The latest snow is now rapidly going away, thank goodness. However, our weather forecasters are bringing us news of more snow, on Wednesday and Thursday, plus rain and icy conditions. Bother!!
You know, when my dear ancient aunts used to talk about not going out during the winter months, because of the bad weather and transport difficulties, I frankly thought they were just a bit batty!
They were not...in fact; actually I know understand they were jolly sensible, and in any case, our winter here generally only lasts for January and February, and sometimes into March, when we can have awful storms and windy rainy days.
Spring soon creeps up on us and then we can venture forth again, as long as we take our bad weather wraps with us and be prepared for anything. And it's so very nice to have adventures to look forward to!
So I've been indoors trying to salvage my lost poetry collection and I have done pretty well. I've even found some forgotten half-written works and been able to lick therm into shape. I've still not found the piece about my mother, written in Sydney's botanical garden, and prompted by their tropical tree and bird filled jungle area; but am hopeful of finding it buried within my Australia notes, and I do know where they are! My mother was very knowledgeable about trees and birds and her spirit was definitely hovering over me that day.
Well I did get to church on Sunday morning and after the Service, the Mother's Union ladies made pancakes for everybody and they were hot and delicious and to go with them, they provided lots of different toppings and cream as well!! Then my girlfriend and another lady provided coffee and biscuits, which is a regular activity at many of our church meetings throughout the United kingdom, which is such a lovely feature, giving an opportunity for folks to chat together in a cosy and inviting atmosphere.
After having my pancake and coffee I got stuck into the washing up and was very pleased to have something to do, and it made me remember when my children were tiny tots and taking part in their Sunday School meetings; back then we young mums were excused most of the general tiding-up activities occasioned by the coffee gatheration and children's activities, so it's nice now to be able to help in this way.
And here's my thoughts for St. Valentine's Day -
Valentine, my valentine
Won't you say that you'll be mine?
Oh hurry do
Please don't tarry
For it's you I long to marry
Live my life with you alone
Within our darling village home
Where we'll raise a family fine
Our love to cherish, dear Valentine
Toodle-oo
Daisy
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