Gratitude

I have been composing a very grumpy, whining blog post in my head all morning, but having hopped round a couple of my favourite blogs, I have decided to try and turn my frown upside-down instead. (Oh dear, that phrase is no better in writing than it outloud. Oh well.)

In no particular order, things I am grateful for

1) My best friend took 4 days off work and travelled a very long way by train to come and keep me company while Tiff and Jack were at Beaver camp this weekend. It was fantastic to see her and catch up, even if she is a dreadful influence.
2) It's my birthday tomorrow and I am having lunch with my Mum and sister.
3) Although it involved embarking on a mad and complicated diet, I am very excited to have another avenue to explore to reduce my nasal polyps and aspirin allergy.
4) It's nearly half term and we are off on holiday with some friends.
5) It looks increasingly as though the SSOH will still be in work this autumn, even though he is still on notice of redundancy for now.
6) Although I thought Harold Camping was misled at best, he did give me a little opening to talk to some people about what I believe.
7) Dan didn't wake up in the night last night and is having a good sleep now.

Actually, I think it's working. :-)

He's back!

Somewhat belatedly, but nonetheless delightedly, I am pleased to tell you that Tigger is back!

Last seen 14th Feb, home again on April 28th. It turns out he was three roads round, skulking in a very kind lady's garden. She had been feeding him and winning his trust until she could stuff him a carrier and take him to the vets. The vet scanned him and thanks to his microchip, was able to put us in touch.

He is going back to Mum's shortly though. Dan LOVES him, maybe a bit too much and his life is spent fleeing from a short person shouting "Igger!".