Wednesday 5 July 2006

Out for the day

Nice one Donna,Maurice has gone fishing this morning ,and this is just how I imagine the lake he has gone too would look early today ,though the sun is shining now ,after a dull start ,we heard the thunder in the distance last night,but it passed us by ,so we ended up watering again !

We went to Peterborough yesterday,first ,to see Catherine and take the boys a football mug each, then on to the market,bought some salad stuff ,drooled over the material stall (remember my skirts last year ?)well there is a limit to how many skirts ,I think ?..So resisted !  this time lol Then popped into the pound shop Maurice was intrigued he hadnt been into one before ,bought a couple of useful bits , 

     We then went to see Aunty Kitty who was pleased to see us ,she sat with a crochet shawl round her shoulders  next to a fan blowing right on to her,and said she was cold ,after Maurice adjusted it she was alot happier   I asked could  I take her picture ?not sure she understood ,said what must I do , just smile says I ! Which prompted us to sing 'When Irish eyes are smiling ',she cant always remember our names but she remembered the old songs ,as did some of the other residents proving again how useful reminiscance therapy is , we all had a little sing song until the tea trolley arrived ,a good time for us to make our exit .  

  I didnt go fishing  with Maurice , because its the over sixties club today ,and a lady called Ina rang up last week to see if I would help with the tea ,its nice if the younger ones do it she says ....Oo I like that !This is only my third visit ,and they have already found a use for me ! it will be fun .Tomorrow we are off to Oakham,do you remember I got it muddled with the mystery trip ,so busy times ahead .....

Maurice is back to work tomorrow and hasnt got a shirt thats been ironed,oh they have all been washed thats the easy part ,havent felt much like ironing in this heat so  thats my next job .....So with love from Jan

                               

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

I do hope you have a nice trip.................

Anonymous said...

Hi young Jan, what a compliment from Ina!  It`s a good day for fishing here because it`s been raining on and off so the fish will be more awake and biting...I just checked with Jim if that was right...lol!  I hope Maurice has a good productive day.  We had a storm this morning and it`s slightly cooler than yesterday and more comfortable.  Lovely photo of you and Aunt Kitty, Jim`s Mum feels the cold terribly whatever the weather is like so it was good that you were there to adjust the fan.  Enjoy the trip to Oakham tomorrow and I hope you take some photos. :o)

Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your trip, young one!!
Hugs,

Anonymous said...

Love the pictures with Aunt Kitty Jan ~ they are lovely ~ she must look forward to visits ~ and having a sing song ~  I love going into the pound shop always pick up an odd thing or two ~ hope Maurice enjoyed his first visit to one ~ hope you enjoy the Over Sixties club and glad you young ones are doing the tea ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

have a good trip..........Aunt Kitty looks lovely.........Jules xx
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Anonymous said...

Aw sweet pics and how lovely being called a younger one! lol Linda xx

Anonymous said...

As I said before ......enjoy Oakham and if you pass this way please wave and I will see you, LOL!!!The fishing lake reminds me of the days when we used to go fishing with Dad, we used to go to a place very similar to the pic.

Anonymous said...

Hope you enjoy the over sixties club and Maurice his fishing trip,nice to be told you are a young one  and to help make the teas,it will be like back at your court again!!!Nice to see you and Maurice on the photos with Aunty Kitty,she looks frail bless her.Bet they all enjoyed the sing song and you entertaining them.Did you get your shirts or do I mean Maurices ironed?? Have a good day at Oakham......Love Jeanxx

Anonymous said...

Lol...you can NEVER have too many clothes!!  I'd go back and get some material if I were you :o)
Gill xx

Anonymous said...

it's nice to feel useful isn't it, lol.  Enjoy Oakham. B. x

Anonymous said...

Aunt Kitty reminds me of my husband's grandmother.  She passed away at age 99.  She was bright and alert until the end. Did Maurice catch any fish?  It sounds like you had a great day!
Kathy

Anonymous said...

Hope Maurice caught some fish today. Bless your Aunt Kitty's heart being so cold and not realizing what was causing it. Those were great pictures. Hope you had a good day today. Helen

Anonymous said...

Just done my ironing and believe it or not it is very hot up here tonight. I stood at the open kitchen door and it was not bad at all. Hope you have a good day out. LOve Joan.

Anonymous said...

Bless Aunt Kitty, what a sweet old lady, as opposed to you being a young lady! Have a great day at Oakham tomorrow, I hope Maurice enjoyed his fishing trip today. Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

Hi Jan...

Hope you enjoyed your visit to Aunty Kitty...I know I enjoy my visits to my Aunt "D" its even better when you know you are appreciated...Take Care!

Astra!
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Anonymous said...

The pictures of Aunt Kitty and you and Maurice are priceless.  She looked like she was having a time.  LOL...washing is the easy part.  I don't care for ironing a bit.  HUGS  chris

Anonymous said...

Nice pictures....sounds like you had a nice day.  Linda in WA

Anonymous said...

Ironing is a hot job around here too these days. you sure keep yourself busy but thats good. Oh and I was surprised that you spell tire, tyre there. I love to learn these things. I'll have to ask my daughter if she knows that. lol Paula

Anonymous said...

Have a good day out with the over 60s! It is great being one of the younger ones isn't it! I joined U3A and they are all over 70! They are all game for a laugh tho' and do not act like oldies! Love Conniex

Anonymous said...

AM playing catch up again...Do hope you enjoy the trip to oakham...Nice to be one of the younger ones LOLOL...I still don't get the fascination of fishing   Caff xxxx

Anonymous said...

Aunt Kitty made my Irish eyes smile. . bless her. . how old is she Jan? Nice photo of you and Maurice too.I love the pound shop too.

Anonymous said...

Aunt Kitty made my Irish eyes smile. . bless her. . how old is she Jan? Nice photo of you and Maurice too.I love the pound shop too.

Anonymous said...

lovely pics hun looks like a good day xxzoexx
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