“I TRAVEL FOR FOOD”
A plethora of excellent international food Vlogs by Mark Wiens…I can not stop watching, very entertaining and an eye opener by this exceptional foodie GLUTTON, amazing!!!
…How does he stay so slim and trim?
The Best Socks in the World…
13 Jan
Made in Turkey of the finest Egyptian cotton, these socks come in a wonderful selection of colours, sizes and fineness, ribbed or plain, crew or ankle length and presented in a sweet little box.
Excellent for Diabetics and those with sensitive legs, a real good buy, and very stylish, tremendous quality.
The Best Coffee in the World…
1 Jan
I met David Twyman when he was a young man in Scotland, many years ago.
From a poem by Christina Rossetti…x“IZ” Lives…
1 Oct
In the summer of 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole , by then one of the most beloved singers in the history of Hawaiian music, died of respiratory failure. He was 38 — and just beginning to see the huge success of “Over the Rainbow.”
Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top…
That’s where you’ll find me.
Endeavour Morse…
25 Sep
From the crime novels of Colin Dextor, we have the Endeavour series with Shaun Evans as Inspector Morse, and Inspector Morse series with John Thaw as Detective Chief Inspector Morse GM.
Why the name Endeavour?…Morse prefers to be known as Morse…his father was an enthusiast of all things Captain Cook, and a Quaker, used to names like Faith, Hope and Charity, so he called his son Endeavour after Cook’s ship.
Two very enjoyable TV series.
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Enjoying Grantchester…
15 Sep
Sidney Chambers is a charming clergyman who turns into an investigator when one of his parishioners dies under suspicious circumstances in this drama set in 1953. He partners up with gruff, down-to-earth police inspector Geordie Keating, whose methodical approach to police work complements Sidney’s intuitive techniques of getting information out of people. The two partners — who bring different insights into the crimes they start to unravel — form a true friendship as they work together. As he is beginning his new career, Sidney’s personal life comes apart when he finds out that Amanda, the woman with whom he is secretly in love, has become engaged, making him think he has missed his chance with her.
Heart Attack!
7 Jul
Ward 3 Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria
Saturday 10th February 1990 7:30pm
Dear Evelyn,
How nice to get the fancy things from you. I at once put on the Marabou band thing- it’s a lovely idea. I first put it on the head, then as a collar. I love the little card; its what is called découpage. I remember Granny was in to that.
I am in the cardiac section of ward 3. I am the only female, all the rest are men in various stages of decay and illness. I am okay now and up walking about thankfully. I did not feel well last week. Mrs Shutt thought I looked ill. I had a lung pain (sometimes) and sore breast bone, at times. I know now that was the making of a heart attack. It was at 3:30am Tuesday in the study bed (high winds) that I took chest pain and arm pain and heavy profuse sweating. Things happen when one is alone. Luckily I just happened to know the name of the hotel in Aberdeen; luckily CV was delayed there for the night as ship was delayed with bad weather. I got directory enquiries to get me the number. I just lay still after getting up to make tea & fill hot bag. I did not get the doctor right away as I lay still thinking about Steps to take. Quite a thought.
I knew I would have to be put away to hospital also CV would have to get back home and before he got away on the ship to be told about it. Was that the right thing?
I lay exploring all the ways. No ambulances! Who will take me? Wills, Lydia? McGarry? I plucked up courage at 5am & phoned the doctor. He said I should have phoned at 3:30am.
I phoned Imperial Hotel. “I’ve taken a heart attack” No ambulances- only Police vans. Dr Doyle says. So I phoned Dr Will! Kil. 2166. They both came round and Dr Will set off with me leaving Dorothy to shut the front door. Oh yes, I also phoned David Henderson! Laura to come at once- key in lamp hiding place. I even put a furious Dennis out, luckily, as Laura didn’t arrive ‘till 4pm, (things would have been bad by then!).
I got into hospital at 7:30am.
It’s very nice and nice food. I am complicated by diabetes of course and blood sugar counts.
I have my Kewpie beauty bag and even nail varnish on my toes.
I put powder in my hair so as it don’t get greasy, and brush it up very fluffy. Eliz Boyd & Marilyn Wylie are supposed to visit me. I may get out on Tuesday. What happens then I just don’t know. If only Punk could drive. I wont get driving for a few weeks.
So if you ever get a sore breastbone and lungs, pain down the arms, it’s a Heart Attack.
The first time C.V. alone at Glen Eden was last night. No Ghosts! So he says. He’s at home tonight, as it was afternoon visits. He was to light the Library fire for TV with Punk /Dennis.
So Evelyn, I can see I may soon be much better. You can have a lovely holiday and I hope you enjoy it with V&L and with Emma. Don’t get sold into slavery, it’s a bad wee spot Turkey so they tell me. Hope to be better when I see you again,
Have fun – your loving Mother
abelmoir 
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