My Grandson Has Arrived....One Proud Nana Here...

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I am very proud to announce the early arrival of my grandson Dylan Riley Edsel Doyle who was born 8.55am February 26 2009 (which happens to be the same birthday as my older brother Michael). Yes, he is 7 weeks early and weighed 4lb 2oz. He is in an incubator but breathing unaided, which is great. He's gorgeous, small but neat. So yep I’m one proud nana....Jane is doing well but has already gone home!!!!Her choice but for many reasons I feel she should have stayed in hospital!....My son Christopher, as you can imagine, is over the moon and so proud of his little boy. I have held Dylan's little hand and he is a Doyle through and through. He looks like his dad, who in turn looked like my dad........

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Dylan Riley Edsel Doyle

He is smaller than seen on the photograph.

God Bless Him, my dear little grandson......

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More photos to follow later

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We got back very late from the hospital tonight and I am very tired. Tiredness and being busy has been the main reason for my not having posted on my blog for a while. Last week Jane went into hospital as it seemed that Dylan was going to arrive even earlier than today. She was sent home last Friday and then went back in this Monday. So you know what I’m going to say....yes I have been looking after my darling granddaughter Korenza, which you know I enjoy...Love that little girl to bits. She went into to see her little brother but at only 14 months old she is still a baby herself. I hope she doesn’t have to ‘grow up’ too quickly!!! Korenza is home with her mummy and daddy tonight but I’m having her again at the weekend. I have to be careful though as I am still not 100% and Andy has his op next Wednesday....all systems go here at the mo......

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Well before I fall asleep at the computer I will say bye for now....hugs from a very happy nana...lol.......

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Happy Birthday, Anniversary, & Valentine's Day to Me.....

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Yes, you’ve read it correctly....It’s not only Valentine’s Day but 54 years ago (how long, never!!!) I came into the world. Not content with that, Andy and I decided to get married thirteen years ago today. Now I’m trying to decide which is worst, reaching the age of 54 or being married for 13 years and still smiling.....hehe...Seriously we have had a lovely time with the day ending with a great meal at our favourite place in Hayle. There is always a warm friendly greeting when we go to the Balti King, it’s like visiting friends.....

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The Balti King, Hayle, Cornwall

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Jahid and Emad

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Also to celebrate this day I relented and had my photograph taken!! I have never been photogenic and today was no exception. You will see that the photo in my profile definitely needs updating, that was taken in 2005 before the years and gravity caught up with me....hehe... Also I’ve put loads of weight on over the last year or so, hence my going back to Slimming World.....

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The Happy Couple...


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Oh No! Another one of the Happy Couple...

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Chocolates and a Rose

What more could a girl ask for....

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As you can see, only just as the photo is a bit blurry, I was given a rose at the Balti plus extra chocs (I’d already eaten two...hehe..)...But the rose wasn’t the only flowers I received. Charlotte’s mum also gave me flowers and added a personal touch with greenery from her garden, yellow tissue and tied with a blue ribbon.......

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They Smell Devine...

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And the surprises didn’t end there. As I walked into my lounge (well storeroom/building yard) on returning home I noticed cards and pressies from my son. He must have called in on his way home from work. I was really touched and sorry I missed him. I haven’t opened them yet.....


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Love the Christmas Paper

Good example of recycling....

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Didn’t we look a fine pair....

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This was taken on our honeymoon in Egypt on a boat. It was an ‘Egyptian Night’ and we dressed for the part...hehe...The first week we did a Nile cruise and for the second week we stayed in Hurgurda near the Red Sea. This was an amazing two weeks....Oh did I warn you there are lots of photos in this posting...oh dear....

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Well not to be out done and in fairness to Andy, I am going to embarrass myself now...hehe...

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1955 with my older sister...

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About 1959 with my older sister and dog Dinky...

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A Good Catholic Girl...
My First Communion or Confirmation 1962/1963

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Is that a Nervous Smile?

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My, where have the years gone......and like Andy I too sat on a horse but you will notice mine was a live one... I know, I have permed hair!!!! What came over my mother? Apparently it was popular at the time but for little girls...lol....

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Me with My Parents Jean and Christopher

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Well the years passed and I grew up and decided to train as a nurse. Here I am with a Good Luck bouquet for my finals from my fiancée at the time. And yes that was my real hair colour, which is now helped with good old hair dye!.......

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1978

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Now this is the final shot of me you will be glad to know. What I failed to mention was not only have the years caught up with me but I also wear glasses so please may I introduce you to the real Chrissy, chins, warts and all......

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The Camera Never Lies (I wish it would)

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You were warned...Ok you can stop screaming now....hehe...If you prefer to look at some vintage Valentine pics instead then nip over to my other blog. I’ve even posted a Valentine verse I penned for a friend many years ago, how sad am I.......

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Well there you have it, a brief summery of, in pictures, of my 54 years. If you are still with me I will say good night. I hope you enjoyed Valentine’s Day and was spoilt rotten....Until next time take care...lol.....

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Friday the 13th, Unlucky for Some.........

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Hello from the Hovel on Friday the 13th.....has it been unlucky for you? Unfortunately for one of my builders Steve it has. Poor fella wasn’t able to work today due to being really poorly. I hope it wasn’t anything to do with my renovations!!!! Steve has worked really hard with plastering, sanding, etc, the hall, stairs and landing. Plus he’s had to put up with me...hehe...

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Plus he was a star on Wednesday. Due to my back and hip (which went again due to my stupidity of ‘I feel better let’s get some work done’ mode!) I was concerned about my dogs needing a bath, etc. Steve only went and showered them (and himself...hehe...) in our wet room. As you can imagine it was like a comedy show. Firstly, neither dog wanted to go in there, they weren’t stupid!!! Then Charlotte and I had to hold the door shut and block the bottom of the door with towels. At the word ‘He’s done’ we quickly scrambled out of the utility room followed very quickly by one wet dog who proceeded to shake himself for England! Merlin having been the first victim was soon followed by his brother Arthur who had sussed out what was going on....action replay....lol.... Not content with this Steve helped me flea-spot the cats. Not only is he great with animals Steve is a brilliant plasterer. Thanks Steve I hope you’re feeling better soon.........

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Discussing the work!!!
Steve is on the right, Darren, an excellent electrician on the left
and Guy the boss and master carpenter looking busy with a spirit level!!!!
Notice the supervisor....That’s Manic Millie Snotbag wrapped around Guy’s neck...

~ Early January 2009 ~

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Well I’m off to let the boys out, who are so clean and fluffy now after their shower. I have put a little about Friday the 13th on my other blog ‘Away with the Faerys’. Why don’t you nip over and let me know what you think. I have sorely neglected that blog but hope to add more when my health has improved. Have a great Valentine’s Day....Until next time....lol.....

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Happy Birthday To Hubby Andy on Thursday February 5.....21 Again...

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Plus 30...hehe....Yes, my dear hubby is 51 today. Now he’s going to feel embarrassed by me doing this, especially when he sees the photos......Now wasn’t he a cute baby holding his cuddly bunny, which he called Nut Nut I believe........

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What a Smile....

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Andy has a younger sister, who I think is sitting in the car behind this handsome spotted steed. I would think this is one of the few times he rode a ‘horse’ as he is not too comfortable around them.......

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What a lot of people don’t know is that hubby had quite a fine voice and at one time was head choir boy. He used to sing in the beautiful Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire and even appeared on Songs of Praise. He continued singing in a choir when he joined the army. Now I always thought he had a good voice, so me being the dutiful wife volunteered him for the local Hayle Male Voice Choir (wicked aren’t I). Give Andy credit he did give it a go and lasted about 6 weeks...hehe......

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Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

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Andy is 4th from the right on the back row
(he is asleep at the mo, blissfully unaware I showing you guys this...lol...)

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The following photo shows Andy a little older and certainly much younger than today. I didn’t know him at this time. He is at work as a taxi controller in Nottingham, a job he still does here in Cornwall as well as school runs. Talking of his job, he has not booked today off. I had made plans for the day which was to end in having a meal but you know what men are like. We usually go away as my birthday is also this month (also wedding anniversary) but because of the builders and my back still not 100% we have postponed our break away. We were hoping to go at the end of March but Andy just heard this week that he will be having his op to have his gall bladder removed on the 4th March. So it looks like we may only manage a long weekend sometime this month...Ha well....

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Aren’t we a pair of old crocks!!! I myself am not 100% but way better than I was. It was a long haul this time, I even went to see our GP which I never do. He wants to see me again in a month, drat.... But I was mobile enough to stand out in the snow on Monday.....yes I know there has been lots and lots of snow up country but for the first time since we have been living here in Cornwall we had proper snow. Even Hayle, which usually only gets a shower of hailstones. You can imagine what I was like, I love the snow. Andy even asked the builders when he came home from work if I’d been dancing in it, he knows me so well. I know the following pic doesn’t show much but this was early in the afternoon.....

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The following pictures are beautiful. My friend Charlotte’s brother is away at university and this is near where he lives....

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We had more snow at night and I stood outside watching the snow fall. It was so quiet and the air so fresh, it felt really Chrismassy, magical. I took a photograph of my tree in the front garden and went to take more but the batteries died, typical. But there are some good pics on http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/ in the pictures for weather........

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I know this doesn’t show much but at least we had some.
Notice the rubble, etc, from my ongoing building work.
I hope to get the outside of the house painted in the Spring....

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The snow has all gone now because of the rain. Charlotte and I went to Penzance today and it was very wet with a strong icy wind. The sea was very choppy with the spray splashing over the rail track. I was pleased to get home.....But the forecast is that more snow is expected later this week.I know it can be hazardous and I do feel for the animals, especially the sheep as they lamb in February but I can’t help it, I love snow.....Until next time take care...lol......

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