Genealogy Chat

Hello Friends.
Thank you so much for your good wishes for my birthday,Ron has bought me a very nice Amethyst necklace together with matching earings(I chose it) so I do like it.
My son and daughter have bought me a joint present but it has not arrived yet, they are usually quite thoughtful with their gifts so I look forward to receiving it.
I have never noticed there being numerous types of coffee in France, I usually just ask for Grande Creme or Petit Creme and thats what I get. Too many varieties just confuses me(thats not difficult).
Someone at the door now so I must go, love to you all
Evelyn XX

Hi Everyone

Some very nice poems Annes.I am sure Reece will find comfort in them.
Please don't delete,they are lovely.

Sylvia it is the same over here with smoking you can't even smoke outside at coffee shops now incase people walking by inhale the smoke.
I don't smoke so it does not worry me but I do think we are going a bit to far ....soon they will tell us not to breath fresh air.

We have had over the last 18 months a 45% increase in our power bills and it is starting to hurt ,a lot of the elder people cannot afford to put there heaters on.gas has gone up 25% as well.
That is why we go out to the forest for wood at least we can be warm and in summer we can afford to put the aircon on,or we used to be able to afford it ,wait and see what the summer brings .

I have just got back from the Mother in Laws ,she has Roses too .
She is 90 yrs old and still lives in her own home with the help of a few of us.
I did get scratched to pieces today with cutting back her roses,the right leg was the worse... blood everywhere,I take an asprin everyday it looked worse than it was.

Evelyn a very happy birthday to you.I wish you health wealth and many more years to come .we can have a party next year for you.
I bet you are very glad to be home,I know I am always glad to get home no matter how long I have been away.

I was blessed with four wonderfull Grandparents that I new and remember very well,they all lived to a great age,all in the Uk of course.
It is very sad to think a lot of people do not have any memories of there Grandparents.

Well I had better think about dinner,The OH will be in shortley,he is finding things a little difficult with not having the Grandson with him.
Suex

Frank

DOH ......................

................... you just order a BLACK coffee, carry it to the Service counter, and add your own milk or cream!

Although I must admit that in many places in the US, it will be those little cartons of cream or milk. Canada is much more civilized ....... most places will have thermos-like jugs of real milk and cream (even in Starbucks!).


Actually, smoking is banned inside all public buildings here, in all pubs, bars, eating places, clubs, stores, etc ........... AND outside them as well, if within about 10' of doors, opening windows, and patios.


............... which means you no longer have to walk through that fog of old smoke when leaving a building.

Until last year, smoking was allowed on patios (of bars and eating places) in Vancouver ..... except that more non-smokers than smokers liked eating out there.


Some pubs and clubs have been allowed to set up smoking sections ........... which have to be separate rooms with special filtering systems to the outside. AND staff cannot be forced to serve customers in there. That's very expensive, so not many places have done it.


Only about 20% or less of people smoke in Vancouver ..................... go anywhere else in the province, and as much as over 75% will be smokers. But the law governing indoor smoking applies all over the province.




sylvia

Cynthia, how kind.

I thought you were being nice there and saying "I quite like ordinary, boring guys........" and I thought......wow, I'm in there!

Until I read it again and realised you said "I quite like ordinary, boring days........" DOOHHH ;)

Sylvia, I'm impressed at them being able to ban smoking outside although it does seem a sensible decision.
Over here, we are not allowed to smoke indoors in public areas so all the nicotine addicts stand outside pubs, cafes etc having a puff.

And what is it with coffee..........I'll have a Grande Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino Blended Creme......what?

When I was in America, I struggled to get just a white coffee....coffee with a splash of cold milk and even when my daughter translated, I still ended up with hot frothy stuff in my coffee..
You even risk a hernia trying to carry some of these creations.

I guess I'm just an old fogie at heart ;))

Evelyn, best wishes on your birthday and I'm sure that as a regular visitor to France, you will not be into all these strange so called coffees.......or do they have them over there as well?

I know it's not quite the 29th July yet - but I'm doing it anyway

Evelyn

Hope lovely surprises
Are coming your way,
To make your
Birthday a
Wonderful day.

Happy Birthday

Jeanie
xxx

Don't fall off the bus in your haste for that coffee :)))

Hi all

lovely poems



another hot sunny day.


Today, the city's Parks Board is expected to raise the fire hazard in city parks from Very High to Extreme .... which means smoking is banned in all city parks, on golf courses etc, and on the beaches. The ban will be removed only after several days of good rain.


I went to the doc's yesterday ........... she wanted to look at my knee after using that Diclofenac gel for 2 weeks. Swelling is down, pain is less ......... so she doesn't want to see me again until my full medical in October/November.

She said that we know the knee is caused by degenerative osteoarthritis, so didn't see any point in sending me for an xray to be told that again!


But she did give me another prescription (plus refill) for the Diclofenac gel ........ to be used "as needed"



it will soon be time to go for coffee :))))


Be good



if not


take care :))))




sylvia
xxxx

Hello my friends, very contemplative mood today I see.

No harm in that at all........sunshine does indeed follow rain and, for Reece, the sun will shine again one day.
It's through the sad times that we learn to appreciate the good times isn't it?


Not a very exciting day here, just had lots of jobs I thought I would never get through....but I have, so I am pleased with that.


I quite like ordinary, boring days........


Have done all my messaging and received loads of grateful pms which is encouraging. One chap is doing a one name study and was expecting all those with his name to come flocking to him.....sadly I had to disappoint him....ah well.


Sleep well all. Cx.

Anne, I agree with Frank. Do not delete. Sunshine always follows the rain - eventually. We just have to be a little patient and wait for time to heal.

Anne, I would leave them both up as they each deal with loss in different ways.

I'm sure that good news will come round again as surely as night follows day but as our new arrivals have all their lives ahead of them, we can allow a day or so of contemplation in the ways of the world.

I certainly shed a tear or two when looking for a suitable quote to use while sharing Reece's pain.

Hello Everyone,
We are now at home in Guernsey after a very smooth sea trip home.
Wifi at the campsite was down so I havent been able to get on line for several days.
I have just read the thread and am sad to hear the news of Reece,s beloved Peter, no words that I can utter will make her feel better but I am sure she will be comforted to know we all have her in our hearts and prayers.
Whilst we were away the son of friends of ours hung himself, he was 32 years old, I cant face the friends at the moment neither do I know what to say when we do meet up, such sadness in some peoples lives.
I am feeling a bit down at the moment and could do with some good news, is there any out there anywhere?

Must go now much love to you all
Evelyn XX

Thanks Jeanie - How about this one instead - a little more uplifting - Should i remove the last one?

God’s Garden

God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, ‘Peace bethine’.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home

Well, Tabitha, that certainly brings a tear to the eye on reading it but sure on another level it will bring comfort.

OH Frank - how sad - but at least they knew him - I never knw my Grandfather but mum told me he would have spoilt me rotten

I agree we all have regrets - oh for a time machine to be able to do & say all the things you wished you had when people were around with you.

Don't know if this helps anyone or will make us all feel worse - but here goes


Miss me, but let me go
when I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me.
I want no tears in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take
and all must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan -
a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know,
and bury your sorrow in doing good works -
miss me, but let me go.

Our would-be gt grandfather (my OH's father) was a Fifer and an ex miner who was taken by cancer shortly after he retired.
He was a wonderful grandfather who on taking the girls out, would always have that wicked glint in his eye that said "we're going to have fun !!"

My saddest memory was of taking the girls home to Glasgow on the day before he passed away. They were upset that they couldn't give him a goodbye cuddle in case they hurt him..........................................

I guess we all have regrets one way and another but I am a great believer in Hope.......for all sorts of reasons.



On a cheery note....have had a lovely if somewhat tiring day today. Took my party of 43 folk on a day trip to a place which has been very special to many of us over the years.


It was sadly closed and sold under sad circumstances two years ago, but so many people were devasted by it's loss, that a scheme was launched to buy it back again. Long story but a very heartening one.


Lots of smiles and laughter, a few tears shed I noticed and much rejoicing along with .........hope. Happy, happy days remembered and, hopefully, regained.


However, I am now wilting [like a little petunia Frank] and feel it is time to go zzzzzzzzzzz it's a very tiring business being an organised person I'll have you know!!



ps. thank you for the Browning piece Frank. So true.


Night dear friends.....Cx

Hi Frank


it is sad to think that.

my daughter never knew either of my parents ...... and only saw OH's parents every 2 or 3 years for 10-14 days at a time. One died in 1985 and the other in 1993

OH never knew my mother ......... but thought my dad was a great guy, and a typical Lancashire man!




sylvia

I have to agree that this thread has indeed taken on a very somber feel but it's always hard to accept that new life which can bring such pleasure often has to be mitigated with the reality of death.
I still find it upsetting that our two grandaughters never had the chance to meet their gt grandfather who would have been delighted to have spoiled them both rotten.

I think this poem says it all........

Along The Road.

I walked a mile with Pleasure, she chattered all the way.
But left me none the wiser, for all she had to say.

I walked a mile with Sorrow, and ne'er a word said she.
But oh, the things I learned from her, when Sorrow walked with me!

Robert Browning

To Reece, our deepest and heartfelt condolences,

Take care.

Hi everyone

Yes indeed Tabitha - a very sad thread at the moment. Unfortunately that old saying about death and taxes is a very true one.

I too have sent a message to Reece. Hope it will not be too long before she feels able to return to this thread and be amongst her very good friends.

Jeanie

So sorry to hear about Reece at least they had time together

I will send her a small message -

Thanks for the Survey - I like surveys - there is a marriage one on the General board (I think)

Seems a very sad thread at the moment

Take care all