I retired in 1995 and have never had so much to do since .Sadly I lost my OH in 2003 but have made a not so much a new life, and a slightly different one than I expected to. I belong to the W.I, the U3A a book club, a history club various local walking groups (think more gentle stroll as I need to use my stick to get about now more .) I also swim and have helped look after all of my seven grandchildren over the past 15 years.Down to the last two now although they are 17 & 14 so only need the occasional feeding with cake and biscuits etc

I am a prolific knitter and knit for a couple of charities. I have a big circle of friends and both my DDs live close by. By living within my means and budgeting I have a family fortnights holiday in August and a week in a caravan with my tribe in April I also usually manage to get away for a week with my oldest friend in the spring.
I enjoy my life to the full as much as I can, I do what I can, and what I can't (gardening ) I pay someone else to do it.
I like renovating old junk

furniture etc and both my DDs have been able to use it over the years ,especially my youngest DD who has had five children .I am now a great granny and am looking forward to Erin getting big enough to have dolls that I can make outfits for

I still have my DGD's dolls cot in the cupboard under the stairs which will be renovated in due time for her little girl.
I am always on the lookout for new ideas and will happily join in if I may
Happy Christmas to each and every one of you
JackieO xx
Quot Libros,Quam Breve Tempus.
2019 January £ 41.45 in total spent this month Feb £18.90 spent so far