Eternal Refuge

Jiffy and I had a great time away (photos to follow), but today is back to life as normal.

So, worked this morning, and will admit have had a rest this afternoon before turning on the pc ... I try to be a good girl and not push myself when I feel my body saying no.

And so, I must catch up with the February Meme, and get my icons finished, and posted, to character20n20

February 17 - If you could go back in time and ask one person one question, what would it be?

Like many I have loads of questions I wish I had asked my parents, and I thought I knew the answers for them all!! However, that isn't this question ... so ...

I would ask my great-grandfather which was the favourite city he lived in (yes in the 1870 - 1900's) he lived in 2 cities in USA, one in Canada, and 4 in England). My grandma was born in Toronto.

February 18 - Who was your first real crush?

Mark S. I sat next to him when I was 9, and really liked him from then. Typical of me, he was the most popular boy in the class, and as the years progressed, the one who always had a girl-friend!

February 19 - If you could ask the country’s founding fathers one question, what would it be?

First I have to work out who that is!!! I suppose it would possibly be Edward the Confessor (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066), also known as Saint Edward the Confessor, was among the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England. Usually considered the last king of the House of Wessex, he ruled from 1042 to 1066. The son of Æthelred the Unready and Emma of Normandy, Edward succeeded Cnut the Great's son – and his own half brother – Harthacnut, restoring the rule of the House of Wessex after the period of Danish rule since Cnut (better known as Canute) conquered England in 1016. When Edward died in 1066, he was succeeded by Harold Godwinson, who was defeated and killed in the same year by the Normans under William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings.) Gradually England became one country, rather than a selection of kingdoms.

So, my question would be - After 20+ years of rule, and a strengthened country, do you not think that you should have had a son to pass on this heritage. (What a different England we would have!!)


PS - I will answer comments soon, I promise

90 years ago Mum arrived at this village, and to the day Jiffy and I were there.

Mum so wanted to live longer than her mother, who died on her 90th birthday, but was only 87.  So Jiffy and I are here for a couple of days, as we are hoping to visit Auntie Mary tomorrow.  We spent some time in the village, went into the Church (where Mum was christened), then to Grandma & Granddad's graves; then to Raunds, where Granddad was born, and again to the Church (which is under major repaires as the East wall was falling off!!)

Sadly, although I have my camera, I forgot the pc cable .. so other photos will have to wait.



We then went to Stanwick Lakes, where I bought a snack lunch and then had a good walk. This place "didn't exist" when Mum knew the village ... but some of the water was used for a local mill, where Mum also learnt to swim.

And so back to our hotel mid-afternoon. Poor Jiffy is exhausted, which is nice to see!!! I am also being a good girl, and not over-doing things.

Also, must catch up on the February Meme -

February 14 - Who do you love?

Well, I have to say Jiffy ... we are sharing a holiday together, after all.

February 15 - Who was your first celebrity crush?

I can't remember the order, as 2 were close together ... and I still like them both.

Cary Grant -


Steve McQueen -

When I was a teen, most of the girls in my class were either Robert Redford or Paul Newman fans ... trust me to be different!

Not the photos of Claire's 50th (they will come), but a couple more jigsaws I have done this year, so far.

This top one has 1,250 pieces, and took a bit longer than I expected!

This one has (only) 525 pieces ... well, actually one less!  I attempted this a couple of years back before things changed for me, and I had to pack it away ... and I lost a piece :(


Still I got them both done ... 6 jigsaws in one month (and counting.

And, today is February 11th, so - Who was the most recent person to tell you they love you?

I suppose one of my sisters-in-law.  I know Mum used to say it to me a lot, and Dad would say he did if asked (his generation!).  My 20 year old nephew called me "his lovely Auntie" when he was leaving yesterday, so maybe that counts ... Thanks, Dan.


And, to finish ... just because I can, the little man -

Let me start by wishing scripsi a Happy Birthday - have a lovely day, and best wishes for the coming year.





February 7 - What’s your favourite current song?

I don't think I have one at present.

February 8 - What do you love

I love the fact that I am now off week for a work.  Yes, I love work, and need the money (I don't get paid if I don't work); but have great plans for next week ... so looking forward to that.

February 4 - Who do you want to win the super bowl?

I only ever watch one British sort - the Oxford/Cambridge boat race (I am a Cambridge supporter). So I definitely don't get involved in American sports!!

February 5 - Have you ever successfully completed a MOOC? What was it about?

I had to look up what MOOC meant!

I haven't done any serious study since I trained to be an osteopath at college. However I have done small on-line (non Harvard) courses, over the years. I love history, but am not great at remembering facts & figures, so enjoy the courses.

I would love to study more, but am not great at focussing at present ... maybe one day!

I am just wondering - whenever I am at the gym I notice something really weird (well, it is to me). People leave the changing rooms, and some leave the locker wide open ... so if you are not looking and you bend down you can bash your head? Why? I empty my locker then push the door closed ... Huh! People are weird.

Anyway, on a less random vein, I will do the next day of my meme ...

February 2 - Are you superstitious?

No.

(However), Mum had a clock that she had inherited from her grandfather when he died back in 1953. Dad always wound it every Friday evening. When granddad died in 1978 the clock stopped, and it took dad a couple of weeks to start it again. The same when grandma died. (Not the other grandparents though!). A few years before mum died she was very poorly, and her first question was ... is the clock still working!

So, no explanation at all ... but it does make you wonder.

At present it is upstairs and needs a service before I hang it back up ... so will let you know!!