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Ode to My Late Sister Carol
My sister was all frothy underskirts And I was a sticky kid Oh how I must have irritated With some of the things I did She left me in the post office When I was only three Boy, did she get into trouble .. When Mum found out, you see.. My sister was a dreamer Her head...
Memories of Childhood
Its a strange old world - I always thought there would be people who were close to me that I could share my childhood memories with, but it hasn't worked out that way. My big sister passed away and my big brother has memory problems, amongst other things. My school...
Introducing Chase!
It was quiet.. too quiet ... I knew I had to have another furry friend, I have had pets for most of my life. I researched all sorts of dog breeds and decided to look for a mixed breed dog, a cockapoo, hopefully a miniature size - not too small and definitely not too...
Sad days and beautiful memories…
No excuses here for not posting - its been a dreadful few months.. Last October our beautiful Greyhound, Hippie, became ill. The vet diagnosed a brain tumour and we lost her. She was ten years old and much loved... ...
An Almost Total Eclipse!!!
It was a beautiful sunny morning?. So ?I dragged myself from my sickbed the other day to hang out my newly washed sheets as my daughter, bless her, had changed my bed in an attempt to make me feel better?. As I hung out the bottom sheet I saw that the sun, shining...
Well it’s been a while……
But I'm still here... Still working hard too! I passed my Marina Operatives Course and even got my Helmsman Certificate! Yes I can now officially drive a narrow boat. It's a bit scary but with more practice I'm sure I'll be fine. I have also just completed my Canine...