Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Love my girls

Yes, I do love my daughters very much. They make me so proud and are both more wonderful than I ever imagined they would be.

But, I'm talking about my other girls.

My Tuesday morning tea girls. My Friday night at the club girls. My once a month barbecue at the park girls. My every so often at the movies girls.

Today we went to the movies and saw "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel".

We loved it so much!!

Apparently, it got very bad ratings from the critics ... like 2 stars out of 5. We can't figure out why.

I think it was as good as, if not better, than the original.

All of the original cast were back with a couple of extras .. including the very charismatic Richard Gere.

The movie was funny, moving, dramatic, uplifting, warm and reflective.

We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it to anyone out there considering going to the cinema to watch it .. definitely worth seeing on the big screen, even if only for the glorious colours, scenery and energy that flows from the screen to the audience.

Just a couple of hours after we arrived home, we all gathered again at the Lion's Park for our monthly barbecue. There were about 17 of us there this evening. The weather was mild. The mood was happy and friendly. The variety of food was wonderful and delicious. We all had a great time.

I love my friends. You are all awesome!! You know who you are xxx

Nite all.

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