tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1068777635719244852..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: I believe there was an eclipse.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45883618198518336782015-03-22T18:53:55.766+00:002015-03-22T18:53:55.766+00:00Hello.I'll check out the link re:the eclipse ,...Hello.I'll check out the link re:the eclipse ,thank you.The day you spent remembering your mum,and having quality time with your sister and aunt and uncle warm my heart.It's a lovely way for you to remember her that is meaningful.I agree with you on the floral tributes and donating to charity as an alternative.Our parents" grave is tended by my sister and I and we go and visit in the spring, summer, fall and December.We always make a natural seasonal wreath or a simple bouquet of our garden flowers, berry branches etc.tied with raffia or ribbon.My sister-in-law planted daffodils years ago and they come up soon and are a beautiful reminder of nature's and life's renewal at their resting place. Everyone is different and these rituals and customs have deep cultural and religious roots for some people.. Our family was R.C.and it is a tradition for us, though outdated and sometimes very superstitious.Those are beautiful photos of the area and swans, Rocky and your sister(Aww!)Great to know the new car is enjoyable and safe.Regards, D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-44043774539552811092015-03-22T14:12:56.886+00:002015-03-22T14:12:56.886+00:00We managed to see the eclipse which was filtered b...We managed to see the eclipse which was filtered by clouds and sunglasses, it went dull for a while but not as dark as i thought it might.<br />I end up on a few diversions due to night time road closures, thursday night on my way back from Crewe i diverted through Sandbach (past the hallowed grounds that were once the ERF and Foden factories, sad nostalgic trucker that i am) and through to Middlewich where there were loads of swans on the canal.<br />Glad your new car drives well, does it have a spare wheel or the new fangled puncture repair stuff and compressor? Also, it could be worth your while making sure that you can undo the wheelnuts so that if you need to change a wheel while you're out you won't be stuck, some garages tighten wheelnuts so tight that you can't undo them without an 8foot bar.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50620456132416150702015-03-22T10:53:27.121+00:002015-03-22T10:53:27.121+00:00Aaah, the Cherry Orchard, I remember that too. Use...Aaah, the Cherry Orchard, I remember that too. Used to run up and down the steps in the gardens. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43312486583344316452015-03-21T23:51:54.056+00:002015-03-21T23:51:54.056+00:00Very nice photo of your sister and Rocky and the b...Very nice photo of your sister and Rocky and the beautiful gardens.<br /><br />I am fortunate to still have my mother and I am thankful. I am sorry that you lost your mother so young, Ilona, but it is wonderful that you keep her in your heart. (((Hugs)))Barbara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06438114347870523265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21297680778681588202015-03-21T22:56:41.243+00:002015-03-21T22:56:41.243+00:00We didn't get to see the eclipse here, so I wa...We didn't get to see the eclipse here, so I want to thank you for posting Louise's blog link...amazing photos.<br />Glad you are enjoying your new car (sure Rocky is too). So nice that it was a perfect day out for visiting your Mum's grave with family....they always live on in our hearts.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-75908621646090285582015-03-21T21:10:59.043+00:002015-03-21T21:10:59.043+00:00It was far too cloudy down here in Dover to see an...It was far too cloudy down here in Dover to see anything of the eclipse. The sky grew a bit darker than it already was for about half an hour and then it was over. Helenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963972925920465515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79794840632609985862015-03-21T20:11:01.979+00:002015-03-21T20:11:01.979+00:00Enjoyed your visit to Burton-on-Trent. I lived th...Enjoyed your visit to Burton-on-Trent. I lived there for 16 years. When I worke d in Burton I used to get off the bus at the ferry bridge and walk over to work to get some exercise and fresh air. The gardens are lovely by the river, many memories of taking the children to play in the cherry orchard. I agree with you about the flowers. As I live away from where my parents were cremated, and my first baby buried, they live in my heart and I don't need to buy flowers to remember them.<br /><br />Glad your car meets expectations.<br />Pat who now lives in Norwich having more there from Burton via Holyhead.pat chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907311009341922595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-76278590685164847332015-03-21T19:06:31.219+00:002015-03-21T19:06:31.219+00:00She looks lovely, very smart too. Glad your car is...She looks lovely, very smart too. Glad your car is a good drive too,xxxxSimplesistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790483626848450152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50803967917653186012015-03-21T18:51:41.239+00:002015-03-21T18:51:41.239+00:00Hi. Yes, it's my sister AnnaHi. Yes, it's my sister AnnaMeanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2296838238045459062015-03-21T15:56:56.303+00:002015-03-21T15:56:56.303+00:00Marched out with a class of 30 children to view th...Marched out with a class of 30 children to view the eclipse, pinhole cameras at the ready. Slight darkening of the sky and it was all over!! Quote of the day:Ms Simplesista, has the crips been?!!<br />One child kept referring to it as the "crips"no matter how hard I tried to get her to say "eclipse"! <br />Rest in peace your mum, I think it's lovely that you still get together to think of her. My mum and her sisters do the same for their mum.Is that your sister in the photo Ilona?Simplesistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790483626848450152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-31862115618340989902015-03-21T14:01:56.012+00:002015-03-21T14:01:56.012+00:00I watched the eclipse on TV as we were very overca...I watched the eclipse on TV as we were very overcast here in Brighton. <br />I tend to agree with your sentiment on remembering loved ones. <br />Your pics brightened my day.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62733519861498151492015-03-21T13:55:50.287+00:002015-03-21T13:55:50.287+00:00So pleased you are enjoying your new car. Our aim ...So pleased you are enjoying your new car. Our aim is to be able to buy a car this year (we haven't been able to afford one for 8 years) so we are saving like mad! We do have a few trips away like you to yha's. We even stayed in a yha for our very very budget wedding last year!VChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326477975870777023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39409762728589601472015-03-21T13:53:02.268+00:002015-03-21T13:53:02.268+00:00We had a good view of the eclipse up here in Manch...We had a good view of the eclipse up here in Manchester! I agree about the flowers and always remember loved ones by planting a tree or making a donation to charity. VChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326477975870777023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70142099327309588132015-03-21T13:14:57.362+00:002015-03-21T13:14:57.362+00:00Really enjoyed your post, and so glad you are havi...Really enjoyed your post, and so glad you are having fun with your new car. We didn't get a glimpse of the eclipse, as we had clouds all day! The flowers and the swans are so beautiful.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86289405796021368562015-03-21T12:37:53.627+00:002015-03-21T12:37:53.627+00:00So good to get together and remember our mums. No...So good to get together and remember our mums. Nothing like a new (to you) car to give you a boost. I just bought a brand new car; I know, I know, but hubby and I worked for 46 years and raised five children so I dont feel bad about it. I had the last car for 14 years and it was great. <br />I do notice that people in the U.K. sell their cars after a very short time - three to four years. Over the fourteen years I had to spend some money on my car a couple of times but it was a lot better financially than switching it out.<br />I think the key is to buy new or almost new and then really look after it.<br />By the way; you dont spoil Rocky do you.....:)<br />lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345707661431587475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14796509746447866792015-03-21T12:12:40.743+00:002015-03-21T12:12:40.743+00:00I tried the colander trick - same results as you -...I tried the colander trick - same results as you - nothing !Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55506626802007000522015-03-21T11:03:05.733+00:002015-03-21T11:03:05.733+00:00I actually wondered at 11 a.m. at what time the ec...I actually wondered at 11 a.m. at what time the eclipse would arrive. Paris is so polluted and there were so many clouds too that nothing happened here either. I love your pictures, it all looks so Britiiiish !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23860469733105641752015-03-21T10:56:07.944+00:002015-03-21T10:56:07.944+00:00I saw it in Devon though not at 9:30 as it was too...I saw it in Devon though not at 9:30 as it was too cloudy. Loved the colander idea but haven't got one in the van so just had a sneaky peek directly at the sun. Tut tut!lovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.com