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I have given you a winner emojie @Granny_grump_ but I wanted to give you a hug emojie too for your frustration with your sister.
Sometimes no matter what you say, the other person shuts their mind to it, when they could help themselves far more than they realise.

I have a friend who thinks like this...
 
Oh what a frustrating situation to be in but thank you for taking the care to post. A winner and a hug. Life is precious and you are doing all you can do to be healthy. Time with my wife, children, grandchildren and friends is my own motivation. Take care and all the best for your sister.
 
gennepher
It’s awful to watch her destroying herself with no concept of the worry everyone around her is going through, but if this doesn’t make her wake up then nothing will, even the nurse said it takes something like this before people finally listen. I most sincerely hope so for her sake. K
 
 
Thank you to you all it’s most appreciated I just hope it’s been enough to finally sink into her stubborn head and make the changes she needs to do. K
 
Need my Breakfast now but thanks for your messages of kindness it’s this big hug I needed today. K
You make me smile just being able to share with someone the problems life throws at you. K
 
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I do hope that the nurse is right @Granny_grump_
 
5.5 this morning. Not looking forward to a chilly dog walk but I know I will enjoy it once I am out in the park.
 
Fbg 6.3

Creative this morning was amazing. I enjoyed doing it. And then doing some writing. Then I accidentally touched a button, and everything went off the screen. I was so upset. Then I opened my eyes. And I am holding my iPad.

Then I realised I had dreamt the creative artwork and writing. But it was so real.

I didn't have the heart to do another creative painting.

I looked out of my bedroom window at 6.31 am and it was beautiful outside. Surely not that light yet? So I took a photo, put it in Snapseed, then iPastel to bring out Popeye who was already there a bit.

A friend sent some WhatsApp messages and beautiful videos of a stray cat that came up to her bungalow in the middle of the countryside. It looks like a Norwegian Forest cat she said. It had picked up some ticks on its long fur, and she had removed them. About 10 minutes of videos she sent.

What should I do? She asked. I can't keep it with my dog.

I know what she is doing. I have fallen totally in love with that long haired black and white cat with an upside down heart as its nose.

Take it to the vet I replied, check for microchip. If no microchip then get on to Facebook with a photo. But check if they have a matching photo first.

Then I said, I am going to see to my stray cat gang outside, and my chief mouse catcher.

You lot have no idea how much I totally adore, fallen in love with, and want that cat...but I have not said to her.
She lives near Southampton. I live in North Wales...


 
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Hello from a cold but sparkling late winter, pre-spring Forest Heath (a far more apt description and sense of identity than West Suffolk). Both major US bases involved in the mess people have created in and around Ukraine so many here are feeling extra stress and worry. Obviously not as much as Ukranians but the ripple effects spread far and wide. Talking of which I'm sorry for the stress your love for your sister causes you @Granny_grump_ but glad the supportive posts are helpful. @gennepher a very vivid dream and I can imagine your mind working overtime on how to bring that stray cat from S'oton to Wales. Thanks for the creative. @dunelm thanks for the art. Never mind that guy from the last century, put Mrs Miggins in touch with the woke generation. @Krystyna23040 I hope the walk went well. I always find that those/these conditions are some of the best along with the very early summer mornings before the phew what a scortcher days. Two grandchildren - brother and sister - here today (I'm skiving off to the gym for a while) then, later, Salmon (with crispy skin, obs) salad. I may even stretch to halloumi fries - halloumi from the other side, of Eunice, as Adele didn’t croon.. @karen8967 your Friday meme is on point even for a grouch like me who struggles to see the point of flowers. Take care. Tartare for now.
 
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and a hug for @gennepher, but also a winner for bringing a smile to my bearded face.
A 5.3 on that meter of deception this morning.
Later today all kinds of chaos and mayhem will descend on Tilehurst Towers, we are having the 2 eldest grandchildren for a sleep over, we have to return them to their parents after evening dinner on Saturday. Sunday could be designated a day of recovery.
Mrs J has an agenda, me and me’s have an agenda and I’m sure the grandchildren have several agenda’s.
Stay safe all
 
Thanks @ianpspurs

 
A wonderful wide angled painting shot today @dunelm
 
Hi gennepher
I totally understand we’re your coming from I’ve adored animals all my life especially dogs but I’ve also had cats they crawl inside your heart and no matter what you do I firmly believe you will adopt your black and white mouse catcher. We can’t help ourselves I would fill our bungalow with stray homeless dogs more so now after 42 years of not being without a dog our lovely black pug Louie is no longer with us. I have to stop myself when I watch these TV programmes on stray dogs needing a home I just want to open our door and say come in we will take good care of you. But we decided to have some time my hubby and I enjoying travelling on holidays without worrying about leaving them behind. And if your mouse catcher keeps calling it’s because he wants to even if you don’t take him in, because we never know with cats if they are truly a stray or just a roamed with a few other callers he goes to feeding him. But just enjoy him for what it is your not doing any harm to anyone. Best Wishes . K
 
Thank you very much @Granny_grump_ for your lovely words
 
Ah, I can see cat adoptions taking place very soon. Beautiful sky through your window.
 
Thank you @ianpspurs. Those gardening brothers are a bit rich for what we need doing.
 
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