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'Happy Moments' May 24th

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It's time to get thinking those positive thoughts and gratitudes and maybe sharing them here too

I hope you've had a decent week and if not, even if it's been the pits, try and think of at least one tiny positive thing and maybe it'll help you get through.

So I start things off as usual... well, the kids have just finished school for a weeks break and we are off for a few days in Somerset(UK) tomorrow. I won't be working for 5 days and I'm relieved to have the chance to gather my thoughts, as a rather fussy customer has changed her mind about an order, which means re-doing something... I could have done without the extra work on this particular order (I am being paid for the extra trouble taken), so the chance to take a deep breath and count to 10 as it were, is welcome!

A happy moment for us last night was having a take away (curry..yum!) by way of our Anniversary treat. I'm now cooking a roast dinner and the smell wafting around is lovely (making you hungry yet??)

Another happy moment...getting an e-mail mentioning new fabric stock and finding ivory showerproof cotton gabardine for a trench coat and deep cream coloured, textured trouser fabric...both for an absolute steal!

A final and poignant gratitude... my son had to do a timeline of memories that had made an impact, for school homework and his was mentioning lots of good times...he spotted another class mates homework mentioning, accidents, death, and break-ups (so sad)...Both he and I felt so grateful for the lives we had been blessed with so far...

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claracluck

Di this is such a great thread you've been so good doing it every week. Well we had a pretty similar few days food wise,I cooked a curry last night and used the new balti dishes I ordered from Amazon which made things slightly more authentic! And today we had yummy roast lamb dinner.
I am looking forward to a break from the school run and DD will be having a rest from her exams .
I have been catching up with garden trying to get it looking good for lizs prom night photos.
Your son is a thoughtful lad ,it's nice when the kids notice other people's feelings and how different others lives can be.
Di I love Somerset I think the weathers going to be good for your holiday are you going to visit wooky hole ?

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Louise

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Hope you enjoy your holiday Diane, there are some lovely places in Somerset.
School holidays for me too; it's been another stressful half term but it ended on a bittersweet note, we interviewed last week and have found someone to replace the lady who passed away.
My best friend and I finally got to monkey forest yesterday. We've tried to arrange it several times over the last couple of years and it's always had to be postponed because of the weather x

Adelfa

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So glad for you, Diane, Clara, and Louise, that you get a break!

I had curry last night too, and enough left over for tonight! My dog got a bath today. I've found a bather who is really good with him and I am grateful. I had brunch with my local daughter and her delightful husband, and a nice phone chat with my far-away daughter.

I have been walking on the beach more frequently and it has been lovely!

Thanks for doing these threads, Diane!

Runcarla

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An inauspicious start to the week with a root canal procedure on the first day of my holiday week. However, best case scenario - least aggressive pain meds and antibiotics were all that were required. I will be surrendering the strong prescription stuff to the pharmacy since I didn't need it and don't want it around my house!

Day after procedure DS#1 and I drove to Ottawa to visit my mom. Took the scenic route. We had a 10K race event, but around the race we did some sorting at my mom's condo. Mom is struggling with downsizing and amalgamating her stuff from her various properties into her current home. There is a lot of duplication. Hauled away 5 garbage bags for trash or donation.

I would have loved to have started on her clothes closet, but other areas took presidence. The last thing we did was tidy her balcony and plant up pots and planters with herbs and white flowers.

The weather was gorgeous, and we had a good visit.

Anonymous

It seems currys are very popular!

Claracluck, we're headed off to Watchet and Minehead. Though we may drop in on my brother on the way home on Friday. He lives a few miles west of Wooky Hole. Your garden looks amazing...mine's still in need of more weeding I'm afraid.

Oh, I'm glad a replacement staff member has finally been found Louise. Is the monkey forest worth a visit then? Maybe my son would like that...Enjoy the rest of your week off.

Adelfa, I love the sound of clean dogs, lovely food, family time and walks on the beach!

Gosh, glad the root canal wasn't too bad in the grand scheme of things Carla. Not fun are they? It also sound like you did a great job with the sorting at your mum's condo. I hope the race went well too.

Summer

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I hope you are enjoying your holiday, Diane, and that the weather will pick up a bit. It's ages since I spent time in Somerset - we always seem to be passing through these days.
It's nice to know that your son appreciates his good fortune. It's never too early to start counting blessings.

Clara and Louise, have a good half-term break, also. Your garden looks lovely, Clara.

Adelfa, I share your love of clean dogs and beach walks.

Carla, I hope the tooth has settled down, and good luck with sorting out your mom's move.

Nothing too exciting this week, but I've enjoyed time with family and friends. Today, I have the house to myself - peace, quiet and a tidy house!

Louise

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Diane monkey forest is definitely worth a visit http://www.trentham-monkey-for.....p?id_cat=1 All the monkeys are the same but are free roaming in a large secure area, almost like a big park. There are baby ones at the mo. It's not a huge place some online reviews complained it wasn't big enough but we stood for ages watching the monkeys especially the cute babies, then we went round again! X

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Anonymous

Summer, I too love a quiet, empty and tidy house to myself...bliss

Oh, look at the lovely monkey photos Louise! It sounds like a good place for a day out definitely

Ledonna N.

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Oh so many happy moments. Where to begin? Well the week was very hectic 12-15 hr days. In between a city celebration of house music. a photographer captured my sadness and joy, HOUSE music is the ground work for what is known as EPMD. I was @ the Chocago Cultural Center and then @ the Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park celebrating The music and the movement. I am a dancer and you become who you want to be on the dance floor. It transcends race socioeconomic conditions gender it unites as only music can.

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What a great experience Ledonna! Thanks for sharing those photos. Love the first two of you.

LucyRose

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I really enjoyed reading your post about "Happy Moments"! Yesterday was rough in a number of ways (torrential rain, forgotten wallet, friend trouble) but I was really trying to hang on to the happy moments.

My Happy Moments:
- A kind friend gave me a ride
- Biscotti
- A hug from my boyfriend

MsMary

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I love reading everybody's happy moments! Thanks for sharing!!

I had a wonderfully happy long weekend in New York City with my gentleman friend. We saw two Broadway shows and had three amazing dinners and had drinks with a friend of mine and relaxed and strolled around Manhattan and it was just great! It was his first trip to the Big Apple and I think I've convinced him to make it an annual event.

Then at the airport I got the most hilarious text from my son (back story too long and involved to explain -- just trust me it was hilarious) that had me giggling the whole flight home!

Anonymous

Thanks for joining in Lucy Nice happy moments! Mmm Biscotti...

Ooh, your New York weekend sounds divine Mary. I'm glad your gentleman enjoyed it too. And I can just imagine you giggling all the way home after your funny text!

Ruth M

I love reading people's happy moments and am grateful to you Diane for this thread every week and to everyone for sharing

This week I met my friend's adorable new grandson (her first). On another day I enjoyed lunch out with an ex-colleague from working days. We're both retired now and enjoy catching up and reminiscing a couple of times a year, usually over pizza and a glass of wine. She ALWAYS greets me with "Oh, you haven't changed a bit!" It always makes me laugh - it's so patently untrue after all these years!

And I also had dinner out with two good friends to celebrate the birthday of one of them. The staff at the restaurant stuck a candle into her desert (a chocolate roulade) and brought it out singing "Happy Birthday" to her. They also donated a free glass of bubbly to each of us on the house - but that wasn't because of the birthday, it was because they were unable to seat us in the area of the restaurant which we requested on booking. The free bubbly went a long way towards making up for the misunderstanding over the seating, LOL! (Hmm - I notice my happy moments often seem to involve food and eating ...)

Anonymous

That's a flattering comment from your pal Ruth, each time you get together The birthday meal sounds great too, I'll bet your pal loved that dessert and the champers, how lovely!