trottytrue

Islandwoman120....such beautiful pictures you are so lucky to be able to enjoy it. Don't waste a day....I have not copied the picture will be in touch if I cant follow your instructions thanks for the help....
Not only do you have wonderful scenery but you have Radio 2 which I am listening to and when thats finished I shall listen to Mystery Radio.....

Today I would say is the first day of Spring for us....warm weather, warm breeze and blue sky's. No daffodills up yet but can see the shoots coming through. I think some little animal in back garden has eaten some of my bulbs....

Pollyana....I have a solution, when all else fails build a tunnel

Cheers....My brother is 79 he is not doing well he now has pnemonia and MRSA I think thats what they called it. If he does improve he will never go home he will have to go into a nursing home. Apparently when he first arrived at the hospital they missed one proceedure that they should have done which would have lessoned his chances of being paralized not sure what it was...To late now......

between two worlds

trotty, great to "see" you, so sorry about your brother.

So glad you are finally seeing signs of spring there. Here today in Gloucestershire it's a lovely spring day.

We have just moved into a larger flat as the one we've had for ten years was fine when visiting from the US but not big enough when both of us living here full time and both at home all day, as DH has taken early retirement.....!!

Moving is ghastly but we are settling in now and there is a lovely window from which we can see some green English hills.....

...well of course they are greener than ever, after the non-stop rain all through January and February!

They say the weather will get colder and rainier again, and on Easter Sunday it may well be chilly and wet....oh well, it's lovely to be here anyway!

trottytrue

between two worlds.....Yes it good to be back with the living. Very sad about my brother. I make the best of the situation and keep busy thats the key to getting through tough times. I have lots to be thankful for BBC Radio, I Player, lots of books to read and Spring is here. My daughter lives around teh corner. I have the heat off and the windows open. Enjoy your new home. Are you renting or buying. I know if we were to return I would now rent not buy.

between two worlds

We bought. Not sure if the right thing as it does tie you down. But in a very desirable town where there isn't enough housing stock for the demand, and prices are rising, so we probably could sell again if we want or need to....we did think abt renting and in many ways it's better, you are freer.

trottytrue

between two worlds....We were in the same situation here. We really didnt want to buy but in the area we wanted nothing was up for rent or it was really expensive. In the end we bought in an area that is really a sellable area, good for Schools, shopping and close to highways. Unlike the other house we had in Fremont. Not a good school district and when we were selling not many shops but since we moved they have built a whole new shopping centre.

trottytrue

when does Rodney leave for the US.....Was it May.

lf1

I think it is. I haven't seen him around much, so I hope he just busy packing his suitcase.

islandwoman120

If you are longing for spring flowers, have a look:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/island...7643881615154/

BEVS

You rotter.

islandwoman120

Who is that aimed at? Moi in sunny Devon or someone else? Do tell.

mikelincs

Lovely pics, just been for a walk through our local park and seen most of those, and the rhododendrons are really starting to come out well.

windsong

Oh my gosh!!! Is he moving back or is it a holiday?

windsong

Lovely photos - and they make me want to live there!!!

windsong

Yes, you are quite right. However, I won't be known over there and it would take a while to get freelance work going to the point it could pay the bills. I do plan to do it but I think I also need a full-time job at first.

lf1

Just for a holiday