I got a large bouquet of red roses from husband not for valentines but on my
60th birthday, I thought he had gone to the supermarket but he had actually gone to collect them from the florist,
I don’t know what I was more surprised at the fact he had bought such a big bouquet or the fact he went and carried that bouquet home, he would have been very embarrassed walking along the street, I know that for sure xxx
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Georgi, me too, I was only speaking with another friend this morning who lost her husband 10 years ago, and she still gets flood of tears from time to time. I guess that’s going to happen to us too isn’t it?
How lovely to get that bouquet from your husband, especially special if he would be embarrassed doing that!
My wood burner is being difficult as there’s no wind - I need ‘Pyro-Mary’ to help me get it going! She’d soon have it roaring!. And my beef hasn’t defrosted so it won’t be Boeuf Bourguignon tonight! Fish and chips will have to do!
Nigel xxx
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Well most jobs ticked off my list. The garden was harder then I thought. The pruning is hard work, I need to get a few more muscles I think. Catch on garden side gate is broken. The screws have pulled out of the wood. Not sure what I can do about that. Always something. I got a reduced quiche at the shop so that will be my dinner tonight, fish & chips sounds lovely.
I am much better with the crying but it doesn’t take much to set me off. When I rang the national trust and explained I needed to take my husband off the membership as soon as they say, sorry for your loss I well up. Doing it now just typing it.
Its nice when you get flowers when you are not expecting them. I’m a bit mean, when he bought me some from a florist once I couldn’t help thinking that it would be half the price at Tesco.
I now have a migraine so I am packing in for the night. The gardening has exhausted me. I hope you are feeling better now Lizzy.
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Well after me saying I was keeping out the man cave, the elderly couple called me to ask if they can come round and have another look, they accepted the adjustable spanner I offered them instead of the spanner’s that have disappeared, they bought another few things and said they will come back again. I feel like I’ve made new friends, such a nice couple but would take the lot for nothing if I offered them.
I’m so cold now, can’t heat up, need a hot drink to thaw me out.
Brrrr xxx
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Debbie, well done for doing your garden, I’m so cold now, think I will have to put my oodie on. I’m not doing any more tonight. I had to stop redoing the silicon round the shower when I got the call from the elderly couple. Bathroom can wait till tomorrow. I’m getting somewhere with my list at last. I will have to sweep up branches and tidy my garden up soon, it’s a mess since the storm. Won’t take too long as it’s very low maintenance because we were away two months every year. It will be very strange not doing that this year, I’m going to miss it. I’ve had quite a few tears today, it doesn’t take much especially when things go wrong. I’m having chilli again tonight, I’ve put the rest in the freezer. Xxxx
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Yes Nigel I think it will, when I even think of my husband I feel the emotion bubbling up, I try to control it but its not easy, and yes it was extra special for that reason!
I have no advice for you on getting your wood burner going that was my husband’s domain xxx
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Yip Debsie Im like that when people are sympathetic, it’s emotional !
I was so overwhelmed with the flowers and the thought of him walking along the street with them that the price never entered my head and usually it would !
My husband wasn’t very good at showing emotion so gestures like that was his way of showing love, I have a jewellery box full that he bought me over the years xxx
As for trying to buy tickets thats an absolute disgrace, when I was younger my sister, niece & myself went to many concerts, but doubt we would have if that was the only way to buy them!
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All gardens are a mess at this time of year Lizzy, be like me, I’m waiting for a warmer day to weed but think it could be a while yet ! I can barely see the soil for the weeds, how come they grow no matter the weather 
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Georgi
I’m sure the love he had for you outweighed any embarrassment he would be feeling. 
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I’m much further north it stays cold here for much longer, to be honest these days we barely even get a summer xxx
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Better with snow all gardens look the same. 
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My husband has this really heavy duty lock. Unfortunately it’s a combination lock. I’m up to 5340. I have a feeling I’m going to get to the end without getting it open. 
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Debsie1
You’ve got the patience of a saint. There’s always a hacksaw.
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Very true
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Wow Debsie you must have the patience of a saint doing that 
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Awe thats nice, thank you xxx
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I had a key safe i wanted to open as there was a key inside, but i tried all the numbers i thought it might be, with no luck. So I started from 0000, and got as far as 2012 before it opened. I’ve now changed it to something more memorable as I’ve no idea why I’d chosen 2012! You’re more than halfway there but i bet you now wished you’d started at 9999 and worked downwards! Have fun! 
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Oh Lizzie, I had a boiler like that for about 6 years. I just had to keep topping it up on a daily basis and they never did find anything wrong.
Just make sure you’re safe up in the loft on your own though.
Xxx
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Ktg,
I had a few issues up there today, I tripped over a box of china which a lot of it smashed then had a wobble why these things are happening to me. I calmed down and googled on my phone and tried to find the same boiler. I did get it going again and found a puddle from the boiler but managed to get it to stop. Will check it tomorrow if I have the nerve to go back up. Heating and water back on. I’m just so so cold tonight, I was out in the man cave for hours with this couple, think next time they want to see stuff I will make them a tea, they love looking round everything. Think it’s a day out for them . I’m struggling to stay awake, the fire is roaring, I have the heating on and a blanket round me. Might be hot choc time and bed soon. Take care xxx
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Georgi,
Will we ever get a good day? the weather report on tv said we could get snow again. It was a lovely sunny day today but bitterly cold. I’ve got a bit of wall to paint as my bunker has discoloured it and I’m selling the bunker once I get the garage cleared and I can keep the rest of the coal in there. The couple that came for the other one said they would buy it. I just need a few nice dry days to paint it. We got this wall redone last summer but they didn’t move the bunker and Ive just noticed it when we had to move it to get into the drains. One thing leads to another doesn’t it.
I think we are all a bit emotional today, mine started with someone sending me a text asking how I’m doing. Then my grandson showing me the wee prezzie he bought for me for Valentine’s Day. The wee woman that was looking in garage asked who the picture on the wall was, Ive never noticed it before but it was a picture of my husbands son when he was about 4. I ripped it into bits which was nasty of me but couldn’t stop myself.
Think we can all put this day to bed and hope tomorrow is a better day.
Take care xxx
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