General Chat

Ann,
I wasn't really thinking of it re weddings but as individually.

Something Old.

I first started to learn about Ancestry when my maternal grand parents started to talk to me about their family and life. At that time there was not a site one could visit etc so my grandfather started to write our tree. He started by his birth and his parents and his brothers and sisters. We would talk about them a di was lucky to meet my brat aunt and be game very fond of her, she was tiny, smaller than me and I am. Early 5 feet 11/2 tall so I think she was about 4 feet 10inches. She had great stories to talk about especially where she lived in Mere, Wiltshire , what work she did , mainly caring for people. She did mary when in her sixties but sadly her husband died before her.
So what was New? New to me was a beautiful tiny gold ring which was her wedding ring. I still have it and in a monetary value it is worthless, very thin and a slight damage but it is preciousto me.
Something New. Well this is, at least for me the invention of being able to stay in touch with friends across the world just by writing on a computer, bylxt and by telephone. When I first spoke to someone in Australia to speak to a relative we were told a time would be given and we could have about 4 minutes, but what an amazing experience that was, now everyone seems to have a mobile phone, go out with family/ friends and then sit and talk to people on their phones! I will not have a mobile and find it a relief.
Something borrowed. This must be two answers. a) when I married the first time I had the traditional Catholic Wedding and I was lent a fantasic hand made bag made of silk and embroidered for the lady who gave it to me, by my mother. When the lady passed away she left it to me. Sadly it was taken when we were robbed when we lived in England, they also took my wonderful necklace with matching earrings, broach, they were all Jet and bought by my husband for a special anniversary and they were made in 1910.

I hope some of you on this thread now start to write your piece.

Goodnight to you all, sleep well or if you are just waking have a good day.
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Looking back at our wedding - nearly ten years now

My wife wore a beautiful Elizabethan style dress (something new) - cost a fortune! - and she wore some pearls that were my mother's (something old) - We got our two ten year old bridesmaids from the United states [two great-nieces] (something borrowed) - and at the reception seeing her mother's face (something blue!)

It was a lovely sunny day, and a chance for us to get our families together, unfortunately not likely to happen again, ever.

For our tenth anniversary we are arranging to renew our vows, but this time in church in front of all our friends.

Happy days Gerard <3 :-)

Gerard, from the photo you bride looks wonderful in her wedding dress, no wonder it cost a fortune.

I am hoping that others might join us??

I will try to think about other times in my life which will meet the the present criteria, perhaps you could think of a subject?

Has anyone any other suggestions to write about? I do hope so.

We are having very high winds and as I write the trees are swaying, the noise is quite alarming, many of my new plants are beginning to dry even though our watering is automatic. Oh my goodness I have just seen the biggest Magpie I have ever seen, it is sitting in our neighbours try.
At least the sky is now blue and not black, so keeping my fingers crossed that the wind will soon abate.
Due to these high winds we have dozens of oranges, Lemons, And flowers on the ground, also a couple of my new plants are looking poorly.

Well that is about all for now so "have a good day everyone" and I hope that more people have the time to join us or those already with us write something today.

Bridget :-) :-)

Just back from the hospital! Nothing serious unless of course it is your condition and then it is a damn nuisance and painful! My eyes are once again the problem so now I cannot see properly, have to put ointment in each eye at least 4 times a day and take four different medication......the annoying thing is that I will wake up one day and I will be back to normal.
So please if I am not on here to write for a few days, please keep us upto date, and cross you fingers that I will be back soon,

Thanks :-( :-( :-(

I have put my ointments in my eyes about an hour ago so thought I would say
(Good morning to you all)!

The sun is shining here, hope you are all well

The sun is shining in London too - but I still had to scrape ice off the car windscreen this morning --------- brrrrrrrr!

Gerard <3 :-)

Have been rather busy again.

Since I last posted my Scottish cousins have been to visit me.

They had been touring Wales in their camper van (north to south) then crossed into England and up to Birmingham, missing flodded roads on the way.

It was great to see them , unfrotunately though, I was the only person here to greet them.

Sister was on Jury Duty and brother was not well.

Had I had family support, I would have given them something to eat here. As I didn't want to ignor them while preparing food, I took them to a local pub restaurant. It is less than a mile away, so we walker.
Weather not tp bad on the way there, but the wind and rain arrived with a vengence, on the way back!

It was great to see them, and I hope that we will meet again. Will also be easier to write (snail mail or email) now that I have meet them face to face.


The day before their visit my son and his partner rearranged my kitchen.

Fridge, freezer, micro-wave (and a few other things) have all got new homes.
Everything looks a lot better, but as they like the working surfaces clear, I have to now bend down to get stuff out of cupboards every time I want to use them.

I like to have my things to hand, I know that it makes for a messy kitchen, but it is much easier.

Have celebrated my 64th birthday. Went to the same pub restaurent with said sister and brother and my brother-in-law. Food was really good (a sunday roast) and it was a bit drier.


We have had a lt of rain recently. But the last two days have been dry and very cold. It is good to see a blue sky, so I'm not really complaining.

Had my front room decorated on Monday/Tuesday (painted).
I "got a decorator in". He was very nice and did a good job. Finished the job in two half days (mornings).

Now turning to the subjects under discussion...

NEW


I suppose that my "new" would have to be my newly decorated rooms. The walls are painted in the "Light and Space" range of paint. Which as the name suggests, makes the rooms look much lighted and brighter (and therefore a bit bigger).
Have also got new curtains and light shade for the back reception room. May get a new carpet for my front reception room.

OLD
I am rather a hoarder, so this is a chance to get rid of all sorts of old stuff.
Although I am pretty good at giving books to friends or passing them on to Charity shops, there are still a lot I hang on to.

I also have a lot of ornaments (but am getting better at giving them to charity shops).
I am not sure if I shpuld tell my son that I have quite a few books and ornaments in the attic
Perhaps I shoul just leave them there, and my son and grandsons can have a good old time sorting out all the hidden "treasures" or should that be "trash" when I finally pop my clogs.

I will have to come back to the thread ref. something BORROWED.


BLUE

As some of you know, I support West Bromwich Albion, my (late) ex-husband supported them too.

In fact, we met because we were both supporters who went to matches (home and away) and to "Thursday evening" supporters meetings in a pub.

So when we got engaged I had a diamond and sapphire engagement. Albion play in Blue and White so I had a ring thatmatched their colours!

Today I went to my Deaf Awareness Workshop. It was the fifth of six sessions
Really good fun. Next week we will be (trying) to sign to Christmas songs and carols.
Temps. are close to freezing at the moment and will probably drop below freezing overnight. I will be using my hot water bottle.




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Tess,
Thanks for your entry I founded it interesting and I liked you something new etc.

My eyes are much better now it is just rather frustrating when you cannot see very well and nothing todo with glasses. Thank goodness I have all the Meds needed.

Nothing very interesting to say so "night night everyone"

Bridget

Good Afternoon to you all. Pleased to say that my eyes are now almost back to normal. I have been helping a friend with her Family Tree on An----ry and we have managed to leap from just 10 people a week or so again to about 60, some is from my friends memory and others we have learnt on the way....

OH is watching the darts on TV whilst at the same time cooking our dinner which is smelling very good.

I will be back later with something new etc

Bridget

Something New

For the first time in my 65+ years I have entered St.Paul's Cathedral - it was a first for OH too. We went to the Advent Procession Service - music was excellent.
Got home to find that my team had lost miserably to Swansea and that we stand 10th in the premiership.
Watched a re-run of Foyle's War - OH and I's favourite TV programme.

Felt unwell this morning so decided to miss church, especially as it was very cold outside, Did a little shopping and then OH decided to put up the Christmas Tree and decorations - I did help a bit.

Glad to hear you eyes are so much better Bridget - the part of my tree I am working on at the moment (Semmens from Norfolk) seem to have been around in 1871 and then all the children have disappeared without a trace, I spent hours not finding any information!!

Hope everyone is well - keep warm - praying for you
Regards
Gerard <3 :-)

Gerard, my team were beaten by the Swans too, a few days ago. Then Stoke beat us yesterday.

I have friends/family members who support both of those teams, so at least someone I know is happy.

Still getting straight after moving everything so that the decorator could do his wonderful work.

It really is time for me to get rid of a lot of old paperwork etc.

Bridget, pleased that your eyes are better. Hope that you enjoyed the food OH cooked, and well done you, for helping your friend to increase her family tree.

Gerard
I have sent you a message re family. I am truly delighted to see you back with us.
West Ham, my team are doing OK and that pleases not only me but also my OH, he has supported them since he was around 11 years old.

Tess, I hope that you manage to dispose some of your old paperwork etc.....I keep threatening this but end up keeping more than I have thrown away.........any tips on how to be strong about this would be fantastic........and would give me more space in my house........and delight OH.

Sunny here this morning and the sky is blue and the trees are swaying quietly. Jet & Joe are sleeping and OH is listening to The Archers, well I am also listening whilst I write this message.

Will write something old etc in a couple of hours. Any ideas about another subject?


Bridget

I am a little sad at the moment.
Just recieved a phone call to tell me that an ex-boyfriend (we "courted" in 1966), has died this morning.

We had gone our separate ways, both marrying other people. (His marriage was successful). but he always held a special place in my heart, as he was my first love.

It was his birthday yesterday and he died this morning.

It also brings back memories of last December, when a dear cousin died on her 69th birthday. Since then there have been so many times that Ihave wantd to phone her so that we can have a good chat.

My son should be home from work soon, after feeding and watering him I shall cease the chance to go into town. It is a milder day today, and who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Oh Tess please accept my condolences re your former boy friend, we all recall the people we went out with before choosing the extra special one.

Bridget

Tess - I know how you feel. It more or less marks the 'end of an era' - or gives you that feeling, anyway. This happens more and more as we get older.

Yesterday, I got out my cards and my list of names and addresses for them - and once again, I had to cross off two names and make notes on others where two of them have now passed on and another has this year been diagnosed with cancer....I have delayed doing my cards because it is no longer a pleasure when I have to cross names off.

This year we definetly are sending less Christmas Cards, some because they are no longer with us, other reasons being due to the expense, so send our own messages re email...no one, so far has has not thought what a good idea.

Have someone at the front door so will be back latter

Sorry to hear about the death of your former boyfriend Tess, one of the things I hate about getting older that we lose so many friends and family. And it always seems to be just before Christmas too.

I know that feeling Berona, of having to cross people off the list, and the dilemma of choosing an appropriate card for the partner/family left behind.

I have sent one or two fewer cards this year because of the cost of postage, but was lucky as I did have some stamps bought at the old price before they went up. However next year I shall have to prune further which is so sad because I love making and sending, and receiving cards.

I have just decorated our Christmas tree, I love finding all the old and very old ornaments. I have one fairy on top of the tree who is relatively new, about 8 years old But I also have a small fairy that used to sit on the top of the tree, she is 52 years old and was our first ever fairy after we got married. She is put on the tree just below the newer one. I call her deputy fairy. :-)

Good morning and thanks to everyone who has posted on here in the last few days.

Yesterday I helped a friend with her family tree and that was very interesting especially when a decendent was a Sir and honoured by his place of living but I cannot find any connection re her mother! Oh well, I will keep trying.

In the mid afternoon I suddenly started to feel very cold and could not stop shivering.....the house is warm so it wasn't that. Then I became very tired and could not stay awake, I had an extra number on and a big wrap but still shivered, eventually feel asleep, awoke after an hour or so and felt dreadful. OH had to go out as he is a quiz master and about 20 people would be attending........so I got ready and went with him. The shivering had stopped but I felt so tired. However did my best to be chatty and our team won by 6 points so that was fun.
Came home, fell asleep, woke this morning and am back to normal.....hope it doesn't come back.

Something old. I have the compleat christening outfit used for the first time by my grandmother so well over hundred and ten years ago. It was hand made and comprises of the bonnet, the long dress embroidered and all in white, a underdress, with the tiniest neck and the ribbons, which meant that no buttons were needed. And a shawl. Just remembered that there is also beautiful knickers with lace around the legs. It is kept in acid free paper but is to small for any of the babies in my family. Not sure what to do with it as none of my children want it..

Something new. Books and more books! Oh has bought a book for me, secondhand, called The Shoes of The Fisherman. It is about he first Pope from the Iron Curtain. I only got this yesterday so haven't started reading it yet, but looking forward to start this evening.

Something borrowed. Mmmm. The only thing I can think of at the moment is the BBQ borrowed from a friend who then left Spain and went back to the UK and left the BBQ behind, so we still use it!

Something blue. My blue ring, bought for me by my husband when we were in Italy, 10 years after we married. It is a little tight now but as l am loosing weight I soon will be able wear it again.
PS. I wonder what I will get for our 20th anniversary this year.....


Bye for now

Bridget

This is true!
Last night around 8pm our house bell buzzed. We were not expecting anyone so I went to the top of the house and found a male friend looking very distressed. I let him in and as we started to walk down the stairs he suddenly stopped and started to cry.
He said" oh Bridget , I am so sorry and shocked to hear that Peter died during the week,"!
Now my husband is alive and well so I was quite shocked at what our friend said. We went in the house and there was my husband watching the cricket on TV. I thought our friend was going to collapse.
We learnt that a restaurant owner whom we know had told him and his wife and several other people. He wanted to know if I would allow him to be at the funeral.!

Our friend then looked very shocked!

This is the second time that my husband has had this experience, I hope there is not another. So far this morning, it is only 08.45 hrs here, and our phone has been ringing asking "is it true that Peter died? "

Isn't it strange how this happens? Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Right now my husband is still alive and watching the Cricket from India.

I wonder what "news" I receive today?

Bridget



:-) :-) :-) :-)

I am watching the cricket from India too - great game it is too!

:-) <3
Gerard