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Saturday, 31 January 2026

Mixed Up Saturday

 



You have all made it so far,  so just keep swimming!! 

Good Saturday Morning Ladies, 

We made it home around 8.30 ish last night,  all totally exhausted,   but some lovely memories made, the girls thoroughly enjoyed their birthday treat.  On Thursday night I literally couldn't keep my eyes open when we got back, I think the busy atmosphere of London is exhausting, especially when you are on the busy underground,  I still find myself looking round and checking on the girls constantly as I did when they were little.   

Kew gardens was amazing,   so many plants that the girls were familiar with and some they have on their wishlists!   There was so much to see and I'd love to go back in mid spring or summer.    The trip also made Paul and I a lot more confident when it comes to using the Underground,  which will make our future trips much easier.   I will add some of the highlights of our Kew gardens visit....

Beautiful Snowdrops 


Spring Star flower



These are called 'Tree Dahlias '
They were right up in the roof of the glass house.
They look a bit like Clematis I think





Paul & Lucy did a roof top walk way and got 
Some lovely photos. Everything looked so ornate,  I believe this is the largest Victorian Glasshouse in the world. 



The fragrance from this Narcissi was incredible 



The girls both fell in love with this beautiful 
Bird of Paradise plant, a new addition to their wishlists!  

We were at Kew for around 4 hours,  it would take even longer if the gardens were in full bloom.  The Princess of Wales Conservatory was closed too as they are preparing for an Orchid exhibition,  which I would love to see. 

I hope that you all have a great Saturday, 

Love and hugs to all  

Sandra xxx 


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4 comments:

  1. Sonia Stephenson31 January 2026 at 09:36

    Hi everyone
    Love today’s quote and daily reminder 🥰
    So glad you all had a lovely time yesterday at Kew Gardens. It looks amazing a the pictures are beautiful.
    Happy to hear the trip gave you and Paul the confidence to use the underground more in the future 🥰
    Thank you for all of your lovely comments on my journal page yesterday 😘
    Hope you all have a good weekend
    Sending hugs to you all xx

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  2. karenlotty31 January 2026 at 10:17

    The quote and positive thought are great I think we all craft for the those reasons at times and I will keep swimming
    Your trip to Kew looks amazing I have never been to Kew - maybe one day
    Glad you have more confidence in navigating the underground I admit I leave it to OH to tell me where we’re going and which line etc
    OH trying to navigate his way to Chelsea We have replacement buses which is OK going but miserable late at night
    I will just be pottering about crafting, crochet, tv
    Take care everyone xx

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  3. Maria31 January 2026 at 17:46

    Hi everyone
    Love the photos from Kew gardens. I'm not keen going on the underground myself so if OH is with me I totally rely on him.
    It's a good quote today why some of us crafting.
    I had one of my funny days today after I haven't slept well for a few nights. We went up around eight am and got to one pm when I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer so went for a one hours nap which lasted 3 and a half hour 🙄. OH has ordered us a Chinese so no cooking tonight, don't think I could do it anyway.
    I hope that you all have had a good day whatever you have been up to. Many hugs to you all, Maria xx

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  4. lilian31 January 2026 at 22:34

    Hi, not going to mention the weather today.

    Great saying so true , and today’s quote.
    Love all the photos of Kew, I have been a few times as daughter lives in Barnes so not too far. I really miss going to see her, but not able to travel that fat now.
    Hugs to all and goodnight wishes. Lilian

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