Yesterday and Today

                      

Thankyou Dear Donna for this graphic

Maundy Thursday 

Also known as Holy Thursday, on this day, Christians remember the last supper, during the meal Jesus took bread and wine and shared it with his disciples. Christians continue to share bread and wine as part of their worship in Church. During the last supper, Jesus washed his disciples feet, this act has sometimes been followed literally in history a good way of reminding rulers that they are here to   serve their subjects, and was preserved by the monarch until 1689.

In England today The Queen follows a very traditional role of giving Maundy money to a group of pensioners; this tradition dates from the 13th century.

This year the Queen accompanied by her husband the Duke of Edinburgh were at the Cathedral in Manchester, gave out Maundy money in white and red leather purses to 81 men and 81 women (pensioners)the amount of money is equal to the age of the monarch. Her Majesty the Queen will be 81 this year.

 

Now to borrow a term often used by commentators,on football and Rugby matches ....this entry is a game of two halfs !!!...Yesterday I went to the over sixties club,I enjoyed it as usual ,The Edinburgh Woollen Company came and did a fashion show for us ,gave me lots of ideas ! as if I need any !proveing though that older ladies... and men dont need to look like fuddy duddys...so no more crimplene for me!! and wrap round pinnys and my lyle stockings have to go   ;>) ?

When I turned my computer back on,when I got home I got an email from my friend Debbie ,asking me if I knew what Kizzie had been up to in my absense

Look she had been to the sea side ! 

And found a friend !

My dear friend Debbie ,I may never see her again ! has started to do PSP,she has only been doing it for three days and already has done lots of really clever stuff,she is glued to her computer ,and keeps sending me samples of her work Donna has been helping her ,she couldnt have a better teacher could she ? I dont know how to do those clicky things with peoples names ,but this is her link

http://journals.aol.co.uk/drb1064/whatever

although she hasnt done an entry for a couple of days ,she is addicted to making graphics ,Well have agood evening every one,With Love from

And look at this one isnt she clever ?Thankyou Debbie

' I never do these ! '

I actually never do these ~but as you can see ,today Idid !

1. Are you a child of the 70s, 80s, or 90s?

I was born in 1941 so shall we say the 50’s

2. Where were you born?

At ‘Pleasant view’

3. What kind of home did you grow up in?

Pleasant View was a charming cottage; we lived there until I was about 10, and then a brand new council house.

4. Did you enjoy your childhood?

Yes, although the country was recovering from the war, I can’t remember going short on any thing, but our wants were very simple then, no keeping up with the Jones, everyone was in the same boat, there was an abundance of love and discipline was important.

5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A fashion designer.
6. What do you want to be now?

Happy and Healthy
7. What was your first best friend's name?

Joy Walker and Serena Cunnington

8. Is she still your friend?

Joy and I spoke recently on the phone and exchanged emails
9. Can you name all the schools you ever attended?

Kings Cliffe Endowed, don’t think secondary schools, were invented then lol, I did pass 11 plus but was unable to accept

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10. Were you closer to your mom or dad as a kid?

They both played very big parts in my upbringing.

11. What was the first record, tape or CD you remember buying?

 Pat Boone’s 'Love Letters in the sand'….and then music for the younger generation, really took off… Bill Haley, Elvis…it was a wonderful time to grow up music wise .And oh how we danced !

12. How old is a good age to have kids?

Mark was born when I was 19, the others when I was in my 20’s, it worked well we all grew up together, and they are now my best friends

13. Are you scared of anything?

Heights, enclosed spaces, rats and mice ugh

14. What was your favourite class in elementary school?

Art, English, drama

15. Did you buy school lunch or bring your own?

Went home for lunch, until the introduction of school dinners, then had lunch at school as often as I was allowed.

16. Broken any bones or had any freaky accidents as a kid?

No. Did get knocked of my bike by a car, and had a sore bum as a result, I remember!

17. Were you a mean kid?

No I don’t think so, though I did tip my little brother out of the dolls pram

18. Favourite board game of all time?

Ludo, snakes and ladders

19. Did you play house or pretend to be a super hero?

Yes, a clothes horse and sheet made a great tent

20. Seriously, are you still just a kid at heart?

I can’t possibly be accused of being in my second childhood, haven’t done with the first one yet!

Hope you enjoyed this and I will tag whoever feels inclined ...Have  a good day ,with love from

 

 

Sunny Monday

Monday morning,lots of lovely sunshine,woke up to Kizzie barking, got up took her outside where she did a wee,Ahh! she then came in and poo'ed in the hall Urr,she is learning though ...I think !

Made a coffee and rang my sister Jean ,we nattered for a while ,she works at school as a dinner lady and teachers assistant ,and now they are on holiday for Easter,she had time for a nice long chat , We both said we were thinking of Jeannette, who was to go to the hospital  this morning ,to see which treatment would be suggested to treat her form of cancer ,we both agreed she had been in our thoughts alot this weekend,

 I said I think Im going to wash my lounge curtains ,she said I sound like Mum ,err no ! Mum would clean for the sake of it ,she had a routine !!I have no routine and do things,on an as and when basis,I am now waiting for the second curtain to finish washing ,then I have to clean the big patio window inside and out ugh ,The curtains are washed ,the weather is good, I have told my sister ,so Im sort of committed ! Me and my big ideas !! but wont I be pleased when its done .......

I told you in my last entry I was going up to the town,,with my trolley ,I love that on a Saturday morning ,get the tele mag ,goodies from the homemade cake shop ,,and vegetables and farm eggs from the market ,browse the charity shop ,and yes Freda ,I took my camera ,and took the latest pictures of the shop 'Lavender Blue',to show you their Easter window ,it is lovely as usual ,though I always seem to get alot of reflections too .

Are you aware how far one sheet of kitchen roll will go when ,it is ripped to shreds by a puppy ,sitting quietly behind you as you type your journal entry ?.....Ah well better go and look for that blade thingy and go and get these windows washed ,

Have a lovely day everyone with love and

A foxy tale

This is what happens on a night shift ,this little fox has become quite tame and often comes around when Maurice is on night duty ,Maurice is very patient and has an affinety with all animals ,birds and um yes fish ,a regular Docter Doolittle !although the other members of staff leave food for the foxes ,it has to be said ,whilst Maurice was on holiday no one saw them .I was so pleased when he came home  the other night with these pictures .

I watched the British book awards last night and was delighted to see that Victoria Hislop won the prize  in her category for her book 'The Island'.I made a note of many more books I would like to read.

I actually did an entry on Thursday night prompty lost it as I was looking for the siggy ....then yesterday Icouldnt get onto the internet at all ,untill my computer guru Glen  came round after work and sorted me out what would I do with out him ? he must think Im such a pain especially as he has bought him self some personal number plates for his beloved car ,that he wanted to sort out .Thankyou Glen your a goodun !

Well just a short entry Im off now with my trolley to the shops,Have a lovely Saturday everyone ,The sun is shining here today, even though its cold ,so I will be wearing my warm coat 

With lots of love  

 

 

 

Various!

Thanks to Chris 'cacklin rosie' for this graphic,I think the Bunnie has been encouraged by the lovely weather we have had for the last few days, and got her easel out !Talking of painting and easels did any one see the programme last Sunday ?Rolf Harris chose three artists to paint Barbara Windsors portrait,I have to say if I was Barbara I couldnt have chosen ,they were all so good ....

Another favourite program I watch ,is Deal or no Deal,which is followed by Richard and Judy,a chat show/magazine type programme as well as interviewing  interesting people ,discussing all things topical ,they have a wine club ,a film club ,where members of the public choose and discuss their favourites,and a book club,and as you might guess this is my favourite,I have read many of their recomendations,and I saw we were asked to vote on line for a list of books and Authors recently,and there amongst the list was 'The Island 'which I read and thoroughly enjoyed,I have copied the blurb

The blurb

On the brink of a life- changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother’s past, But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend and promises that through her she will learn more.

Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone's throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga Greece’s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life; the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters, and the family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island,   and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip….

So if you are looking for a good read ,I can say this one is different.Then again you may already have read it....if so what did you think ?

You will already have seen the pictures I put at the top,and will see a pair of earings I made ,I told you Maurice got some beads for me a while ago ,I was at a bit of a loss ,of what to do with them,until Jayne (single girl ) recommended a magazine called Bead ,I ordered it and it came the next day so Im keen to make more peices now ,Jayne is celebrating her Birthday today ,so very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jaynie,I hope you have had a lovely day with lots of cards and pressies http://journals.aol.co.uk/funnyface0s0/SingleGirl/entries/2007/03/27/the-big-five-oh-has-arrived-/1155

Oh and Im still taking the tablets ,my lumps are still painful ,but not as much ,still itching ,but not as much lol

I think I will go and make some supper now ,cos I have to take the pills on an empty stomach,so I have taken them and waited the suggested hour before eating ,so have a great evening everyone ...Love and

                                     Jan xx

Follicles!!

Thankyou Donna for the lovely graphic ,Im thinking Spring ,but the weather here doesnt seem to be on the same waveband as me ! its cold and grey ....

Maurice has finally caught up with his holiday quota for last year and has gone back to work ,for three days ,then three nights and off for three ,so we are back in the routine again ,did I say routine ? oh dear what is that ?

I have been feeling awful this week ,more of that in a minute ,On Monday we went to see Aunty Kitty who seemed brighter ,she was wearing her green blouse and trousers ,I asked her was she wearing the green for St Patricks day ,she perked up and smiled ,so Maurice started to sing 'When Irish eyes are smiling ',I joined in and so did Aunty Kitty ,still very confused but at least a responce .

I went to the drama group meeting ,it was fun ,we have a few bookings to entertain Church groups WI groups and the like ,even my own over sixties club ,in December .Sketches were discussed ,and we are to do a Panto ! Cinderella ! some clever ladies are working on the format and script,Im sure it will be fun .

Now me ~Last week some time ,I became aware of a painful lump on the back of my head,didnt take too much notice ,until I was watching a TV drama  about a guy ,who had worked with mobile phones and was now dying of a brain tumour ! Oh dear ! When I was at work ,I would call up the residents each morning useing a mobile phone,it could take as long as an hour some days with the mobile at your ear for that long Hmm,during the course of the week ,more painful nodules appeared ,and I was itching like crazy ,so much so I was up on Wednesday night ,driving my self silly ,I found my nurses dictionary(Baillie're's)and another medical tome  ,and yes thats it ,I have shingles ,...Maurice was up before me next morning ,wanting to know what the books were all about ,so when I told him ,he said lets see what the Doctor thinks and promptly made an apointment ,The Doctor looked and  felt and announced I have Folliculitis ... hair ducts that have become blocked ....Guido posted an entry about people self diagnosing ,and Imthe perfect example of getting it so wrong ,and worrying myself to death ! (I even considered nits !)I have been prescibed Oxytetracycline,and must avoid milk,iron,zinc,and antacids,and as happens rarely it would appear! I must be kept out of strong sunlight ?(fat chance with the weather today !)    ! WHY ? oh here goes my imagination again LOL......,anyway end of whinge .

We took kizzie for her jab yesterday ,and the vet pronounced her a fit little dog ,she is keeping us busy ,but is getting the idea of going outside for the toilet or the newspaper near the door ,if we arent quick enough .She has a foot fetish chasing our feet and attacking,but will fall asleep next to my foot ,as she is now, as Im typing this ....so thats me pretty much up to date with my news ,Have a good weekend every one ,with love from

Mothering Sunday

A Very Happy, if belated Mothering Sunday,to all the Ladies both here and in the US ,nothing wrong with sharing  ours is there ? This will be a short entry ,just popped in to show you my pictures, Kate and Martin came to see us yesterday ,bearing cards and gifts  forgot to take pics yesterday ,Then Mark and Chrissie came today ,with more flowers,a plant and a book ,So I have had a super day ,I suspect they all came to see kizzie as much as me ,they are all in love with her ,Sorry to dash ,going to watch 'Love is a many splendid thing'on DVD

With Love