YAWN, YAWN, WAKEY, WAKEY - 2021

....2nd...3rd.... must have some somewhere tucked away.

No sorry, that would be my worse nightmare. A big gathering of rarely seen 'family' making small talk, as we have nothing in common except bloodline ties really......then you always get the ones who are set to outdo everyone by boasting about their lifestyles and achievements .....knowing full well that nobody can prove them otherwise.

Now a gathering of friends is a different kettle of fish !!!

 

I too only have 10 first cousins, I may have more but my dads dad left the family when he was 2 years old, my cousins live Holland, Newzealand, Australia, Oxford, Scotland (Langholm) and Herefordshire

 

Not really strange....it's modern family life . All our family are dispersed around the country. Busy, busy lives and most are still working. Sad but true . Our parents moved away from their birthplace, but a lot of their family stayed put. My sister's children haven't ventured far ,still only a mile or two away.
I think the ones that go to Uni get a taste for new fields . My younger sister was the only one out of us 4 who decided on Uni and she is the only one that didn't return home and lives away from us down here..and that was years ago as she is almost 60.
Our boys went to Uni, sought a different life in London , one has plans for Canada.
My sister and brother are the only family here, and we still see each other......so nothing strange.

Apart from my siblings and sons....we only have 13 other family members ...12 on my Dad's side and 1 on Mums....one of which is in Canada.

Who knows when everyone has retired, things might change.
But I still prefer friends over extended family.

That doesn't mean that we don't keep in touch....we do , we just don't have the chance to meet up , thankfully

It also shouldn't be assumed that we as a family aren't there for each other if anyone needs help...we are .

Seems strange that families, don't see or hear from each other...some families would long to be in your position but unfortunately circumstances aren't on their side.

We are the lucky ones that have what we wish ,you have your family ..great, I have a much scaled down family......great. We're both happy

 

As my mother had 4 sisters and 4 brothers and my father had one brother and three sisters I must have 20+ cousins. I am in touch with one of them and her daughter.
When I was growing up we all lived in different villages and towns and generally, especially my mothers side there was some form of row going on; so family get togethers were more like negotiating a peace treaty with statements like I'm not coming if XYZ are going to be there or well I'm not sitting next to ......

 

Good day,
It's interesting to hear about family dynamics. I keep in touch with my cousins. All except one. The braggart with a big B. I used to put up with her because her Mother was still around and I didn't want to hurt the old dearie but now there is nothing to impel me to keep in touch. She would make a point of asking embarassing questions. Like are you still in an apartment? Really? You must be wasting your money! Etc etc. She did it to my poor sister and many other relatives.

I've had a busy day so far. Lots of laundry got done in between baking and watching my beloved Corrie. Looks like it won't be long now until Ray gets his

Sam is still going the right direction. I've got her on a schedule to pace up and down the hall outside her bedroom. And not for long but regularly. Can't have her seizing up!

Got a giant crock of chile con carne on the go and later it will be coney fries for all

And I'm going to sit with my fit up and sort my seats into chronological order for sowing

Cheers all

 

Morning!, especially for all of you lucky ones that have snow....all of ours mysteriously vanished before it arrived.


I have a few too many of such relatives Lori!


So please to hear of Sam's continuing progress/ recovery, please pass on our love and good wishes.

I want to attempt walking to the post box ( with hubs to lean on ) but he is adamant that I shouldn't try.....it probably would just aggravate it more. But as I can't even contemplate joining him on the longer afternoon walks I thought a shorter one would serve as a tester.


We'll see.

Enjoy your day and play fairly if you're planning a snowball fight!

 

Good morning all, have a good day and stay safe and well. God bless.

 

Good day
It is up to 5f and we're being told that the sun will shine later but it will also get colder. And two more weeks of cold before we're going to warm up to around freezing. Typical winter.

@shiney I use ground beef which is what I believe you call mince. To anyone who doesn't know, chile con carne on top of french fries = coney fries. My Mum used to make mashed potatoes and top them with chile. Yum.

Whilst Sam is resting I will be going out to pick up supplies for my little business and grab a couple of grocery items I had forgotten the other day.

Have a lovely day all

 

Good morning everyone, have a good day and stay safe and well. God bless.

 

Hope everyone is well and keeping snuggled up warm.

No real plans as such for today, apart from a video call with my sister.

A light covering of snow last night with more to come later today. Nothing is melting as temps are still in the -'s.

Homemade soup day I think....a huge bowl too

 

Good day,
It is only partially cloudy today and we are already up to 11f. Not expeçted to bet any warmer though.

Everyone is in good shape here.

I've got a busy day ahead of me. I've started soaking some sweet peas, going to make soil blocks for those and the Yellow Datura seeds. And I need to make several yards of upholstery cording for an upcoming slipcover job. All good fun

Cheers all and stay safe