Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Sassy Colombian said:
Good morning lovely people!

Just got back from the gym. Today one of my workout friends is turning 85 so I managed to take a shot of them all. I introduce you my workout crew for my early mornings at the YMCA :)

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Tomorrow is grandma’s Grinstead funeral so we’ll be traveling to Gastonia a town about an hour and 45 minutes from Asheville to gather with the family to say our goodbyes. We decided with the hubby to wait a few days before bringing up my ring request, but I also don’t want to wait too long as I feel now that grandma is gone, this is the right time to push for this request. But as we have been exchanging messages about heirlooms, it came to mind that during a visit grandma had given me the King James Version of the Hebrew Greek Study Bible to keep. After getting it I placed it on our library shelf and yesterday after reading @Gwladysover it came to me that I also had this item of her and began looking over it and found various magazines and newspaper clippings of poems, prayers, articles and at the very back of it she had taped and noted she wanted this read at her memorial service.

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I have asked my husband to ask his mum if I can do so. It would be an honor doing so and I know she will be happy if it were me or my husband the ones reading this at her memorial. And while I hope I get the emerald ring as a heirloom for Sofia and down generations. Having this study bible with this handwriting request is a family heirloom with great sentimental value. So I’m happy we have it.

@anjelikaferrett I’m glad to read you are feeling better. @jazzy I hope the rain stops so you can get your yard work completed before Fred gets there. Hope all goes well with Rosie getting her stitches removed. @Barnfred 55 nothing is under straightforward in this life but at least you are retired and can go with the flow so continue enjoying your vacation. @Terrarian i hope the sun is shining your way today so you can continue exploring paths never walk with Daisy. @Armaghtoffee sorry to hear about your roses, may the torrential rains stop so your other blooms can blossom, pics when that’s happens, please. @Gwladysover thanks for enlighten me about my other heirloom with your own bible story. Any fun plans with the grandkids today? @blue1948 i hope the humidity decreases, here in Asheville it has been storming a lot this week too and the humidity has been way too high. Btw, in my opinion Russia gave NATO no option and that’s why they have take the measurements and make the statements they have this week. Russia is huge threat to NATO and the world that we must stand up to. @Methuselah we miss you, thinking of you! @fandjango cómo va tu arte amigo? @blue to the bone how is your summer going? And when is the Clare playing again? And btw I want to know the truth about your wives lol @Spadge Vernacular how is your garden coming along? @Dunc's elbow hope the doggy is not to hangover ;)

I hope everyone’s afternoon goes well. Xxx
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You missed off Blue Rover. Has he done something to upset you?
 
blue1948 said:
Letting her off is far better than you letting off .So pleased you have found this new area to explore ,I can feel the joy through your writing .Well done that man and his best friend. Can I do an @Sassy Colombian and ask for photos ?
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I'll try get some next time we go up there, I was going to take one today of a rugby pitch we walked past that was pretty funny on a hill the pitch was if you chopped an arc off a ball lol. Might try sunday as visiting the fam sat, unsure what I am doing tomorrow yet.
 
Safely ensconced into my hotel now. The journey down wasn't too bad in the end. Stayed on the train to Wigan and only had to wait 10 minutes for a connection to Lime St. Thank god for mobile phones and the Internet.

Had a really nice time up in Scotland. Everybody was really friendly but it probably helped that we weren't wearing our England footie shirts.

Musselburgh is a fantastic little racecourse and all the staff were so nice. It wasn't too busy which helps and the bars/toilets and other facilities were all excellent. We all said we'd deffo go there again.

I'm not a city person but Edinburgh is a beautiful city and good destination for a short break. They have a tram service which is brill and our apartment was 2 stops out of town (5 minutes) and literally next to the cathedral in the middle of the Consulate District.

Busy week in the okd hunting ground awaits. Off out for an Italian meal with some very good old friends tonight and then tomorrow I'm visiting some animal sanctuary out in the sticks somewhere. Hope it's worth it?

Just going to catch a few Zs now before getting ready for tonight. Have a good evening everybody.
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Safely ensconced into my hotel now. The journey down wasn't too bad in the end. Stayed on the train to Wigan and only had to wait 10 minutes for a connection to Lime St. Thank god for mobile phones and the Internet.

Had a really nice time up in Scotland. Everybody was really friendly but it probably helped that we weren't wearing our England footie shirts.

Musselburgh is a fantastic little racecourse and all the staff were so nice. It wasn't too busy which helps and the bars/toilets and other facilities were all excellent. We all said we'd deffo go there again.

I'm not a city person but Edinburgh is a beautiful city and good destination for a short break. They have a tram service which is brill and our apartment was 2 stops out of town (5 minutes) and literally next to the cathedral in the middle of the Consulate District.

Busy week in the okd hunting ground awaits. Off out for an Italian meal with some very good old friends tonight and then tomorrow I'm visiting some animal sanctuary out in the sticks somewhere. Hope it's worth it?

Just going to catch a few Zs now before getting ready for tonight. Have a good evening everybody.
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The animal sanctuary is bound to be a let down. Enjoy your Italian ................oops I've got some pizza as a snack for tomorrow! lol
 
roydo said:
Its always a problem with social media when a long term poster doesnt turn up for a few weeks, and any contact details are ropey. I am pretty sure that we established that Messy was a member of a supporters club, so we contacted them iirc. If it wasnt him, it was certainly a long term poster who helped in the Depression Thread, whilst being ill himself.
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I think it the poster was @wbn64, if I remember correctly. A lovely man.
 
anjelikaferrett said:
Didn't @fandjango say he was off to New Zealand. Maybe he's busy doing Grandad things. Also a bit concerned about @Methuselah . I do hope hes OK.

Nothing will make me as sad as when Bob Latchford left but Richy comes close. Especially if we sell him at an undervalue/swap deal which is looking likely. I thought Moshiri was an accountant! He can't be very good at it. Or they need a former Trade Union rep and committed Evertonian to do the negotiations for them. Hmmm....do I know anyone who fits that description lol
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Sassy Colombian said:
Good morning lovely people!

Just got back from the gym. Today one of my workout friends is turning 85 so I managed to take a shot of them all. I introduce you my workout crew for my early mornings at the YMCA :)

View attachment 171844

Tomorrow is grandma’s Grinstead funeral so we’ll be traveling to Gastonia a town about an hour and 45 minutes from Asheville to gather with the family to say our goodbyes. We decided with the hubby to wait a few days before bringing up my ring request, but I also don’t want to wait too long as I feel now that grandma is gone, this is the right time to push for this request. But as we have been exchanging messages about heirlooms, it came to mind that during a visit grandma had given me the King James Version of the Hebrew Greek Study Bible to keep. After getting it I placed it on our library shelf and yesterday after reading @Gwladysover it came to me that I also had this item of her and began looking over it and found various magazines and newspaper clippings of poems, prayers, articles and at the very back of it she had taped and noted she wanted this read at her memorial service.

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I have asked my husband to ask his mum if I can do so. It would be an honor doing so and I know she will be happy if it were me or my husband the ones reading this at her memorial. And while I hope I get the emerald ring as a heirloom for Sofia and down generations. Having this study bible with this handwriting request is a family heirloom with great sentimental value. So I’m happy we have it.

@anjelikaferrett I’m glad to read you are feeling better. @jazzy I hope the rain stops so you can get your yard work completed before Fred gets there. Hope all goes well with Rosie getting her stitches removed. @Barnfred 55 nothing is under straightforward in this life but at least you are retired and can go with the flow so continue enjoying your vacation. @Terrarian i hope the sun is shining your way today so you can continue exploring paths never walk with Daisy. @Armaghtoffee sorry to hear about your roses, may the torrential rains stop so your other blooms can blossom, pics when that’s happens, please. @Gwladysover thanks for enlighten me about my other heirloom with your own bible story. Any fun plans with the grandkids today? @blue1948 i hope the humidity decreases, here in Asheville it has been storming a lot this week too and the humidity has been way too high. Btw, in my opinion Russia gave NATO no option and that’s why they have take the measurements and make the statements they have this week. Russia is huge threat to NATO and the world that we must stand up to. @Methuselah we miss you, thinking of you! @fandjango cómo va tu arte amigo? @blue to the bone how is your summer going? And when is the Clare playing again? And btw I want to know the truth about your wives lol @Spadge Vernacular how is your garden coming along? @Dunc's elbow hope the doggy is not to hangover ;)

I hope everyone’s afternoon goes well. Xxx
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So glad that my story jogged your memory regarding the Bible and you will be able to fulfil Grandma’s wish to have those words read in her honour.
 

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