Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[blue1948]

I'll do what I can Blue, but the BUDGIES (lol I see you @jazzy) are quick! Hope you have a great time at the match @Val P

You know @paultheblue I never thought to accuse the pets when socks go missing, but it's SO obvious! I have a dog and 2 cats, so I'm off to look for where they're hiding their loot!

I talk to all of my pets like they are people. I also talk to my horse like that and all of his friends, too lol

I'm enjoying the warm Autumn weather right now. I have chorest to do and errands to run today.

Have a great day all!!

COYB!!!

Don't stress I know what they are but I was interested in the colours as only the green one is as they are in the wild !

 

[peteblue]

Not seen any news Pete. No telly

Probably just as well…..

 

[blue1948]

I thought a wee bit about posting this, as it can be difficult for me to get the balance right in the writing.

Today would have been the 7th birthday of my Grandson Harris. When Harris was born he was very poorly with leukaemia, hyrdrops, anaemia and Down Syndrome. But he was a wee warrior and fought amazingly hard as doctors from all over the country provided input on such an unusual combination in a new born. Sadly he only survived for seven days, but he had a huge impact on everybody who came into contact with him and the way he fought to overcome his illnesses.

The loss of a Grandchild was compounded by the sorrow I also felt for my daughter and son in law in their loss. But we all moved forward in our own ways. Harris is my running buddy. With the Down Syndrome connection I run in “ odd socks” so he’s always with me when I run and we go on running adventures together , some of which I’ve written up into stories. These are read to Harris’s sister and brother who came after him and my daughter ensures they too keep his memory alive.

Six years ago, my daughter arranged for “ Harris‘s Heroes “ t-shirts for me, her and her two brothers and we all ran a half marathon together in his memory. I’ve worn that T-shirt a few times, including at this year’s London Marathon , although this time I had a running vest on top with “I’m running with Harris‘s Heroes. LondonMarathon 2023 “ on the back. Also printed on the back for each mile was the name of an individual baby sadly taken too soon , so at each mile I ran with a different baby , a bit like a relay for the 26 miles. The parents of the babies were contacts my daughter had made through SANDS, and wanted to have their baby remembered in this way. My abiding memory of that day is of running down The Mall with Harris , a huge smile on my face and imagining 25 other babies joining in hand in hand with us across the Mall for those final yards.

And we continue to hold Harris’s memory dear, and I continue to have my adventures with Harris . We all came through those desperate times , a bit sadder but a bit stronger too and my daughter and son in law continue to use the phrase “ Don’t Cry because it’s over; Smile because it Happened”

Beautiful .

 

[blue1948]

Cheers mate. Yeah the last few hours have been an experience. Woke up about 4am due to the wind and heavy rain. There was a lot of banging going on outside and I dreaded to think what was happening. There was no way I was sleeping through that so i started playing the word game on my phone, then everything literally went black. Still have very little power now, but at least my fridge/freezer is working and I have wifi. But no hot water, coffee maker, kettle, cooker, lighting or TV. I'm working on my battery on both the PC and mobile so need to conserve both. Can't even play my music. Rob said the leccy should be back on by 7pm

I can have a butty for lunch and I'm out at a Round Table event with Rob later so tea's sorted. May have to have a cold wash in the sink later if the water isn't back on. Looking forward to thatlol. At least the worst of the weather has passed. You lot probably having it now I would imagine. Take care everybody. especially AT on your journey.

Check the way the water is run @Barnfred 55 ,if you have a storage tank it could implode if you use all the water . Why do you need to wash ? Now a cuppa would be a good reason to use the water .

 

[anjelikaferrett]

I thought a wee bit about posting this, as it can be difficult for me to get the balance right in the writing.

Today would have been the 7th birthday of my Grandson Harris. When Harris was born he was very poorly with leukaemia, hyrdrops, anaemia and Down Syndrome. But he was a wee warrior and fought amazingly hard as doctors from all over the country provided input on such an unusual combination in a new born. Sadly he only survived for seven days, but he had a huge impact on everybody who came into contact with him and the way he fought to overcome his illnesses.

The loss of a Grandchild was compounded by the sorrow I also felt for my daughter and son in law in their loss. But we all moved forward in our own ways. Harris is my running buddy. With the Down Syndrome connection I run in “ odd socks” so he’s always with me when I run and we go on running adventures together , some of which I’ve written up into stories. These are read to Harris’s sister and brother who came after him and my daughter ensures they too keep his memory alive.

Six years ago, my daughter arranged for “ Harris‘s Heroes “ t-shirts for me, her and her two brothers and we all ran a half marathon together in his memory. I’ve worn that T-shirt a few times, including at this year’s London Marathon , although this time I had a running vest on top with “I’m running with Harris‘s Heroes. LondonMarathon 2023 “ on the back. Also printed on the back for each mile was the name of an individual baby sadly taken too soon , so at each mile I ran with a different baby , a bit like a relay for the 26 miles. The parents of the babies were contacts my daughter had made through SANDS, and wanted to have their baby remembered in this way. My abiding memory of that day is of running down The Mall with Harris , a huge smile on my face and imagining 25 other babies joining in hand in hand with us across the Mall for those final yards.

And we continue to hold Harris’s memory dear, and I continue to have my adventures with Harris . We all came through those desperate times , a bit sadder but a bit stronger too and my daughter and son in law continue to use the phrase “ Don’t Cry because it’s over; Smile because it Happened”

Such a beautiful post. It did make me cry. I can't imagine the sadness of losing a child or grandchild. The idea of running a mile with a different departed little one is both uplifting and heart -breaking. Harris is definitely with you as you run x

 

[jazzy]

Good afternoon all. Hope you're OK @Barnfred 55 and your electricity comes back on. We've just had really heavy rain for what seems like days!
@Armaghtoffee glad you got to see a decent win. I was quite surprised at the stat that Sean Dyche has never been in a cup quarter final.
Currently watching the cricket ( no surprise there). However it is the interval in the Sri Lanka v India match. Sachin Tendulkar and Murali Muralitharan ( v. dodgy spelling) are being interviewed about the work they are doing with Unicef- equality for girls and boys and allowing children to be children are high on their priorities. It is really good stuff. Tendulkar is like a god in India so having him on board such an initiative is so good.
I have discovered lentil curls from Lidl. They are amazing and only 88 calories a bag. They might break my crisp addiction .

SL are pants , even worse than England........oh hang on they beat us didn't they lol

 

[jazzy]

Cheers mate. Yeah the last few hours have been an experience. Woke up about 4am due to the wind and heavy rain. There was a lot of banging going on outside and I dreaded to think what was happening. There was no way I was sleeping through that so i started playing the word game on my phone, then everything literally went black. Still have very little power now, but at least my fridge/freezer is working and I have wifi. But no hot water, coffee maker, kettle, cooker, lighting or TV. I'm working on my battery on both the PC and mobile so need to conserve both. Can't even play my music. Rob said the leccy should be back on by 7pm

I can have a butty for lunch and I'm out at a Round Table event with Rob later so tea's sorted. May have to have a cold wash in the sink later if the water isn't back on. Looking forward to thatlol. At least the worst of the weather has passed. You lot probably having it now I would imagine. Take care everybody. especially AT on your journey.

Hope you get the leccy back on soon Fred.
Take care mate

 

[Barnfred 55]

Hope you get the leccy back on soon Fred.
Take care mate

Back on now. Went off again very briefly followed 2 seconds later by the loudest thunderclap I've heard down here. Absolutely chucking it down again now.

 

[jazzy]

Back on now. Went off again very briefly followed 2 seconds later by the loudest thunderclap I've heard down here. Absolutely chucking it down again now.

Stay in and stay safe

 

[roydo]

Back on now. Went off again very briefly followed 2 seconds later by the loudest thunderclap I've heard down here. Absolutely chucking it down again now.

We have been really lucky here. Last night, the local weatherman put his neck on the line and forecast that we would be in the eye of the storm, avoiding the worst of it, as it moved through. Seems he was right. Been a bit gusty and rainy, but nowt special.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Stay in and stay safe

99% of the time I'd take your advice. Tonight is the first night in about 6 months that I'm going out. lol

The worst of the winds have gone now though. Last night it blew two metal framed sunbeds right across my back and some garden chairs were upended.. House seems ok though.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Check the way the water is run @Barnfred 55 ,if you have a storage tank it could implode if you use all the water . Why do you need to wash ? Now a cuppa would be a good reason to use the water .

Possibly because I'm dirty and I smell

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Just been to pick Mr F up from work. It is still raining. There's standing water all over the roads and loads of puddles. It makes me realise how blessed we are to have a roof over our heads, food in our cupboards and not have to worry about putting the heating on.

 

[PhilM]

Just been to pick Mr F up from work. It is still raining. There's standing water all over the roads and loads of puddles. It makes me realise how blessed we are to have a roof over our heads, food in our cupboards and not have to worry about putting the heating on.

I hope everyone is safe and well where ever they are. I’m out working at the moment and the train and wind is pretty bad, but nothing dangerous.

I have a new sprog working with me, and he had a little go about having to be out in it and whatnot. Apparently, we shouldn’t be asked to do it.

My response was along the lines, “It’s the job. The boss has ordered us to, so shut the fluff up and get on with it.” Kids today feel so entitled.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Thanks for sharing Fred

If you don't like this one either Jazz then you're definitely a lost cause lol

Given how similar our music tastes are I can't understand how we are so polarised on this band. I've even preordered the new album due out on February 2nd, and I've never done that before.

Anyway, just checking out hotels and flights for my February visit to see Rick.