Mar 28, 2008

Tuesday

Lloyd went back to work on Tuesday :( boohoo.

Chris had the day off of school although we had to run in to school t pick up a recommendation from his drama teacher. He had his audition for Drama 10 at the high school he wants to attend downtown. He needs Drama 10 if he wants to get into the Directing program he wants to take.

We stopped off for lunch at McD's and the younger two had fun in the playground. Abby made friend with a bunch of girls in there and Chris and I hung out chatting.

Chris did well in his audition and won a place. He was also thrilled to find out an old girlfriend from his last school also has a place so he will know someone there when he starts in the Fall.

Laurie won a place on the school singles badminton team on Tuesday to - he has been trying out for three weeks so he is very proud :)

I'm sure other things happened Tuesday but I can't think what else happened :)

Playing catch up - Easter Monday.

The children played out on their quad bikes much of the day. I was extremely lazy and stayed in bed for AGES....it was LOVELY :) soaked in the bath :)

In the afternoon we all went bowling which was so much fun! I am totally useless at bowling and poor Susannah has inherited my usless bowling genes - to the point that her three year old brother beat her!!! It was a great time though! After bowling we all went out for pizza and pasta and had the restaurant to ourselves :) It was a lovely way to end Lloyds week off!

Home and the kids got ready for school (showers/ lunches etc) and Lloyd and I re-potted all the tomato plants and pumpkins. They are now so big and we have run out of space so they have taken over the dining table! Lloyd and I will have to eat off of our laps for a while which we don't like at all but the plants must come first!

My Mom has told us that the plants grew so big because they didn't get enough light!!! So they grew tall to reach the light! So we learned what NOT to do next year! We started too early this year and we didn't give them enough light! I like this experimenting :) We're writing it all down in Lloyds gardening journal ready for next year and keeping it with the gardening Bible Jennifer sent us :)

Gardening is fun! I'm glad you tempted us to get started Jennifer!!!

So that was our Easter Monday and the last day of Lloyds week off :(

No more Honeybees in the UK.....

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7240456.stm

No more bees in the UK within 10 years? Could it happen? And could Colony Collapse Disorder happen there too? What would this mean to the environment in the UK?

If the UK lost its honey bees the countryside would face devastation, and that is exactly what beekeepers fear could happen.

Imagine a country lane. Hawthorn hedgerow on either side, clouds scudding overhead, apple blossom drifting gently by, the only noise the gentle hum of honey bees and the chirping of birds. What could be a more idyllic vision of British country life?

Then fast-forward 10 years.

The hedgerow is deteriorating, the birds are silent, the orchard is disappearing and the countryside is changed. Why? The hives are empty. Their once-buzzing occupants mysteriously vanished.

Thinking of you!

A friend (and blog reader) is in hospital today having day surgery and I just want to say I am thinking of her.....as I have been all week as I know how anxious she has been leading up to today!

Anyway - I know everything is going to go really well and before you know it you'll be all recovered and back to running after those beautiful girls of yours again :)

Thinking of you!

For my Mum and Dad.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....


Author unknown...


On Wednesday my Mom and Dad said goodbye to their little cat Sammy. She had a severe heart attack. They have buried her at the top of their lovely garden over looking the fields...where they buried our dog Kelly. I'm sure they must be very upset as I know how attached they were to her - I haven't been able to speak to them yet although I've tried to phone a few times.

Sammy was kind of a stray kitten - a kitten from a local farm cat I think.....she was often walking around in their garden and they would feed her(my Dads a kind of sap where animals are concerned - kind of like us - he feeds all the wild animals too like the hedgehogs and foxes and badgers etc etc).......so they asked around if she belonged to anyone and when no none claimed her they kind of claimed her as theirs. Got all her vaccinations done etc etc. Sammys Mom would often come and visit her and sit with her in their garden for a while before heading back to the farm or wherever she came from......

I remember waking up a couple of mornings when we were staying there, to Sammy sitting on the floor beside my bed with her face an inch from mine - scared the hell out of me!!!!! lol! I guess she was probably trying to tell me to 'leave and take those noisy kids with you'!!!

Anyway, I know how upset I was when my cat Bailey died - I sat on the sofa and cried for three days...so I just wanted to say I am thinking of my Mom and Dad this week.....hope you are ok - I have tried to call and I left a message.

Lots of love
Jane
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