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'Happy Moments' Sept 14th

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Time to share, good news, happy times, blessings and gratitudes, In order for us to concentrate on the positives in life. Welcome to this weeks edition...

Ok, so I'll kick things off...

I'm still feeling so grateful for the fabulous September weather that we're still getting here in the UK. Me, DH and DS had a lovely walk yesterday afternoon and it was really warm and balmy and we spotted a Heron along the way, they are usually quite elusive. Talking of walks. I also went off on my own last Thursday along a local stream to a small lake and took along my camera. The photos are below for your perusal The cat was spotted soaking up the sun on a fallen branch that bridged the stream, isn't he/she lovely.

On Friday 5 of us gathered at a pals house for a bite to eat. We all contributed a little to the food (and wine) and had a lovely chat. I'm blessed to have nice friends and it was a lovely evening.

Things to look forward to? Well, a hair appointment next Friday, the new crown on one of my teeth being fitted on Wednesday and of course Seattle is looming ever nearer. Many packing plans are being made!

Over to you now. Don't forget photos or links if you wish.

PS I hope the photos load ok for you as the files are quite big.

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Angie

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YES. Gorgeous weather this side too, Diane. VERY unusual. The SSIF is looking sunny and very mild. No rain. (I'm treating the weather angels to tea an cake). Your pics are beautiful. Glad you had fun with your mates, and enjoy your haircut. Good luck with the crown. Dentist visits can be grotty, so hang in there.

My happy moment:

PICKING INGE UP IN 48 HOURS.

Anonymous

Thanks Angie! Keep plying the tea and cake we want fair weather for the big gathering!

Re-dentist..I'm hoping the new crown will settle nicely when it's put in. I have the temporary one in at the moment. The worst bit of drilling off the tooth was done a week ago.

Less than 48 hours to Inge touch-down.. yay!

MsMary

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Oh my goodness, Diane! You are such a gifted photographer! Thank you so much for sharing these lovely shots!

ANGIE!! SO EXCITING!!

Without a doubt, the happiest moment of my week was on Thursday, when my moving crew and I drove away from the Former Marital Residence with my belongings and my sanity intact, knowing I will never ever again have to see or speak to Mr. K. It was a little tense but ultimately I got everything I really wanted, if not, perhaps, everything to which I was entitled under the settlement agreement. Including the fab closet built-ins from the former Woman Cave, which are going into the new master bedroom closet in the new house! And as I mentioned in Friday's post, I was able to trade some things I didn't really care about for a set of patio furniture that I really wanted!

But the very best part is that it closed the door on the marriage and the divorce and I am stick-a-fork-in-me done, done, done!! Hooray!

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Whoot! *doing a happy for Mary dance*. So pleased for you

Angie

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MARY. THAT IS BRILLIANT. (((HUGS))). WOOHOOOOOO. Sooo happy for you. (That's the closet in the old house, right? Stunning colours). We will do EXTRA celebrating in two weeks, for sure.

You are all in luck with the weather in Seattle. WOW. A true gift from the weather angels.

I AM SO EXCITED. I CAN BARELY FOCUS.

*calming down, calming down, calming down*

doubleh

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I love that everyone is choosing "silver lining" happy moments, as those are mine too.
DH's car finally died and while we are yet to find a replacement I am happy that DH made piece with his death trap and let it go before it could cause any real trouble.

My sister and family visited for a quick 24 hour trip. They recently moved only 3 hrs away (rather than 18) so I love that we can have shorter and more frequent visits.

And I learned one Brit term last week (chuffed) and hoping to learn "grotty" this week!

Sticking a fork in you Mary and then raising it to weather angels for you all!

Ornella

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This thread is so wonderful.

Diane, such lovely photos but I especially love the first one. The colours, textures and the moods are beautiful.

Angie, I can't believe the time has come for the Inge Fest. Wasn't it yesterday you announced her visit? If Boston meet up is anything to judge things by, I am sure Inge Fest will be an event to be talked and written about about and remembered for months to come. *passing more cake to bribe the angels*

Mary, HOORAY for you!

doubleh, having extra time with sister is precious.

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I have had a lot of happy moments over the past weeks when I wasn’t participating, so I hope you won’t mind I’ll include some of the older ones too.

But firstly, if not the best then certainly the moment worth mentioning from the past week was getting the internet connection in our house. We’re finally in 21st century

One of the best news of the year is the birth of my niece whom I finally got to meet and spend a lot of time with in August. She is more beautiful than I imagined her to be (of course ) and I got to see her at the age of 3 months when she just started smiling and actively interacting, so it was extra fun. I have taken tons of photos, below is one of my favourites.

My dad who is 74 and still actively competes in the athletics for the veterans came home from the European Championship with another medal and is equally thrilled as with any other he had won before. The competition coincided with my stay at my former childhood home where he still lives, but I insisted that he traveled and did what he’s loved doing his whole life. His dedication to active life is inspiring and leaves me humbled over and over again.

And finally, this week my son started reading A LOT. And fast. And with complete understanding. The breakthrough came in the form of the children’s magazine about the movie “How To Train Your Dragon” which we picked up at the newstand as we were paying for the petrol. He’s read the magazine and studied every detail from cover to cover.

Oh, yes - not to forget: I’ve had several style breakthroughs as I began unpacking the boxes after the move and I’ve probably halved my wardrobe already. So liberating! More on that on the forum when things calm down after Tuesday when the school starts again.

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Enjoying the lovely cooler weather, here.

Anonymous

Love this weekly chain and everyone's stories.

I was 'chuffed' (lol) that my DD came home for the weekend from university. I just dropped her back with food goodie bags and clean laundry.

An old friend from my previous city visited and stayed over last night, lots of wine and laughs.

Beautiful closets Ms.mary. I had a friend who divorced and I bought her a card that said 'Make it a clean break....or at least a compound fracture'..:)

Pretty baby -Ornella, although I love my boy, girl clothes are much more fun to buy especially as the auntie

You have a knack with your camera Diane .

I will watch the 'Inge fest' as it appears

Runcarla

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Living vicariously through those attending the Seattle get together. So exciting! Enjoying all the house updates from those creating new nests.

Spent a beautiful weekend doing...nothing! Well, some basic domestic chores, and a hike along the lakeshore with DH, but no big projects or outings. On the way home from our trek, stopped by a local bakery and picked up a little something for desert!

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Goodness! What a lovely way to start off Monday for me, reading all these lovely replies, Thanks all! And thanks for the compliments on my photos

Angie, maybe you should try some Camomile tea along with the cake to help calm you down!

Goodbye to the old death trap eh, Doubleh? I'm hoping you find a reasonably priced reliable replacement soon. So nice to see family more often too. BTW 'grotty' means not great/unwell as in "I'm feeling grotty today" http://www.oxforddictionaries......ish/grotty, Here endeth colloquialism lesson #2

Oh, wow, lots of happy moments for you Ornella! many congratulations to your Dad! That's a fantastic achievement. Well done also to your son for good reading and to you for lots of wardrobe purging. Thanks for sharing the photos. Aunt and Niece look wonderful!

Still lovely and cool Alasse? That's great. Make the most of it.

Sounds like you DD is settling well into university life and I'm chuffed that you were chuffed! Ooh the wine and chat sound good too. Love the joke on the card btw!

Carla, there's nothing like doing 'nothing' eh? Enjoy! Mmmmmm cakes!!

Astrid

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I loved reading all of your happy moments and looking at the pictures.

I'm holding up relatively well so far and I could help with things and make myself useful which was great. There's been some happy news too, my cousin and his girlfriend are expecting their second child. And I am going to meet their little girl for the first time on Friday, my mum says she's a darling.

I've been looking through old pictures with my Oma. They were married for 61 years and just so sweet together!

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Oh, Astrid, I'm glad you're keeping going ok. It's lovely news about the new baby and getting to meet your cousin's little girl too. Thanks for sharing the lovely photo of your Oma and Opa. A precious memory.

Ornella

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Astrid, you look a lot like your Oma, has anyone told you that?

Alassë

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I was thinking that too.

Astrid

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Thanks Diane. Ornella and Alasse, actually no. But then people normally don't have old pictures for comparison. I'm often told I look like my mum though. And I did have my Opa's teeth - an impressive overbite that was corrected as a child.

Janet

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Diane, lovely shots!

Angie, I am so excited for you! I just wish I could be there for all the celebration and gathering, but I will be with you all in spirit! Hug everyone for me.

Mary, what a milestone! I'm breathing a happy sigh for you. It's been a long time coming.

Doubleh, that's so nice to have your family living closer! I keep trying to get my sister to move back up to where I live (where we grew up), but we do what we can to get together. I'm *hoping* she will be able to visit for some big happenings in October (more on that later).

Ornella, that is a great shot of you with your niece, and hooray for your dad and for your son! All wonderful things to celebrate.

Alasse, I'm with you on the weather! High five!

A, how great to have visits from your daughter and friend. Treasure that time!

Carla, isn't downtime wonderful? You deserve it!

Astrid, it's wonderful to spend time with the young ones in our lives -- and to welcome the newest one! I see the resemblance to your Oma also.

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My happy moments:

- Completing an 80 mile bike ride on Sunday. The weather was beautiful too, just perfect for riding. I'm really kind of amazed that I'm not sore after these long rides, and I'm excited to do the Century ride the weekend after next. More than a little surprised at myself for tackling this and conquering it. So yes, I'd say I'm "chuffed"!

- So this will be boring to people who are not into sports, but I am SO FREAKING EXCITED that my beloved Baltimore Orioles are going to the playoffs this year. I went to the game the other night in which we clinched the American League east championship, and it was incredible. I got a seat close to the field so I could be right near the action if we won the game -- which we did!

After the game ended, the players flooded the field with their families and the managers, grounds crew, etc. were all out there celebrating. I got beer sprayed on me by two of the players, and a fan right in front of me got pied in the face (our player Adam Jones is notorious for his pie-ing of teammates who play a special role in winning a game, and he took the special treatment to a few fans this time!). In fact, you can see me in this video -- I'm on the right, most visible right after the second pie-ing (the man in the orange 21 shirt):

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/4.....ching-east

The last time we clinched a playoff position at a home game was 1969, so this was a big celebration. Both of my parents were big fans, so I kinda feel like they're both smiling down on the celebration this year. Now, hopefully...on to the World Series! (pics are 1 Oriole mascot carrying the championship flag, 2 relieving pitcher Andrew Miller with his son, and 3 catcher Caleb Joseph celebrating)

- Yesterday I spent the late afternoon in a field of sunflowers. I've got to say, there are few happier places in the world than a field full of sunflowers. It was a gorgeous day, and I savored it. The pics below are just iPhone shots -- I took better ones with my "big girl" camera.

As always, I am thankful for every day!

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MsMary

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Janet! I watched the video and you looked so great and happy! FUN!!!!

Anonymous

Oh, yes I see the similarity too Astrid.

Wow, kudos to you Janet, 80 miles! Well done! I watched the video too, fab!! Thanks for sharing those lovely photos too. Aren't the sunflowers stunning?