GJP (Gratuitous Just-about-everything Post)

[calove]

So, it's been a while, huh? Truth to tell, I can't blame work because there hasn't been any for the past couple of weeks. What there has been however is much dashing around like a decapitated bantam trying to do everything I never have time to do when I am working. There was a lot of it. That's all changed because work is back on the horizon and

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[beanbeans]

Many congrats, and those are stunningly gorgeous banners! *hugs*

[calove]

Thanks beans!

*hugs you back*

[fredsmith518]

very clever/artistic banner, cute icons, well done on the awards
but, most importantly, I'm glad you are not slipping away

[calove]

Thanks Jane. kazzy_cee is so talented.

Slipping away really isn't that easy, is it?

Hope you're enjoying the Easter break, hon. Are the girls around?

[fredsmith518]

good break so far, lots of gardening yesterday
one home at the moment, not away, if you follow
one away coming home today, so will doubtless see her +b'friend, 2 for 1 deal:)
hope your children are enjoying the holiday

[calove]

Yesterday was lovely, wasn't it? We went to Wakehurst Place (Kew's out-of-London garden) to admire the rhododendrons and camellias.

It sounds like you're going to have a full house over Easter! Enjoy!

As to my two - they're OK as long as I keep them busy. I'm sure my parents never did so much when we were on holiday.

[jamalov29]

That banner is absolutely mesmerizing and gorgeous , lucky you! Karen does marvelous art indeed. And there's even a bit of spuffy in it! ;-)

So you were contemplating of fading away but pretty art and pretty awards made you think otherwise? *whimpers*
If you go away from the porch I may think of following you. Standing in the shadows is not that bad, Spike did it all the time.

I missed you , Cass. Congratulations for the wins , highly deserved.
the Easter Horrordays are in full swing. Oh poor you. Is it that frightening? *pets you*
For Easter we stay quietly at home on our own ( with the sons) and just spend the day savoring dark chocolate. :)

*stares again at those beautiful blue eyes*

*sighs*

::hugs you hard::

[calove]

Isn't it lovely? Karen is a wonder.

And there's even a bit of spuffy in it! ;-)

There will always be a bit of Spuffy in it!

So you were contemplating of fading away but pretty art and pretty awards made you think otherwise?

Well, not so much made me think otherwise as remind me how wonderful the people of LJ land are, how much I miss not being a part of it, and how much Spike is still important to me. I just feel horribly guilty that I sneak in and out like a theif in the night, without really taking part as I'd like.

If you go away from the porch I may think of following you.If you left the porch, if the fandom loses people like you, people who's passion has kept the fire alive, then it's truly doomed. Not quite ready for that yet, so I'll lurk here and make sure you don't escape

[jamalov29]

Well, not so much made me think otherwise as remind me how wonderful the people of LJ land are, how much I miss not being a part of it, and how much Spike is still important to me. I know ,sweetie.
And please keep on sneaking in and out and don't feel guilty. Many people find hard to manage RL and online life on a regular basis , but as long as you 're here from time to time , it's already wonderful.
so I'll lurk here and make sure you don't escape :) I like the sound of this. :)

I do find bickering kids difficult to deal with, and they bicker a lot. It's just a case of keeping constant distractions on tap, but that gets to be hard work and does reduce the 'me time' to nothing. I hear you. I remember that time and it wasn't easy some days , pretty tiring. I wasn't happy to leave them in front of the TV either . The good thing is that they went outside a lot to play with friends and all in all it was alright

[calove]

The problem we have is that we are a good few miles out of the town where most of the kids' friends live. There is no public transport, and thanks to Hever Castle the roads are too busy, twisty and narrow to trust them to walk or cycle yet. It's lovely living in the countryside, but we moved here pre-kids and the lack of close-by companions wasn't a consideration! Having friends around to play turns into such a logistical nightmare, juggling Alex's enormous circle of schoolfriends and Francesca's virtually non-existant one.

Your boys are so grown up! I forget, especially with regard to Gabriel. Very good luck to him with his exam. It must feel very strange to have your children turn into young men - at least you have the pleasure of them being such very wonderful young men.

[kathyh]

Many congrats on all the pretties and wow, that banner is fabulous. Glad you aren't slipping away because I would miss you.

[calove]

Thank you Kathy. I may think it's time to slip away, but then I pay a visit and I realise all over again why that would most definitely not be a good thing...

[hesadevil]

Great banner. ::Iz jealous that kazzy made one for you - but glad it stopped you fading away.::

Congrats on the awards. ::Iz also jealous that so many of them come your way - I think I prefer not to have my fics nominated to forever being disappointed when the results are published::

Can you tell I'm feeling bitter? Blame it on MWNN for spoiling my 'escape to France' plans.

[calove]

Oh, dear!

*pets you carefully*

I did read your post about MWNN's dental and previous engagement issues. I'm sorry it got in the way of your escape plans. But you're still going, right? Just think about how much more you'll appreciate it thanks to the delay ;)

[hesadevil]

Yeah - still going at some stage this year. The boat needs painting and I can't be there when that happens, and MWNN is looking at restoring the solid fuel stove now that we're in t'North and closer to home. We're hoping to resume our 'New Year on the boat' tradition.

Sorry I was so snippy, I'm having an 'off day' now that the weather's turned against us again - points at icon.

Congratulations again on the awards - they are very well deserved.

[calove]

When do you think you'll get down? I guess now you're further north there's less of a risk of a ridiculous heatwave over the summer. Are you anywhere near any of your cruising friends where you are now?

It was cold today. But the forcast is improving nicely for a warm weekend...

I've been very lucky with awards - I don't flatter myself it's more than that.