tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post6981641001610454311..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: Thankful ThursdayGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-48835089048604290102015-02-05T09:12:12.045+00:002015-02-05T09:12:12.045+00:00Thank you DeeDee. I hope that your absences are n...Thank you DeeDee. I hope that your absences are not too long in the future.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-58007644911102040022015-02-05T09:09:29.469+00:002015-02-05T09:09:29.469+00:00Virginia I consider myself exceptionally fortunate...Virginia I consider myself exceptionally fortunate . I have so many irritations at the moment but when I look at the serious matters facing some of my family and friends I just feel so very grateful for my lot. The family would love to surprise me but I think it will be a year or two yet before they do.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-51655526204751596272015-02-04T23:52:19.558+00:002015-02-04T23:52:19.558+00:00I know exactly what you mean by pining for the peo...I know exactly what you mean by pining for the people who are so far away. I often feel that way too. Many of my nearest and dearest are in the UK, and there are times when Essex seems like the other side of the moon. We've been fortunate over the years to be able to come over to the UK every year or two, but the stretches between sometimes seem very long. Sending hugs to you, DeeDeeCanadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-1141104798276707542015-02-02T21:03:28.221+00:002015-02-02T21:03:28.221+00:00Exactly. You wouldn't be there.Exactly. You wouldn't be there.<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-53405634814844631662015-02-01T19:36:42.022+00:002015-02-01T19:36:42.022+00:00I'm sorry to hear that, GB. Prayers and health...I'm sorry to hear that, GB. Prayers and healthy vibes coming your way. Stupid cancer.shabby girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340974325967555770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-46696696899722321592015-02-01T12:14:47.706+00:002015-02-01T12:14:47.706+00:00There is so very much to be thankful for and it...There is so very much to be thankful for and it's always nice to take a step back and appreciate the goodness around us.<br />The Family must be missing you, but I won't put it past them to surprise you with a visit sometime.<br />It's a good thing you have such lovely photos to bring a smile to your face.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-1760468822997845942015-01-30T11:11:44.650+00:002015-01-30T11:11:44.650+00:00Hmmm. Aftermas wouldn't have quite been the sa...Hmmm. Aftermas wouldn't have quite been the same. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-22954622723931394522015-01-30T11:09:56.403+00:002015-01-30T11:09:56.403+00:00Red, like you, I can always find positive things t...Red, like you, I can always find positive things to be thankful about.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-41353310084491188172015-01-30T11:06:06.581+00:002015-01-30T11:06:06.581+00:00I'll email you Andrea. That would be good.I'll email you Andrea. That would be good.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-87246988660645663082015-01-30T11:05:27.841+00:002015-01-30T11:05:27.841+00:00Aw. That was nice Pauline. Thank you. I'm look...Aw. That was nice Pauline. Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing you later in the year - I hope you achieve your aims!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-71335902835717781472015-01-30T11:02:59.765+00:002015-01-30T11:02:59.765+00:00Well Monica last night I went out to dinner and th...Well Monica last night I went out to dinner and the car was frozen over as I left. Four hours later all the snow and ice had gone and been replaced by torrential rain.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-2816994653765192702015-01-30T10:57:37.329+00:002015-01-30T10:57:37.329+00:00Thanks Lisa. I didn't actually have a choice. ...Thanks Lisa. I didn't actually have a choice. The blood counts indicated that my cancer was showing its head again and the doctors wanted to keep an eye on me. As it happens I started treatment again just after I would have normally been back in New Zealand.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-29643248274309631062015-01-30T10:55:37.224+00:002015-01-30T10:55:37.224+00:00Thanks Fiona. It will indeed.Thanks Fiona. It will indeed.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-56219003114759119392015-01-30T10:55:01.381+00:002015-01-30T10:55:01.381+00:00Thank you Frances. Fraser does that sort of thing ...Thank you Frances. Fraser does that sort of thing all the time (or did when he was that age and hadn't changed when I last saw him when I left NZ last May). I haven't seen any £1 daffodils in our supermarkets.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-13175708890108582722015-01-30T10:43:18.710+00:002015-01-30T10:43:18.710+00:00YP Fraser is a natural gymnast and a triple summer...YP Fraser is a natural gymnast and a triple summersault is just the norm for him. He seems to have no fear but, in actual fact, calculates very carefully what he can do and works to achieve the things he aims for. As I am physically incapable of turning upside down without passing out or vomiting, his antics are beyond my comprehension.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-38627393552435971782015-01-30T10:39:17.048+00:002015-01-30T10:39:17.048+00:00Meike because I didn't really have any choice ...Meike because I didn't really have any choice I tried not to consider how hard it would be. Sometimes it's just a bit harder than other times. Then when I'm enjoying the company of friends here I just concentrate on my good fortune at having more time with those friends.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43133377860508071572015-01-30T05:40:39.128+00:002015-01-30T05:40:39.128+00:00It's probably no coincidence that Aftermas has...It's probably no coincidence that Aftermas hasn't even been pencilled in yet.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3095218759797015122015-01-30T03:18:26.789+00:002015-01-30T03:18:26.789+00:00You certainly have found some things to be positiv...You certainly have found some things to be positive about. Daffodils showing up mean that better things are ahead.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43319215267445153152015-01-30T02:28:27.436+00:002015-01-30T02:28:27.436+00:00About time we caught up with a coffee soon too :-)...About time we caught up with a coffee soon too :-)<br />Andrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-27421098660946911302015-01-29T20:37:34.428+00:002015-01-29T20:37:34.428+00:00I think many in NZ, me included, have missed you t...I think many in NZ, me included, have missed you this summer, too, GB. Can't imagine how much The Family must be missing you. Snowdrops are a delightful sign of change ahead!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-63084117080447451812015-01-29T20:29:56.683+00:002015-01-29T20:29:56.683+00:00Oooh, snowdrops :) ... I've not heard of any o...Oooh, snowdrops :) ... I've not heard of any of those popping their heads out here yet. Today it snowed all morning (wet, slushy stuff), then the sun almost broke through the clouds for about five minutes, but then back to snow again, and still snowing tonight...DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-86846702401603014772015-01-29T19:59:54.566+00:002015-01-29T19:59:54.566+00:00What great photos! I missed your post on why you c...What great photos! I missed your post on why you chose Lewis this winter, and with hurricane force winds, torrential rains, and frost, you may be wondering about that decision, lol.shabby girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340974325967555770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-34739841402297909172015-01-29T19:24:38.562+00:002015-01-29T19:24:38.562+00:00Miss seeing your posts on NZ but glad you are ok. ...Miss seeing your posts on NZ but glad you are ok. Seeing spring will be a bonus :)Fi from Four Paws and Whiskershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217307759511472654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-23862030049653808952015-01-29T19:07:07.663+00:002015-01-29T19:07:07.663+00:00What beautiful children! And was Fraser ok after t...What beautiful children! And was Fraser ok after that.....fall? I think of you when I buy my £1 bunches of daffodils in the supermarketFrances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-40687192835334722542015-01-29T18:58:08.745+00:002015-01-29T18:58:08.745+00:00Fraser doing what Fraser does? You mean divebombin...Fraser doing what Fraser does? You mean divebombing into the ground headfirst and being rushed to hospital with a broken neck?Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.com