This weekend our grandson had a very big adventure flying down from Wellington to stay in Christchurch with us for Easter weekend. He was an ‘unaccompanied minor’ and was looked after by air crew. We were waiting for him at the airport and were greeted by a very happy young boy with a hug andContinue reading “Sharing Easter with our Grandson”
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I’m getting very competitive!
I am trying very hard to have a balanced approach to my Parkinson’s management. I will admit there are areas where I am not so good and the main one is voice practice. I have tried to combine it with riding my Assault Bike, so that I exercise my voice and my body at theContinue reading “I’m getting very competitive!”
Bowling beauties
Today I stepped on a green to play bowls for the first time in at least 38 years! When I was a stay-at-home Mum with my three kids, I didn’t get much opportunity to do things for myself. Heavily influenced by having so many bowlers in the family I decided to give playing bowls aContinue reading “Bowling beauties”
Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…
On Saturday I am going to have a go at something I’ve been meaning to do for years. There is a strong family tradition in this with my Grandfather on my Dad’s side, My Dad (Ron), his sister Jessie, her husband Bernard and my Mum. I also dabbled in playing this myself when my daughterContinue reading “Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…”
A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours
I have been asked to share a poem by one of my followers. My poetry is usually lighthearted and this is one example. This was inspired by a lack of teaspoons at a job I was working at briefly. I hope you like it. Ode to the teaspoonI tried to find a teaspoon, to stirContinue reading “A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours”
My happy place…
Do you have a ‘happy place’ or ‘happy thing’ that boosts your mood and makes you feel good? For me I have a couple that stand out. I love to do things for other people that put a smile on their face. Even when I was still quite early in my journey after my kneeContinue reading “My happy place…”
The magic of grandchildren…
This weekend we have our three grand-daughters for a couple of days. It seems like ages since we have had them to stay due to a number of factors, such as my operation and COVID in their household. As with any teens and pre-teens, the girls love their smartphones and are frequently on their devices. However, theyContinue reading “The magic of grandchildren…”
Lost for words…
My words are important to me. I have always had a love of words. Of poetry. Of poets and for me I have also always loved William Shakespeare. I like many types of poetry, especially those that tell a story like Pam Ayres’ work. My particular favourite – which I always wanted to read toContinue reading “Lost for words…”
A bit of black humour with the grandies…
This weekend I have had the grandgirls staying again and baking etc. We spent all day baking inside yesterday and as it is a beautiful sunny day today, I got the girls to put down their devices and come outside and play some games. I have a number of wooden outdoor games to play whenContinue reading “A bit of black humour with the grandies…”
Childhood memories are the best memories
Today at work we had a ‘Bake off’ competition and this was my offering for it. The theme was ‘Childhood Memories’ and so I modelled my entry on my eldest son Adam’s first birthday. I was only 21 and should have known better… So, for his first birthday I made the following, as in theContinue reading “Childhood memories are the best memories”
My journey with Parkinsons 