I missed the Queen’s Speech.
Dorothy, Mary and I met up with my sisters and in laws and we had a walk up Craig Fawr which is a limestone hill which overlooks Liverpool Bay.
Afterwards we ate turkey baps with cranberry and pigs in blankets ( a bab is a bread bun to btw) and swapped gifts.
I was very fortunate as my sisters added a new scatter cushion and some John Lewis cutlery to my collection .
I now have the ideal number of both!
I made a gravy filled Shepherds pie, walked the dogs before Storm Bella hits home and
Wrote my blog half watching Calamity Jane
Later on I will watch Korean zombie movie Peninsula which was another Christmas DVD Gift, this one from my nephew.
Dorothy watched over me
And will do all day
Her sadness continues
The Queen was looking surprisingly jaunty. Probably the after dinner sherry that did it, plus the relief of not having to have the family over.
ReplyDeleteShe does look incredibly happy , I’d admit
DeleteLove the Queen, it sounds like you had a delightful day.
ReplyDeleteRestful and quiet David x
DeleteA lovely way to spend part of Boxing Day with your sisters, climbing ancient Gop Hill and wordlessly remembering all those past Christmases when you were young. Not to forget old slobbery Winnie and the joy she gave you. Your post on December 9th was special.
ReplyDeleteLol got everything wrong, but near enough lol
DeleteMerry Christmas John.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs.
I hope it was good for you
DeleteVery pleased your Christmas was good. Today I need a hug. Yesterday I had to get 2 ambulances for my Mom. the first at 3.30 in the morning. They took her to A&E who discharged her 4 hours later. 4 hours after that I had to get another ambulance, the paramedics were shocked she had been discharged unable to stand unaided, with pain still rated 10/10, not having been able to eat for 3 days, with a temperature, chest infection and no Covid test. She's 92 and lives alone (though I'm close by). Today all they could tell me was 'I don't know', including to 'Will she be discharged tomorrow'. I'm trying not to think about it, because I just don't know what to do. Sorry to rant...
ReplyDeleteCharlotte - I feel your pain...sending you best wishes and hope for the future.
DeletePaul
Your poor Mum may be dehydrated and needs further tests I would think just to rule out anything else going on so they can help her x
DeletePush not to be be discharged,
DeleteBe firm
I’m so sorry you have to deal with all this
Wishing you and your Mom well. Big hugs!
DeleteCovid regs make it difficult to find out what's going on (and it's Christmas, so probably fewer and overworked, staff) but I will push for her not to be discharged, thank you. x
DeleteNot heard of a bab before, family from 'up north' call them barm cakes or cobs, we just call them bread rolls 😀 Nice cushion.
ReplyDeleteBap not ban...my mistake xx
DeleteYep 😁 heard of that, hate predicted text.
DeleteMerry Christmas John. We've all had one hell of a year. Let's hope we all have a happy and safe New Year.
ReplyDeletePaul
Yes Paul, we have I’m glad the year is almost over x
DeleteLove that picture of Dorothy ... so pensive looking! I am so hoping that the Thunder Shirt you have ordered for her, helps to relieve her anxiety and allows her to come out of her shell!
ReplyDeleteThanks, too, for saying what a "bab" is ... curious ... just like calling a cup a "bucket" for your coffee! And "cellotape" for scotchtape ... all curious to some of us [me] over here in the U.S.
Well, John ... trudging towards New Year's Day ... onward and upward ... looking forward to sharing 2021 with you ... Albert, Mary, and dear Dorothy!!! I want her to be a brave little girl!!
She watched over me all afternoon and has only curled up for a sleep after I closed the curtains to the world
DeleteI almost missed The Queen too-I was comforted by her words and took from it-All shall be well -I have mud mud mud here and when I'd finished chatting on the phone after watching Practical Magic my darling ones have shredded newspaper everywhere x
ReplyDeleteAn afternoon movie is the a deal panacea to all ills
DeleteSounds like you had a wonderful day/ Love the cushion reminds me of my drawing of Daughters gud Dug Truffles.
ReplyDeleteStay safe xx
John Lewis on line sells them
DeleteWe called them 'baps'.
ReplyDeletePoor little Dot, looking so forlorn like she hasn't got over it. I know that you won't let her get even more lonely.
Indeed, damm spell auto correct
Deletethe queen gave a most excellent speech. and you had a good day it seems.
ReplyDeleteI’ve just watched her, she looks sprightly
DeleteYes. It’s all past now
ReplyDeleteSounds like an ideal day!
ReplyDeleteRelaxing
DeleteThe Queen's Christmas greeting had both of my adult sons tearing up, and we're American. The youngest wondered why we can't have leaders like that here, and the oldest declared Her Majesty the world's Queen. It was a message the world needed to hear in 2020. Looks like you've had a nice holiday in spite of it all, as did we, and I wish you and your furry darlings all the best in the New Year.
ReplyDeleteHer best address was her covid speech
Delete“ we will see our families again, we will see our friends again,, we will meet again”
It is difficult to see her as a leader because her roles are symbolic. She will be greatly missed when she is gone and although she has a title of Head of State she has no powers. I agree with John, her Covid address was best. If your sons were tearing up after this Christmas address they would have been sobbing at the Covid one.
DeleteI revisited the covid speech last night and geared up spagain, she pitched it perfectly
DeleteI'd imagine any of her speeches, including the Christmas one, are better than ours this year, "Our darkest days are ahead of us." [from the President-elect]. Hope inspires. Hope unites. Her role may be symbolic only, but seems essential. At least from our corner of the world.
DeleteIf you had lived through the turmoil of our past four years caused by the Brexit Referendum, EM, you would understand where I am coming from. Much as we may unite behind our Queen and love and respect her (although there are also those who do not want the Monarchy) she has been utterly powerless to do anything.
DeleteAren't we all? Hope keeps us going. In spite of everything. May the New Year bring a little more of it.
DeleteIt sounds like the perfect day. I do love your new pillow! Merry Christmas, John!
ReplyDeleteAnd you Debby x
DeleteMy mother used to make a habit of watching the Queen's speech. The tradition didn't carry on with me and mine.
ReplyDeleteTry watching her covid speech tonight. It still rings wonderfully
DeleteYou've got an adorable pillow. And, of course, so is Dorothy. 🙂
ReplyDeleteShe’s so sad and needy at the moment
DeleteI’m watching The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society on tv at the moment
ReplyDeleteIt’s story of fellowship resonates
I cried at the end when I saw it at the pictures!
DeleteI cried all the way through ...it’s message of the need for fellowship resonates with me and blogging
DeleteI remember crying quite a lot during the film too and then sobbing at the end! It was at quite a low point in my life and the fellowship did resonate, yes. I can't watch it again.
DeleteIt’s just finished and the sense of fellowship we have , will be the subject to tomorrow’s post ...
DeleteWe'll all be sobbing our hearts out!
DeleteI loved The Guernsesy Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and I cried at the end, too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've had a wonderful day and am so glad you could meet up with family to swap gifts and perhaps hug (while holding your breath!). Love your new cushion and I know the new movie from your nephew is right up your alley. Enjoy!
Today I've made a frittata and a corn pudding. Yum!
Hugs!
Not being able to hug felt odd and at odds with the day
DeleteIs 'turkey baps' your nick-name?
ReplyDeleteI’ve had worse x
DeleteFlaps?
DeleteYour day with your sisters sounds wonderful. I love that pillow and the matching throw! I've never heard of a Korean zombie movie - your nephew knows you well! Dorothy is learning to watch over and take care of her Daddy. She's a good girl and you are helping her to grow. Have a peaceful and relaxing day.
ReplyDeleteDear bonnie, the best of replies
DeleteFor your sake and for hers, I hope that Dorothy one day becomes a little bit more trusting of the world. I wonder what has happened to her.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a damaged soul , but more often than not now , I catch her relaxing when everyone’s not looking xxx
DeleteLooks like a nice hill to walk up. I don't know it at all. It reminded me of my favourite little hill overlooking the sea - Moel y Gest on the edge of Porthmadog.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen's Covid speech was spot on. The best worldwide. Walking with your family and exchanging gifts must have been a joyful time for all. Love your new pillow and throw. Sweet Dorothy - I have great hope for her becoming more at ease for 2021.
ReplyDeleteThat video has to be much better than the best speech, but everyone is praising the speech so much, I have to find it.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It really is worth finding. xx
DeleteLily was like that after Gerty died, that's why I got Seig, after that her grief went away.
ReplyDeleteHope some calm comes to your loving home. It's been a helluva a year and we all need some solace and warmth.
ReplyDeleteYour new pillow and throw are just charming.
XO
The heart goes out to Dorothy.I so hope she will be happier soon.
ReplyDeletePoor Dorothy. I hope she comes around soon. As for that cushion, your sisters have the best taste and it's so perfect for you. By the way, I spoke with the Queen and she said she forgives you for missing her live presentation this year. Or maybe it was "A" queen I spoke with. I'm never quite sure. They all use "THE."
ReplyDeleteI hope Dorothy settles into your loving care and can relax X
ReplyDeletePoor Dorothy - her sadness shows in every hair.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh she really does have a sadness about her and a sense of real loss. I hope her growing friendship with Albert helps them both.
ReplyDeleteHope Dorothy feels better soon. Happy you had family around you.
ReplyDeleteDear John, Your blog has stopped working. Hope it is just my computer, or you need a short break from everything. Thinking of you, sending love and virtual hug x
ReplyDeleteDorothy's photo could stand as a visual metaphor for 2020. A sad and heart-sore world. x
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