This is a Journal entry by Universal Granny

....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 1

Universal Granny

A year since I have added to my journal! My friends, this has been a year of deaths - eight in all, and I have had nothing cheerful to write about, so I have kept my silence, but I have been here with you occasionally, lurking and keeping up to date with things.

I hope 2007 is going to be a better year, more cheerful, more positive. Unfortunately, it already has a minus point - I was due to retire in February, but debt constraints dictate that I should continue working, at least another 2 years, maybe more!

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas, and a Peaceful New Year. I will be back..... but I'm not sure when.

Take care, all of you


smiley - hug UG


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 2

Smudger879n

Great to see you back with us UGsmiley - applause sorry to hear about your problems, I think 2006 was a rubbish year for us as well, so we both look forward to a change in our lucksmiley - oksmiley - winkeye
smiley - cheersSmudger.


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 3

smurfles

How nice to see you againsmiley - cuddle
I'm so smiley - sorry you've been having a bad time,and that your plans have fallen flat UG,but it still happened in 2006,so maybe the new year will be better for you.
I hope you have had a lovely Christmas,and that 2007 will be a fabulus Year for yousmiley - hugsmiley - holly
You have my e-mail addy if you want a natter!!smiley - kiss


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 4

Teasswill

It's obviously been a bad year - I've lost two relatives this year & my Mum has lost about six more relatives or friends. I guess it's fairly inevitable as the years roll by.

At least it means we're still here...

Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2007 to all smiley - cheers


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 5

Shea the Sarcastic

I am so sorry to hear of your losses, UG ... but so glad to see you back! I was wondering how you were. smiley - hug

Please remember that you've got friends here, and if you need to talk, we'll listen.


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 6

websailor

Good to see you here UG,

smiley - sorry it has been such a sad year for you. It seems to run in cycles, I had a similar string of losses a few years back, and have lost several friends in 2006.

I hope 2007 will be a better year for all of us so I wish you av ery Happy New smiley - bubbly Year with lots of smiley - rofl and smiley - somersault and a good dose of smiley - love and smiley - cuddle which always makes things seem better,

smiley - cheers

Websailorsmiley - dragon


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 7

Universal Granny

You are all such good friends and thank you all for your wishes and thoughts.

I am sorry it has not been a good year for you either, Smudger, and, Teasswill, you seem to be in the same sort of position as me regarding coping with the loss of so many people. Some of those I lost were also my Mum's friends, and I think she is beginning to feel that her own departing will not be too long in coming. She is 85.

Shea! smiley - kisssmiley - hug lovely for you to pop up on my site, I thought you had forgotten me. Have a bowl of <smiley - choc icecream> immediately! And a herbal smiley - tea while you're at it!

Smurfles, look in your Inbox!

And websailor, you really have the last word there when you wish us all lots of smiley - rofl, smiley - love and smiley - hugsmiley - hugs for 2007. A real tonic!

Take care, all of you,
smiley - hugUG


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 8

Shea the Sarcastic

Ooo ... way too much smiley - choc this smiley - xmastree as it is! I don't know how I'll fit into my jeans! smiley - winkeye

I suppose one of the "good" things about hitting rock bottom is that there's nowhere to go but up! Here's to a better 2007! smiley - bubbly


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 9

McKay The Disorganised

Hi UG - I've developed a view on our outlook on life.

When I thought I was going to die imminently, the world was a wonderful place, full of marvelous things. This was echoed for me this last month by my father-in-law's reaction to being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Now I'm not at death's door, everythings crap - therefore I surmise I'm OK.

Looks like this bunch of coffin dodgers are about for a bit longer eh ?

Happy New Year everyone.

smiley - cider


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 10

Universal Granny

Looks like it, oh disorganised one, looks like it! Have a NY smiley - hug for your excellent perception.

Shea, don't worry about it - just practice laying flat on your back on a hard floor to do up your jeans - you'll manage!!

A Very Happy and Peaceful New Year to all those who read my journal (and anyone who doesn't)

Lots of smiley - hugs UG


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 11

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

I'm not sorry 2006 is over either, UG, I lost my dear father in November.smiley - cuddle
smiley - peacedove

May I add you to my friend's list, I'm a grandmother too! (although longer than you, I only have the one...)smiley - biggrin


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 12

smurfles

Hello again UG!!smiley - hug
I looked in my mailbox......thank you so much,it was lovely to hear from you.I hope you got my reply,my e-mails are being a bit erratic just now,..i shall send you my other addy a s a p!!!Keep your chin up...have a great 2007smiley - cuddlesmiley - bubbly


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 13

Universal Granny

Galaxy Babe, of course you can add me to your friends list, I would be honoured. I cannot stay on long tonight, and have only briefly read some of your PS, but will look some more tomorrow. Have added you to my list, if that's OK.

Smurfles, no reply forthcoming so far. I even looked in my Junk Folder in case it had lost its way. Perhaps it is still trying to find the right satellite!

Take care, both of you

smiley - hugUG


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 14

Shea the Sarcastic

>Shea, don't worry about it - just practice laying flat on your back on a hard floor to do up your jeans - you'll manage!!

smiley - rofl Is that the voice of experience I hear? smiley - winkeye


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 15

McKay The Disorganised

I'm just worried about Shea wandering round with no jeans on - it'll be getting chilly soon.

smiley - cider


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 16

Shea the Sarcastic

Not to worry ... I've got trousers on today! smiley - winkeye


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 17

Universal Granny

No comment Shea!! smiley - biggrin Only that I am surprised my memory is that long!

Awww! The Disorganised One is worried about Shea having no jeans on! Are you sure "worried" is the word, Mr Disorganised? Mmmmm?

<smiley - choc > for Shea and smiley - cider for the DO

smiley - hugsmiley - hug to you both UG


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 18

Shea the Sarcastic

And smiley - hug backatcha! smiley - biggrin

I'm just having dinner now ... how I'd love some <smiley - choc> for dessert! smiley - drool


....With a nod of his head, up the chimney he rose!

Post 19

McKay The Disorganised

And I'm at work - so could use that smiley - cider

smiley - cuddle

smiley - cider


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