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Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:45 pm**

cherandbuster wrote: What's that?

Somebody mention champagne??

Val, I'll grab a coupla glasses and pick you up on the way to Niamh's:)

you might need to bring a HUGE stack of diapers !!!!!! LOL :guitarist

SO exciting !!! :driving:

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:49 pm**

Niamh wrote: you might need to bring a HUGE stack of diapers !!!!!! LOL :guitarist

adult diapers or baby diapers??

Either way, sounds like you need to join Val and I in a great big glass of bubbly:)

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:01 pm**

Never heard of adult diapers, Cher, but let's get on with the

party !! :wah:

Don't you just love babies !!!! :driving:

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:22 pm**

Little babies or adult babies?

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:08 pm**

LOL ANY babies !! :wah:

NOW are you ready to party ? :driving:

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:01 pm**

Somehow, the very idea of diapers and champagne...

It's just not workin' for me...

Posted: **Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:09 pm**

Just because I HAVE to find a reason to post in the Happy Stuff Only thread......thinking....thinking.....

Dammit. I'll be back when I can think a happy thought.....

Posted: **Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:25 am**

Oh BR, try hard!

Happy thoughts are good for the soul!

And YES babies rule:)

I love to smell their heads

Posted: **Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:03 am**

I love babies....sometimes I'm tempted to have another....:-6

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:45 am**

awwwwwwww how sweet !!

No need to rush it, Sunny....in the UK we have a pregnant woman of 63yrs of age. :-3

I've posted that under 'Happy News' .......not too sure if it is :-2

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:48 am**

I don't want to imagine that! And I'm not 63!

Oh, happy stuff.............2 more days until summer vacation!:-6

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:54 am**

Hubby's going away for a week.

I think I'll be at the Garden more than ever!

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:00 am**

I feel a FG road trip coming on, let's cruise the boards this week!

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:11 am**

chonsigirl wrote: I feel a FG road trip coming on, let's cruise the boards this week!

:driving:

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:54 pm**

Happy Stuff Only

Ingrown toenails

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:57 pm**

:p

Twinsies!

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:03 pm**

chonsigirl wrote: :p

Twinsies!

No.

Not exactly.

More like law abiding citizen.....moi

and THIEF !.....you

ADMIN !!!

;)

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:05 pm**

Nomad is back

:-6 :-6

:wah:

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:06 pm**

shhhhhhh

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:07 pm**

I can change back to myself.................................maybe tomorrow.

;)

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:07 pm**

(All this talk about babies... Val puts a post-it on her screen as a reminder NEVER

to drink water from ANY garden fountains...)

Posted: **Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:09 pm**

Nomad wrote: shhhhhhh

OK, won't say any more about it.

:sneaky:

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:21 pm**

Just dusting the cobwebs off this thread to tell you all that today, I paid a holding fee on a small flat (apartment) not too far away from where I currently live. I will rent for 6 months and then look at buying somewhere small....even 'old codgers' like me can get mortgages these days !

I won't bore you with the whole story, but my other half and i are separating after 40 years of marriage and I'm beginning a whole new adventure...on my own.

My son is trying to buy our house as it is ideal for a family ....6 of us used to live here...

I'm not sorry and I'm not sad, I'm just glad that AT LAST I've mustered up the courage to do what I should have done many years ago.

If I fall off the 'happy bus' while I'm on this journey, I might need a bit of a helping hand to get back on and I know there will always be someone here to give me a helping hand.

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:33 pm**

Pinky wrote: Oh Bez! Good for you, it's good to move on to pastures new.

This is the start of a whole new positive time...and if you happen to have a down day, we'll be here to pick you up, dust you off and get that smile back on your face.

And don't forget to kick my a**e when I need it :yh_rotfl

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:01 pm**

Bez wrote: And don't forget to kick my a**e when I need it :yh_rotfl

US? Forget to kick someone's ass when they need it? Not a chance!

I'm so happy for you Bez!!

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:52 pm**

We closed on our house today! I can get my power tools out of storage after more than a year! YIPPEE!! :yh_party

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:16 pm**

Bez wrote: Just dusting the cobwebs off this thread to tell you all that today, I paid a holding fee on a small flat (apartment) not too far away from where I currently live. I will rent for 6 months and then look at buying somewhere small....even 'old codgers' like me can get mortgages these days !

I won't bore you with the whole story, but my other half and i are separating after 40 years of marriage and I'm beginning a whole new adventure...on my own.

My son is trying to buy our house as it is ideal for a family ....6 of us used to live here...

I'm not sorry and I'm not sad, I'm just glad that AT LAST I've mustered up the courage to do what I should have done many years ago.

If I fall off the 'happy bus' while I'm on this journey, I might need a bit of a helping hand to get back on and I know there will always be someone here to give me a helping hand.

Bez, that is marvelous news. Now begins your true pilgrimage in life.

Rest assured, though, there will always be someone here to give you a hand.

The angels are with you.

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:22 pm**

OpenMind wrote: Bez, that is marvelous news. Now begins your true pilgrimage in life.

Rest assured, though, there will always be someone here to give you a hand.

The angels are with you.

yes exactly what OM said Bez :-6

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:38 pm**

Bez wrote: If I fall off the 'happy bus' while I'm on this journey, I might need a bit of a helping hand to get back on and I know there will always be someone here to give me a helping hand.I drive the happy bus. :driving: I'll get you an extra seatbelt. Just leave it to me. :-6

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:52 pm**

Accountable wrote: We closed on our house today! I can get my power tools out of storage after more than a year! YIPPEE!! :yh_party

That was quick....why are things so s l o w over here ?

That 'Happy Bus' sure is busy lately...peace, joy and happiness to you and 'your beloved' in your new home Rick. :-6

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:25 am**

Fantastic news for Bez and Accountable, good luck to both of you, hope you enjoy your new 'homes'

:-4 :-4

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:04 am**

Thanks Betty & Bez. You're coming to the housewarming, right?

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:00 am**

Accountable wrote: Thanks Betty & Bez. You're coming to the housewarming, right?

You try and keep us away !!!

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:06 am**

Bez wrote: If I fall off the 'happy bus' while I'm on this journey, I might need a bit of a helping hand to get back on and I know there will always be someone here to give me a helping hand.

Bez, I admire your strength and courage. It is never easy to leave. Kudos to you :-4

I will be only TOO HAPPY to get you back on the happy bus should you need assistance. I will remind you what a kind, loving and special person you are. I will remind you that so many people here adore you. I will remind you that you *deserve* to be happy.

So call on me :-4

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:15 am**

Bez wrote: Just dusting the cobwebs off this thread to tell you all that today, I paid a holding fee on a small flat (apartment) not too far away from where I currently live. I will rent for 6 months and then look at buying somewhere small....even 'old codgers' like me can get mortgages these days !

I won't bore you with the whole story, but my other half and i are separating after 40 years of marriage and I'm beginning a whole new adventure...on my own.

My son is trying to buy our house as it is ideal for a family ....6 of us used to live here...

I'm not sorry and I'm not sad, I'm just glad that AT LAST I've mustered up the courage to do what I should have done many years ago.

If I fall off the 'happy bus' while I'm on this journey, I might need a bit of a helping hand to get back on and I know there will always be someone here to give me a helping hand.
You wont fall. There will always be someone ready to catch you. To steady you when you stumble. To always be the friend you need them to be. Just remember life is an adventure. You have found your wings, dear friend. Soar! Breathe the free air. It is a fragrance beyond description. :-4 I'm only a phone call away.

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:21 am**

Raven wrote: You wont fall. There will always be someone ready to catch you. To steady you when you stumble. To always be the friend you need them to be. Just remember life is an adventure. You have found your wings, dear friend. Soar! Breathe the free air. It is a fragrance beyond description. :-4 I'm only a phone call away.

Raven

That was so lovely :-6

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:35 am**

Thanks Cher. She is a lovely lady, and I meant every word.

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:29 am**

Raven wrote: You wont fall. There will always be someone ready to catch you. To steady you when you stumble. To always be the friend you need them to be. Just remember life is an adventure. You have found your wings, dear friend. Soar! Breathe the free air. It is a fragrance beyond description. :-4 I'm only a phone call away.

You're a :yh_star Raven...thank you so much.:-4

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:35 am**

IT'S FRIDAY. I AM HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN sH*&!

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:46 am**

I just realised today that this is the last week I will ever be working a full 5 days....yippee...

A few months ago, I told my boss that I would be retiring in October after 30 years of working for the company. He was a bit taken aback as i think he was expecting me to go on until i was 65.....and in all fairness that was what i planned to do. The decision to retire was part of the whole 'change my life' decision I made last year. (60 is the official retirement age for women here in the UK for the year I was born)

Anyway...to cut a long story short....we did a deal.

He told me I could work a 4 day week during August and September with no loss of pay, provided i would be flexible and cover for holidays etc if needed....and ...he asked me to work reduced hours for a few months while the company is going through some changes.

So October to December I work 3 days a week....January to July 2007 I work a 2 Day week and then we will review the arrangement. I'll get paid in proportion to the hours i work and I must say the money will be really handy, specially based on the salary I get now.....

So....many LONG weekends to look forward to and more to celebrate....how about a 'beach party'....yay....

:)

:yh_bigsmi :yh_laugh

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:48 am**

jbbarker1947 wrote: IT'S FRIDAY. I AM HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN sH*&!

And so am I jb :-6

What are you going to do this weekend then ?

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:56 am**

It's all good news all the way with you, Bez. I'm delighted for you.:-6

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:08 pm**

OpenMind wrote: It's all good news all the way with you, Bez. I'm delighted for you.:-6

I agree with Ommmm.

Bez, this could just be the *VERY BEST* time of your life

May only beautiful things await you :-6

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:57 pm**

helefra wrote: Hey jb, I'm with you on the Friday feeling!!!!;)

Bez - the pictures of Nymans Gardens looks beautiful. Can you give me details of where it is? I love visiting those type of places.

It's in Sussex, not far from Gatwick airport...a long way from Birmingham but well worth a visit if you're ever down this way.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w- ... allery.htm