Time Flying so fast !

I just saw that I haven’t posted since March 26th ! and now its May 27th…

Now with things slowly getting back I just dont know where time has gone …

Have I achieved anything ?…. Well just the normal day to day things looking after Dougie (he had a unwell spells few days in Hospital and recovery at home ) but he is on the mend thank goodness … I have to say the NHS have been brilliant with him, very caring and the after care of concern at our local Dr’s has been first class, My brother has bought a cottage in the next village to me which is great, a lovely stylish cottage brother envy lol! so have been like the chuckle brothers moving furniture etc… I hope he will be very happy there … its so nice … so we have been able to pop for walks in the area ( he is very keen walker !)

Showing him around the area Popping into Winchester and Stockbridge for coffee’s has been very bonding and fun… for 50 years we haven’t lived near each other ! we laugh a lot at my expense…

My dear sister has had a tough time her husband Terry has been in hospital since December and only 2 weeks ago came home for Janet to look after him its full on but she is doing a grand job being a fabulous nurse/matron… Im sure when we were children she SO wanted to be a nurse …. So be careful what you wish for .

In these past months when the weather was okay …. spent time in the garden planting pottering about giving me such joy seeing everything grow… even more special when you have grown it from seed , its like magic before your eyes ,

For the past year looking after Dougie I have made the kitchen my domain as it always was Dougie who did the cooking so its been a very interesting time learning! mastered a few special dishes … not been ill with my cooking yet so it must be okay ….we have enjoyed some nice food …

but thankful that restaurants are now open ! my first meal out was pure heaven for me…

Im sure like everyone have missed my friends and family during this lockdown ….its been harsh….

A visit from my closest friends had felt so long not seeing each other but within 5 minutes the 7 months that we had not seen each other vanished … crazy ….

lovely gifts of flowers and cards have been most welcomed by friends very sweet thoughts

Lisa, Mark and Aheigh I thank you !

A few friends have popped down to see us which was very nice indeed ,Judy… Geoff and Richard

Maggie and Joe so catch up and food a great combination

Michael and Emma seeing them always a treat as fellow wherwellies !

This past few months have been sad with friends Passing ….The lovely Jenny Dunster and Sue Stevens of Performers college very special ladies ….


Have been doing the Generation Dance classes each sunday which on the whole have been great . I just hate when I have technical issues … which is so hard when your live giving a class and its only you trying to sort the problems out .

We are working on a few jobs putting on entertainment at the Royal Windsor Horse show for this July and working on the pageant for 2022! plus christmas shows etc … Again like some its nerve racking the thought of working … can I do it ???? ones confidence is very low …. as I know may sound crazy Lock down has been at home with out the stress of work and hundreds of emails so have enjoyed shutting off from the outside world … so better get myself into gear !



Spring

Spring is upon us … so at least that is lightening the mood… this lockdown seems endless..

For me part of it all have enjoyed being away from it all very lucky though to live where we live…

I almost want to hide and shield away from it all . have missed seeing friends of course, and some aspects of the freedom… have missed eating out … but happy just being here ….

Generation Dance class ...

Who would thought a year on still doing classes online …

But still going strong he says lol !

so hopefully the gang still enjoy them… gives them a smile on a sunday …

Flowers

My dear friends christmas present arrives each month… and I love it… thanks Reece and Scott Molly and Bailey Have missed so much seeing the Beagle Girls

MARCH...

Well a few days of lovely weather was able to do garden, have a lovely walk around Wherwell to Chilbolton

the cottages where we live made front cover of the Forum magazine…

but now its become very wet and windy ! so look forward to the better weather coming in… and longing to see my family and friends….

GEN CLASSES

Well its nearly a year since we last met in real life… so Gen classes have been on line!

it just seems the norm now! I enjoy talking to my self for a hour lol

but look forward to when we all meet together!

There is no class on mothers day!

My Birthday...

61! how did this happen…..Had a very nice day, felt very humbled by all the lovely messages and received lovely cards and presents very spoilt. The cottage full of flowers which i just love thanks to lovely Jane Wild…. Joan Golden, Barbara Ferris and the lovely Sandy Hamilton was so thoughtful with a birthday tea sent full of cakes sani’s scones cream and jam birthday cake ! so thats how we celebrated, and it was fab… loved my present from Lisa a lovey clematis and frame and a box of her beautiful cards … and Reece & Scott got my a gardening stool ! cheeky but actually fab so it easy to get up now from being on my hands and knees in the garden…love it! a crazy pressie from Judy … a cocktail arrived that had to have a drink with the Countess on line at Highclere…musical fortums and maison biscuits.. ha ha… and lovely LV chocolates and candle from Ems and Michael…. from my friends next door amazing no water plants , and a delicious cake from Izzy and David and georgeous flowers and crocs from the Dougie… (Which he ate lol)

SPRING ON ITS WAY !

At last signs of spring … what joy that brings me ….

Generation DANCE CLASS 28TH

NEXT CLASS FEB 28TH….

Another month gone so fast this time … looks like we could possibly have a live meet in July !

FINGERS CROSSEDX

Dougie's Birthday!

Well it was lock down birthday for Dougie , He was pampered all day ( just like normal then )…

He received lovely messages, lovely cards, and presents and eat the whole day … the poor chef…

wait a minute that was ME !!!! TALK ABOUT 5 STAR TREATMENT !

CAROL BUSBY

News of great sadness the passing of one of our Generation family of dancers, a smile comes to my face when thinking of her vivacious and bubbly personality and her love of dancing ...trained at Bush her technique style and fun made Carol such a popular member of all us dancers she worked with ... Our love and thoughts to all friends and husband Alan her boys and all her family , bless you dear Carol xxxx

On Alan her husbands request on February 16th at 5pm we played their song.’YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING”

A very touching moment…

MEMORIES OF OUR SISTER LYNDA

Where has the past 7 years gone since the day our dear sister Lynda passed away

always in our thoughts and hearts …. happy Lynda day

Generation class 17TH JANUARY

CLASS THIS SUNDAY 17TH !

Generation Dance class

Join Dougie Squires Generation family of Dancers with Antony Johns for a live work out on FB .

On Palladium Generation Dancers page on FB( no one can see you as it’s a private page ! )

Warm up ! Learn routine ! Great for the brain to be working and the class uplifts you !

It’s fun and it’s free!

( if not a member and u would like to join in on the fun send a request to the the page )