/blog/Robyn363/?pid=f7780 [SIZE 3][/SIZE][I][/I][COLOR burlywood][/COLOR][COLOR seagreen][/COLOR][COLOR seagreen][/COLOR] /blog/9305/post_248800.html?pid=f7780&m= i have always posted out Christmas cards to my nearest and dearest, family and friends. Yesterday, as I wrote out my happy wishes I noticed that RIP was written beside a lot of names. As I went throug Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:46:00 -0800 /blog/9305/post_248800.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_244295.html?pid=f7780&m= Looking at the news from Gaza last night and the plight of the poor unfortunate residents, now homeless and in such danger both day and night, I actually cried when I saw the small children sobbing he Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:28:45 -0800 /blog/9305/post_244295.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_244078.html?pid=f7780&m= As I get older, (83 in February) I have come to the conclusion that most of my outings now are to funerals!! Well, not completely, at Christmas we had a nice family Christmas dinner in a nice local re Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:25 -0800 /blog/9305/post_244078.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_243673.html?pid=f7780&m= I was lucky enough to find love in SFF many years ago. It has been said there is just one love for each of us, and I believe that is true. I loved my lovely Len unconditionally but didnt have him for Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:44:07 -0800 /blog/9305/post_243673.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_243634.html?pid=f7780&m= How is everyone here in SFF? Lots of things have happened in 2023, some good, some sad but we must keep going, and make that special effort every day. As I get older I certainly get wiser and at time Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:54:19 -0800 /blog/9305/post_243634.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_242322.html?pid=f7780&m= Do you remember your trip to Ireland, when you stayed in the B&B called Ulysses, which was right next door to the house owned by Sinead O'Connor, the singer. If you remember she was in Americ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:32:51 -0800 /blog/9305/post_242322.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_241727.html?pid=f7780&m= You decide to write a blog, but what about?? When we arrived here years ago it was , no problem, it was a very active site and I suppose our minds were all much more active back then. We were all you Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:13:24 -0800 /blog/9305/post_241727.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_241442.html?pid=f7780&m= I remember when I came to this site first I used to remark on most things until somebody told me to stay out of American politics, which I have done since. Not one comment from me about America, until Sat, 13 May 2023 09:50:21 -0800 /blog/9305/post_241442.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_241355.html?pid=f7780&m= Im not British, Im Irish and proud of it, but I do like a bit of pomp and ceremony and there was certainly plenty of that at the crowning of Charles and Camilla. The British certainly know how to put Sat, 06 May 2023 06:57:34 -0800 /blog/9305/post_241355.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_240089.html?pid=f7780&m= One of our dogs, Finn, an Irish Terrier, has been to the wars and back. We have a path worn to the local Vets and the Emergency Vet in UCD.He developed a crystals blockage and was unable to pee. We al Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:03:43 -0800 /blog/9305/post_240089.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_239298.html?pid=f7780&m= Online dating is certainly not always the best way to meet up with someone especially if you are full of expectations.I dont know why this date came into my mind today,, but as this is supposed to be Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:06:25 -0800 /blog/9305/post_239298.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_239255.html?pid=f7780&m= When I was young and married with 4 children, I remember the older of the 4 used to come in from school, head straight to his room and, as expected the sound of Bruce Springstein could be heard downst Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:28:43 -0800 /blog/9305/post_239255.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_238318.html?pid=f7780&m= Well, Im not quite sure what I expected when I first arrived here around 15 years ago. My husband had died and I think I might have been expecting friendship and maybe a little bit more eventually. I Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:43:17 -0800 /blog/9305/post_238318.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_238253.html?pid=f7780&m= This is not a very cheerful blog but because it is happening in my life this week-end and probably a lot of members here can identify with it in some way I thought I would keep it short.Alzheimers is Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:06:44 -0800 /blog/9305/post_238253.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_238176.html?pid=f7780&m= Music has always been a big part of my life, in fact I cant remember a time when I didnt listen to music or sing. When my youngest daughter was only 11 or 12 I used to get out my guitar and get some s Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:27:21 -0800 /blog/9305/post_238176.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_235966.html?pid=f7780&m= I was sorry to hear of the death of ET. She was here forever, certainly since I joined many years ago. So many people have gone.ET was at times a bit touchy and didnt agree with everything or everyone Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:49:01 -0800 /blog/9305/post_235966.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_235786.html?pid=f7780&m= Thank you Lucy for my lovely birthday greeting and for all my friends good wishes.I havent been here too much recently. Since I turned 80 last year, I must admit its the first time I have felt myself Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:52:38 -0800 /blog/9305/post_235786.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_232340.html?pid=f7780&m= None of my comments on the blogs are going through. I tried several times, in the usual way but no success. What am I doing wrong? Help! Fri, 04 Jun 2021 03:49:04 -0800 /blog/9305/post_232340.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_230435.html?pid=f7780&m= Hi Lucy, Just calling in to wish you a very very Happy Birthday. I have known you for a long time now Lucy. My one wish would be to meet you in person.You still look young, not a wrinkle in sight so w Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:17:46 -0800 /blog/9305/post_230435.html?pid=f7780&m= /blog/9305/post_229475.html?pid=f7780&m= Recently another member put up a blog with the above title. It is so true, its good to sing. Singing is like medicine, if you are feeling a little down, just sing, out loud, and never mind the neighbo Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:38:19 -0800 /blog/9305/post_229475.html?pid=f7780&m=