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Post by casimira on Nov 8, 2022 23:42:59 GMT
Thank you for the kind words good people!!!
By far the building permit is THE best gift given that we have waited a year and a half to obtain it!!!
I am looking forward to doing some travelling to be sure.
We had a great day, went to lunch downtown and walked around.
I'm tired now and looking forward to crawling into bed early with the hopes of waking up to another good day!!!
(The last time Election Day fell on my birthday I woke up the next morning to a nightmare!!!)
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 9, 2022 21:51:15 GMT
Splendid birthday Casi. Fabulous news OH and I were invited to the 70th anniversary meeting of the Leicester Astronomical Society which took place last night. Dad was a founder member and I recently donated one of his telescopes to the society. We were 'guests of honour' representing Dad and I was asked to cut the special cake they'd had made. I was also presented with a commemorative mug it was all very lovely (there was a very good lecture about the planet Venus beforehand).
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Post by kerouac2 on Nov 9, 2022 22:16:47 GMT
And I'm sure you needed that mug so badly! Cheapskates!
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Post by mich64 on Nov 10, 2022 1:26:58 GMT
What a special evening that must have been Cheery. It must have been lovely sharing memories with people who knew your dad and shared the same passions.
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 10, 2022 2:30:14 GMT
Mich, if I could have 1/100th of your graciousness and ability to always identify with others, I would be so much of a better person. Cheery, hope you all had a great time. It was sensitive and thoughtful for the Society to have you simultaneously represent and honor your dear father. The mug was a nice idea. It will always remind you that his vision and efforts are still appreciated.
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Post by bjd on Nov 10, 2022 6:51:27 GMT
What a nice evening for you, Cheery. I still remember your post about the midwife missing your birth because she looked through the telescope in the garden instead of going up to see your mum.
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Post by breeze on Nov 11, 2022 14:26:16 GMT
Casimira, I'm so happy for you two, that your building permit has come in. Also happy birthday, happy return of your passport, and how great that you could see the blood moon.
Let the building begin! You know we will want photos along the way. Don't forget to take before photos, which will probably feel discouraging to you, but as things go along you can compare the current state of progress with the blank slate you started with.
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Post by breeze on Nov 11, 2022 14:27:01 GMT
Cheery, your dad sounds like a gem. How nice to spend an evening with people who appreciated him as much as you do.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 13, 2022 21:18:12 GMT
It meant a lot to my siblings
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 13, 2022 22:38:14 GMT
I had a day in town with DiL, Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter this week. We like to wander around the shops looking for bargains. DiL is very good at finding things..she knows what I like so when she rummages through the racks of clothing she keeps an eye out for me too...
Anyway in a department store Lisa found a coat that was reduced from £99 to £30. It was a brand that I like and roughly my size (it's a bit big but there's room for me to wear 3 jumpers underneath it). I tried it on and it didn't look terrible..then I remembered that I still had a £35 John Lewis voucher that somebody gave me on my birthday..so basically I got a free coat. Lovely and warm it is..and I could probably use it as a marquee if we ever have a garden party..it would hold about 40 people I reckon.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 14, 2023 12:58:53 GMT
I just went to the supermarket for two specific items and returned with just those two items. I'm sure you all know that that is very rare for us men.
I confess that I hesitated over one or two other things, but my resolve stayed strong.
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Post by bixaorellana on May 14, 2023 13:54:42 GMT
No offense, but I don't understand why that is good. Since you were there anyway, you might as well have picked up a few more things.
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