The Crepey Buds Of May

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Err, how did that happen with no one noticing!
It's because we're all on the dark and stormy, sloe gin and prosecco innit.

Sorry for the not v inspired title but I panicked.

Herbs,

Thank you for all the good wishes. DDiL has just been back: they are keeping him in so she needed bits and pieces. She is worried that it is pneumonia and they aren't telling her.

Herbs, is he Julian Clary's long lost secret love child? His understudy?

Mrs S, I'm not hoiking but I am certainly not EGGING YOU ON like some of your so called Crepey friends...

No hoiking here neither .
Mastercheffing. Without Juanita. Boo.
Jack to win I think

THANK THE LORD, HOORAY X 1000......DH's promotion to Director has FINALLY COME THROUGH.

I'm so happy for him I actually shed a little tear. Then cracked open a bottle of champagne that has been in the fridge so long it has become vintage. It has been so long coming - it was first talked about at least six years ago, then there was the recession/lay-offs, then a recruitment freeze, then company takeover on the horizon...blah blah blah.....each obstacle not of his making, but incredibly frustrating when it clearly was deserved long ago. It was sooo important that it happened before October when he becomes part of the "new" company, and I think DH was prepared to walk if it didn't....but now it has.....I'm so so relieved (can't you tell?).

Very Very well done to Mr CV! Lovely news CV, so refreshing when good work and loyalty etc actually get recognised and rewarded - even if it was too long coming.

Anyone else struggling to adapt clothing to sudden tropical temperatures or is it just me - I've been wearing a winter coat, thick tights and ankle boots for so long I can't remember how to wear anything else. It took me about 45 minutes to decide what to wear yesterday - couldn't stop dithering and nothing was 'right'.

Looking forward to the weekend - our plans seems involve endless delicious meals.

Well...my mother died about an hour ago.

Gosh MI - I'm so sorry - still a shock even though it was expected. Thinking of you

CV - many congratulations to DH

Crikey - highs and lows...

So sorry MI. Huge hugs x x

Love and sympathy MI

Well done Mr CV. a promotion richly deserved.

I'm so sorry, MI, strength for the next few days... She had some lovely times with you and your dsis during the last few days

Oh MI, so sorry she's finally gone. You were there for her in her last days.

And super well done to Mr CV

MI, thinking of you, much love .

We need a pie emoticon.

I feel very odd.

Though am not as odd as my dad who is apparently adamant he doesn't want the body out of the house till morning.

So sorry MI, it must feel very strange and shocking even though you've been anticipating it. Take care lovely.

I'm so sorry, MI. xxx

MI, may I add a few words of sympathy too. I'm very saddened by your loss. I know it was expected but nonetheless, do award yourself some time to grieve once the next few weeks have passed.
Sending love and enormous respect for the way you have managed these last few months with such wit and courage.

MI - still such a shock for you, even after all this time.

I am glad for you that you were there - it will help you in the time to come.

But I wasn't there. I'd only just been home two hours...I will go tomorrow.

I was thinking that MI.
Tomorrow will be fine. Is there someone with your DF ?

Sorry, MI - I have not kept up.

I am in many ways relieved - she should have died a week ago. But sooner or later the grief will hit me. All v odd.

Message in a text MI . So very sorry.