2018 : A year with an Attitude of Gratitude ( i.e. 365 thank yous )
Thank you for .... .... ... .. .
365) an amazing year with so much to be thankful for. And in advance for 2019!!
364) the opportunity to meet the fine TG - and enjoy cake followed by pizza
363) for a fine day in and around Ramsgate and Broadstairs with fab tour guides
362) party time at Franley - ending the year how it started!
361) that I actually won a game of Legretto - previously unheard of!
360) the Boxing day stroll - this year to the local park and swing on the swings and a bump on the see-saw
359) all the love and gifts on Christmas day - and most other days too!
364) the opportunity to meet the fine TG - and enjoy cake followed by pizza
363) for a fine day in and around Ramsgate and Broadstairs with fab tour guides
362) party time at Franley - ending the year how it started!
361) that I actually won a game of Legretto - previously unheard of!
360) the Boxing day stroll - this year to the local park and swing on the swings and a bump on the see-saw
359) all the love and gifts on Christmas day - and most other days too!
358) for the girls that make me so very happy (see above!)
357) Traditional Christmas - especially the lesson and carols and candlelight at the local Baptist Church
356) Christmas traditions - especially the ones that take us on a trip to Southwold.
355) the official start of the holiday (for me) - and the safe arrival home of a lovely package from Bath.
354) ham egg and chips - a lovely old comfort food favourite.
353) the amazing lights of Blickling hall making for a lovely early evening wander.
357) Traditional Christmas - especially the lesson and carols and candlelight at the local Baptist Church
356) Christmas traditions - especially the ones that take us on a trip to Southwold.
355) the official start of the holiday (for me) - and the safe arrival home of a lovely package from Bath.
354) ham egg and chips - a lovely old comfort food favourite.
353) the amazing lights of Blickling hall making for a lovely early evening wander.
352) David Attenborough - and his amazing Dynasties series - and the amazing variety of Creation.
351) Crackers. And other quirky Christmas traditions - and for the party with G&P this evening
350) Carols. Love them, especially when sung by candlelight in the annual church festival.
349) Cromer. Love it. And the only End of the Pier Christmas Variety show in the world.
348) great neighbours, and fun chatting with them all evening over wine and beers
347) , a whole (long) evening playing carols (well practising) in the church band - great fun.
346) an unexpected and welcome coffee break with Mrs G at mid day
345) lovely ice for the first time atop of the new pond - clear enough to see the little critters swimming below.
344) all the photos taken this year, following an evening of memories and a bit of admin.
343) the second Sunday in Advent, remembering the coming Prince of Peace.
342) giving me the health and legs to complete my 1,000 km target for 2018 - and it's only day 342.
341) my second Christmas party of the season.
340) my first Christmas meal and party of the season. Thanks you guys!
339) Him, will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
338) the office Christmas tree - first time in 6 years working there!
337) that I can sing "we are top of the league, say, we are top of the league".
336) a walk around Horning - first time for nearly 2 years with EG!.
335) my first advent present - Christmas boxers
334) reindeer. real ones, welcoming us at the big Wroxham Barnes Christmas Lights switch on.
333) the joy of a youngest grandchild wanting her Granddad in her time of (very minor) distress.
332) a gentle stroll from home to the local church - for a bit of prayer and worship (in the pitch black and almost gale).
331) that those clever guys could get a space craft to land on Mars.
330) a cleaned, working familiar car back again.
329) the chance to go to Kings, Norwich, on a Sunday morning.
328) a lovely thanksgiving day - with food family and fun.
327) All the kind people who helped us with our car problems.
326) First Great Western and Greater Anglia bringing a certain girl home.
325) a day off work, to potter around the house and garden.
324) friends in the singing group for our Christmas Carols - enjoyed rehearsing with you all.
323) that I can still be thankful after 323 days!
322) the new 'fairy' lights outside making a dark garden look a little more interesting in the middle of the night
321) bringing all the leaves down in one go - so just one (rather tiring) clear up needed,
320) a peaceful and successful evening of baby sitting - even a bit of fun
319) for being in control God, that I can put all my hope in You; despite the Brexit chaos
318) central heating - it's on now and cosy cosy cosy inside
317) 35 years of courting - as of today
316) bringing the European debate / Brexit to a close, soon, I hope - because I've just about had enough!!!
315) the thousands upon thousands who gave up their lives for my freedom
314) a gorgeous walk along the Bure valley in lovely autumn sunshine - and the train ride back
313) A&E, long standing friends who are always great company
312) lovely chats once again at home group: thank you HW.
311) the drama on BBC that helped my understand the dreadful Rwanda genocides on 1994
310) singing: it's fun, rewarding and good exercise for the throat muscles
309) the safe arrival of a beautiful grand niece; Rosie
351) Crackers. And other quirky Christmas traditions - and for the party with G&P this evening
350) Carols. Love them, especially when sung by candlelight in the annual church festival.
349) Cromer. Love it. And the only End of the Pier Christmas Variety show in the world.
348) great neighbours, and fun chatting with them all evening over wine and beers
347) , a whole (long) evening playing carols (well practising) in the church band - great fun.
346) an unexpected and welcome coffee break with Mrs G at mid day
345) lovely ice for the first time atop of the new pond - clear enough to see the little critters swimming below.
344) all the photos taken this year, following an evening of memories and a bit of admin.
343) the second Sunday in Advent, remembering the coming Prince of Peace.
342) giving me the health and legs to complete my 1,000 km target for 2018 - and it's only day 342.
341) my second Christmas party of the season.
340) my first Christmas meal and party of the season. Thanks you guys!
339) Him, will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
338) the office Christmas tree - first time in 6 years working there!
337) that I can sing "we are top of the league, say, we are top of the league".
336) a walk around Horning - first time for nearly 2 years with EG!.
335) my first advent present - Christmas boxers
334) reindeer. real ones, welcoming us at the big Wroxham Barnes Christmas Lights switch on.
333) the joy of a youngest grandchild wanting her Granddad in her time of (very minor) distress.
332) a gentle stroll from home to the local church - for a bit of prayer and worship (in the pitch black and almost gale).
331) that those clever guys could get a space craft to land on Mars.
330) a cleaned, working familiar car back again.
329) the chance to go to Kings, Norwich, on a Sunday morning.
328) a lovely thanksgiving day - with food family and fun.
327) All the kind people who helped us with our car problems.
326) First Great Western and Greater Anglia bringing a certain girl home.
325) a day off work, to potter around the house and garden.
324) friends in the singing group for our Christmas Carols - enjoyed rehearsing with you all.
323) that I can still be thankful after 323 days!
322) the new 'fairy' lights outside making a dark garden look a little more interesting in the middle of the night
321) bringing all the leaves down in one go - so just one (rather tiring) clear up needed,
320) a peaceful and successful evening of baby sitting - even a bit of fun
319) for being in control God, that I can put all my hope in You; despite the Brexit chaos
318) central heating - it's on now and cosy cosy cosy inside
317) 35 years of courting - as of today
316) bringing the European debate / Brexit to a close, soon, I hope - because I've just about had enough!!!
315) the thousands upon thousands who gave up their lives for my freedom
314) a gorgeous walk along the Bure valley in lovely autumn sunshine - and the train ride back
313) A&E, long standing friends who are always great company
312) lovely chats once again at home group: thank you HW.
311) the drama on BBC that helped my understand the dreadful Rwanda genocides on 1994
310) singing: it's fun, rewarding and good exercise for the throat muscles
309) the safe arrival of a beautiful grand niece; Rosie
308) the truth behind this morning song: "You split the sea so I could walk right through it, my fears are drowned in perfect love"
307) the chance for a 2nd trip in a week for Breakfast at the Rocket House Cafe
306) Norwich City Council for the excellent city fireworks
305) the run in the rain - can't beat a good run in the rain!
304) Max and Jen coming all the way from Bristol for a meal and chat
303) another chance to try and understand Macbeth, via a great production by the National Theatre
302) the street lights in Wroxham - letting me run in the first cold dark night of the autumn!
301) a great time playing the violin for worship this morning.
300) the mighty roaring waves of Cromer; what strength and power!
299) Lauren's lyrics; You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing, You say I am strong when I think I am weak.
298) David, Sandra, Sally, Alan - and the discussions on Romans 1
297) The most beautiful sunset ever over the Norfolk Broads
296) The safe arrival of Stansted of a lovely wifely package.
295) a quiet night in with a Netflix movie; even if I didn't totally understand it (Cloud Atlas)
294) SMB - a lovely church in Canterbury doing a great job - and a great Sermon today NG!
293) Fabulous french food at a local restaurant in a small town near Dunkirk ; Lapin !
292) that I am blessed in so many ways
291) that my legs, knee, ankle all seeing to be running ok - literally, beautiful autumnal evening sunshine too
290) Aslan: he may be fictional, but teaches and shows me lots of valuable lessons!
289) the splendid flowering plants in the pond, that we all thought were dead - they most certainly were not
288) LK - and that she's feeling better and able to have her conference/trip to China tomorrow
287) the song that reminds me that "II am who You say I am" am who You say I am
286) all the lovely people at church who let me take their pictures for publicity
285) an afternoon in the sunshine drinking ale and chewing the cud with friends
284) that my friendly east European dentist found nothing wrong!
283) that I could walk through town in shirt sleeves feeling very warm, in mid October
282) Teresa C; and pray that she gets better real soon
281) the joy of infectious laughter; whilst trying to find a suitable video clip for Sunday
280) the exquisite sound of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra; amazing.
279) for EG being able to have a great day out; and for the opportunity to dig in the rain for me
278) a new Album by King and Country ; a great listen
277) the lovely greeting from the grandchildren at the end of the day
276) bringing most of the crab pears off the tree in the back yard, every night is a relaxing hour of gathering.
275) my first conference pear of the year; my favourite piece of fruit.
274) first days back at work after a holiday; and particularly that there were no major issues
273) the new series on Sermon on the Mount; best explanation I've ever heard today, thank you MFT
307) the chance for a 2nd trip in a week for Breakfast at the Rocket House Cafe
306) Norwich City Council for the excellent city fireworks
305) the run in the rain - can't beat a good run in the rain!
304) Max and Jen coming all the way from Bristol for a meal and chat
303) another chance to try and understand Macbeth, via a great production by the National Theatre
302) the street lights in Wroxham - letting me run in the first cold dark night of the autumn!
301) a great time playing the violin for worship this morning.
300) the mighty roaring waves of Cromer; what strength and power!
299) Lauren's lyrics; You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing, You say I am strong when I think I am weak.
298) David, Sandra, Sally, Alan - and the discussions on Romans 1
297) The most beautiful sunset ever over the Norfolk Broads
296) The safe arrival of Stansted of a lovely wifely package.
295) a quiet night in with a Netflix movie; even if I didn't totally understand it (Cloud Atlas)
294) SMB - a lovely church in Canterbury doing a great job - and a great Sermon today NG!
293) Fabulous french food at a local restaurant in a small town near Dunkirk ; Lapin !
292) that I am blessed in so many ways
291) that my legs, knee, ankle all seeing to be running ok - literally, beautiful autumnal evening sunshine too
290) Aslan: he may be fictional, but teaches and shows me lots of valuable lessons!
289) the splendid flowering plants in the pond, that we all thought were dead - they most certainly were not
288) LK - and that she's feeling better and able to have her conference/trip to China tomorrow
287) the song that reminds me that "II am who You say I am" am who You say I am
286) all the lovely people at church who let me take their pictures for publicity
285) an afternoon in the sunshine drinking ale and chewing the cud with friends
284) that my friendly east European dentist found nothing wrong!
283) that I could walk through town in shirt sleeves feeling very warm, in mid October
282) Teresa C; and pray that she gets better real soon
281) the joy of infectious laughter; whilst trying to find a suitable video clip for Sunday
280) the exquisite sound of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra; amazing.
279) for EG being able to have a great day out; and for the opportunity to dig in the rain for me
278) a new Album by King and Country ; a great listen
277) the lovely greeting from the grandchildren at the end of the day
276) bringing most of the crab pears off the tree in the back yard, every night is a relaxing hour of gathering.
275) my first conference pear of the year; my favourite piece of fruit.
274) first days back at work after a holiday; and particularly that there were no major issues
273) the new series on Sermon on the Mount; best explanation I've ever heard today, thank you MFT
272) all creatures great and small - and for a stop off in the beautiful autumnal New Forest on the way home
271) another beautiful walk along the Jurassic Coast; followed by a bus ride home.
270) the fact that I can walk along the Lyme Regis Cobb - 25 times in one week (approx!)
269) sunrises and moon rises - saw both at different ends of the day - stunning!
268) cream tea on the beach - who would have though a breach cafe could do a brilliant tea- well done Duckies!
267) the chance to run on the prom - up and down a few times but got in 10k at the seaside
266) Picco Pizza - great place to eat and great evening chatting to lovely strangers.
265) a fab day walking, chatting, eating and reading. Holiday!
264) clear roads and safe travel - and trains bringing lovely daughters to the same place
263) people who forecast the weather; to give hope that holiday next week will be much better than today’s rain
262) that the storm last night didn't cause any significant damage in the garden; and watered the plants
261) the bible; and the bible course which helps get it all in context and perspective
260) a huge variety of music to sing along with and to aid my worship of an awesome God.
259) and amazing gardener, who never ceases to amaze me with her hard work and vision
258) the energy (and health) to run 8 miles and then spend the day digging in the garden - never taken for granted.
257) super talented musicians: like the guys tonight playing Billy Joel's songbook. Brilliant.
256) the chance for a good old natter; catching up at home group tonight
255) pretty peaceful weather, generally; unlike the East coast of US that is about to get a pretty fierce storm
254) Alan C choosing all the songs for Sunday; saving me the job!
253) the endless provision of God; including the continuous supply of eggs.
252) the safe arrival of Dell; my trusted new friend.
251) an unexpected stroll around the village lanes; love a warm sunny September evening after a Sunday roast and wine.
250) the good news about Andy G; and for the lovely Vietnamese food for supper that Elaine G cooked.
249) the lesson on how to look after my violin; much happier now about how it looks - just need to get the sound better now!
248) for the great insight into India/Pakistan via Midnights Children novel - may not all be true, but I enjoyed it none the less!
247) TV Drama; which as well as being entertaining, remind me how fortunate I am!
246) dinner tonight, all made pretty much from garden produce
245) Mark F-T; for letting me borrow his laptop when mine went up the spout
244) Spade and Pick Axes and Bow Saws, and stamina; to remove a rather larger tree/stump, ready t plant anther!
243) for the chance to have an Evie sleepover - bless her; great fun.
242) a beautiful evening with sun, colours, and fresh air; just right for a run and a good ankle.
241) the lovely team at the NHS N&N who checked out my bowel - not a pleasant job, but thanks all the same!
240) the smell of freshly cut, slightly damp lush green grass ; first time encountered i my garden last evening.
239) camping; for family, Cromer, cooked breakfasts and fair weather
238) a normal pub to cater for a normal family on a normal budget; the Crown Sheringham, thank you
237) good old fashioned fresh air, and a sea breeze clearing away the cobwebs
236) the flexibility to be able to book an afternoon off at such short notice
235) for a biggish car: so that I can pile in a load of stuff for the weekend
234) the go go hares around Norwich - tonight finished the tour finding all 50; great to live near such a fine city!
233) the colours in the garden; even quite late into the summer.
232) my recovered Achilles; been able to run a short distance again, 3 runs in 6 days, so pretty good and feeling happy :-)
231) my violin; love playing it (even if too rarely) and love that it's been with me most of my life!
230) photos; reminding me of the days, even if recent, that fade from memory far to quickly.
229) still being able to cook; despite forgetting to order some new gas bottles.
228) green grass; amazing what a bit of rain can do!
227) Home!
226) having seen a lot of Italian churches feature the Madonna in central place - thank you for Jesus!
225) the beauty of Tuscany; an a great drive around the villages incluing a local amazing village restaurant
224) Becca; for happily spending another few days with us in Tuscany- wouldn’t be the same without you!
223) Mother; for making the holiday possible and being so generous.
222) Evie and Grace; the light, soul and light of my life.
221) Dan and Jennie; for being so fab and for doing such a fab job with the grand daughters.
220) the UK nieces and nephews; for being such fun.
219) the American nieces and nephews; for investing in time and energy and such a long trip overseas.
218) Nigel and Sarah; for the work in education and health.
217) David and Alison; for organising the trip and finding a great place to stay.
216) that we boarded our flight despite being put on standby. (BA what were you thinking!!)
215) holidays; being able to finish off at work and hop on a train (just a shame it was 2 hours late)
214) home grown veg, and the gardener; beans; broad , runner and fine, cougettes, toms today!
213) the promise that my ankle will get better again soon; and I will be back running!
212) the Coach and Horses, Bethel Street; an unknown, unexpected tapas treat.
211) A revived garden bouncing back into life; an only a relatively small downpour.
271) another beautiful walk along the Jurassic Coast; followed by a bus ride home.
270) the fact that I can walk along the Lyme Regis Cobb - 25 times in one week (approx!)
269) sunrises and moon rises - saw both at different ends of the day - stunning!
268) cream tea on the beach - who would have though a breach cafe could do a brilliant tea- well done Duckies!
267) the chance to run on the prom - up and down a few times but got in 10k at the seaside
266) Picco Pizza - great place to eat and great evening chatting to lovely strangers.
265) a fab day walking, chatting, eating and reading. Holiday!
264) clear roads and safe travel - and trains bringing lovely daughters to the same place
263) people who forecast the weather; to give hope that holiday next week will be much better than today’s rain
262) that the storm last night didn't cause any significant damage in the garden; and watered the plants
261) the bible; and the bible course which helps get it all in context and perspective
260) a huge variety of music to sing along with and to aid my worship of an awesome God.
259) and amazing gardener, who never ceases to amaze me with her hard work and vision
258) the energy (and health) to run 8 miles and then spend the day digging in the garden - never taken for granted.
257) super talented musicians: like the guys tonight playing Billy Joel's songbook. Brilliant.
256) the chance for a good old natter; catching up at home group tonight
255) pretty peaceful weather, generally; unlike the East coast of US that is about to get a pretty fierce storm
254) Alan C choosing all the songs for Sunday; saving me the job!
253) the endless provision of God; including the continuous supply of eggs.
252) the safe arrival of Dell; my trusted new friend.
251) an unexpected stroll around the village lanes; love a warm sunny September evening after a Sunday roast and wine.
250) the good news about Andy G; and for the lovely Vietnamese food for supper that Elaine G cooked.
249) the lesson on how to look after my violin; much happier now about how it looks - just need to get the sound better now!
248) for the great insight into India/Pakistan via Midnights Children novel - may not all be true, but I enjoyed it none the less!
247) TV Drama; which as well as being entertaining, remind me how fortunate I am!
246) dinner tonight, all made pretty much from garden produce
245) Mark F-T; for letting me borrow his laptop when mine went up the spout
244) Spade and Pick Axes and Bow Saws, and stamina; to remove a rather larger tree/stump, ready t plant anther!
243) for the chance to have an Evie sleepover - bless her; great fun.
242) a beautiful evening with sun, colours, and fresh air; just right for a run and a good ankle.
241) the lovely team at the NHS N&N who checked out my bowel - not a pleasant job, but thanks all the same!
240) the smell of freshly cut, slightly damp lush green grass ; first time encountered i my garden last evening.
239) camping; for family, Cromer, cooked breakfasts and fair weather
238) a normal pub to cater for a normal family on a normal budget; the Crown Sheringham, thank you
237) good old fashioned fresh air, and a sea breeze clearing away the cobwebs
236) the flexibility to be able to book an afternoon off at such short notice
235) for a biggish car: so that I can pile in a load of stuff for the weekend
234) the go go hares around Norwich - tonight finished the tour finding all 50; great to live near such a fine city!
233) the colours in the garden; even quite late into the summer.
232) my recovered Achilles; been able to run a short distance again, 3 runs in 6 days, so pretty good and feeling happy :-)
231) my violin; love playing it (even if too rarely) and love that it's been with me most of my life!
230) photos; reminding me of the days, even if recent, that fade from memory far to quickly.
229) still being able to cook; despite forgetting to order some new gas bottles.
228) green grass; amazing what a bit of rain can do!
227) Home!
226) having seen a lot of Italian churches feature the Madonna in central place - thank you for Jesus!
225) the beauty of Tuscany; an a great drive around the villages incluing a local amazing village restaurant
224) Becca; for happily spending another few days with us in Tuscany- wouldn’t be the same without you!
223) Mother; for making the holiday possible and being so generous.
222) Evie and Grace; the light, soul and light of my life.
221) Dan and Jennie; for being so fab and for doing such a fab job with the grand daughters.
220) the UK nieces and nephews; for being such fun.
219) the American nieces and nephews; for investing in time and energy and such a long trip overseas.
218) Nigel and Sarah; for the work in education and health.
217) David and Alison; for organising the trip and finding a great place to stay.
216) that we boarded our flight despite being put on standby. (BA what were you thinking!!)
215) holidays; being able to finish off at work and hop on a train (just a shame it was 2 hours late)
214) home grown veg, and the gardener; beans; broad , runner and fine, cougettes, toms today!
213) the promise that my ankle will get better again soon; and I will be back running!
212) the Coach and Horses, Bethel Street; an unknown, unexpected tapas treat.
211) A revived garden bouncing back into life; an only a relatively small downpour.
210) Mark FT lending me his laptop; so that we could sing the same words on Sunday morning.
209) TG et al; for coming over and sharing a great BBQ and sunny afternoon in the garden
208) Rain, rain, glorious rain; never thought I'd be grateful for the wet stuff!
207) English wine; still drinking the 2012 vintage from Canterbury .
206) delivery on time of a very lovely table; now the snug is complete.
205) getting me home from work safe and sound after various heat related train delays.
204) luxury of sitting out for supper without mosquitoes: I assume they don't like the dry and heat.
203) walks that don't seem to hurt my hurting knee or ankle; good recovery underway
202) anniversary meals; three of them, one for each decade!
201) a quick and safe drive up to North Norfolk; in part due to the new NDR
200) 33 very very happy years; wedding anniversary tomorrow.
199) headphones; duel purpose, listen to music and block out office and traffic noises.
198) discount vouchers; for a tasty pizza, wine, ice-cream and coffee before the theatre. Full and entertained and thankful.
197) a lovely dusk time stroll; to the sound of a pea harvest in the nearby fields
196) a safe and happy 100km run/jog/walk by the amazing RG
195) health; never taken for granted
194) the dignity and poise of the British; in light of the US president's visit today.
193) the find-my-friends app; good to know where my nearest and dearest are.
192) football; and helping me remember that it's only a game! (well done Croatia).
191) some lovely songs to listen too at work; like A Thousand Times to Thank You.
190) teaching me to trust in God: when the UK government is in 'brexit' disarray.
189) simple fresh air; when it's hot a stuffy I can open a window and receive so much pleasure.
188) simple sausage and relish; via the BBQ.
187) the pleasure of reading a well written book. Good on you Salman Rushdie.
186) the gift of God's word, the best selling book every year, and the change to learn more about it tonight.
185) an unexpected stroll around the quiet lanes at home; babysitting cancelled,
184) winning a penalty shoot out; unbelievable relief.
183) all creatures great and small; even the first spot of a grass snake in our garden
182) traffic jams; well thankful that I'm not the cause of the holdup and all I have to do is wait patiently.
181) cactus; I bought my first ever one today and it looks very sweet on the window sill.
180) the Summer Sales; because I really don’t like paying full price.
179) friends, football and fine wine; without the stress of England needing to win. Which they didn't!
178) Romanian Dentists; especially those who can fix a tooth that fell out, (whilst cleaning it, ironic!)
177) the opportunity to get a new TV; great picture Mr Sony
176) VAR (video assistant referee); for making a boring football tie way more interesting (Portugal Iran)
175) a few more days of world cup glory; at least 2 more matches before we come home.
174) a dispelled day in the beautiful garden; the one Lizzie G made!
173) the simple pleasure of finding items in stock; when sent on a lunchtime shopping errand - such a relief!
172) a beautiful evening: to cruise down the river from Horning on the Mississippi Steam Boat
171) being a good good Father; it's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are.....
170) the passing of my pond syndrome; the green algae appears to have dispersed.
169) a win for England: so it's still worth watching the world cup for at least another week
168) Fathers on Fathers' Day; my son who's a great dad, me (who has some great kids!) and remembering my own great dad.
167) another birthday party (for the same 4 year old) and another night in the White Horse (for an 82 year old)
166) that lovely walk out of my back door, across the fields to the White Horse.
165) Four marvellous years of delight: what a blessing she is!
209) TG et al; for coming over and sharing a great BBQ and sunny afternoon in the garden
208) Rain, rain, glorious rain; never thought I'd be grateful for the wet stuff!
207) English wine; still drinking the 2012 vintage from Canterbury .
206) delivery on time of a very lovely table; now the snug is complete.
205) getting me home from work safe and sound after various heat related train delays.
204) luxury of sitting out for supper without mosquitoes: I assume they don't like the dry and heat.
203) walks that don't seem to hurt my hurting knee or ankle; good recovery underway
202) anniversary meals; three of them, one for each decade!
201) a quick and safe drive up to North Norfolk; in part due to the new NDR
200) 33 very very happy years; wedding anniversary tomorrow.
199) headphones; duel purpose, listen to music and block out office and traffic noises.
198) discount vouchers; for a tasty pizza, wine, ice-cream and coffee before the theatre. Full and entertained and thankful.
197) a lovely dusk time stroll; to the sound of a pea harvest in the nearby fields
196) a safe and happy 100km run/jog/walk by the amazing RG
195) health; never taken for granted
194) the dignity and poise of the British; in light of the US president's visit today.
193) the find-my-friends app; good to know where my nearest and dearest are.
192) football; and helping me remember that it's only a game! (well done Croatia).
191) some lovely songs to listen too at work; like A Thousand Times to Thank You.
190) teaching me to trust in God: when the UK government is in 'brexit' disarray.
189) simple fresh air; when it's hot a stuffy I can open a window and receive so much pleasure.
188) simple sausage and relish; via the BBQ.
187) the pleasure of reading a well written book. Good on you Salman Rushdie.
186) the gift of God's word, the best selling book every year, and the change to learn more about it tonight.
185) an unexpected stroll around the quiet lanes at home; babysitting cancelled,
184) winning a penalty shoot out; unbelievable relief.
183) all creatures great and small; even the first spot of a grass snake in our garden
182) traffic jams; well thankful that I'm not the cause of the holdup and all I have to do is wait patiently.
181) cactus; I bought my first ever one today and it looks very sweet on the window sill.
180) the Summer Sales; because I really don’t like paying full price.
179) friends, football and fine wine; without the stress of England needing to win. Which they didn't!
178) Romanian Dentists; especially those who can fix a tooth that fell out, (whilst cleaning it, ironic!)
177) the opportunity to get a new TV; great picture Mr Sony
176) VAR (video assistant referee); for making a boring football tie way more interesting (Portugal Iran)
175) a few more days of world cup glory; at least 2 more matches before we come home.
174) a dispelled day in the beautiful garden; the one Lizzie G made!
173) the simple pleasure of finding items in stock; when sent on a lunchtime shopping errand - such a relief!
172) a beautiful evening: to cruise down the river from Horning on the Mississippi Steam Boat
171) being a good good Father; it's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are.....
170) the passing of my pond syndrome; the green algae appears to have dispersed.
169) a win for England: so it's still worth watching the world cup for at least another week
168) Fathers on Fathers' Day; my son who's a great dad, me (who has some great kids!) and remembering my own great dad.
167) another birthday party (for the same 4 year old) and another night in the White Horse (for an 82 year old)
166) that lovely walk out of my back door, across the fields to the White Horse.
165) Four marvellous years of delight: what a blessing she is!
164) really thankful that my knee kept going on my short run tonight; let's hope the same can be said tomorrow!
163) the 'reformation' 500 years ago; just saw Martin Luther acted out which reminded me just how thankful!
162) that I could walk to church yesterday, just 5 mins down the country lane. joy!
161) an afternoon in a lovely garden; enjoying bbq, wine and friends' company - in unexpected sunshine. Our garden!
160) a simple frog; but very thankful that he appeared in my new pond!!
159) holidays in Iceland; even if it's not for me. Have a great time!
158) challenges that keep me learning: teaching an old dog new tricks (yes, at work!)
157) Grace; that blows all fear away.
156) long light evenings; love them even if filled with jobs.
155) reminding me what it is to be human; from an unexpected source, TV show called humans - the synths show the humanity.
154) the right reverend Bishop of Norwich; for opening his garden for a lovely charity event this afternoon.
153) the excitement of the football world cup; this is the best bit, when it's starts it all goes downhill for England supporters!
152) my 11 chickens; laying lots of yummy eggs, some of which enjoyed in tonight's Frittata.
151) the scurrying of squirrels in the garden: always makes me smile.
150) that I live close to the seaside; meaning I can nip out after work for a stroll and ice cream.
149) for Sunday's reminder to say thank you; as the worship song good "thank you for saving me, what can I say?"
148) my canoe and a sunny bank holiday! Say no more.
147) the opportunity to listen politiciansgreat music once again; at the theatre courtesy of Britten Sinfonia.
146) new worship albums; particularly Alisa Turner’s Miracle or Not that I enjoyed today.
145) water boatmen! the first on arrived on the new pond yesterday, thank for the diversity and beauty of creation.
144) a bonus night in; meaning I could catch up on some much needed emails.
143) today's reminder that I need to remain plugged in; i.e tuned in to hear what God might be saying to me, every single day.
142) Holidays; a few days off work with lots of gardening, cooking, running, drinking and all in all a good time, Thanks you!
141) world heritage sites; and failing that Cromer.
140) a day of pottering around in the garden, extracting honey and cooking roasted vegetables ; all in the name of 'holiday'.
139) the Royal wedding; and particularly the powerful reminder of the amazing redemptive power of God's love.
138) a morning at Hoveton Hall Gardens; very peaceful and beautiful.
137) a day with the grand girls; always a pleasure.
136) the opportunity to go see/listen to Ladysmith Black Mambazo; awesome show at the theatre tonight.
135) Royal Weddings; and the chance for a day in the peace & quiet of the river with most other people otherwise engaged.
134) bikes; my first cycle in almost 10 years. So the bike was way too small, but it worked and was fun and a good reminder.
133) the rain stopping ; half way round my run making the 2nd half very pleasant, green, clean and fresh smelling.
132) a productive day in the garden; great to have such a lovely place to work.
131) having fun on a tree swing; and for lovely weekends away with this legend.
163) the 'reformation' 500 years ago; just saw Martin Luther acted out which reminded me just how thankful!
162) that I could walk to church yesterday, just 5 mins down the country lane. joy!
161) an afternoon in a lovely garden; enjoying bbq, wine and friends' company - in unexpected sunshine. Our garden!
160) a simple frog; but very thankful that he appeared in my new pond!!
159) holidays in Iceland; even if it's not for me. Have a great time!
158) challenges that keep me learning: teaching an old dog new tricks (yes, at work!)
157) Grace; that blows all fear away.
156) long light evenings; love them even if filled with jobs.
155) reminding me what it is to be human; from an unexpected source, TV show called humans - the synths show the humanity.
154) the right reverend Bishop of Norwich; for opening his garden for a lovely charity event this afternoon.
153) the excitement of the football world cup; this is the best bit, when it's starts it all goes downhill for England supporters!
152) my 11 chickens; laying lots of yummy eggs, some of which enjoyed in tonight's Frittata.
151) the scurrying of squirrels in the garden: always makes me smile.
150) that I live close to the seaside; meaning I can nip out after work for a stroll and ice cream.
149) for Sunday's reminder to say thank you; as the worship song good "thank you for saving me, what can I say?"
148) my canoe and a sunny bank holiday! Say no more.
147) the opportunity to listen politiciansgreat music once again; at the theatre courtesy of Britten Sinfonia.
146) new worship albums; particularly Alisa Turner’s Miracle or Not that I enjoyed today.
145) water boatmen! the first on arrived on the new pond yesterday, thank for the diversity and beauty of creation.
144) a bonus night in; meaning I could catch up on some much needed emails.
143) today's reminder that I need to remain plugged in; i.e tuned in to hear what God might be saying to me, every single day.
142) Holidays; a few days off work with lots of gardening, cooking, running, drinking and all in all a good time, Thanks you!
141) world heritage sites; and failing that Cromer.
140) a day of pottering around in the garden, extracting honey and cooking roasted vegetables ; all in the name of 'holiday'.
139) the Royal wedding; and particularly the powerful reminder of the amazing redemptive power of God's love.
138) a morning at Hoveton Hall Gardens; very peaceful and beautiful.
137) a day with the grand girls; always a pleasure.
136) the opportunity to go see/listen to Ladysmith Black Mambazo; awesome show at the theatre tonight.
135) Royal Weddings; and the chance for a day in the peace & quiet of the river with most other people otherwise engaged.
134) bikes; my first cycle in almost 10 years. So the bike was way too small, but it worked and was fun and a good reminder.
133) the rain stopping ; half way round my run making the 2nd half very pleasant, green, clean and fresh smelling.
132) a productive day in the garden; great to have such a lovely place to work.
131) having fun on a tree swing; and for lovely weekends away with this legend.
130) the rules that enable my freedom to really be just that.
129) being free; free to repeat myself. Great run this evening in the late sunshine filled fresh country air.
128) forget me nots; sometimes a little weed like all over the garden but very blue and pretty and looking grand!
127) the two tunnels cycle path; great running underground for a few miles.
126) the splash of colour; that even the smallest flower brings.
125) safe journeys on busy hot roads; and tapas; maybe first tapas out with E.
124) the imminent arrival of a long bank holiday weekend; with sun, fun, food and wine.
123) Isaiah 40:31: they shall run and not be weary ( they that wait upon the Lord).
122) impromptu opportunities; like walking past a pub and deciding to nip in for a pint and fish n chips.
121) Lawrence my granddad; who is smiling at me from the bookshelf reminding me that you can teach an old dog new tricks.
120) air conditioning; especially the sort that can be used to heat a freezing office.
119) time to read; especially a good Booker prize winner by A.S. Byatt.
118) Hillsong; just love listening to their music.
117) beautiful green grass; freshly watered but looking good. Looking forward to it being dry as well as green.
116) Alan; for doing a great quiz tonight.I got a good half of the answers !
115) National Express Coaches; getting mother safely home. Thanks for visiting!
114) John 8:32; for reminding me of these words in an unexpected context.
113) answered prayer; like for my crashed laptop just before I was about to use it in the morning service on Sunday
112) Relaxing afternoons; sat in the garden after Sunday Lunch.
111) BBQ; fist of the year, cooked by an expert. Thank you.
110) Hares: just because they are great and I saw almost a dozen at dusk in the fields around the house tonight.
129) being free; free to repeat myself. Great run this evening in the late sunshine filled fresh country air.
128) forget me nots; sometimes a little weed like all over the garden but very blue and pretty and looking grand!
127) the two tunnels cycle path; great running underground for a few miles.
126) the splash of colour; that even the smallest flower brings.
125) safe journeys on busy hot roads; and tapas; maybe first tapas out with E.
124) the imminent arrival of a long bank holiday weekend; with sun, fun, food and wine.
123) Isaiah 40:31: they shall run and not be weary ( they that wait upon the Lord).
122) impromptu opportunities; like walking past a pub and deciding to nip in for a pint and fish n chips.
121) Lawrence my granddad; who is smiling at me from the bookshelf reminding me that you can teach an old dog new tricks.
120) air conditioning; especially the sort that can be used to heat a freezing office.
119) time to read; especially a good Booker prize winner by A.S. Byatt.
118) Hillsong; just love listening to their music.
117) beautiful green grass; freshly watered but looking good. Looking forward to it being dry as well as green.
116) Alan; for doing a great quiz tonight.I got a good half of the answers !
115) National Express Coaches; getting mother safely home. Thanks for visiting!
114) John 8:32; for reminding me of these words in an unexpected context.
113) answered prayer; like for my crashed laptop just before I was about to use it in the morning service on Sunday
112) Relaxing afternoons; sat in the garden after Sunday Lunch.
111) BBQ; fist of the year, cooked by an expert. Thank you.
110) Hares: just because they are great and I saw almost a dozen at dusk in the fields around the house tonight.
109) Netflix: that it works and that it has some good programs to watch - like Designated Survivor.
108) great news from R&A in the states; another miracle on the way.
107) my Local Post Office; who kindly put my undelivered parcel behind the shop counter for me to collect after closing time.
106) Classical Music; especially Beethoven and Dvorak who I heard played last night.
105) strength and stamina; to complete the Norwich half marathon this morning.
104) Cherry Blossom; and can see it from where I am sitting to type this - and it's beautiful.
103) Deliveries; 6 different imternet purchased deliveries all turned up, and were the right things:-)
102) Bex; just because she’s a blessing and she’s amazing.
101) tonightm’s church business meeting; good open honest grownup discussions - a credit to congragational structures.
100) the potting shed; and the willing worker (not me!) potting over 130 perennials.
99) quiet evenings in; catching up on admin and internet purchasing.
98) Today's sermon; beyond wonder. Thank you David.
97) Spring; definitely here. Lunch outside and rose wine in he summer houses. I’d forgotten how it felt!
96) White Horses; especially the ones that serve ale, calamari and battered haddock.
95) seven weeks of adventure; with Evie and Gracie keeping me well amused.
94) the earth being so far away from the super massive black holes at the centre of our galaxy; making it fairly safe to live here.
93) Star Trek Discovery; good evening entertainment with the family over the past few weeks.
92) free coffee and cake in town; and a chance for natter.
91) old Friends; who I haven't seen for well over ten year's but they popped up today - thankfully we all recognised each other!
90) Garlic; with anything and everything - but today with little roasted potato's - yum - can't beat them.
89) Good Friday; without which....well, words fail me.
88) Easter holidays; a long weekend - with meaning and time and family.
87) light evenings and after supper walks; so thankful for where I live.
86) hot cross buns; it is the season! Really thankful for the traditional one having tried a couple of fancy flavoured ones.
85) garden Bonfires; light enough tonight to start one. The smell, to me, is amazing and I achieved clearing whilst having fun!
84) Palm Sunday; reminding me of a King above all other Kings. Hosanna.
83) Curry; one of the best inventions as far as food goes - especially lamb rogan josh.
82) Daffodils; growing all over the garden, big one, small ones, yellow ones almost orange ones. All bright and cheerful.
81) little Helping Hands; carrying big bags of compost around the garden with me, making a chore feel like great fun.
80) my predecessor; at work, for teaching me the ropes, his patience and then for having a great retirement evening.
79) Warmth; at long last, making Spring feel like it might actually be a reality.
78) my 8 great grandparents; I didn't know you - but without you I'd not be here (Daniel, Harriet, Albert, Martha, John Sarah, Henry and another Sarah).
77) my Violin; despite my limitations, love playing in church - thank you parents for getting me lessons all those years ago.
76) the Gallery, Horning; for coffee and cake and a moment to chat about holidays.
75) hide and seek; what a fun game and even with the odd moment of peace and quiet.
74) the Ides of March; and in particular surviving them them today - not that I'm at all superstitious.
73) clever Scientists; who offer an explanation, which I try and understand, and who can't laugh at me when I don't.
72) the Internet; for making it so easy to book accommodation far far away.
71) Sound Desk Experts; who make my job look easy becasue they do all the hard work for me behind the scenes.
70) Mother; You're a star. Love you!
69) Impromptu Photo Shoots: especially those without a big sister wanting to get into the picture.
108) great news from R&A in the states; another miracle on the way.
107) my Local Post Office; who kindly put my undelivered parcel behind the shop counter for me to collect after closing time.
106) Classical Music; especially Beethoven and Dvorak who I heard played last night.
105) strength and stamina; to complete the Norwich half marathon this morning.
104) Cherry Blossom; and can see it from where I am sitting to type this - and it's beautiful.
103) Deliveries; 6 different imternet purchased deliveries all turned up, and were the right things:-)
102) Bex; just because she’s a blessing and she’s amazing.
101) tonightm’s church business meeting; good open honest grownup discussions - a credit to congragational structures.
100) the potting shed; and the willing worker (not me!) potting over 130 perennials.
99) quiet evenings in; catching up on admin and internet purchasing.
98) Today's sermon; beyond wonder. Thank you David.
97) Spring; definitely here. Lunch outside and rose wine in he summer houses. I’d forgotten how it felt!
96) White Horses; especially the ones that serve ale, calamari and battered haddock.
95) seven weeks of adventure; with Evie and Gracie keeping me well amused.
94) the earth being so far away from the super massive black holes at the centre of our galaxy; making it fairly safe to live here.
93) Star Trek Discovery; good evening entertainment with the family over the past few weeks.
92) free coffee and cake in town; and a chance for natter.
91) old Friends; who I haven't seen for well over ten year's but they popped up today - thankfully we all recognised each other!
90) Garlic; with anything and everything - but today with little roasted potato's - yum - can't beat them.
89) Good Friday; without which....well, words fail me.
88) Easter holidays; a long weekend - with meaning and time and family.
87) light evenings and after supper walks; so thankful for where I live.
86) hot cross buns; it is the season! Really thankful for the traditional one having tried a couple of fancy flavoured ones.
85) garden Bonfires; light enough tonight to start one. The smell, to me, is amazing and I achieved clearing whilst having fun!
84) Palm Sunday; reminding me of a King above all other Kings. Hosanna.
83) Curry; one of the best inventions as far as food goes - especially lamb rogan josh.
82) Daffodils; growing all over the garden, big one, small ones, yellow ones almost orange ones. All bright and cheerful.
81) little Helping Hands; carrying big bags of compost around the garden with me, making a chore feel like great fun.
80) my predecessor; at work, for teaching me the ropes, his patience and then for having a great retirement evening.
79) Warmth; at long last, making Spring feel like it might actually be a reality.
78) my 8 great grandparents; I didn't know you - but without you I'd not be here (Daniel, Harriet, Albert, Martha, John Sarah, Henry and another Sarah).
77) my Violin; despite my limitations, love playing in church - thank you parents for getting me lessons all those years ago.
76) the Gallery, Horning; for coffee and cake and a moment to chat about holidays.
75) hide and seek; what a fun game and even with the odd moment of peace and quiet.
74) the Ides of March; and in particular surviving them them today - not that I'm at all superstitious.
73) clever Scientists; who offer an explanation, which I try and understand, and who can't laugh at me when I don't.
72) the Internet; for making it so easy to book accommodation far far away.
71) Sound Desk Experts; who make my job look easy becasue they do all the hard work for me behind the scenes.
70) Mother; You're a star. Love you!
69) Impromptu Photo Shoots: especially those without a big sister wanting to get into the picture.
68) Nephews; if today isn't happy nephew day somewhere, then it should be.
67) Lifts to work; so so good to get lifts to and from work these last few weeks. Makes such a good change.
66) My slate being clean; when God looks at me, because of Jesus, he sees no record of my many wrongs. Thank you thank you!
65) Paracetamols; and such like that make me feel a touch better. Edit ' but not much'.
64) A house full; 2 weeks in and I'm full of thanks for lovely people.
63) Normality; a day like any other. No disruption. No trauma. Great theatre. Good to get back to normality .
62) the Thaw: with allowed me to run the Neatishead Half rather than the Bath Half!
61) A simple Redwing; never seen one before but today had a visit in the garden. Birds truly are great!
60) Surviving; a week of snow, ice and bitterly cold winds - with a smile and a hey diddle diddle.
59) Keeping me safe; with a drive into the City, rewarded by a warm office with Gold Blend.
58) Snow-days; when from my office window I can enjoy the kids playing.
57) Weather Forecasters; who just about get it right with some great science explanations to boot!
56) Reckless Love; when I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me.
55) Cromer; one of my happy places. Beautiful today despite the -8C wind chill.
54) Trains: especially the ones that travel from Bath to Norwich with lovely passengers on board.
53) Facetime; and similar technology that makes life, communications and good stuff like that better.
52) the Police Service; for their graciousness in dealing with an Admin Error that made them think I had no car insurance. As if!
51) This Sizewell cuddly toy; who has been reunited with her owner having been left behind last weekend. We all have ours right!
67) Lifts to work; so so good to get lifts to and from work these last few weeks. Makes such a good change.
66) My slate being clean; when God looks at me, because of Jesus, he sees no record of my many wrongs. Thank you thank you!
65) Paracetamols; and such like that make me feel a touch better. Edit ' but not much'.
64) A house full; 2 weeks in and I'm full of thanks for lovely people.
63) Normality; a day like any other. No disruption. No trauma. Great theatre. Good to get back to normality .
62) the Thaw: with allowed me to run the Neatishead Half rather than the Bath Half!
61) A simple Redwing; never seen one before but today had a visit in the garden. Birds truly are great!
60) Surviving; a week of snow, ice and bitterly cold winds - with a smile and a hey diddle diddle.
59) Keeping me safe; with a drive into the City, rewarded by a warm office with Gold Blend.
58) Snow-days; when from my office window I can enjoy the kids playing.
57) Weather Forecasters; who just about get it right with some great science explanations to boot!
56) Reckless Love; when I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me.
55) Cromer; one of my happy places. Beautiful today despite the -8C wind chill.
54) Trains: especially the ones that travel from Bath to Norwich with lovely passengers on board.
53) Facetime; and similar technology that makes life, communications and good stuff like that better.
52) the Police Service; for their graciousness in dealing with an Admin Error that made them think I had no car insurance. As if!
51) This Sizewell cuddly toy; who has been reunited with her owner having been left behind last weekend. We all have ours right!
50) Underdogs; especially football ones where the lowly team beats the top team against all the odds. Anything is possible.
49) Invitations; He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love'. (Song of Songs Chapter 2 vs 4 )
48) our Garden; first day this year working in it, and even a cup of tea and muffin at lunch time.
47) Rosie; the Border collie who spent the evening with us tonight and was very good and very strokable.
46) Bees: particularly my honey bees that appear to have survived the winter so will be ready to do their work in the Spring.
45) England; despite what the papers might say, it's a beautiful, relatively peaceful and thoroughly pleasant place to live.
44) Shrove Tuesday; which means pancakes.
43) New music; Red Rocks recommended by someone with great Christian worship taste.
42) Sun; an early run rewarded with sun rising over the North Sea & end of a tiring day rewarded with the best sunset ever!
41) The gas engineer; who fixed the ovens at Sizewell after they blew and left 100 people potentially very hungry.
40) Miracles of new babies; and for the safe arrival today of Daisy’s brother.
39) Catch up time; particularly with friends over a lovely steak and chips before they go to hospital in morning to have a baby.
38) Salads: they might seem like boring rabbit food, but they are not. Especially tonight's with shavings of Parmesan!
37) 10k runs; and that I was fit enough to run my PB tonight.
36) Freedom; being able to do,go, think as I wish without fear of being locked up -unlike most of what on see on the TV news.
35) Eliz; who is always so grateful for the gifts I buy for her birthday. You really know how to say thank you . Thank you.
34) £4.99 tickets at Vue; surprising cheap cinema tickets - a real bonus on the eve of E’s birthday. And a great movie.
33) Room 101; the TV show which never fails to make me smile, in fact thanks for all comedy!
32) Norwich Cathedral; even in this evening's rain, a peaceful and resplendent part of my walk home.
31) Blue moons; also super and blood moons - all happened today and help me recognise our wonderful Creator.
30) Good Fiction; just finished a book that gave me another different perspective on a very real (mostly fictional) experience.
29) Iris; this beautiful bulb flowering. Delicate. Pretty. And the first of the year.
49) Invitations; He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love'. (Song of Songs Chapter 2 vs 4 )
48) our Garden; first day this year working in it, and even a cup of tea and muffin at lunch time.
47) Rosie; the Border collie who spent the evening with us tonight and was very good and very strokable.
46) Bees: particularly my honey bees that appear to have survived the winter so will be ready to do their work in the Spring.
45) England; despite what the papers might say, it's a beautiful, relatively peaceful and thoroughly pleasant place to live.
44) Shrove Tuesday; which means pancakes.
43) New music; Red Rocks recommended by someone with great Christian worship taste.
42) Sun; an early run rewarded with sun rising over the North Sea & end of a tiring day rewarded with the best sunset ever!
41) The gas engineer; who fixed the ovens at Sizewell after they blew and left 100 people potentially very hungry.
40) Miracles of new babies; and for the safe arrival today of Daisy’s brother.
39) Catch up time; particularly with friends over a lovely steak and chips before they go to hospital in morning to have a baby.
38) Salads: they might seem like boring rabbit food, but they are not. Especially tonight's with shavings of Parmesan!
37) 10k runs; and that I was fit enough to run my PB tonight.
36) Freedom; being able to do,go, think as I wish without fear of being locked up -unlike most of what on see on the TV news.
35) Eliz; who is always so grateful for the gifts I buy for her birthday. You really know how to say thank you . Thank you.
34) £4.99 tickets at Vue; surprising cheap cinema tickets - a real bonus on the eve of E’s birthday. And a great movie.
33) Room 101; the TV show which never fails to make me smile, in fact thanks for all comedy!
32) Norwich Cathedral; even in this evening's rain, a peaceful and resplendent part of my walk home.
31) Blue moons; also super and blood moons - all happened today and help me recognise our wonderful Creator.
30) Good Fiction; just finished a book that gave me another different perspective on a very real (mostly fictional) experience.
29) Iris; this beautiful bulb flowering. Delicate. Pretty. And the first of the year.
28) Wine; the first glass of the year - which is quite an achievement but worth the wait. Very lovely tipple.
27) Friends; especially those who take me out for a birthday lunch treat of beef teriyaki.
26) Winston Churchill; for the brave decisions and excellent oratory back in May 1940 that made us who we are in the UK.
25) Margaret Raven; who has been so kind and thoughtful to me over the years, and now is suffering herself.
24) Leftovers from Christmas; fudge and cake both were a real treat today - and for the baker!
23) Red Sky in the morning; may have been a warning, but was beautiful, amazing and red!
22) Silver linings; bad news for some people can quite quickly become a positive for them - which is great.
21) Weather forecasters; with the skills and software to get it pretty much spot on - and for the warmth arriving tomorrow!
20) Brunch; in Cromer, the initial disappointment of favourite cafe being shut replaced by a new equally favourite cafe.
19) Running trains; sorry that other people were disrupted but grateful I got to my destination without problem after the storm.
18) Cake; especially when made and iced by three of the best girls in the world.
27) Friends; especially those who take me out for a birthday lunch treat of beef teriyaki.
26) Winston Churchill; for the brave decisions and excellent oratory back in May 1940 that made us who we are in the UK.
25) Margaret Raven; who has been so kind and thoughtful to me over the years, and now is suffering herself.
24) Leftovers from Christmas; fudge and cake both were a real treat today - and for the baker!
23) Red Sky in the morning; may have been a warning, but was beautiful, amazing and red!
22) Silver linings; bad news for some people can quite quickly become a positive for them - which is great.
21) Weather forecasters; with the skills and software to get it pretty much spot on - and for the warmth arriving tomorrow!
20) Brunch; in Cromer, the initial disappointment of favourite cafe being shut replaced by a new equally favourite cafe.
19) Running trains; sorry that other people were disrupted but grateful I got to my destination without problem after the storm.
18) Cake; especially when made and iced by three of the best girls in the world.
17) The BBC; choosing to show Norwich City matching Chelsea in the cup tonight. ‘That’s Entertainment ‘.
16) Excel; making business planning easy and modelling plain sailing!
15) Caterers; who can come and cook for us at our Church weekend away this February.
14) My violin; for my parents buying the violin and paying for lessons 40 odd years ago, and being able to play in Church today.
13) Grace; in both senses, but today the grandchild who bring so much joy to my heart when she hugs me.
12) Chillies; the ones we grew and then dried a few months ago. Still going strong and making great food.
11) Homegroup; a great bunch of friends who help me think, study and pray. And they make me smile.
10) My Bank; and their systems who detected fraud on my credit card and saved me a lot of hassle, grief and money.
9) The barn owl; flying alongside my car for half a mile this morning (at 15 mph!) - an amazing and exhilarating experience.
16) Excel; making business planning easy and modelling plain sailing!
15) Caterers; who can come and cook for us at our Church weekend away this February.
14) My violin; for my parents buying the violin and paying for lessons 40 odd years ago, and being able to play in Church today.
13) Grace; in both senses, but today the grandchild who bring so much joy to my heart when she hugs me.
12) Chillies; the ones we grew and then dried a few months ago. Still going strong and making great food.
11) Homegroup; a great bunch of friends who help me think, study and pray. And they make me smile.
10) My Bank; and their systems who detected fraud on my credit card and saved me a lot of hassle, grief and money.
9) The barn owl; flying alongside my car for half a mile this morning (at 15 mph!) - an amazing and exhilarating experience.
8) A flowering orchid; that I thought I’d killed yet it lives and is about to burst into bloom.
7) A self seeded 'hellebore'; which self seeded in our hedge to add a different splash of green and hint of variety.
6) My neighbourhood; such a great place to run in the morning, no cars, people or distractions, just thinking time.
5) Unexpected free time; sat on a stationary train for 45 mins but able to read a great book.
4) Evie; keeping her grandmother sane today and also being able to write her own name in a text message!
3) My place in space; for reminding me where I came from and who loves me.
7) A self seeded 'hellebore'; which self seeded in our hedge to add a different splash of green and hint of variety.
6) My neighbourhood; such a great place to run in the morning, no cars, people or distractions, just thinking time.
5) Unexpected free time; sat on a stationary train for 45 mins but able to read a great book.
4) Evie; keeping her grandmother sane today and also being able to write her own name in a text message!
3) My place in space; for reminding me where I came from and who loves me.
2) employment; being able to work at a great company with great people that do amazing things.
1) the Nigels; for giving a great New Year's party - to which I was invited!
1) the Nigels; for giving a great New Year's party - to which I was invited!