Tuesday 4 March 2008

March winds .Mothers day, and Meetings

So we survived the Earthquake ,thankfully, not an experiance I would be keen to repeat .Then came February 29th ,wow an extra day ,and no I didnt propose to Maurice ,if its not broken dont fix it ! We are fine as we are ,in fact better than fine ,as near perfect as you can get .

March came in roaring like a lion in fact a whole pride of Lions ,causing alot of damage poor Kate was so upset to wake to find her calf and sheep ornaments in the garden had been broken in the wind ,they are lieing in our garden as Maurice has said he would ''try ''and fix them for her ,oh dear !....... 

Then as soon as I threw out all my flowers from my Birthday ,and took down my cards along came Mothers day ...and Oh I am blessed ,more flowers cards choccies and presents ,I saw Daughter Kate and Martin on Saturday when they came to visit ,then on Sundayson  Mark and Chrissie came over ,and my sister Jean and her husband Pete ,I had lovely phone calls from son  Derek and daughter Sharon ,so  a very lucky Mum am I .

Yesterday ,because I was going stir crazy we had a ride over to St Ives (Cambs)a lovely little town we enjoy ,and because I still had some birthday money from Kate that was burning a hole in my pocket I bought a skirt (per una) I love their stuff ...oh hurry up nice weather so I can wear them (I bought one with my Christmas money  didnt I? )I am fed up with my winter things now .But will be wearing them abit longer I fear cos 'The March wind doth blow and we shall have snow ?please no ! and what will the Robin do then ? poor thing ,he'll  stay  in the barn to keep himself warm ,and hide his head under his wing ,poor thing '

Maurice is back at work ,so Im playing catch up but as Im not getting on very well ,so thought I'd sit and do an update here .Tomorrow being the first Wednesday in the month is the day for my club .Then on Friday I am off to the residents forum  bi monthly meeting ,my they come around quickly .and so dear friends that is me up to date again so as usual love  and

 

 

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

The March winds are really bitter aren`t they Jan? I took Jake out this morning and I`m sure the wind went right down to my bones....brrrr! One good thing is that I`ve got all my washing line dried and smelling really fresh, all ready to iron. Would you like to do mine when I`m away?  I know it`s your favourite job...lol!  Dan bought me a gift voucher from Next for Christmas and it`s burning a hole in my pocket too, what shall I get ....new shoes for Spring?  new jeans?  I`ll check out Next while I`m shopping with Kerry!

Love Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Jan I wonder if I shall be first to comment ..It was lovely to see you on Sunday .Your new skirt looks lovely  ,like you say it will go with lots of things ,the cardigan you made and was wearing on Sunday will go nice .Well we had the snow this morning but luckerly it didn't stay round very long .Enjoy your meetings ..........Love Jeanxxxxx

Anonymous said...

I guess I'm going to be like the robin that hides his head under his wing ,poor thing '  More cold weather and snow here.  Glad you had a great Mother's day.
'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

I am glad that you had such a lovely Mother's Day. That skirt is very pretty. I know you will enjoy wearing it. Kizzy is so cute. Bet she ends up with Mommie's stuffed toy. Helen

Anonymous said...

No you had three others before mine got there ,you are a popular lady ...xxx

Anonymous said...

Glad you had a nice Mothers day and visit from Kate. It has been windy the last few days, as for the Earthquake I felt a bit of a tremor, but didn't know what it was ...lol but no damage done locally, Nice skirt I like Per Una too always have nice stuff.

Take care

Yasmin
xxx

Anonymous said...

Glad you enjoyed Morther's Day.  Eileenx

Anonymous said...

Don't you worry about the Robin as he will be outside my parents' house being extremely well fed! lol. Mother's day sounded fab. I loved the picture's. The skirt looks lovely. I hope for better weather aswell. Love Pam xx

Anonymous said...

We had snow this morning, not much and it didn't stay for long, but it was very cold.  I am looking forward to the spring and lighter evenings.

Anonymous said...

Jan
It is easy to see you have a very loving family.  I'm glad you had such a nice Mother's Day and I enjoyed seeing all the pictures.  I'll bet you share that stuffed toy with Kizzie after all, LOL!  The shot of Kizzie peering over Kate's shoulder at the computer was just precious!  I'll keep my fingers crossed that Spring and Summer come early for you this year.  
Sam

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad that you had such a lovely Mother's Day Jan!  Your daughter looks like a real sweetheart!  We've had a sunny day here today, but very cold!  I don't mind if it's cold as long as the sun shines!
Marie

Anonymous said...

It looks like you had a perfect Mothers day and your gifts are all so nice too. Your skirt is lovely, I have not seen one like it.... It should look nice on you too. maybe you can take a pic sometime of you wearing it
Sandra

Anonymous said...

That was a lovely weekend Jan!...you were spoiled rotten and deserved it!...I loved the pyjamas and fluffy toy that Kizzie has her eye on! lol ...The skirt you bought is a beautiful colour, it will look lovely, those are my favourite style of skirts because you can dress them up or down!...great tag! Linda x x

Anonymous said...

How comes all the choccies and you still have a lovely figure???
Jenny <><

Anonymous said...

I agree with comment #14. Doesnt seem quite fair to me ;-). I am praying we dont get March snow. I have done a lot of planting in the garden. Stay well! Sal.

Anonymous said...

I have some birthday money burning a hole in my purse too, about every 4 days!  Huh?  What's that?  Keith eeps 'borrowing' it and I have to keep nicking it back.  No respect some people!
A, xx

Anonymous said...

I'm new to your journal but wanted to come say hi.  I heard you were a good read so I thought I would come read a while.  :)  I have a few journals but my main one is private.  I added you in case you would like to come check it out.  

Carrie

Anonymous said...

You've done quite well for yourself between the birthday and Mother's day.  Poor Kate....I loved those ornaments.  I hope Maurice can fix them.  March is absolutely a mess here.  I doubt that spring will be here for a good while.  AOL is giving me problems tonight...grrrr.  I can't see your pictures.  Love xx Chris

Anonymous said...

you did do very well:) have a good week

Deb

Anonymous said...

We are very, very tired of snow!  Hopefully, the daffodils that are creeping up out of the ground and the plump buds on the trees means that we'll have an early Spring!

Love and hugs,
Sheila

Anonymous said...

More clothes? LOL!!

It's so cold here, frosts every morning. But it's lovely to see the sunshine, soon be Spring proper!!

Linda x.

Anonymous said...

We were lucky on the east side of Scotland we did not get the snow but it is cold. You did do well on Mothers day. Love your skirt wish I was slim enough to wear one. Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

If the snow comes you can wear ALL your new clothes at once. ;O)

Be good.
B. x

Anonymous said...

Jan I loved your pictures the one of Kizzie is really so cute ~
March really did come in like a lion didn't it ~ and as for that earthquake it was really scary ~ it rattled our windows but thanfully no damage ~ hope Maurice will be able to fix Kate's Calf and sheep ~ sounds like you had a wonderful Mothering Sunday and your New Skirt is lovely ~ roll on Summer so you will be able to wear it ~ Ally x

Anonymous said...

Great entry :o)  Love the photos with cute Kizzie!!  Sounds like you were very spoiled on Mother's day

Jenny

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Anonymous said...

Didn't notice the earthquake lol slept right through it did have stuff flying round the garden in the wind though lol. Love the colour of your new skirt.
Debbie
xxx

Anonymous said...

Ah! Isn't she lovely!!!! (No I meant Kizzie). Thanks for the pictures - they are nice. Hope Maurice is ok and busy with his jigsaw puzzle!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you were able to buy a nice skirt with my birthday money, glad it came in handy! Take care. Love you to the stars and back.

Anonymous said...

what a load of lovely gifts, i got 3 watches,(they we all half price and i couldnt decide which i wanted so mark said i could have all of them,lol) card and chocolates and a day off, went to my mums for dinner! Beckie x

Anonymous said...

Hello Jan! Lovely entry! I didnt propose to John either. Well think you are right really if it aint broke dont try fix it.  But, deep down I would like to be Mrs! One day! We are getting bad winds again on Monday arent we  - scary stuff! Look after yourself. Love Laine xxx
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Anonymous said...

hello jan sounds like you have had a lovely time! have a good week mrs t xx
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Anonymous said...

wow. what an artistic J. Thank you for welcoming me and I will enjoy reading your blogg regularly.
Loopp Loo

Anonymous said...

You are blessed on mothers day Jan. . .and Kate looks like you? I can see you in her.LOL at Kizzie. . .lovely dog. . makes me want one.

Anonymous said...

Bit late in the day Jan, but couldn't get into your blog when I first got the alert, here I am now though and loving your photos!  Kizzie is so-ooo cute!  I bet she could make you a fortune in commercials :-)  Love your skirt too. :-D

ttfn
Freda

Anonymous said...

You are truely blessed by having such a loving family.  I hope your summer weather arrives soon so you can wear your new skirt.  Winter gets so old around this time.  We've had enough, right?
Hugs, Kathy

Anonymous said...

P.S.  I love the pictures!  Kizzy is so cute!  What a face....  
Your skirt is lovely.  
Hugs, Kathy

Anonymous said...

How lovely to see a photo of 'Your Kate'.  At last I know what she looks like Jan!  She is beautiful and obviously takes after her dear Mum.
What about your skirt?  It is fab!  I want it!  Mind you...I would have to grow a good few more inches to fit into it as I am only 5'1"  You will look so elegant in it my friend.
Hurry up warmer weather.
Hugs
Jeanie xxxx

Anonymous said...

I love that picture of Mother and Child....June:)

Anonymous said...

Your tattoo is a butterfly and its on your upper left arm! :0)

Anonymous said...

What's all this about a tattoo??  ;-)
Lyn

Anonymous said...

St. Ives sounds so nice.   Also about your tatto! Is it a rose on your ankle?
Lisa

Anonymous said...

is  this  tattoo   a  zoe  wind  up   lol??          sounds  like  it            anyway       if  not            reckon  its  a  phoenix             too  much  of  a  gent  to  say  where    lol                        you   write  a  lovely  journal                and  your  photos  are   a joy                take  care  jan  love  mort  xxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Jan - what does everyone mean about your 'tattoo'?   did i miss something ?
a lovely entry and i loved the verse about 'March Winds'.    Sorry i missed your birthday.... HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES ... and a BIG kiss X
Luv Jaynee X