Spread your wings and fly away

1934-2007

Ian Richardson best known for his role as Francis Urqurhart died earlier today Aged 72. He had a serious demeanour with a hint of a smile. He will be missed.

Nothing.

No that isn't true, I did dust the coffee table and the telly.

I did do some exercises on my fit ball.

I did take a nice long hot shower and wash hair.

Apart from that I did nothing, but sit and watch telly, and go to sleep for a couple of hours as I was so tired.

Hubby popped home for a cup of tea and some toasted crumpets then went to do a job locally phoning his credit card company on the way out about a charge they have made for card protection which he cancelled a year ago. All sorted now.

Just waiting for a friend to collect me for our pilates class later.

So think I may relax a bit more on the sofa for a while

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Well the good news is it has stopped snowing at last.

Bad news is it is very icy out due to freezing temperatures last night, any sludge in the road is icy, the snow that remains on the ground is slippery.

both children look as though they should be going back to school - the website for the local radio hasn't got their schools listed as closed yet and there has been no mention of them on the radio - but to be honest neither school was mentioned yesterday, it was only by chance that we knew.

In fairness as this was the first time in years we have had snow this bad, I took the decision to keep Richard off so he could play in it - Simon already was off as it was Parent Consultation day and our appointment to see his teacher was for 3O'clock. However this was cancelled, a lot of teachers couldn't get in and I can't really blame them afterall the roads were pretty awful yesterday.

Not happy the Nigel has gone out in this but he had yesterday off and felt he ought to try and make it in in the hope that the council had got its act together and gritted the roads.

Yesterday we saw a snow plough clearing the snow in Sainsburys car park - hardly anyone was there shopping but at least they made the effort lol!

Right enough waffling time to get ready to take Richard to school and do some exercise

Edit: Richard's school is still closed. Simon not impressed, seems he may still have to go in