Gratitude Journal- one month 18

1. Had a really good nights sleep
2. Went to Morden to get prescriptions for me and David 11 for me 1 for David
3. Had tea with Joyce and talked about a happiness project. Need to buy her a lovely book for it
4. Went out with Ellen and Joyce to get furniture and bits and bobs for her new house
5. Joyce had a brainstorm of getting a van for Ellen to move with from B and Q- a man with a van problem solved

Gratitude Journal- one month 17

1. Tidyed up the living room, Joyce helped me "wrap" sofa cushions so no pressure to make cushions if not up to it. Looked good
2. Tom cleared fireplace and swept up which was a great help
3. Met Tom's girlfriend she is very nice
4. Lovely to come down to tidy living room and kitchen- lets hope can keep it like that
5. Had lazy day in bed, had nice bath and feel tired but OK

Pubs with Fires White Bear Fickleshole

When you approach this pub you are just leaving suburbia and suddenly come across this lovely pub but now you are in the country.

We went to the this pub twice without the camera or no batteries so ended up going there for a lunch with a friend to get the picture only to find three fireplaces there all alight on a Tuesday afternoon.

Lovely pub great food hard to get to in rush hour though for us.

Gratitude Journal- one month 16

1. David is off today so we are going to the pub later
2. Proof-read David's report - nice to feel needed
3. Had a lovely trip out to three nice pubs on our list 14/35
4. Got a good story in one about a regular who used to say Shut the F**ing Door. landlord said he would be banned if he said it again so he made a sign STFD and put it above the door. It has been there for twenty five years.
5. Had quick dinner at home leftover sfor David and spaghetti on toast for me. David made a lovely fire

Pubs with Fires Stephen Langton Friday Street

This is a lovely looking pub and very out of the way with a restaurant attached. Beautiful windows.

We have been to this pub a few times in the past when we were walking once memorably with Jackie and Rick and kids when they were small. We were made very unwelcome then and they asked us to take the kids out of the garden so that they could let the dogs out. We arrived at ten to three and were clearly discussing food only to be told when we decided that food stopped at 3, you'd think they could have said hurry up and order.

The kids were then playing on the verge and got told off for making soil fall on to the manager's car. The barmaid- his girlfriend- kept saying have you seen what they've done?

For a long time after our friends kept sending them postcards saying have you seen what they've done from wherever they had gone on holiday.

Anyway under new management we have been back twice since once to take the picture just before Christmas much nicer reception and more friendly. Then again a few weeks ago on Easter Monday and guess what no food on Mondays even Bank holidays

Gratitude Journal- one month 15

1. Got email from Bruce from CFIDS to say about using pedometer for pacing and to do between 1000 and 5000 steps a day if you have fibro or CFIDS. Never thought about using one for limiting activities. Good idea
2. Went to Crooked Billet with David Pierce Michelle and Rosie
3. Pub was full of medical students in fancy dress- best ones Avatar- great for people watching
4. Had lovely dinner here and chocolate cake- vegetarian lasagne leek and mushroom
5. Talked about Ireland trip Michelle is sorting accomodation at hostel

Gratitude Journal- one month 14

1. Made two lovely cards for my Mum for her birthday and Mother's day.
2. Made two homemade pizzas for dinner, will make them again including the bases and cost out if they are cheaper or no
3. Ellen and Rosie came to do more packing. Sat with ellen while she packed giving advice on "keep or throw". Got lots of bits to add to my card-making stock.
4. Thomas bought energy saving bulbs for his room because he knows I am worried about the electric bill
5. Am in bed with my little heating pad warming my back so although it is cold I am toasty