Sandra`s Scribbles

Sorry I haven`t done an entry for the last few days but I`ve been a bit busy.  At last my car is back from the garage and fitted with a new sunroof. The last time it went in I was told the same thing but it turns out that all they did was do something with the seal, probably to save money but anyway, it`s been done properly this time and fingers crossed, it won`t leak the next time we have heavy rain. I was really lucky because the courtesy car they gave me was a almost brand new Clio which was an absolute dream to drive and very, very smart. I felt like telling them to keep mine and let me keep this one...lol!

I`ve been spending hours in the garden yesterday and today. I`ve managed to weed and clear almost an entire flower bed the length of the garden. Jim has cut the grass and has marked out where he is going to put the greenhouse base. We`ve decided to revamp the whole of the bottom end of the garden and if it all goes to plan it`s going to look great though we certainly have our work cut out before we can say its finished. Already my back is pretty sore but it always happens, if I want the garden to look nice I have to put up with it. Work has been getting busier with the planting season starting up, people are buying a lot of Spring flowers and early summer plants. I`ll be joining them myself very soon I think.

Jake is doing very well on the Seraquin he is taking to help his dodgy hips and joints. Its not a drug as such but a supplement that contains a mild anti-inflammitory About a fortnight after he started taking them I noticed that he didn`t seem as stiff as he had been and he hasn`t been limping the way he was before.  His gait still resembles a kangeroo from the back but that won`t change, whats important is that he`s free from pain and happy, which he certainly is now.

I had an idea the other day and its called Roman`s Box. What it is really is a rather fancy pasta tin on which I stuck the words Roman`s Box on with craft glue. Then I put in a small toy, something inexpensive and a little chocolate bar or sweet (Jim added a twenty pence piece) and then put the lid back on. When Roman comes round to see us I`ll tell him about his special box and then ask him if he wants to look inside. Hopefully he`ll be really pleased to see what is in his box and he`ll take the goodies out and I`ll put the box back. Then when he comes round again we`ll go through it all again. I just want him to associate his own box with Nana and Grandad and I`m sure we can have some fun with it because he will never be sure whats inside. Of course he will have to be a good boy if he wants to have a look....lol!

The new neighbours always speak to us now, much more so than the last lot. They are much friendlier people and very quiet when inside, we couldn`t ask for anything more than that. The other day the chap said to me that he was sorry if his car was too close to our drive but he was building his own drive and he would soon move his car. I couldn`t believe that he was actually concerned about something that hadn`t even crossed my mind. I told him that it wasn`t a problem but thank you anyway.  Thats what I call polite and neighbourly.

Anyway my friends, I must run as I have only been online since 7pm and I have lots of journal alerts and emails to answer. I hope you`ve all had a lovely day, take care. :o)

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• #26 Comment from nedmoh 
  4/9/08 10:37 AM | Permalink

  Hi Sandra I agree with everyone thats its a nice idea for Roman to have his own special box to open when he comes to your house ,glad Jake is better  and hope the sun roof works ....love Jeanxx
• #25 Comment from jlocorriere05 
  4/6/08 5:40 PM | Permalink

  I'm glad Jake is doing well on his supplement, I'm sure he feels better for it. Roman's Box seems a great idea, I hope he enjoys looking at his treasures when he visits! The weather has gone paer shaped now, I hope it doesn't affect your plants. We've had a blizzard raging most of the day here, ugh! Have a good week. Love Jeannette xx  http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
• #24 Comment from jeanno43 
  4/6/08 8:07 AM | Permalink

  So glad Jake is doing well Sandra.  Good on you for getting all the gardening done, I simply have not been up to it.  Great idea for Roman's box and I am sure he will be thrilled.  Happy to know that, at last, you have good neighbours.  I tried again for the crystal thing but the firm have removed their site.  Looks like they have gone for good.
  
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• #23 Comment from zoepaul6968 
  4/6/08 7:33 AM | Permalink

  I would love neighbours like yours,mine are so noisey I cant wait to move its driving me sane !! zoe xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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• #22 Comment from springangel235 
  4/5/08 9:16 AM | Permalink

  I love the idea of Roman's Box...how creative you are.  So happy to read Jake is doing well on his meds...wonderful news.  Always nice to have neighbors who are friendly...things are going so well for you and your family..have a wonderful weekend...hugs and love,
  Joyce