gnocchi and a dish of the day, which isn't on there, plus the soufflé. According to their website, they do have a vegan menu, Machka. I slept this afternoon, after my painful walk! But the good news is, the hospital where I'm having the two operations sent me the appointments for the pre- assessments, one by…

Rosemarie - That's what G is having! :p Heather UK xxxxxx

My friend G is in Paris and is out for a celebration lunch. This is the menu. I'm having the Tartare, Pêche, and Brioche. :p What are you having? Love Heather UK xxxxxx

Because the grandchildren are coming tomorrow, I decided to brave the very short walk to the shops around the corner. Ow!Ow!Ow! Horrible pain, despite doubling up on the painkillers. John is going shopping today , so I didn't have to go, but I knew exactly what I wanted and I love a chat with all our 'village '…

John is back! Apparently Max took it all in his stride. He was carrying a Bakewell tart which he had made at school. He thanked John, but I'm not sure he understood the upheaval. (He is high functioning autistic, but enormously able) Edie would have been profusive in her thanks. :D A mission of mercy. Love Heather UK…

Go Allie!! ! B) John has just gone off on a mercy mission to let Max into the house as he had forgotten his door key. :o Very fortunately, he had just finished eating. He had not started on his second glass of gin and tonic, whereas I had finished mine. >:) The parents rang us on the homeline. I think he was pleased to be…

Do you think I have bought enough tea bags? :p :p Heather UK xxxxxx

Rebecca - It's looking good! :D I eat a lot of EVO. In fact, I drink a dessert spoonful of early harvest every day. I also have reverted to wholefat milk, after hearing a podcast about its benefits. I buy organic when I can, but John always comes home with normal. :# I love good French butter, unsalted. Crême fraiche. Good…

One of the swim mothers took this photo of Bea diving through a tire. :p <3 Love Heather UK xxxxxx

Lovely time at my son's house. :D <3 Edie was being a horrible older sister to Bea. She can be wicked. Max entered a Maths competition for his school and was top of his year and reached gold level overall for the district. :p While my son was driving us home, I recounted the story of Paige . As he went to the wedding in…

I much prefer to take my own food. You wouldn't see us anywhere near a fast food joint! We might stop for a coffee, and a toilet break, but prefer my own sandwiches by far. Haven't had a burger out in many, many years. Some places on the motorway have an M&S food outlet, where you can buy good snacks and sandwiches. I do…

Tracey - I don't know what she'd be like without her dad there, but we never touched on anything personal. It was all about holidays restaurants etc, and she never asks questions about us. I have a feeling John likes it like that. We feel we can't say much about the grandchildren. I find that kind of shallow conversation…

John and I dressed like twins today in black and white! He had a black T shirt and an open white linen shirt. <3 Becky arrived just a bit later than expected, but all was well. She was bearing beautiful purple tulips. :D The meal was OK, but hideously overpriced. It reminded us of why we don't go there any more.…

Pouring with rain, a painful night, and a very early morning. :# I will do a quick tidy up and hoover when I go down to make a cup of tea. I will have to give my brain a shake so I am less annoyed. Be glad for John, or ... something ... Grrrrrr. Max is 13 today. A teenager! My son makes the most amazing cakes, gluten free,…

My son rang this evening to invite us to Nando's tomorrow early dinner, for Max's birthday. I said that it wouldn't suit us, as we were going out for lunch with John's younger daughter. Short notice! :o We will see them Tuesday, as I will get a taxi over, and we are babysitting on Friday, when they go out for a very…

Dinner was fabuloso! :p John said he would pay £30 for that in a restaurant. My summer flowers in the setting sun in the dining room. Love Heather UK xxxxxx