For Older People with Sense

Mistakes are signs of it being hand made  My friend has a family saying. It refers to flaws in home projects...  she says " a man on a galloping horse would never notice it "

Pajamas sound good but for me today is bikini day. Headed out to watch DH's band at a local beach bar.

Barbe, my condolences to you and your husband. The funeral/trip sound like quite an experience. Yes, today should definitely be a pajama day.

Maizie, are the two anticipated babies your first grandchildren? If they are I must tell you that grandchildren are THE BEST (if you have others then you already know). I have 6 - 1 grandson & 5 granddaughters - and the 7th will be born this summer.

I have a baby blanket that my MIL knitted when she was pregnant with my DH. It's beautiful, though we hardly used it since it's very delicate by now (my DH is 63). We used it for the circumcision ceremonies of my sons and now it's time to be used for the next generation. Maizie, no one will see any flaws in the blanket you made, they'll just see the love.

Leah

What a day Barbe, glad you're back safe and sound.

Pj...I get the youngsters checking my back and I do not like it !! I am still a young 30 something... what on earth are they going on about !!!! My G/sons are the most solicitous, more so than the G/daughters and DD....odd that... I always thought girls were more caring than boys.

DD is giving me grief again. She and her DH have made things up ( tho' SIL has no idea what has truly gone on, he just thinks they were having a 'bad patch', and I am not going to be the one to tell him any different.) He wants to have a BIG wedding vow renewal ceremony this summer. DD has said she will ONLY agree to this IF he will finance her a full face lift, AND a trip to Jamaica.  They do very well with their garage business, but it would be pushing it if they were to spend that amount of money in the financial climate we are in. I have told DD to back off and save the money, something could go wrong at any time and money in the bank might tide them over should a lean time hit them. The money she is asking her DH to spend on her would finance their mortgage over a year if they had to cut back. DD flew at me, told me NOT to dare say this in front of in front of SIL, or everything would be off, and it would be my fault !!! I didn't rise to her, but could have given her a slap on her legs as she now and then got as a precocious little girl !! Her DH has just ordered her a new 4WD pickup truck, which will be here at the end of this month, and still she wants more. I don't think she will ever change.

I am hoping to have an afternoon shopping tomorrow, nothing in particular I need, just a limp around, and maybe a summer top or two. I have to go and see my bank. I hate these reviews. I don't know what they are going on about half of the time, and at the end of the day I can just look in my account myself and see where I stand, they only want to try and sell me insurances and investments, which I do not understand, and certainly won't buy. I have all the insurance I need, at this time of life why buy more ? Investments I won't do because of the bad rate of interest at the moment. I cannot see an end to this money thing, so I will stay as I am, thankyou, Mr Bank Manager ! I pulled a load of investments 18 months ago at the start of all this trouble, the money was just going down and down, instead of up and up, as I was told it would do. I don't think the bank were very pleased with me on this one...they do keep trying tho'...and I like their coffee, so I will have 2 cups of coffee, pass the time of day and it'll be thanks but no thanks from me.

Isabella.

Wow, Chrissy, what a lot you got done today!  I clean like you do, one room at a time.  Trying to do it all at once is just too overwhelming!

3jays, your mother really was a gem to enable you and Murray to get into your villa.  From the pictures you've posted it's really lovely, too.

I've no idea where all the dust comes from either, Lisa, but it can certainly find me!  A never-ending battle, which I admit I don't try too hard to win!

Teklya, so glad to hear you're safe in all the flooding, and that people are working together to help those affected.  It appears we'll soon have plenty of people affected in Louisiana as well.

Amy Jo, hope you had a good time and a safe return.  Too bad you couldn't have stayed at Myrtle Beach longer---I heard today that next week-end begins motorcycle week, and you could have enjoyed that too!!

How exciting to have 2 daughters pregnant at the same time, Mazie.  You said the imminent one is a girl, so do you know what the other is?

Leah, I know you'll always treasure your mother's jewelry.  It must bring back memories of her wearing it, too.

PJ, the crocheted Christening blanket will become an heirloom for sure.  My MIL crocheted constantly and we treasure everything we have that she made.

What an ordeal with your trip, Barbe.  I hope you'll still take it easy for a while and  have more pajama days as you "recover".I had a church funeral for my dad but it was very sparsely attended too, mainly because he'd outlived all his friends (at 93).  When my aunt died last December it was just a graveside service, no viewing, as she was 98 and very few people at her church remembered her at all. Many people do have the viewings but I plan to be cremated myself and have made sure everybody knows it.

Barb, bikini day and DH's band at a beach bar!  Now that's livin', girlfriend.  Hope you had fun.

Oh Isabella, doesn't sound like your DD's going to change, does it?  I can't help but think SIL will eventually learn everything, as too many people already know.  Do enjoy your shopping day and at least the coffee at the bank!

Marybe, hope things continue to improve and that the claritin before will help next time!  Thinking of you with hugs.

Alyson, hope you had a great day.

Anxiety is rapidly descending on me---first mammo since surgery is on Wednesday this week, and I hope I'm not too much of a wreck by then.  I keep telling myself that all I have to do is show up.

Hugs, everyone!

Kathy

Barbe - gald you taking it easy after the long wet trip.  Be kind to yourself and take the time to rest and let your body recover.

BarbA - I bet you look fantastic in a bikini! Especially with the new sassy hair do.  Hope you had enough fun for me too.  My bikini days never happened and most assuredily will never happen.

Mazie - the blanket will be treasured by your daughter and new granddaughter. I have made one for each of my grandchildren and they all still keep them on their beds and wrap up in them when they miss their Grammie hugs.  As for the mistakes you know are there, they will never notice them Leah is right they will only see the love.

Kathy - sending you lots of {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to hold you until your are done with the mammo on Wed.  Just show up and know that we will all be with you. 

Marybe - glad you are enjoying being lazy, you needed to learn how to just rest for a little while.

Isabella - sorry your DD is behaving so badly.  I cannot believe that your GSs have not said something to their Dad about what their mother has been up to.   

I had a good time in Myrtle Beach at the conference and the concert, but I am glad to be back home in my own house with my own bed.  We did not get back until around 6 p.m. and I thought we would be home around 2:30 or 3 p.m.   I am off to bed for tonight.  Hope everyone had a good weekend. 

Wow I dont think I will ever catch up with all the posts LOL.

Barb I'm so sorry about your MIL. Also..if she left you and your DH money, please accept it graciously. When I have someone in my will, I intend for them to accept my gift. I dont think a mother leaving her son money would be considered blood money. Its sad that she never gave him anything. My hubbys mom gave us very little. She never called on Bdays, Xmas, etc. She would send an Xmas card but no other type of greeting card. My mom was totally opposite and that kind of made up for it. My mom was one of those moms who openly and proudly loved her kids. She loved my hubby as her own too and that helped him cope with what he couldnt get from his own mom. Be safe..Hugs and Luvs, Mazy

I've done the last vote I can and she was at 20.

As the song goes Ain't Too Proud to Beg......I have til 11:59 tonight.  Thanks so much.

Amy, have you been able to vote more than once a day? I'm at work now and don't have access to Facebook, but I could vote more once I got home.

Thank you 3jays!!!!

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My granddaughter tries an updo!

Happy Birthday Barbe and Maaannnyyy Moorrreeee.   Hugs, Nancy

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