Five good things about today

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  1. My son and his wife and their dog are here for the weekend.  We haven't seen them since before Christmas as they are newly qualified doctors (not the dog obviously, she has been qualified for years) and are working very hard.
  2. My crocuses are out by the drive, in shades of purple and lilac with here and there a shining shot of pale yellow.
  3. I made some of the best cheese scones ever for tea.
  4. I ate three.
  5. I have no time to blog because I need to go and talk to my family.
Bliss.

Comments

  1. Su26 February 2011 at 19:56

    Sounds a lovely day - enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  2. Unknown26 February 2011 at 20:05

    I'd like to consult the Dog-Doctor please!
    Have fun!

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  3. Fran Hill26 February 2011 at 20:10

    Ah. Home-made cheese scones. I think you did well to stop at 3.

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  4. The bike shed26 February 2011 at 20:11

    Three cheese scones - you almost beat my record; only almost mind.

    Enjoy your family being home

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  5. mountainear26 February 2011 at 20:58

    sounds good - and busy. Obviously need those three scones to boost the energy levels!

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  6. Fennie26 February 2011 at 20:59

    I have no time to comment because I have to go and bath mine! (Theo).

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  7. Pondside26 February 2011 at 21:00

    I think you'd better have another scone if they're that good!

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  8. chrisartist26 February 2011 at 21:18

    We not only have the Welsh connection in common. Our Son is a Doctor married to a Doctor, and they have 2 dogs dogs!!
    I love scones too!!
    Busy planning the holiday this weekend. We are taking our Welsh friend with us. Very exciting.
    Chrisartist

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  9. MaryMaryQC26 February 2011 at 21:21

    all sounds great..it was a lovely day and nice to see you all down Pwyll Gwyn woods..x m

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  10. Esther Montgomery26 February 2011 at 21:24

    Bother. You've brought me out in guilt. Didcott said twice, this morning (rather whistfully) how much he'd like cheese scones today . . . but I forgot.

    Esther

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  11. Tattieweasle26 February 2011 at 22:42

    BLiss indeed! Hope you chatted long and hard!

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  12. chrisartist27 February 2011 at 02:00

    Hi Elizabeth
    I thought you were in Australia!!
    We will be in Wales in September.
    May I have a link to your cottage?
    We stay in a farm cottage in Chepstow area but do travel around.
    Chrisartist
    Ps I wonder if I know your family here?

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  13. Posie27 February 2011 at 09:25

    Just perfect, lovely the dog is visiting too...enjoy.

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  14. www.facebook.com/learntogardenlearntogrow27 February 2011 at 09:34

    Just as life should be! Hope you are having wonderful fun with your family.

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  15. The Weaver of Grass27 February 2011 at 09:43

    Those are the best five good things I have read in a long time. Have a good weekend.

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  16. Deborah27 February 2011 at 13:35

    Cheese scones are the edible equivalent of Desert Island Discs - and I'd give up everything else for them. Your restraint was admirable.

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  17. Zoë27 February 2011 at 13:52

    Sounds perfect - fraught weekend here, K is at the hospital in Poole.

    Your cheese scones are delicious, if I close my eyes I can still taste them!

    Hope the rest of the weekend is as restful and happy xx

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  18. H27 February 2011 at 16:28

    Five EXCELLENT things :)

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  19. Carolyn ♥27 February 2011 at 16:42

    Wonderful. Enjoy your family. Blogging can wait.

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  20. Marcheline27 February 2011 at 17:58

    Cheese scones? You just had to say that, didn't you? How am I going to face a bowl of cereal now?

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 21:56

    So nice to read such a happy post!

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  22. Rowan28 February 2011 at 06:45

    Always good to see your children - my younger son and his family were here over the weekend too. CHeese scones are one of my favourite things, I agree that you did well to stop at three:)

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  23. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 09:06

    Excellent post! So important to keep a balance.

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  24. Dawn/LittleGreenFingers28 February 2011 at 09:09

    Can't believe you put crocus before cheese scones. You need to reassess your priorities!

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  25. Pipany28 February 2011 at 13:34

    A good five things I think. Have a lovely time with your family Elizabeth x

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  26. Chris28 February 2011 at 15:25

    I absolutely love cheese scones. Now you've whet my appetite I've gotta go and make some (and probably eat them all too). Drat!

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  27. Frith1 March 2011 at 00:29

    You didn't ask but here are my five happy things about today:
    1. I got my hair cut off and I love it.
    2. Colin Firth's Oscar.
    3. All the buds pushing up out of the earth and the plants considering blooming, on my long walks.
    4. I no longer do the book-keeping at work. Yippee!
    5. I know what we're having for tea.

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  28. Joy1 March 2011 at 04:11

    Sounds perfect.

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