Picture of the day - bernie johno

miv donelan · Wed May 01, 2019 11:24 pm

Bernie your photographs are superb. I love "Christmas Eve" sculpture at St Luke's, made even more poignant with the shell of the church behind it. Also the pictures from the top of the Anglican Cathedral. It's brilliant to see the layout of all the impressive buildings, I don't think you can appreciate them the same when just walking past, you miss most of them. Last year I abseiled down the Cathedral together with my sister-in- law, to raise money for Alder Hey, I remember being awed by the views, so much so that I forgot to be terrified. (We raised £1,143.00 between us) Thank you for posting them.

Ken little Harvey looks to be having a lovely dream, I love the way little ones can just nod off anywhere.

Shelagh it's years since I've been to Crosby beach and the park, it all looks so peaceful,

Patricia, your patio looks really inviting, even more so sitting with Janine and sharing lunch. You truly have a very special family, exactly what you deserve.

lynne99 · Thu May 02, 2019 7:49 am

Miv, well done for raising all that money for Alder Hey. Very brave

Patricia · Fri May 03, 2019 10:25 pm

MIv - Kudos to YOU for a job well done indeed!!!

I have tried over the years to replicate some of my favorite memories of things growing up. My Dad loved his garden and he had the most beautiful Lilac Tree and Rose Arbor which I wanted to have also. The climate here is too warm in the summer for hardly any flower to survive but I have tried my best. Spring is the time here when they are at their best.

miv donelan · Sat May 04, 2019 11:35 pm

Lynne and Patricia, thank you both for your comments. It was an amazing day, and easy to put nerves aside when you see the heroic children at Alder Hey.

Patricia, your garden is beautiful. Your rose arbor is really lovely. We have the opposite problem, our back garden is north facing. Our flowers have to be grown in pots, and moved around when the sun manages to break through. All the sun is in the front, but the neighbours picketed when I tried to sunbathe in the middle of the lawn

Patricia · Sun May 05, 2019 1:25 pm

That was so sweet of you Miv, thank you for your nice comments on
my Rose Arbor!! x

It was Janine's Birthday yesterday so we all went to a rather nice
restaurant in Town Centre. Janine was feeling like the "Bees
Knees!" in her new dress and we all had a lovely time. That is,
until Janine went to take off her shoes and found she had been
carrying an extra accessory around all evening!!!

A
rather large leaf had somehow "Impaled" itself on the heel!!!
She said she hoped it hadn't "Outdone" her Dress!!!

.........and here it is...........

Shelagh · Sun May 05, 2019 8:00 pm

Nothing could have outdone the dress, Patricia, it’s gorgeous

Hope you all had a wonderful time at the restaurant

Belated birthday wishes to your Janine, she looks lovely

Shelagh!

miv donelan · Sun May 05, 2019 10:41 pm

I think Janine could be on to something there Patricia, a new fashion accessory for shoes.
Birthday wishes to Janine.

Patricia · Wed May 08, 2019 12:40 am

Love the comments, Shelagh & Miv. Cannot believe
I didn't notice but then I am not one to look at another person's
feet!!

A lot of Birthdays April & May for me, a total of eight in all.
Today is the Twins, Morgan & Emmy's 9th Birthday - it
didn't seem all that long ago that I was announcing their
birth on the Bootle Forum!!!!

Invicta · Thu May 09, 2019 10:56 am

It will be finished in 2026

Shelagh · Thu May 09, 2019 12:45 pm

Aww! How cute are the twins, Patricia

Double the joy of every milestone

A very happy 9th birthday to Morgan and Emmy xx

Shelagh

Shelagh · Thu May 09, 2019 12:56 pm

Great picture, Ken - 2026 seems such a long way off, but no doubt, the money will keep pouring in!
Hope you’re still enjoying the birthday celebration cruise

Invicta · Thu May 09, 2019 4:29 pm

Thanks Shelagh, all good.
Difficult to photo with a small phone whilst on a route march following a very athletic tour guide

K

Invicta · Thu May 09, 2019 6:24 pm

Pre dinner Tapas ashore in Barca. Ken

Shelagh · Thu May 09, 2019 7:32 pm

laughing at the thought of route march, Ken

Remembering ‘lightening tours sketch’ from Marty Feldman prog

Looking at layout of pre dinner tapas - passengers returning from cruise at least two stone heavier

Bernie R · Fri May 10, 2019 12:27 am

Here you go Shelagh...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7CpkzJU9kA

Shelagh · Fri May 10, 2019 9:43 am

As funny as ever

Thanks Bernie

Patricia · Fri May 10, 2019 1:11 pm

Shelagh - As far as I'm concerned, you would definitely get
my vote for being one of the many valuable members of the
Forum. You are generous with your wit, praise and comments.
I always look forward to your replies.

Patricia · Fri May 10, 2019 1:51 pm

Bernie!! What can I say, I'm still laughing at that
Video - it is sooooo true and sooooo funny.!! Remember how a collection was
taken around the Bus to give to the Driver at the end of the trip and
there was ALWAYS a 'Sing Along!!"
That made my DAY, Thank YOU!1

filsgreen · Fri May 10, 2019 5:53 pm

Was John Junkin the Bus driver?

Invicta · Sat May 11, 2019 5:25 am

Shelagh, Janette's phone reckoned we walked 7.3 miles that day ashore and the ship is so big probably 2 more aboard.
We are deck 14 and boarding is on 5 Or 6,depending which port so we try to use the stairs where possible. Swimming and gyming, we might just break even. Fat Chance.!! Ken

Shelagh · Sat May 11, 2019 9:55 am

Thank You Patricia, very kind words, Indeed

Most of the Bootle girls have a good sense of humour, think we needed it back then

Not taking themselves too seriously, and the ability to pick up on humour from the strangest of situations

Good to see you progressing with the DIY Patricia, not always easy, but small steps are a good start

(Let us know when you’ve completed the extension

)

Shelagh · Sat May 11, 2019 10:14 am

Sounds like the ideal holiday, Ken (for the super fit

)
Ten mile hike, that takes some doing, Phew!!
Hope you and Janette still enjoying the experience

(You’ll have muscles like Popeye by the end of this cruise

)

Shelagh · Sat May 11, 2019 10:28 am

Phil; Yes, John Junkin is driving the bus, he looks so young, hardly recognised him

Don’t know if he’s still going, but never off the tele at one time!!

Invicta · Sat May 11, 2019 10:51 am

Are you missing an Iron Man?
Found this one in Florence.

Gormlay has an exhibition here.

Ken

filsgreen · Sat May 11, 2019 11:35 am

Thanks, Shelagh, John died in 2006. Yes, he had a varied career, from being a voice of a chimp in the PG tips adverts, to being in the Beatles film A hard days night.

Invicta · Sat May 11, 2019 5:43 pm

Just 5.7 miles today Shelagh.
Florence and Pisa

Rome tomorrow, more walking
Ken

Invicta · Sun May 12, 2019 3:00 pm

Sums up our Rome visit.

Ken

Shelagh · Sun May 12, 2019 9:26 pm

No route marches scheduled for tomorrow, Ken

Plodding around Rome in piddling down rain, not fun

A lovely evening, consisting of dinner and entertainment, should make up for it

P.S. won’t miss the odd iron man, Ken, still got a few more statues (heaps of rust) to be going on with

BossHogg · Tue May 14, 2019 12:34 am

Had a very busy shift yesterday, it was hard battling through the gridlock!

Invicta · Wed May 15, 2019 7:35 am

Thanks Shelagh,
We still managed lots of walking in Rome. The morning was hot and sunny, I left in shorts and T shirt but then a torrential down pour flooded everywhere.
A day at Sea then Cartagena in Spain.
Today in Gib (last call before Southampton)
Celebrating Janette's 70th with a room service champagne breakfast to start the day.

Shelagh · Wed May 15, 2019 8:39 am

Sorry to hear about the rotten weather Ken, hope today’s weather is an improvement for you both

Remember to make lots of fuss over your girl today

that means being on your best behaviour for a whole day

Enjoy your time in Gibraltar, and watch out for those cheeky monkeys

More celebrations when you get home, no doubt

Matt · Thu May 16, 2019 12:06 am

Hi Ken,if you see one of those Barbary Apes wearing a naval hat with the cap ribbon HM Submarines that is the one that caused me to get 3 days punishment for being ashore and coming back on board out of full uniform

The sign up on the Rock says "please watch any head coverings" NOT watch out for a sneaky creeping up from behind monkey.

Hope Janette had a great birthday in Gib and you spoiled her rotten by buying her a beautiful expensive duty free pressie

Matt

Patricia · Thu May 16, 2019 4:35 pm

My eldest daughter, Gaynor & Family toured England & Scotland as well as
my youngest daughter, Jillian & her Family last year. When I saw a photo of my
Granddaughter Meghan, & her Cousin Sarah, taken in London I was really amazed
at how much they look alike, could be taken for Sisters!!!
Delighted that they now correspond with each other - do so want that
Family connection to continue!!!

Shelagh · Thu May 16, 2019 10:13 pm

Two happy cousins, Patricia

Nice that the girls keep in touch...technology making it so much easier these days

Pen and paper, back in our day

miv donelan · Fri May 17, 2019 10:33 pm

Your girls look the image of each other Patricia. So nice that the family ties are obviously working their magic there. Two beauties like your twins.