Cotswold Crafter: Guest Designer Lucy!!!!!!!

Monday, 16 March 2015

Guest Designer Lucy!!!!!!!

Good Monday Morning Ladies,
Just look at this amazing Mother's Day card that my Beautiful Daughter Lucy made for me, all by herself! She even used 'Dusty Concorde' to add shading to the die cuts! Just listen to her, it just goes to show when the come into my craft room after school to tell me all about their day they do take in what I am doing, having said that they do always ask why I am doing something and what things are for! I was so amazed at how everything co-ordinated so well. She did tell me I could retire now and she would take over!
Do you know the nicest thing about her making this card was how excited she was to show me, she was literally on a high all Saturday night and came bounding in to our bedroom yesterday morning to give it to me, I could have cried!
I did feel sorry for Sophie though, she has had some terrible virus since Wednesday, terrible

headaches nausea and terrible upset tummy, every sip of water went straight through her, this was right up until Saturday night, anyway she looked like a ghost she was so white, she came down Saturday night and was trying to secretly look back through the blog to find Saba's instructions to make a bag, but she couldn't work it out bless her, I told her I would sit and show her when she is better, anyway she got up yesterday morning, came in with Lucy to give me the card (that lucy had added Sophie's name to) she then asked me to cup my hands and she photographed them.
The result of which I will post tomorrow. Anyway I hade a lovely day, I had chocolates, flowers and money to spend at Ally Pally. We had a trip out to a garden centre/craft shop in the afternoon and then everyone home for roast dinner, cooked by Paul of course, we had the usual extra child (Josh), who is Becca's boyfriend of the last 3 years, bless him he is a lost soul as his dad had a heart attack while working with Josh on Friday morning, he and his dad have a very close bond and you can see the pain in his eyes bless him, the are operating to put stents in tomorrow, its the one where they go up through your vein in your groin and wrist I think |Josh said, so I will be thinking about them tomorrow. Major lifestyle changes needed there i'm afraid.
Right Ladies, Patricia and Hazel are hoping to fly down later on this year, probably to the Birmingham area (to be central to all of us) and we are hoping to organise a big meet up weekend, we need to decide whether to do hotel or maybe look at renting a cottage/house/bungalow, so it would be good to find out who would be interested in joining us and any suggestions you might have.
I have to say I am so very excited, I can't tell you. Obviously we want it to be as cost effective as possible to make it accessible to everyone (even us poor relations)!
So please let us know if you would be interested, I want you all to come!
Well I must go,I need a cup of tea, its all the excitement!
Love and Hugs
Sandra
xxxxxxx

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Unknown16 March 2015 at 06:09
Hi Sandra My Lovely
Also my very dear Friends
Sorry missed last two days, I've really Loved last two days Fabulous Creations and I must say Sandra your Card yesterday was Outstanding, and today's Card is Fabulous you've got a very talented Daughter I'm sorry it's a short comment but I'm not well at present.
Take care all
Love and Hugs
From Sam x
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JJ16 March 2015 at 06:49
Morning Sandra,

Wow! What a stunning card Lucy has made, you have some competition there. I hope poor Sophie is feeling a little better today.

Sounds great about meeting up in Birmingham, would love to come but can only make it on a weekend and would need to know the dates. Premier Ins are usually quite cheap but obviously if you want to be waited on then it would have to be a hotel lol! Would this be just us gals or hubbies too? Sorry to throw this at you as I am sure nothing has been arranged yet lol!

Have a great day

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
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PharmacyMichele16 March 2015 at 06:58
Morning Ladies

Had my tea & toast, will just be a quick vidit but will pop back after work.

The card your daughter made for you is stunning, she clearly has listened to a lot of what you have said. I'm sure when you're other daughter is feeling better she'll make you something equally beautiful.

Michele
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 07:02
Jacquie, it would be a weekend, as a lot of people would find it hard to come, between those who work and the ones that work looking after grand children. I think at the moment it's a kind of open as we don't know every ones situation. The premier inn is good but we are worried about the noise levels of us lot and other quests, a large holiday home is not ruled out either, as long as it had disabled acess, once we see how many are interested then it might be easier. It looks like there are 3 of us from up here coming . I don't think crafting might get done but then again it would be get fun to have a little project ? It's a case of wait and see, we are talking more the end of October beginning November, that way most folk would have time to save. Hazel xx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 07:36
Just had a thought, if those who would like to meet up, let us know where you live I.e town then we could see. Where maybe the best area for transport to get there would be, ok we are coming down from here, but either airport in the Midlands is ok. Hazel x
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Hope and Chances16 March 2015 at 07:41
Such a beautiful card your daughter has made, a real designer in the making :) xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 08:13
Good morning Sandra and all you wonderful Coffee Shop ladies, hope you are all well.
Just a quick cuppa and toast for me. This is Big Clean Day for me. I like to get my house done on Monday other than general tidy ups and Bathroom cleans that's it till Friday when I do a quick run through to see us over the weekend.
SAM:- sorry you have been so under the weather hope today will be better.
We did miss you popping in.
Right must rush I am leaving a basket of (((((hugs))))) at the door please help yourself.
Patricia xxx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 08:19
OMG!!! knuckle wraps for me I am so sorry I forgot to mention Lucy's beautiful card. I love, love, love the colours and the fantastic design. I might just use that idea on a card I have to make for a friend's birthday. Poor Sophie, hope she better today sending her some (((hugs)))
Glad you had a good day Sandra. Poor Josh what a thing for a young man to have to experience. His dad is still with us which is the main thing. Changes will need to come but there is plenty of time for that once he is over his operation.
Please forgive me for my forgetfulness
Payricia x
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 08:36
Good Morning ladies,
What a beautiful card to start the week. Lucy you are a very talented crafter. Your colour coordination and placement of your lovely flowers shows you have got a good eye for designing and your shading technique is so professional. And it was very kind of you to let Sophie share this gift with you. Well done.
I'll just help myself to a Latte and a slice of toast, but then must rush off.
Hope you all have a good day.
Love and hugs
Saba xxx
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Janet Ecco of Sheffield16 March 2015 at 08:39
Morning Everyone - Usual Latte please. Lucy you are one talented young lady. Obviously you have your Mum's crafting genes. Your card is just wonderful and I love everything about it.I think it's a 'watch out Mum. A craft take-over' is in the pipeline.
I'm sorry to hear that Sophie has been and is poorly. This virus is really taking control all over the country and it's an absolute stayer being very difficult to get rid of it.
Sam - I'm sorry you're not too good at the moment. You take care.
Steph - hope your treatment worked and that you're now ready to come in for a morning cuppa.
Norah - hope you're OK young lady. It would be nice to see you.

We have started the count down to going to Marigny. We're off 2 weeks today and so the usual routine has started eg Jim and his usual quotes eg 'we (being the royal we) must get the ferry booked. We're not taking a load of stuff this time etc etc. We're only going for 4 weeks this time and coming back on April 27th because if the work for putting in new filters and inspection holes for the grey water hasn't been done the builder will need to do it and if we're there it will be difficult as water needs to be off and the path from the back gate and the front drive all need digging up etc. I'm dreading what will be needed re putting everything back in place when it's all done. This year will definitely be an 'outside work' year.

That was a lovely cuppa so I'm off now to wait for Mr Tesco and trying out a thought for a take on an 'Izzy' bag. See you later.
My hugs are in the basket by the door as usual.
Janet xxxx
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cheryl brown16 March 2015 at 09:13
Good morning everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely day yesterday being throughout spoilt.

Lucy, that is a wonderful card you made for your Mum. You are such a sweetie. The composition and colours are so gorgeous.
Poor Sophie, you really are going through it aren't you? I hope you will be feeling better soon. Take it easy my flower.
As to the meet-up, yes yes yes, count me in. My village is near Bridgwater so I am just 5 miles from junctions 23/24 of the M5 and I have Sat nav so I won't get lost to wherever we will meet up.
I did my first (for a long time) solo visit to the hospital last week and am working on being able to drive longer distances. Don't know yet if will be able to do every trip on my own, but Hope springs eternal.
Love & hugs
Cheryl xxx
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 09:29
ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!
Good morning ladies,
We have all been talking about how lovely it would be to have a weekend somewhere to meet up and get to know each other and have fun!
Well last night Hazel & Patricia said that they would be able to fly down to the midlands later this year, maybe late October, Early November, we were talking about suggestions for accommodation, I think that if we could get a cottage / house to rent for a weekend would work better as we wouldn't have to worry about noise, time constraints or anything else.
I had a quick look yesterday and found one place that isn't too far from Birmingham, on first glance it looks expensive but if enough of us were going, the cost split between us all would not be more expensive than staying in a hotel, the other issue with hotels is finding somewhere for us all to sit and chat for hours on end, have so little look at this place, it even has a downstairs twin room for disabled guests!
Have a look at Woodendfarm.info
Let me know what you think, which idea, accommodation you would prefer.
We will look at keeping the costs as low as possible to make it accessible for everyone.
Please comment below if you think you might be seriously interested in joining us, the more the merrier, I am so stupidly excited you would never believe it.
Love & hugs
Sandra xxxxxxxx
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Jess Watson16 March 2015 at 09:59
Morning everyone, coffee and toast for me today, isn't it exciting if we can all meet up.
Patricia, I live just outside Falkirk, so I can fly from Edinburgh no problem. It would be good if we could get numbers first then work out how much it would be each, the cottage sounds a good idea.
Steph so good to see your back, I hope your hospital appointment goes well.
Off to see the nurse for a blood test, catch up later, then I am going to have a look at the cottage site Sandra suggested. Take care everyone, Jess x
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Jess Watson16 March 2015 at 10:00
Sandra so sorry I forgot to say how lovely Lucy's card is, she obviously takes her talent from you. Jess
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 10:50
Hello Sandra,
I think Lucy's card is gorgeous. The design and colours are a perfect match - you'll have to watch out, she'll be in your room more than you will!!
I'm just a little bit excited at the thought of meeting up with all the sisters on the blog - just a little!!!! It was the last thing I was talking about to George last night and the first thing I thought about this morning. The girls (Eleanor and Zoe) think it's a great idea - so that's all right then.
Right - here we go,
Sam, I am really sorry you are feeling poorly.
Michele, got everything crossed for you and hubby.
Sandra, so sorry to read about Josh's father.
Janet, my S I L and B I L go by the tunnel to France on 28th of this month, how do you travel.
Are you ready?;-
Crinkle Head loved animals and birds, in fact he loved them so much that he shared his food with them. Human beings, he could barely tolerate and would not stay in the same place where another person was living.
He would come to the Presbytery and never wanted money (to spend in the "Real Ale" shop opposite), but would ask if he could have his old Lemonade bottle filled with milky tea and a couple of jam sandwiches. The bottle of tea served two purposes, it was liquid to drink and on a cold day it was put inside his clothes to be a hot water bottle. The sandwiches he would sit and eat in the park which was next to the house and shared with the birds and any cats or dogs which appeared.
The Sally Army volunteers and the people from the Soup Kitchen all tried to get him to stay overnight in the Sally Army Palace, but he wouldn't. Didn't like to be with other people.
He died over 20 years ago this week, and I still think about him. He was always lovely, gentle and sweet natured to me +.

Maureen xxx
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Wendy from Scotland16 March 2015 at 10:58
What a beautiful card Lucy made, very talented young lady. I bet Sophie if she had been well could have done just as well, 2 lovely talented girls, you are very lucky.
Sorry I cannot come to the weekend as I am away but I would have made every effort to have been there, I would have travelled down to wherever the Scottish contingent was leaving from.
Will have a quick coffee as I have a home visit to do for a lady who hurt her back.
Love Wendy xx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 11:02
Oh Sandra,
I'm so very sorry, forgot to say that I hope Sophie soon recovers. I know it's a horrible virus that is going around.
I'll be travelling from God's Country - Newcastle upon Tyne - which is a City and a County in it's own right. At least it was for hundred's of years but I'm not sure if the last Government, or the one before who altered all the boundaries and made us Tyne and Wear from Northumberland, also changed
the status of our City (does that make sense).
Muriel xxx
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 11:32
Maureen,
I have no idea where I shall be travelling from, but feel I need to mention, Yorkshire, is not only a county but also a Kingdom blessed by God as his own and we still have a King. Now he may be dead, however, he is ours and we want, nay, we demand his return. We dug up a few vilkings in a York car park and if need be we'll do a swap.
Your crinkle head sounded lovely. How did he get the jam sandwiches out of his lemonade bottle?
Saba xxx
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Brenda 16 March 2015 at 11:39
Hello Sandra,
I love Lucy's card, everything coordinates so well.she really is a very talented young lady. I can feel her excitement and your thrill of receiving this beautiful card, such a wonderful memorable moment for you both. Sorry to hear Sophie has been so poorly I hope she will be feeling better soon. This virus is so debilitating Poor love she's going to need building up as well. But then in your house TLC is always there in abundance
Sorry to read about Josh's dad, this happened to a cousin of mine and it really has changed his life everything is at a much slower pace now. But on the positive side he still with us and that's a godsend,
I need to check the dates for the retreat. Daughter No 1 has asked us to babysit/house it and I think it's about that time.
Well must get on sending you all big crafty hugs, love Brenda XXX

STEPH, Hope your consultants appointment went well ,thinking of you XX
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 12:06
Good morning Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
Wow Lucy what a truly beautiful card you have so kindly made for your Mum, the colours you have used are super and the way you have designed your card is just wonderful. how thoughtful to share the card with your poorly sister. I am quite sure this card will be something you Mum will always treasure, well done sweetheart, you should be very proud of yourself.
Sandra I would love to come to the weekend and thanks for your email, my only doubt would be the travel, living in Cumbria where we do there are no airports, so it would be a question of how to travel and if it was by rail there can be delays and cancellations due to work on the tracks at weekends (we have friends who work for various rail companies so know this can be a big problem at weekends)
How will Maureen/Muriel be coming will she be flying from Newcastle as that may be a possibility for me to travel over to the North East, perhaps even Saba could fly into Newcastle and then onwards from there that would perhaps be easier for her. Lots of variations but would really love to come, if at all possible, but don't fancy hitch hiking and having to show a leg on the M6!!!
Oh this is going to make for some major organising and heart flutterings as we all get excited but one good thing we have plenty of time to get organised. No doubt the sooner we are organised the sooner we can book for the cheapest fares however we all travel.
There is one thing for sure this blog is going to be red hot for the next few months!
We have had our corgi Tomas back to the vets for a check on his eye, it is almost healed so the vet is delighted and so are we, as the next step if it had not healed is not at all nice.
My basket of hugs and cuddles are over in Norah's corner help yourselves.
Will be calling back later.
With love
Margaret xxx
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 12:19
Oops! Sorry Sandra I forgot to say in all the excitement I hope all goes well for Josh's dad it is wonderful what the can do these days but he will need to make some changes that is for sure.
With love
Margaret xx
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Maria16 March 2015 at 14:07
Hi Sandra and all,
Coffee and a scone please, Sorry I went off earlier this morning I started to write E-mails to people I haven't seen for ages. Some we meet on holiday's and still in contact with so finding a place for us all at the Cotswold's cafe' to get together sounds great. I can easily get to Birmingham but would need a lift or taxi to get to the house /hotel etc. How many of us are meeting up soon at A P ?
Your Mother days card is Beautiful ! Well done Lucy. Tihi it want take long before she is taking over the craft room and you end up in the kitchen like me lol Hope Sophie getting better soon and Josh's dad get the treatment he need. Are your girls coming to Alexander Palace with you and Paul ?
Sam you take it easy and Norah I hope you getting better too.
I missing Patwyn too, hope she is ok.
Janet, you have a fabulous time at your French Chatau and would love some pictures of the inside too, like Sandra saying we can then see you in our minds where you sitting and doing your crafting and your Jim coming through the door with a freshly baked stick for Lynda to borrow tihi. our Wendy is going away for a long time, maybe a chance we could meet up at her place in Spain ?
Didn't go swimming this morning ,still feeling a bit shaky and achy and the painkillers doing nothing but waited for my OH to do his workout so we could go shopping after. Sainsbury's sent us £12 off if you spend £60 so we must use it the next four weeks. I also looked at their clothes and some of them was nice but it seems like the 50th is back and not really my stile as I'm a big 'lady' it wouldn't suit me. It was talk yesterday about ironing etc. and I hate it. When Rick was working it was a lot of shirts to do but now when he is retired it's jeans and t-shirts that works for both of us and actually when I'm at home I wear my trusted old pair of comfy's with glue and stuff after crafting and my doggy slippers, they look like little black Scottie's lol are we going to see some pet posting in the future ?
I'm going to try to do a card for a five year old girl so shouldn't be such a problem but knowing myself it will take hours. My head is full of idea's but can never make it on to the card. I even bought a craft magazine today with a cute chicken stamp so just maybe ..............
see you later Hugs Maria xx
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Myra16 March 2015 at 14:28
Hi Sandra,
I keep being interrupted today! Or maybe I should complete one task before beginning another and then forgetting why I've come upstairs? I know I'm not making sense - it's that kind of day and I need to be out in an hour!
Sandra - Lucy's card is gorgeous. The design is just lovely and her attention to detail is amazing! Well done Lucy on two counts - the lovely card and the sharing with your sister. That was a lovely touch!
Hope Sophie feels much better soon! Sophie - I had that bug last week and it isn't nice at all.
Well this won't do! Will have to get up and go but my get up and go has still sort of gone!
Love to all, until later!
Myra xxxx
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Lynda's craft's16 March 2015 at 14:28
Hi Maria,
i just have a problem with the French sticks as the crumbs get in my bits & everything hihi
Hug,s Lynda xx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 14:37
WELL, THAT'S IT. I'M NOT GOING.
I'm not going if Saba, Margaret, Patricia and that Myra are going. No respect for me, and I do my best to keep them amused, and Saba I won't tell you about the fantastic private yacht moored in Switzerland - no, don't try to get around me, I'm not telling - so there!!
The jam sandwiches, which I didn't wrap up the first time, were placed in his coat pockets. The coat was lovely, thickly encrusted with Lord knows what, and I don't want to think about!! After seeing what he did the first time, I always wrapped them in greaseproof paper before handing them over.
I hope that answers your questions satisfactorily!
And as for Yorkshire having a King - on your bike, we had Kings long before you, in fact there was one in our family - Alfred Coombes King - and he was my uncle, na na ne na na.
Muriel xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 14:42
Oh Margaret, I meant to say that I was going to get a train when we find out where and when, but if you want to come over and fly from Newcastle I'm sure we can sort things out between us. Oh Lord, the party would begin early then wouldn't it. Wonder if they'd allow a G C on the flight!!!!
Muriel xx
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Lynda's craft's16 March 2015 at 15:15
Good afternoon Sandra & all that visit the coffee shop.
WOW LUCY your a very talented young lady your card is gorgeous lovely colours,& so lovely of you to add Sophie's name too.Your mum will treasure it i'm sure. Sophie i hope your feeling better today,that virus is horrible.
Sandra I'm sorry i don't think i could come on the weekend Terry has sleep lab round that time,also i don't want to harp on thing's too much but all we have coming in is our two pension's & most of that goes on the rent, I'm saving what i can for AP which is a struggle i could carry on but will leave it at that.
I have put my Izzy bag on my blog this morning.
I have been ironing & i HATE IT.now got to tidy upstairs OH is helping.then he has to tidy up the garden,found a fox den up by the shed they have dug out loads of dirt it's all over the grass,but i'm a bit frightened now letting Bambi or Annie out in the garden especially at night.
Just getting some lunch,did't realize the time where does it go.
Hopefully pop back later,have a card to make as well.
Love & Hug's Lynda xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 15:54
Good Afternoon Samdra and all you ladies "chit, chatting" over in the corner.
I will get myself a cuppas and join your if you don't mind. Have you come to a decision yet??
That's the house all Ship Shape, bedding, washed, dried (in the tumble)! all ironed and put away. . Dark load done and away, cleaning, dusting and vacuuming all done as well. Shattered now, I need that cuppa.
Quite a few are up for the "Craft Retreat" that's absolutely brilliant. Sandra the house you found looks amazing and would be fine if it is Twin Rooms. Don't like the idea of 3 or 4 having to share a room. Different if we all really knew each other. We really need to get definte number before we go forward with bookings.
Hazel & I are 2 Definitea count us in.
How is Sophie this afternoon??
Patricia x
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 16:41

Hi Patricia,
Sophie is fine today, she went to school, so she must have felt better. She is still on a very light diet still though.
The house I found last night was on the first search of property's valise to Birmingham, I am not saying it had to be that particular one, as nice as it looked, I wouldn't expect anyone to share a bed with someone they didn't know, we will have to see if anywhere has all twin beds, I think it will be unlikely but we should be able to get the right mix, I was thinking maybe we could get the locations of everyone that wants to come, and plot them on a map and find a central location that way, maybe also those that will find it too expensive could come visit for the day, that way it is accessible to everyone. So we will have to have a list of both names and location.\
What do you think? Do we think that the rental property is the best option, I think that hotel would throw up the challenge of where and when we could all sit together for hours at a time, a conference room wouldn't be to comfortable, I guess there is enough of us to find that perfect gem, are you still going to fly into Birmingham?
Paul confirmed at lunch that he is fine with doing the airport run! \
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
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Diane Green16 March 2015 at 16:46
Hi Sandra and all the lovely coffee shop ladies. Lucy you'd card for mum is beautiful with great colours and a wonderful design. I agree you will be using all of mums stash soon and taking her craft room as your own. My daughter used to like making cards but now her college work gets in the way. You are kind sharing your card with Sophie, I can't wait to see what she did with her photograph of mums hands.
Sandra I hope Sophie gets better soon, that virus has really taken hold hasn't it. Perhaps she needs a tonic to get her strength back up again. I hope Josh's dad makes a good recovery, it's lovely that he can come to your house and be part of the family.
Right I must get on. It seems to be taking ages for comments to publish today, not sure why, probably Internet has got that Monday feeling. I will check up again later and see if the girls are talking to each other again !
See you later love Diane xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 16:52
Steph - I hope you got good news from the Dr.
Michele - I hope you got good news too.
Myra - I forgive you, it's very kind to offer lifts, you can pick me and Margaret up in Newcastle!!!!!!!!!!!! You know the famous place with Kings and such like. Been out with the metal detector but only found gold coins, no Vikings (I wish).
Sandra, I hope that Sophie is feeing a bit better. I've been meaning to ask after Becca, is she a bit more settled after that awful night?
Patricia, I would say that I'm probably a definite, but then again I would say anything. (Only kidding, yes I'm a definite, even if I have to sell George's body to fund the trip). He can look after himself very well food wise. He would never starve. Washing, ironing and cleaning - don't make me laugh. He could be knee deep in crumbs and never notice - and chair backs were made for the sole purpose of keeping one's coat on, don't cha know. I spend my life moving them.
Can't remember what else I was going to ramble about.
Muriel xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 17:31
Patricia, I know that's the downside, George is always there when I get back, and he rushes to help me with my case and then pulls it in front of me as I take a step, and then.................!!! xxx
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Myra16 March 2015 at 17:56
I have come in totally jiggered after the children's craft today , sat down with a coffee and been in stitches!
Oh Muriel it is such fun winding you up! Just remember all the stick I got yesterday and Saturday! How come I am "that Myra" . Saba, Patricia and Margaret are all worse than me!
I have previously only ever left my dear husband at home when I have gone to look after either a sick family member or someone who has just had a baby!
This will be a new experience for him - but permission granted! Lol!
I would love to drive you round a few bends, Muriel , but , would we behave well enough for me to drive in a straight line - apart from the bends , obviously!
I can't believe we all don't know what each other looks like, have never met and yet we are excited about this. I feel I've known you all for ages!
Need to think about dinner soon! It's going to be left over beef I think!
Myra xxxx
PS. Norah - hope yesterday wasn't too bad - thought about you and wondered how you were coping. Sending hugs Xxx
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PharmacyMichele16 March 2015 at 18:02
Hello Ladies

Mixed news-hubby was one of very few to keep his job.....!!!!!! Yeah.

My friend lost his battle and passed away about an hour ago, very sad but at least he's no longer suffering. Dreadful time for his new wife & family though.

Michele
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Myra16 March 2015 at 18:09
Oh Michelle,
I'm so pleased about your husband's job! That's great news. It must be such a relief to you both.
So very sorry to hear about your friend. However, his suffering is now over. I will remember his wife and family in my prayers tonight .
I just hope your good news isn't spoiled for you by the sad news!
Sending hugs to you .
Myra xxxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 18:20
Hello Michele
Oh what a day of mixed emotions for you. I'm so very pleased about the news regarding your husband's job and can understand the relief you must feel.
And I am so very sorry to hear about your friend's passing. I will remember you and his family and new wife in my prayers tonight, and think of him resting in the arms of the angels all pain and worry taken away. RIP +
Maureen xx
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 18:28
Well we currently have 12 definites!
So we are doing ok! Scratch that pats in, 13 now!
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Izzy16 March 2015 at 18:28
Oh my word!...you ladies have some wonderfully talented kids...what a super job Lucy's done here and just been checking out Patricia's blog and Robert's bag and heart...I'm absolutely gobsmacked, you must be so proud of them...and Sandra loved the Aqua/white card yesterday, especially taken with the flower cluster, you knew just when to stop!...lol

Izzy
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 18:34
Hi Sandra,
Have we heard from Mrs B?
Muriel xxx
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Jess Watson16 March 2015 at 18:47
Sandra, please check your reply to Lyndascrafts, about checking out her bag a little typo there I think!!!!
Had a look at the house it looks amazing, but I suspect some of us would like a single room, being a bit body conscious, I would be embarrassed to share,
Anyway, have a great night, it was really good of you to find somewhere for us.
It will take a bit of organising, if you need any help let us know. Take care, Jess x
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 19:20
Hello Sandra and everyone,
I'm not excited about the prospect of our "get together". I'm a bit too long in the tooth for things like that to get to me. Oh, did I tell you that my case is packed and I'm ready when you are!!!!!!
Muriel xxx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 19:33
I will get mine packed when I get back from Belfast.
It is packed and ready for that trip ...... I leave on Thursday to stay the night with Hazel before flying out early Friday. I always like to be prepared.
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 19:58
LADIES. How a deal of each having you own room dinner, bed and breakfast for £70 per night. With us getting a room to socialise in to. Have forwarded e-mail to Sandra . Hazel x
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 20:07
Sorry do you agree 2 nights? Hazel x
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Myra16 March 2015 at 20:07
Hazel that sounds absolutely great! You have worked hard on our behalf and I 'd like to say thank you very much! Well done! Myra xxxx
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Pat S Witney16 March 2015 at 20:11
Hi Sandra
How clever is that Lucy. Just when you think they are ignoring you and not taking any notice. Up pops Lucy with a card. Might start a family business. I haven't read through all the blog yet as someone keeps popping in or emailing me on my IPad. Sandra guess what my Sue bought herself at the weekend, an Ipad, so now she wants to find out how it all works. She's driving me mad. She'll end up having it first and Pete and I copied her. Anyway a weekend away sounds great, might take a bit of organising though. Poor Pete's just finishing washing up, he's been doing it in between Emmerdale and Coronation St. Physio tomorrow as well as Drs today. Amy has an induction day at the Mini Plant on Wed, so I think I'll show him where it is on the way back. She hoping to be taken on as a designer, which her boyfriend is already doing. I think this is just a day for them to look her over, have tests etc. she already had to do three tests this included a maths test. Matty her boyfriend said to use a calculator but she wouldn't. Pete will have to pick her up about 1.00. I'll now go and have a read back at the comments.
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 20:32
Hi Sandra and everyone
Wow have you been busy today! If this is day one of organising our retreat I do hope your fibre optics cable is up to all the extra messages each day.
I do hope your Sophie is feeling a little better today, it sounds very much like what I had a few weeks ago and boy does it knock the stuffing out of you bless her.
We had Emergency Ward 2 and a half again here this afternoon, my Grandson's school rang to say he had fallen and hurt his ankle again, so off we went to collect him. When his mummy got home from school she took him to hospital, x rayed again! Badly sprained again!
Well I have emptied the dish washer and swept up, oh some people have made a lot of crumbs today, but they are all swept up, I am pleased to report there are no puddles, and we are clean and tidy ready for tomorrow, unless there are some late revellers!
Bye for now
Margaret xxx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 20:37
Me again the hotel has sent me. Menu for dinner and breakfast oh boy we won't go hungry that's for sure, it's a proper dinner, starter, main etc. I can't get the attachéments up on my iPad so I am printing them off the big computer, and will give you ideas of what's on ofer. It's your full English breakfast . We will be waited on hand and foot too. Right ladies tonight at the Hillcourt the dinner has 3 starters, 4 mains cheese and biscuits, tea and coffee. Things like sea bas Chicken wrapped In bacon, breakfast yoghurts, fresh fruit, the lot.they will cater for those with allergy etc. Hazel x
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 20:48
Sounds absolutely divine, and waited on hand and foot, wow out of this world! Not that I'm getting excited of course.
Margaret xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 20:49
Sounds good to me Sis.
If we travel down Friday have all day Saturday leave Sunday PM I think that would be a great few days for a "first" retreat. If all goes well we could make longer next time.
Book me in pleae
Patricia xx
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 20:49
P.S. Will the grapes be peeled? he he!
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 20:52
Oh! Yes! We need them peeled and served by a good looking guy
XX
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Myra16 March 2015 at 20:56
Hazel, You could resign from your present job and take up a whole new career!
Thank you! Myra xxxx
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 21:07
Hazel I am getting giddy. I have no idea how I will get there, but get there I will. I think I have found it, is it near to Lickey Hill Nursing home?
Thank you so much for finding somewhere for us. You are a star.
And Myra, my husband and I apologise most sincerely if we have in any way caused you undue and unnecessary discomfort by pointing out your right royal error. It's not easy being royalty you know. Wonder if Margeret would lend me her corgis!!
Love Saba xxx

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Hazel16 March 2015 at 21:11
Oh, I am so pleaed you seem to like it, I thought it was a good deal and the manager replied to my first e-mail,within 30 mins and second with prices again 30 mins. That in itself show me he is on the ball. I said the weekend of the 30th Oct - 1 St nov, but that was just to give him an idea. It's a good weekend I fell but please say what you think? He even offered a room to craft in if needed, they do a lot of these kind of weekends I think. Tammy younger daughter gave me the idea, she organises there trip to " the Hard Rock Hell" weekend for a group like us that live all over the country. But ok my head is buzzing thinking it all out. I blamed all this to the nurse today when my blood pressure was up. Hazel x
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Myra16 March 2015 at 21:12
No need to apologise! I make right royal errors on a daily basis! My liege! Xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 21:13
Near a NURSING HOME ... Hazel didn't tell me that.
Maybe he trying to tell us something!!!
xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 21:14
Way hay.
Hazel, that sounds fab. Thank you so much for working so hard on our behalf. After reading the menu, just order me 6 of everything ha ha!!!!
Just finished packing the last of the toiletries, and only got my shoes to sort out and that's it. I'm ready. Where is the hotel, what dates and how do we pay. Should we book up separately or block book.? As you can see I am not at all bothered about this!!!
Saba, my grandfather was a Master Butcher with umpteen butchers shops, owned half of the City centre and was a Freeman of the City. He used to go to the quayside and buy scrawny cattle and graze them on the town moor. When they were fattened up, he slaughtered them and made loads of dosh. Unfortunately, he drank most of his money away and died in 1926 from alcoholic poisoning. Such is life.
Muriel xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 21:17
How come when I read the posts, type something in, at least another 6 messages suddenly appear before mine. And I'm a Pitman trained Shorthand/Typist. Maybe if I didn't have a short hand I'd be quicker!
Muriel xx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 21:20
Saba, how did you find it. A Nursing Home, how old does Hazel think I am?
Muriel xx
By the way, I haven't discussed this latest development with George, but then again I usually just tell him things lol. xx
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Myra16 March 2015 at 21:22
Maureen, Please don't you start about Pits ! Saba's royal relative has something to do with a Pit! Xx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 21:25
Didn't I tell you that's how we got the good deal?? Hazel,
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Margaret corgi owner16 March 2015 at 21:26
Question can we really wait until October / November or will all the excitement kill us all before then? xx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 21:26
HAZEL - P L E A S E
Where is it????
Muriel xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 21:35
Look up Hillscourt Conference Centre Birmingham and you will get all the details
Xxx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 21:36
Good road and other transport links
xx
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Patricia16 March 2015 at 21:39
SANDRA:- are you OK?? you have been very quite.
Is Sophie all right??
Patricia xxx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 21:42
Patricia has beat me to it. Train to Birmingham then a very short train ride to I think it's longbridge station then 5 mins to hotel, we could arrange something. Hazel x
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Myra16 March 2015 at 21:43
It looks just perfect for our needs! It is easy to get to and very central! Hazel you are indeed a Star! As my grandaughter would say - oh Grandma I'm excited - are you?,
Love and thanks, Myra xxx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 21:49
As I just said it will be here before we know it and it gives us all time to save. I now have to get myself organised to go away to Belfast on Friday. Then next it's canada for us. And that's come round so quickly. Hazel x
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Myra16 March 2015 at 21:55
Oh Hazel! Do you have family in Canada or just a holiday - just says she! We went to Canada for our 40th Anniversary. We went to Vancouver and Vancouver Island. It was wonderful. If you enjoy it as much as we did you'll have a super time. We can hear all about it on our Retreat! Love Myra xxx
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 22:00
Hazel,
Well it's not great, ITS BLOODY PERFECT,!!!
(Sorry about the naughty word)!
You are genius!
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 22:03
I have just been looking at it and do you know the bar has over 30 whiskeys.
Sounds right up my street. I do hope the royal suite is still available. Xxx
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 22:03
Sorry ladies I have been promising Sophie that I would watch a movie with her since Friday and I just hasn't happened, so tonight we were made to sit on the sofa and watch! I was told there was no blogging!
But look what has happened since my departure!
You ladies don't need me really !
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 22:07
Oh Sandra,
Of course we need you, we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you and your lovely blog. Look what you've done, you've made a lot of women happy all at the same time, and no man has been able to do that!!!!
I've put another £1 in my pot!!
Muriel xxx
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Maureen Killen16 March 2015 at 22:09
By the way, I've wiped the benches, loaded the dishwasher and set it away, so if anyone comes in (Myra - I'm watching you) leave it tidy and switch off the light when you go. The sooner I go to sleep, the sooner it will be here!
Muriel xx
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 22:11
Oh yes we do,
You're the cream in our coffee
You're the salt in our stew
You'll always be our necessity
We'd be lost without you
La le la le la la la
Xxx
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Tooth Fairy Jo16 March 2015 at 22:17
Only 228 sleeps to go!!
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Maria16 March 2015 at 22:20
Hi ladie's . Sandra I found the place you had in mind and it looks lovely but now Hazel seemed to have found something more central and I'm sorry but that would suit me better and for that price it is pretty good,maybe they can go down a few pounds if we coming as a group. Is the breakfast included or is the food extra. It does sound perfect. Are we doing crafting or ? the G C is quite heavy to lugg around. Tihi I giggling for myself reading whats going on in here, my OH think I lost it. Oh Lynda I so wish you can join us.
I'm off to bed and I know it will be a nice dream tonight as it hopefully will come true as long the kings stay were they are also the vikings, actually Sweden still got KIng Carl Gustav and he is very much alive so.........lol
See you tomorrow Maria xx
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Sandra16 March 2015 at 22:21
Can I just ask if we can keep it just to this blog please, I really don't want to sound like I am whinging, but I would rather keep it to us ladies that we feel comfortable talking too, my anxiety won't let me out of the car otherwise!
Sorry don't want to be awkward xxxx
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Myra16 March 2015 at 22:22
Oh dear! Here we go Looby Loo! Xxx
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Jess Watson16 March 2015 at 22:26
Hi ladies, just caught up on the latest about our retreat, will go and check out the centre, it sounds good. Counting the sleeps, 226 I think! Jess x
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Myra16 March 2015 at 22:40
Quick! Wake Maureen up and tell her! She'll be so excited she won't be able to sleep after that! Xxx
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Mrs B16 March 2015 at 22:42
Hi Sandra and all of the other excited ladies. Well.Lucy's card is so gorgeous, I know you will have cried buckets on seeing it, I know I would have : )
We have just got back and I am knackered so I am not going to read the comments tonight but I will be joining you all at the hotel ( will have to live on bread and scrap till then but it will be worth it to meet you all ) Sleep tight, if youre not too excited my lovely. If you can't settle get Paul to give you a special sleeping tablet! Love u xx
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Myra16 March 2015 at 22:48
Well, it's time to tidy up before bed and plump a few cushions!
Night night everyone,
Love Myra xxxx
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Hazel16 March 2015 at 22:50
Well Sandra it looks like I will have to let Matthew know more of us are coming, never thought it would cause so much excitement. It great and all the searching was worth it. I can see all those jars/tins filling up with all those spare coins, So glad you are joining us Sue also Pat. Hazel x
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