International Women's Day....

 

 

 

Hello everyone, how are you on this International Women's Day? All well I hope....

I would like to mark this day with pride for women everywhere. Especially for women who came before us.....

 

 

Emmeline Pankhurst 1913

 

 

Women of note have rightfully earned their place in history for standing up for women's rights in a male dominated world....

 

 

A British Suffragette 1910

 

 

But let us not forget the women from many walks of lives who stood beside women like Emmeline Pankhurst. Many whose names will never be known but who fought together so women of today could be heard....

 

 

Suffragettes Marching in New York 1915

 

 

For women everywhere, past, present and future, Happy International Women's Day....

 

 

 

 

And now for something completly different but very close to my heart....My friend and I have been discussing how many well-loved family pets are going missing, too many especially here in Cornwall. I would like to ask that you keep your furry family close and please make sure they are indoors before it is dark. There are a lot of cruel people out there who will steal your precious pets for many reasons, mainly for use as bait for training dogs for fighting...Barbaric....

 

 

 

 

These low-lives are more likly to strike in the early hours of the morning when your cat is heading home. The cat will be tired and hungry and more easily caught. Please be extra vigilant if you are selling any animals because again these unscrupulous people will use this to target your animals. Please, Please keep your animals safe and if you see anything suspicious please report it...thank you...

 

I know, a strong topic to end this post with but I felt the need to say it.

Will be back soon so until then take care...Hugs Chrissy xx

 

 

 

 

St. Piran's Day and Other Events....

 

 

 

 

Hello there and Happy St. Piran's Day.....

 

 

Flag of Cornwall and St. Piran, one of Cornwall's Patron Saints. March 5th is a National Day here in Cornwall in Honour of St. Piran

 

 

I know it's been a while, January in fact, since I last posted here...tut tut...but February was a busy month for us here at the Hovel. I am still busy with de-cluttering and selling on ebay. Plus there were a few celebrations for the family...

 

 

 

 

My husband celebrated his 55th birthday on the 5th February (don't tell him I've told you..lol..). Followed by my 58th birthday on the 14th February (ok, when did that creep up on me!!!)...Then on the 26th February it was my grandson Dylan's 4th birthday and my brother Michael's 66th birthday....

 

 

 

 

And of course lets not forget Valentine's Day. Not only was it my birthday but also my wedding anniversary....17 years. Doesn't seem that long...

 

 

Korenza & Dylan

 

And naturally my grandees have been staying with us as usual. They went back home Sunday after the weekend with us. I do love my grandees to the moon and back, but I think you already know that..lol...

 

 

The Boston Massacre...

 

But back to March and not only is today St. Piran's Day but it is also the anniversay of the Boston Massacre in Boston USA.....On March 5 1770 the Incident on King Street, as called by the British, occurred...

British troops had been stationed in Boston since 1768 in order to protect and support crown-appointed Colonial officials. There were tense relations between the population and soldiers and on this day in 1770 a mob formed around a lone British sentry. After being subject to abuse and harasment  he was eventually supported by an additional eight soldiers. Following  verbal abuse and thrown objects the soldiers opened fire without orders into the crowd.  Three people were killed instantly and many wounded. Two more people were to die later from their wounds...

An inquiry followed and eight soldiers, one officer and four civilians were arrested. Of the thirteen arrested only two soldiers were convicted of manslaughter and their sentence was a branding on the hand....The remaining troops withdrew to Castle Island.....

 

 

Rex Harrison 1970

 

Today also marks the birthday of Sir Reginald Carey Harrison (5 March 1908 - 2 June 1990), known in the acting world as Rex Harrison.....

 

Harrison as Julius Caesar in the film Cleopatra, with Elizabeth Taylor.

 

 

My Fair Lady Poster

 

But my all time favourite films starring Rex Harrison are.....

The Ghost & Mrs Muir

 

Blithe Spirit

 

 

Now will March live up to it's rhyme..

 

'March Winds Will Blow

And We Will Have Snow'

 

For now it is calm and dry here in Cornwall, so until next time take care....Hugs Chrissy xx