Oh my word I didn't realise that my last post was over three weeks ago. Thank goodness Georgia woke me from my reverie with this great comment:
Blimey Simmy, snow doesn't last that long. What else has been going on for you in Feb?
You see we got ourselves a new computer soon after and it's taken ages to transfer everything over. Plus the fact that I have no Photoshop on this new system to edit my pics for this 'ere blog. So I've slowly been getting to grips with Vista (which I do not like by the way) and I must look at Picasa for picture editing asap.
So what has been going on in Feb? Well, we've had Raj's 9th birthday and a lovely half term last week. Different this year as Amber was in the Cotswolds visiting old friends and Raj went to my sister's so it was just me and Rohan for a few days. We footled around, went out for lunch and snuggled up on the sofa and watched The Truman Show and Local Hero. It was really lovely to have some quality time together as middle children don't always get that do they.
My big news is that my sister has moved to the area exactly a year after we arrived here (26th Feb last year). We lived near each other in London until 1998 and always said we'd try and do it again and now that we're back in the south east they thought they'd join us. The children have all got places at local schools and sis and I are looking forward to some shared meals, shared child care and for me some exercise. My sister is a rabid walker and I've asked her to help me get into shape - but slowly. I can just imagine our mornings from now on with me puffing and panting alongside and begging her to slow down. The mere thought makes me feel faint so I think I might go and raid the fridge as it might be the last time for a while!
Will be back soon, promise ....................
We recently moved near family again and it is wonderful. Just knowing that they are nearby means the world to me, not to mention all of the babysitters I now have on tap!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 27, 2009 at 06:56 PM
I would love to live near my sister, how lovely!
Posted by: Vonnie | February 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM
that is lovely news - and so glad you have woken from your slumber!!
Posted by: louise | February 28, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Raj! Changing computers is such a pain, although I would LOVE to ditch this piece of rubbish. That's so wonderful that you will have family so close by. Oh, and I've been meaning to ask you...if you could pick up any cheap 2nd hand Enid Blyton books for me...I'll send you the money. Kit and Ella listen to the magic far away tree tapes and the famous five. I thought I'd get some books for them to read and YOU CAN'T GET THEM HERE!!! The lady in the bookshop who is usually so wonderful (and she's OLD) had NEVER heard of Enid Blyton. As I know how much you love to get second hand books, I thought you wouldn't mind keeping an eye out for me...
Posted by: Georgia | March 01, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Hi,
I stumbled across your blog when looking for pictures of daffodils to send to my daughter who is as sick of winter as I am and who loves daffodils. The entry was from 2007 and was about using dandelions and daffodils make dye, and "mordant" and soaking nails for iron. Wow! I am a former city girl(New York City, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago suburbs) now living in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA (1 hour west of Detroit, neighbor to Ann Arbor). I need to look up your city/area. but my daughter enjoyed the pictures and we are amazed by your versatility. At the least, you have inspired us to learn how to make paper (to dye ourselves).
Enjoy winter. I am trying to be grateful.
Pat
Posted by: Pat | March 01, 2009 at 02:47 PM
I just discovered your blog also - what fun I am having - I was reading your older entries and would love to have the cinnamon roll recipe. I noticed you said you would send it to anyone who wanted it (but that was quite some time ago). Is this offer still open?? I am so glad I found my way to your blog - must thank turkey feathers! a.haun@sbcglobal.net
Posted by: Anne | March 02, 2009 at 01:55 AM
I also dislike Vista!
Good walking wishes to you and your Sargent. I am looking forward to trying out my walking range after surgery. I am now a bonifide bionic type woman. It will take a bit of time to build my strength back up, but oh, when I do!
Posted by: Rada Rolison | March 02, 2009 at 02:38 AM
My goodness, has it already been a year since you moved??? It sure has gone fast! How wonderful that you and your sister are once again living close to each other. I miss my sister and wish so much that we lived closer. Alas, an entire ocean and half a continent separate us now. Happy Birthday to Raj!! We got a new comp last year with Vista on it and it was a nightmare from the get go!
Posted by: Marie | March 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Glad to know that the snow has melted?!!! It is good that your sis and family are going to be close by.
Posted by: simone | March 02, 2009 at 03:00 PM
You are so lucky to have your sister close by, I am 1500 miles to either of mine and I miss them.
I am glad you are doing well and enjoy learning Vista or you could always downgrade?
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