Hello Ed, TY for the Golden Dragon. Re. buying shoes on line. A number of years ago I did purchase a pair on line. Didn't really cost too much and when they arrived I loved them. Ended up buying another pair in a different colour. I still wear them. Strange thing was that when I ordered them I could get another pair for free but they were never in my size. Ended up giving the free ones to a charity shop. Then recently I was attracted to a colourful pair of sneakers and in a weak moment I ordered them. They were Australian made. I almost regretted the purchase after doing it. When they arrived I was fearful about trying them one. Happily they did fit and I have worn them. However I do not need to buy any more shoes. I just noticed my spelling mistakes in my earlier post to you. Natasha. I think that I will go and do some knitting before making dinner. Enjoy your new day.

Hello Ed, re. your fake Christmas. It is ashame that  Ntash and family can't make it. Perhaps she will change her mind when she discovers that the date cannot be changed. It is difficult lining everyone up. I have the problem of everyone wanting to be here at the same time and I just do not have the room for them all as they all need bedrooms. Haha I would need at least 8 bedrooms. Rest well.

Hi Ed
Hope you are ok
Many fireworks going off!

Good morning splash--golden dragon ty It is a dull morning here and starting at 8. Jessicas girl friend who is the hairdresser came by last night and cut my hair so no more hair in the eyes or all over,as per my request she cut it very short so no fingers can even comb it. We are having the same problem with our Christmas although all will be there boxing day. Jessica informed me last night she won't be here Christmas day as she is at her boyfriends and won't be home until evening(it is a train ride away) Just got a call and a nurse will be here shortly so that will free me up to go to tea. Got to get on my high horse now--so have a good day

Hello Ed, TY for the Peace Dove. Have you got Rules of Civilty yet? I have made and eaten dinner. Although it is not quite dark yet I have the cats inside and I will soon head to bed to read. Unusually for me I have not romped through the Lee Child book. I am close to the end. I guess that I have been to busy lately. Enjoy your day.

Xx

Hello Ed, another memory of the farm was that there were many hills and some led down to the river. As children we would run down the hill and try and stop ourselves from ending up in the river that was fast flowing. No one drowned however some of us got wet.

Hello ED, TY for the love birds. OH dear poor Tracey. Her son and SIL really should help her and leave it to you. I went to the art group today but didn't do anything as all the tables were taken up. They offered to put one out for me however I was happy to just sit and talk. Enjoy your day.

Morning splash--peace dove ty. It was a better morning,no early phone ringing.There reallly isn't a lot on tv that I am interested in so a lot of my time is spent daydreaming or sleeping it seems--still moving slow as the cut up by my waist is hard to get past. One more week and the staples come out so maybe moving will be easier. I will have so company later today as Jessica's best friend is a hairdress and is coming to see her today and will drop over and cut my hair for me.. Nice sunny morning to start the day sohopefully it lasts. Hunters news --one buck hanging ready to butcher. Have a good day.

Hello Ed, re what was I doing on the farm. As both my parents worked and school holidays were an issue, I was often delivered to the farm that my father's friend worked on. I called them Uncle Ken and Aunty Rose. I guess my brother was looked after by my Grandparents? Another question for Mum. They had 4 children and the oldest was also named Dianne. I was 1 year older than her so we became known as Big Dinga and Little Dinga. I loved my time with them. The memories of waking and sitting by the fireside having porridge for breakfast. Exploring the farm. We as children were allowed to free range. I have so many happy memories of my stays there. I will have to write this down for my children.  Haha I almost started a story of the blind ram for you and then realised it would take many words. So I have another story to write once I speak to Mum about why I spent time in the farm and where was my brother at the time. Meanwhile night has fallen as is the rain. Dinner done and cats inside. I think that I will sleep well tonight now that I know Grace and baby Spenser are well. Enjoy your new day.