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Birthdays and new birth

Posted on March 27, 2014 by freda

Birthday Flowers – still blooming away – giving pleasure. And some photos of Hannah at nine days old. Granddaughter #8 What a wonderful day it was when we went to visit. This was an exceptional Birthday Month treat.

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Orthotic clinic

Posted on March 25, 2014 by freda

Son #3 uses a special splint on his left leg – this is as the result of an injury in a car accident in 1995. The splint is moulded to fit his calf and foot and is kept in place … Continue reading →

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Sunshine

Posted on March 24, 2014 by freda

Back home from almost a week away – and it has been a sunny, cold, windy, beautiful day. I even managed to hang out a washing to dry. There is something special about clothes dried outside – they smell and … Continue reading →

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Still learning

Posted on March 22, 2014 by freda

For the last few days I have been away visiting Son #1 and his family. We have been busy doing all sorts of things and at some stage each day I have gone online using an ancient laptop. It is … Continue reading →

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“The” birthday

Posted on March 21, 2014 by freda

How do you describe the feeling you get at the end of a perfect day? So many things contribute to the sense of it being special.  I’ve indulged in more retail therapy – with easy access to a favourite store, … Continue reading →

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Off to the shops

Posted on March 20, 2014 by freda

Today is going to be an expedition to the big city and the world of shops. It’s not something that we do all that often, but is a Birthday Month therapy to look for a new fridge. And yes, a … Continue reading →

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Guile

Posted on March 19, 2014 by freda

There are many advantages in having a Birthday Month rather than the usual Birth-Day. For example, there is a whole month in which to consider the implications of time rushing past – time to adjust as it were. Then of … Continue reading →

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A breath of fresh air

Posted on March 18, 2014 by freda

One of our favourite walks . . . . . .

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Signs of Spring

Posted on March 17, 2014 by freda

Signs of spring are all around – you just have to look. Crocuses yellow, purple and white Snowdrops still valiantly blooming Daffodils starting to bloom Tulips 5 inches high Honeysuckle leaves out in force Catkins on hazel trees Pussy Willow … Continue reading →

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Gotta love dogs

Posted on March 17, 2014 by freda

The only thing I wonder about videos like this is whether it is staged. Whatever – it is worth two minutes for a laugh.  

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