Morning splash--sun is up and if the forecast is right we are going to warm up to the level of spring but a couple of days and we will be back down near freezing.(Not putting the winter wear away yet.) I am supposed to have company this morning--Ry is supposed to bring the lettuce his mom bought for me over and have a visit. That will be a nice change as he hasn't been able to visit much with the hours he had to put in at the rink.Not used tocompany in the morning but we will take what we can get and thenI will be off to tea this afternoon. Kevin seems to be on the mend,just a sore stomach from all the coughing but the marathon of care he gave himself over the long weekend seems to have paid off. Have a good day puttering in the garden.

Hello Ed, When people tell me their name that is what I use. As I walked home this morning I began thinking about my obsession re. my name. Then I had an interesting insight. My dad's name is Robert Barry Paull. When he first met Mum he told her that his name was Ron and that was what Mum and her family always called him. His own family called him Barry. His Navy friends and later work colleagues called him Bob or Bobby. I never heard anyone call him Robert his actual given name. I was always confused by his many names. No wonder I became pedandict about my own name. Towards the end of Dad's life when dementia was kicking in he always insisted on being called Robert. I wish that I had asked him about all his different names and why. I will ask Mum. Dinner done and I will soon be in bed with a book. Oh and by the way.... why is your fairy called Linnypoos?

tyvm x

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Hello ED, I went to my Art group today however didn't do any art. Looked at art books for inspiration but mostly chatted. I may have confused you about my brothers and my nephew. They are doing a great job arranging things and I am happy not to be an extra wheel. That means Mum feels safe talking to me. I told them about her fears last night. My nephew instantly messaged me back saying that when he visits her today he will try to work out what she wants and promised me that he would not dob me in for speaking about her fears. He is a wonderful young man and loves Mum so much. He reassurred me that if Mum wants to stay there longer it most likely could be arranged. He will ask her what she wants and let me know. I think that my brothers were a bit surprised that the 2 week stay would end this coming Friday. Easter and all of their other family events distracted them. They do ask Mum what she wants but Mum never wants to cause trouble.  Just like when she was in hospital and medical staff would ask her how she was feeling.  Her usual reply was, "I'm fine." When she wasn't. We have all been coaching her to really say how it is for her. Enjoy your new day.

Morning splash--mallard ty. It is nice and sunny and -8 this morning but the big problem is the ground is all white. We got more snow overnight but don't think it will last too long--unless we get more and lo and behold it is really snowing at the moment. Kevin aparently made out alright yesterday but he was totally exhausted by the time he got home. Haven't heard yet how he slept but did say he has a sore stomach from all the coughing. But think he tamed the worst of it over the weekend. I have a bunch of jobs that need doing but question is which ones to start at!! Not to be picky but I rarely ate what my husband cooked--he seemed to dump everything in and hope for the best. Have a good day and good luck with the grocery   shopping.

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Hello Ed, I hope that your friend Kev's return home improves. He is lucky that his wife accepted him back. I had a great day starting with my usual walk around the corner for coffee. A lot of my friends arrived there at the same time so we sat and chatted. Then I went and visited Mum. She told me that she is worried that she is not ready to leave the Respite Hospital on Friday. She wondered if she was being a wimp. That was not the word she used. I reassurred her she was not a wimp and should tell all of us how she feels / thinks. Mum hates offending anyone and will often hide wht she is really feeling. As my brothers and a nephew seem to be arranging things and I have not been consulted even though I am the oldest, she felt safe telling me. In many ways I am happy that I have not been consulted as Mum feels safe confiding in me. She never wants to offend the people who are trying to help her. If a family member gives her a piece of furniture that she really doesn't want or like she quietly tells me although accepts it. I pointed that out to her and she smiled saying "Dianne, you know me so well." Naturally all of the family love her and are trying to help. Sometimes they should ask the question, "Is this what you want?" Rather than deciding for her with all of the best intentions. I am now trying to set up a chat group with my brothers and nephew. Not sure how but asked my younger brother to do it. It would save numerous and missed phone calls. Now time for me to reheat my leftover dinner from last night. Enjoy your day.

Duck ty x

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