Hello all you lovely delurkers.
Have been cheered up by your lovely comments. Thank you all so much and welcome-stick around 
. We always welcome newcomers to the chat.
I must have imagined that lovely Heimstone shirt that is winging its way to me too 
. it is a shade of blue that i believe Queen would like and if it fits, I'll maybe wear it to the next meet up.
Something lovely happened tonight- my Brother, SIl and two nieces came round on their way back to catch the boat back to Allemagne. I got all soppy and cried into the soft furry head of the little baby and with my older niece wrapped round my waist. Hearing my SIl recount the horror of the birth and the near loss of both of them- the OBGYN actually ripped off her shirt and bra as they hurtled her into theatre such was the rush.
That baby truly is a miracle child. Nothing about her birth and subsequent condition left any hope. She had a little Petit Mal fit yesterday too but has coped magnificently with all the travel and family dynamics swirling around like dirty water down a plughole. But there is nothing wrong with her cognitions. She is alert (despite the Pheno), bright eyed (grasping and exploring my face) and smiling. yes there is hearing loss but they think they will be able to address this. She smelt divine.
And my older niece has her first horse arriving soon- an Icelandic breed. Grumpy what can you tell me about those as I know nothing about them other than I cannot wait for my hack through the Black Forest in Spring. My older niece is long legged, healthy and so sweet and affectionate. A real little German schoolgirl on the cusp of adolescence.
Because I am going to watch that documentary this weekend- my treat for working hard. I have really put in the hours and got another writing job yesterday. It is worthy, a great magazine and invaluable exposure for a rookie.
Shop - your poor Spaniel. Does she like hot water bottles? When one of our dogs died, the other one mourned so we added a sturdy hottie to his basket and gave him a cuddly toy which seemed to give him an outlet for his grooming needs. It helped him a little.
We saw Gravity Marsha It was superb. Made me feel giddy though as I'm not too hot on 3D. You end up marvelling at the achievement of the actors and Cuaron. Plus it passes that test- no two women talk about men in the whole of the film.
We also saw The Butler, Prince of Avalanches, Mud, White House Down (crash, bang, wallop enjoyable nonsense) and there are so many more films i need to see. Check out my Pinterest Square Eyes board for suggestions, any of you.
NU - what an achievement. Like One, women like you are an inspiration with the determination and commitment weight management and loss takes. One I do envy you that strength of mind, I really do. I can be very weak-willed.
Queen I hope you are continuing to recover and having plenty of rest.