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'Happy Moments' July 26th

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Hi all. Welcome to another week of the HM thread. The idea being that we think about the positive things in our lives no matter how small or large they may seem, and hopefully share them here and spread the good vibes. Plus it's nice to hear and talk about everyone's news other than fashion stuff

My turn first as usual ...Well our weather hasn't been behaving and my mood has been a bit low lately too, so I'm digging deep this week for my contribution. I'll start with food as it's often something that gives us pleasure and I have to say that the cottage pie that we just ate for Sunday dinner was one of those meals where you just keep saying mmmmm...all the way through...delicious!

I've enjoyed seeing my son play on his new Xbox and hooking up with his pals in online games whilst talking through a headset to them...isn't technology amazing these days?

Something to look forward to tomorrow is helping celebrate my MIL's birthday...it's a biggy...90! We are taking her for a meal in the evening.

Something that brought a smile to my face was seeing Bilbo my cat enjoy a cardboard box that my mum's new handbag came in. At least he didn't mistake it for his litter tray!!

Ok, your turn now. And of course don't forget photos and links if you want.

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Runcarla

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Weather can have such an affect on one's frame of mind, don't you think? It has been hot, hot,hot - with dangerously high UV ratings here, where I live, in southern Ontario. Regardless, I have been out of doors for most of a much needed week off work.

I am struggling with the garden 'inherited' with the new house. The size doesn't disconcert me (I am a mad gardener, and my previous garden took up most of the property - there was hardly any lawn!). It is the nature of the plantings. The plants are all sorts of disconnected colours planted like specimens and surrounded by large open areas. I like a full, romantic look with harmonious blends of colours, lush foliage and no bare earth showing.
So, I spent the week doing a big 'purge' - weeding, deadheading, pruning back overgrown specimens, and 'tossing' plants I didn't love! I've added airy Russian Sage, Lavender, and Creeping Thyme where Ornamental Goldenrod and orange poppies once dominated. I have a few HEWI's - Solomon's Seal and a good fern that can tolerate full sun (!). There is a lot of work to do, but the 'worst' is behind me.

I enjoyed the hours of quiet introspection while at work - with a resident chipmunk and pond frogs for company, and birdsong all around.

All in all, a very satisfying week!

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Anonymous

Oh, wow, Carla! Your garden is looking stunning. You have been working hard. So much interesting nooks and features in amongst the flowers. Yes..good luck with finding a fern that likes sun..does one exist? You must let me know if you find one.

Gail

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I spent the day visiting my mother in her nursing home in Christchurch Dorset in the UK. . I Have been here from the US since the 20th . I am happy that she is the same as when I visited last October with no decline. I had a nice lunch with her and we sat outside by the fish pond when the sun came out. Going to be hard to say goodbye tomorrow but I have enjoyed getting to know the staff this week and I feel comfortable that she is well cared for. We will both be sad tomorrow but will then talk via phone each day once I return to the USA as we always do :))

Anonymous

Helping my DH clean out his parents' home these last 4 months after his mother's passing has led to many meltdowns on my part. The amount of work we have put into it by ourselves while trying to maintain our own home and DH working full time and traveling has been extremely overwhelming. However, we see the light at the end of the tunnel and the home will be put up for sale in a few weeks. In order to cope with all the stress I started watching Leave it to Beaver on Netflix. I remember some of these episodes from my childhood and it is nice to watch something that does not involve sex, crime, profanity, etc. i have found this a great way to go back in time and remember how things were back then and just let go of the stress. I can just zone out and let my mind go blank.

Anonymous

It's good to know that your mum is being well looked after Gail. Dorset is a lovely county isn't it?. I have family in Bournemouth not far from Christchurch. Thank goodness for being able to keep in touch by phone every day with your mum. Safe travels back to the US.

Lara, I can only imagine the stress levels you've been going through. It's hard work, by all accounts. Especially with the travelling too. Thanks god for Netflix!

Louise

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Ahh cats and boxes always bring a little cheer. Isn't the weather bluergh here at the mo, I've also been feeling a little low too I'd never considered the weather so it could be that.
Saturday a friend and I caught the train to Worcester and spent a lovely few hours mooching around the shops and eating strawberry tarts.
It was so cold and yucky yesterday that after spending the morning trying to convince myself I must get out of bed and get dressed I decided to just give in and spend the day in bed, which actually made me feel a whole lot better after I stopped feeling guilty about it. I'd got nothing to do anyway so I snuggled down with the cats and had a Harry Potter marathon.
I'm off to walk and snuggle some greyhounds today so that will cheer me up no end and I can see a patch of blue sky trying to break through x

Summer

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Another one here feeling under the weather, literally. I definitely believe that the weather can affect the mood (says she, grumpily) so I'm hoping that this incessant rain is going to stop at some point!
Anyway, Diane, I'm glad you enjoyed your cottage pie, and watching your son play with his friends via the Xbox and headphones - I feel more like a techno-dinosaur with every passing minute!
Bilbo looks very smug in his new hide-out, and I share your relief that he didn't mistake it for the litter tray.

I've enjoyed some lovely family time over the last week, with more to come at the end of this one. My family is rather scattered to the four winds, so we have to make the most of the times we can get together. Thanks again to modern technology, which at least makes it easier to keep in touch when we are apart.

Looking forward to the end of the week, when we have been "promised" some sunshine and warmth again. Fingers crossed!

Anonymous

Ooh, Worcester sounds nice Louise. And so does a lazy day in bed watching Harry Potter. Enjoy your grey hound cuddles!

Summer (hello fellow grump!) It is nice to have some time with family that we don't get to see that often isn't it? I'm also glad of technology for keeping in touch. Now lets hold hands and do a dance to summon up some sunshine!!

MsMary

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I love reading everybody's Happy Moments!

I had a lovely weekend full of happy moments. Gentleman Friend is planning a big trip over Labor Day for his bicycling club and wives/significant others, and he decided on Friday that we should drive up the coast on Saturday and check out the proposed site. So we drove up to San Luis Obispo, which is about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and stayed overnight and had a lovely time relaxing and eating and drinking and driving around in his awesome fancy Maserati. And the best part was I got to drive home! Oh my gosh! Best, most fun car ever! And I swear the man is a saint because he sat there cool as a cucumber and didn't betray a hint of nervousness, even on the winding mountain roads, and resisted the impulse to critique my performance as Apprentice Race Car Driver! Big fun! (Here's a pic of me all in one piece at the end of the journey.)

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I had a big baking day on Saturday - 1 loaf of bread, 2 different lots of savoury GF muffins and tea cake in both GF and normal versions. Now the freezer is stocked for lunches. I do love baking, though probably took on a bit much for a rest day, given I also had a roast to cook that night. Too much washing up, that is!

My family enjoyed watching the final of Masterchef Australia last night, which the girls and I are quite devoted to! The one we thought should win did so, so we were satisfied.

ETA - here is the non-GF tea cake. I cooked tea cake because I didn't have much butter.

Pic 2 is one of the little girls' cooking efforts. I woke up on Sunday to find them "playing Masterchef".

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Woohoo Mary! look at the 'girl racer'! You know, my DH is the same whenever I'm driving us somewhere...never a critical word ever...gotta love that man. Sounds like yours may be a keeper

Anne, what a fab productive Saturday. The tea cake looks delicious!! And look how lovely your DS's self cooked meals look too. Wow! You're a good mum Anne

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Di i feel your pain on the weather we are waiting to do a second cut for the harvest its just awaiting game but i think high pressure is on its way
Meanwhile we have just come back from a four day break at butlins( first weekend of school holidays) and had glorious weather on the sussex coast,but glad to be back after an intense entertainment on slaught lol
Another sure sign of the weather turning is getting out the barbecue.hubby and son decided to build and weld one as a project and low the heavens opened ever since so we are waiting for its maiden launch.

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I feel for you Di! Bad Weather can sure suck the joy out of a whole week!

I was in Mumbai visiting my sister over the weekend. It was pouring like crazy all 3 days....horrid wet and muggy weather. We did a bit of shopping on Friday and then went out to dinner with friends. Saturday we were house hunting together for her...but we did see quite a few good ones and had an awesome late lunch.

Sunday we drove along the coast and it was a gorgeous drive with green trees and some quiet. What's better - we found this amazing little slice of secluded beach that was so serene and peaceful! Overcast skies but no rain, and it became the perfect day for the beach. We were so very happy with the 'hidden treasure' coz in a super busy city like Mumbai, peace and quiet are almost unheard of! It turned out to be a great day

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AviaMariah

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I haven't participated in awhile so here goes. On the topic of weather; we are having a repreived in between very hot spells. This morning it feels like the perfect September morning which is my favorite. Temps of 100 are coming back but I'm enjoying this while it lasts. In other news, I got my DH a boxer puppy for father's day. He has been with us for awhile now and is causing all sorts of trouble and disarray in our household but he sure is cute! I Think my life could be a reality show: A Puppy, A Toddler and A Baby (and a cat).

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Oh, I hope you're right about that high pressure coming Clara. I'm glad the weather was kind for your break away, but there's nothing more guaranteed to bring on the rain like building a BBQ! I'm going to one tomorrow and I'm wondering if we're all going to end up inside! Hope you can get the harvesting finished soon.

You get a lot of rain in India as well don't you Manny. At least you got in some fun times whilst in Mumbai with your sister. Shopping, eating, walking and beaches sounds very nice! Lovely photos. You and sis look alike

Oh, Aviahmariah, what gorgeous photos. You have got a full house, but it sounds like a happy house. Your DD and pets are cuties. Glad you're enjoying a respite from the extreme temperatures too.