Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[blue1948]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !

 

[blue1948]

And the end of the lovely prawns sorry to say no pictures of us eating them .

 

[Armaghtoffee]

No idea as I have never seen them ,do they drink guinness if not leave them alone ,even if they do leave them . By the way you could cut the grass .

How very dare you!

That grass will not be cut again for months.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

Congratulations to you both!

 

[blueloon]

One for @blueloon ( given his relative proximity) but you can all join in.....

Watching Shetland, one of my favourite TV shows ( although nowhere near as good without Jimmy Perez, anyway I digress) and was struck by the incredible landscape but no trees . So I looked it up and nope there are no trees in Shetland ( the internet said it so it must be right ).

Which begs the question...why?

Sure it's inhospitable but anymore so that the Highlands or even Finland.

Answers on a postcard please.

Various reasons for the lack of trees have been suggested , exposure to weather particularly winds, type of soil, human intervention chopping them down for wood use and creating pastures /agriculture etc. Orkney is the same , very few trees , but both the main Northern Isles do have trees to a certain extent in small patches.

Very little of the ancient Scottish Woodlands remain, these forests are super if you come across them, the majority of the trees in the Highlands have been planted. My visits to Shetland have been limited, but Orkney has the same incredible landscapes and some stunning tourist spots from 3000 year old excavated villages, stone circles , a magnificent cathedral etc . It’s a magical place.

 

[Eggs]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

….many congratulations to you both

 

[peteblue]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

Congratulations Blue hope you and you wife thoroughly enjoyed both the day and the meal…

 

[jazzy]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

Massive congratulations.

 

[peteblue]

Things don’t get any better. The son of a chap I knew years ago got in touch to arrange a wake at the pub. Then I visited my mate who has PSP and who had broken his hip, he can barely speak and cannot walk, he’s only 67. Then the friend who is in hospital in pain and on morphine, he’s 69, was told his Liver Cancer is at stage 4 and that it has spread to his lungs. He’ll be lucky to see the year out, but all we can do is pray and hope…sorry for delivering more bad news……

 

[blue1948]

Things don’t get any better. The son of a chap I knew years ago got in touch to arrange a wake at the pub. Then I visited my mate who has PSP and who had broken his hip, he can barely speak and cannot walk, he’s only 67. Then the friend who is in hospital in pain and on morphine, he’s 69, was told his Liver Cancer is at stage 4 and that it has spread to his lungs. He’ll be lucky to see the year out, but all we can do is pray and hope…sorry for delivering more bad news……

You couldn't write this @peteblue no one would believe it . I can only wish them well and you fortitude .Words fail me .

 

[blue1948]

Good morning all on this colourful skied morning here ,flesh coloured clouds abound .I hope all are well and had a good night . Not much to report other than we watched a series "Cross " that we enjoyed a twist here and there and on the whole well acted . Have a great day all COYB

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Things don’t get any better. The son of a chap I knew years ago got in touch to arrange a wake at the pub. Then I visited my mate who has PSP and who had broken his hip, he can barely speak and cannot walk, he’s only 67. Then the friend who is in hospital in pain and on morphine, he’s 69, was told his Liver Cancer is at stage 4 and that it has spread to his lungs. He’ll be lucky to see the year out, but all we can do is pray and hope…sorry for delivering more bad news……

Reading this sad post reminds me to treat everyday as a blessing and take time to enjoy the simple things. It must be hard for you to find the words Pete.

 

[Val P]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

Belated happy anniversary, I hope you had a lovely day

 

[Gwladysover]

Sixteen years married today so we had a prawn in shell with mayo, dill ( for @Armaghtoffee ) on toast ,not good for my cholesterol but hey !View attachment 282882

Belated greetings to you and MrsBlue.

 

[Gwladysover]

Morning all, bright and sunny here. Not quite such an early start, no school run (teacher’s training day) and son’s day off so no dog-sitting. May take a trip into town to pick up a few Christmas bits. Have a good day, all.
P.S
Update on son’s MIL - the operation showed that things are more complicated than first thought, so she has been referred back to Addenbrokes and is waiting on the results of another scan.