Where to my start, my darlings, when it has been so long? When every ten minutes something else worthy of attention occurs? So much has happened. THE PEACOCK JUST RAN BY! I guess it’s just one ...
In one hour we have to be dressed and packed and out of our hotel room, on to the next place Rachel and Paul are taking us, which neither of us can remember where that is! Just a gorgeous day yesterd...
Right now, we’re watching the Chelsea Flower Show on BBC — I LOVE this show! It’s only on for a week each year, while the show is taking place in London. It’s the perfect thin...
When you come here, you have to remember not to plan your days too completely so you leave room for discovery. We were reminded again about how wonderful that can be when we launched off yesterday ...
♣ S I S S I N G H U R S T ♣ Last night, we ate delicious pub food at the George Inn in Cranbrook (we are addicted) and this is the music they played . . . made me almost homesick! This photo is my ab...
What shall I tell you about today???? Perhaps you would like to do the Charleston? Everyone into the car! I’m thinking our Volvo is a true-life time machine, it drives us right into history eve...
Under the watchful eye of Joe, I write . . . Hi Girls! I wanted to put up some new adventures this morning, but we have company — darling Rachel went home yesterday morning, and now we have dar...
Good thing we aren’t in the north! I just love that they say “sharp showers!” The first thing you see when you get up in the morning, if you turn on the TV is the time — which...
Right now, I’m sitting at a large oak table (already set up with watercolors, pens, brushes, paper and glue sticks) in the apartment we rented in Kent, England in the sweet little town of Tente...
Our last day was so beautiful! We started off by walking around the deck six times — which equals two glorious miles of very nice view and clean ocean air! The sun was shining, there were seagu...
Hi Girls, I was able to send lots of photos to Twitter this morning . . . much easier than sending here to the blog! I got out the Spy Cam last night in the Chart Room and also showed you the Captain...
Standing on our little balcony, with the wind and the clouds and the sun sparkling on the water, is awe inspiring and frightening. What’s between me and this endless view? One really good gust ...
I wonder what they authorities would think if they knew how many people are crushed into this room? You’re so quiet, everyone slept so well, like spoons! This is really working out! Thought I s...
Hi Girlfriends! OK, the coast is clear, everyone out of their suitcases! All you wonderful stowaways, get dressed, we’re going to lunch at Todd English! After lunch, the Queen Mary offers so ma...
Trying something: So far I haven’t been able to upload any photos onto the blog or to Twitter! How will we live without photos? Let’s just see if we get words!! But while I’m at it,...
First the Music (this one’s for my dad) then the Links to everything I can think of . . . fun things to look at or watch while we drive to the Ocean Liner. Are you packed? I just remembered tha...
“Remember, childhood only lasts 10-12 years. There’s a lot needs to be squeezed in to make for a lifetime of happy memories.” ♥ I wrote the phrase at the top of this post in my 2000...
I thought I’d give you a little island tour this morning! Wanted to show you the Balmoral. Complete with MUSICA, one of my favorite songs! Can you imagine dancing to this aboard an ocean liner?...
A week from today . . . we Sail away! I really can’t believe it! This is a little scene that has been in our bedroom since we came back from the last trip to England aboard the Queen Elizabeth ...
Things are going swimmingly at Branch Hall this morning. I’m in a very good mood. I’ve been painting all morning; doing art always makes me happy! It’s so green outside; we̵...
Only two weeks from today until we sail away to England!!! This comment sends butterflies through my stomach. We are so excited! Still a lot to do to get ready, but there is starting to be a little p...
I N S P I R A T I O N S C R A P B O O K S When my mother was a little girl, she went to stay with her grandma, Alice, for the summer, on her farm near Sioux City, Iowa. She fed chickens, gathered egg...
I’ve been wanting to tell you about my girlfriends for a long time . . . I haven’t because I was afraid of invading their privacy; not everyone is as blog-crazy as I am! But, over time, t...
Never do I feel more loved than on my birthday! My favorite thing, contrary to most other days of the year, is my answering machine! I love the messages and singing I find there. This year I added a ...
Blank piece of “paper” . . . all mine to do something with . . . what would the girlfriends like today? Well, one thing for sure, we have to start with Birdsong; and let’s go outsi...
I love this quote, love it for this time of year, April love, Spring, the time of rebirth . . . here’s a song for you ♥ May your days be filled with good things, the kindness of a warm cozy bed...
Look, Minutia! A new word for my favorite thing, the small stuff. Prettiest musica for you! Singing a song about the place I like best. ♥ You can listen and watch videos at the same time if itR...
Remember this page from Girlfriends Forever? Well, here I am again, trying on clothes with a pencil in my mouth! Getting ready to board the Ocean Liner (this sends ((((a chill)))) through me, those...
H A P P Y A P R I L ! Happy Sunday too! And my favorite spring time song!! Did you all remember to turn over your calendar pages? Rabbit-rabbit never made more sense than today! I know not all...
So the countdown begins. . . and what was the very first thing I did when I found out we were going to England again after all these years? A trip to the knitting store! I love a project when I tra...
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