Happy new week all.
OG: Glad today went well for J. Please tell him Happy Birthday from us.
Diane: Not to worry. Hope your wacky schedule means you'll get rid of that freelance project.
Hello all and thank you, ANNETTE Yesterday went well, the weather at Hopeman beach was overcast and rainy with thunder and lightning towards the end of the day but a good time was had by all. There was some paddling in the water and I was very impressed by the caravan/camping site. Very clean and loads of static accommodations which I imagine are similar to yours, LINDY! Because we were in Moray, the toilets were labelled 'Quines' , 'Loons' and 'A'body'. The 'boys' cooked on the barbecue, Loads of food, you name it - it was there. As well as meats we had salads, rice dishes ,cheeses, fruit, etc. I loved the caravan ( a towing caravan that they take to all sorts of different places). It has central heating, a full sized under counter fridge and a cooker with gas hob and electric oven. Also a built in microwave. They (youngest daughter's parents in law) had an awning attached which could be closed so the rain didn't bother us at all. My girls were laughing at me, I always used to say that when I got old I would have a caravan and park it in their gardens, in turn and move on when they got fed up with me.... ANNETTE - Miss D will have great fun staying with you! Have you made plans yet? OG - I'm so glad that J's day went off well and that he coped well with the small invasion. I remember those days, OG, putting the pyjamas on so that the little ones could be put straight to bed! I received a very kind invitation this morning from the Danes. They are sailing in Sweden, about to enter the Gota Canal. Do I want to come to Sweden and join them for the next five weeks? I won't go but I know that the invitation was genuine and it was nice to have it.
Thanks, HEATHER. J is much better than I would have dared to expect. He did comment that he couldn't have managed any more people around, but it was good to see the little ones and enjoy talking to his nephew and wife. He has always got on well with both the Nephews and this one in particular is very understanding and wise. J and OH are together doing the regular start of the holidays job - cleaning the high level nooks and crannies in J's room; he will then tidy up - and rearrange everything at least three more times before work starts again in August! We shall hope to have at least one day out each week - near or far, but starting with something small this week. And, of course we are still hoping for his eye op before the end of the holidays (again)!