Far and Away

I like to get things finished once I start @Sans911 Despite how much 'stuff' I have at my place I still like it organised and tidy. It would be a much different story if I could take all my school stuff into a classroom but knowing I only have 2 terms on class to start with it really is no point ...would just have to bring it all back again so the effort is not worth it. ...so the next job is sorting through all that and putting aside the things that I will take in ...my globes, some maths and literacy games and maybe a couple of jigsaw puzzles. All the art stuff can stay here and I can take a few things in at a time when needed.

I am pleased you have an appointment for Jasper - even if he has just been given the wrong foods too often from your Mum it is still worth your peace of mind to get him checked out. I think Cat is just taking in too much fur but need to get her checked out with her recent history to make sure. Fingers and toes crossed for both of us that both Jasper and Cat are okay.

I am the same as you - I don't care at all about fashion - I wear what I like and feel comfortable in. I have a few really nice (and expensive) items that I wear for special occasions but generally I am happiest in shorts/trackpants and t-shirts. I love Summer too because I don't have to wear shoes around home ...never been a shoe buyer ...agan have ones I like and wear most often ...and my thongs get the most workout LOL

My other Nan crocheted a vest for me a long time ago and I accidentally sent it to the Salvos. I had a bag of winter clothes that I was sorting out and a bag to go to the Salvos ...they were both in the same part of the cupboard and I took the wong bag I was so upset when I realised but it was weeks after and by that time it could have been anywhere. I still have the blanket she crocheted for me so I have part of here with me still.

Yes my Nan thought the sun shone out of me and I felt the same about her. Out of all her grandkids I had the most special relationship with her. She didn't love all her other grandkids any less - it was just different. I spent so much of my time with her and we never had any arguments or cross words ...until a couple of months before she died. She told me she didn't want to live anymore and of course knowing the way I felt about her I was really angry and upset. I couldn't imagine life without my best friend but I know she was in pain. She chose not to have any treatment - which I also did not want to accept - but it was her decision and the right one for her. Treatment would have only delayed the inevitsble and her quality of life would have been severely diminished. She did make it out of hospital for one day to spend my birthday with me ....it was only for a couple of hours but we had all the family together so it meant a lot to her (and to me). That kind of love is so special

LOL I wear long shorts @Sans911 ...anything below my knees can see the sun but above is a no go area I walk around the house bare feet - even in winter when it is warm enough inside - I sometimes wear socks if it is really cold and the house hasn't warmed up enough.

I very much hope that Jasper is okay and that his weight and condition is good. I am suspecting that Cat has put on a little weight but it is hard to tell because when I pick her up after also picking up Toby she feels like a feather. Toby is a good weight for his size but Cat is so much smaller of course.

Yes my relationship with my Nan was very special and I miss her every day. I literally lived with her and Pop when I was at high school as the school was really close to their place ...and it got me out of my house and all that I dealt with there - so our bond even further increased then. I also know I had nothing left unsaid to her - that is one of the only good things about knowing that someone is going to die - you can spend time with them, talk to them and say all the things you want to ...and I was the last person she spoke to before she lost that ability so that is very special to me also. A wonderful woman, a loving Nan and an incredibly special bond we shared - and I consider myself very fortunate to have known that kind of love

@Faith-and-Hope Day 7 of 'our F&H will be home soon' countdown.... leaving you with this tonight before I head off to bed... 😍🌹💖

Hi @Zoe7 @Sans911

I read with interest your discussion about your Nan and things they made which have such a lot of sentimental value.

When my mum died 5 months ago I went through all her clothing and personal effects. She had an old trunk where she stored all that sort of thing. Lots of knitted and crocheted poncho's, shawls, jumpers, cardigans, blankets, scarves, etc. My sister and I kept several pieces which were made by my Nan (Mums Mum) who was a very good sewer, knitter and crocheter. She taught me to do all three when we spent our school holidays with her and my Pop. I used to do a lot of it, but havent done any in many years now. Just the odd sewing job for repairs, hemming or adjustments. I'm thinking I may buy a new (very simple) sewing machine while specials are on. The one I have had for some 40 years is falling to bits. I would love one of those treadle sewing machines which my Nan had, so simple to use, but also so good. I can see myself now in my Nans spare bedroom where she had her sewing room.

Ha ha ... I sound like you two as well - I hate wearing anything restricting, and like loose clothing. And I love not wearing shoes, unless its freezing cold. I get around bare foot a lot. Unfortunately hubby doesnt like it, and goes crook. He says 'stop pisspaddling around' and go get some shoes on! A bit like him not liking me 'dancing in the rain'. He goes crook at me for being out in the rain. So I only get to go bare foot when he isnt around. Save arguments.

@Sans911 I hope your vet appointment for Jasper goes well and that there are no issues there, other than a temporarily overindulgent diet. @Zoe7 My fingers and toes are crossed that there is nothing untoward with Cat when she sees her vet tomorrow. And hopefully also your regular vet will get to see her as well, given he knows her history so well. I'm sure he will have input however, even if he doesnt manage to physically see her in between surgery duties.

Sherry 💕

@Former-Member @Sans911 we all seem to like the same in clothing and shoes (or lack of them ) Purchased a couple of cheap tracksuits today to replace my very worn out and holey ones - and a pair of casual (long) shorts - so now I am all set for going back to work as well as lazing around in the Summer and Winter.

@Former-Member I can imagine the sadness you felt going through your Mum's things as well as finding things your Nan had made. We had to go through all Nan and Pop's things at the same time as my Pop died 4 months after my Nan ...that was heartbreaking as we had the whole house to sort out before we put it on the market. Giving away or donating things was so hard. I would have kept so much more but I didn't have anywhere to keep everything - I was living back with my parents at the time after only being back from Sydney for 6 months before my Nan died.

I think it would be wonderful for you to get a sewing machine and get back into making things Sherry. There are certainly lots of specials on still so well worth a look around. I use mine a lot - especially because most pants/jeans/tracksuits I buy are always too long for my little short legs! If I can find 3/4 length pants they often fit me as long pants I have several things to take up at the moment but I will do all tht once I have finished sorting out and re-stacking the wardrobes. (One thing at a time).

I love that you love dancing in the rain Hon - there is something so peaceful and uplifting about that - but sad for you that Hubby is so unkind about it and you don't get to do it unless you are alone

Cat's vet is a she ...most of the vets at the clinic I go to are female - not that it would bother me now if Cat had a male vet but it certainly would have a couple of years ago.... just being in a room alone with a male would have made me so anxious. Cat has had this vet since she was a kitten - and she is wonderful ...so caring and kind to both my fur babies and myself. When I was really sick and had to take them in to see her she was just as worried about me and looked after me just as much as my babies - so I not only value her professional ability but also her as a person. I do have some wonderful people in my life that truly do care

I am having a pleasant day thatns @Bimby2 Hope you are too

Hi @Faith-and-Hope Day 8 of my 'F&H will be home soon' countdown...