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[turps]

We ended up going to Holy Island and Seahouses yesterday. Nanna's friend is so cool, they have the kind of friendship you can only have after over 70 years of knowing someone. At times it was like a very interesting history lesson as they chatted about what they did in the war and where their husbands served. It was also like I had two nannas for the day. We stopped at Alnwick for coffee, and both started fretting because I wasn't wearing my coat and it was showering. The fact the cafe was literally over the road from where we parked didn't seem to matter, or the fact that James was only wearing a t-shirt too.

So we drove on after a most delicious mocha, and when we stopped for dinner I got out the car to find Vi pointedly holding my coat open, and then helped me put it on. I was surprised she didn't zip it up and put up my hood too. Then when we were actually eating dinner she asked if I needed my bread buttering, which really, I could manage. She was just this sweetheart and I liked her a lot. It really was a good day even though it rained heavily through most of it.

Today we've been re arranging some stuff in the living room. James and Corey have just gone to the dump so I'm taking a LJ break before they get back. While things are upside down right now it means things are done before James goes into hospital next week. He had his pre op assessment on Friday, so things are a go.

The mcr4u stories are going live and I haven't had time to read any. This is not on! However, I have things to do first, so Remix for me now :)

ETA: I forgot to say. While at Seahouses James bought me a huge coffee mug. It had all the Aquarius qualities on it, including the words hot and moist on the bottom edge. See, my badfic addiction was destined from birth. It's not my fault!

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[sperrywink]

Your Nanna and her friend are so funny! I'm glad you had a most excellent day despite the weather.

I can't believe you haven't read any mcr4u stories, not even the Mikey/Frank one! I've been too busy writing and watching TV to read stories, myself. Go you on your writing!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

They were cracking me up big time, I think a highlight was when they started singing war songs in the back of the car *G*

I know! It shows that I'm busy when I can't get to a Mikey/Frank story. But still, I can read later when I have my stories finished. That doesn't mean I'm not all want though.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

A seventy-year old friendship; that's humbling! I met with a friend a couple of weeks ago - she lives in Belgium now - and we were reminiscing and realised we've been friends for 25 years - we met in kindergarten, that's kinda all our lives.

Making new friends is awesome - obviously - but there's something so, I don't know, comforting with old friends. Like being home whenever you're with them.

The fretting made me smile. I remember when my grandparents - grandmothers and grandfathers alike, actually - would fret over me over too. They were worse than my parents, it always amused me. In a very good way, I mean.

I still hear my grandfather's voice going 'you'll catch your death like this' when he saw a little patch of skin due to pants being a bit low on the hips sometimes. Good memories :-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It is humbling.

Making new friends is awesome - obviously - but there's something so, I don't know, comforting with old friends. Like being home whenever you're with them.

I know exactly what you mean. The best friend and I have been friends since infant school, that's nearly 30 years now. Our friendship is like an old comfy slipper.

I think grandparents are made to fuss, and we love them for it :)

[lazydwarf.livejournal.com]

That sounds so fun. And it's funny that no matter how old we get, there are always people wanting to fuss over us. It's fun.

How did I not know about the mcr4u stories until now?? OMG, new fic! Wheeee.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

That's so true. I have to admit, it is nice to have people that care so much.

Yes, new fic! Not that I've had time to read yet, but it's there!

[turloughishere.livejournal.com]

Your Nanna and her friend makes me smile, both that they've been friends for so long - awesome! - and their fussing over you - so cute :-)

How did your foot survive yesterday?

Good luck with the rearranging!

I've only read the Gerard/Bob college story (by the same writer who wrote the Mikey-as-a-crime-scientist) so far, it's really good!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

They were so awesome together. Though I think Vi would have cut up my food if she had her way *g*

My foot was fine until we ended up walking over cobbles. Then it was aching again, and is so today. But nowhere near as bad as last week so I think it'll be okay.

I want to read! But if I do my afternoon will be gone and I have stuff to do. Oh well, it'll be a nice reward for when I'm done.

[nopseud]

The fact the cafe was literally over the road from where we parked didn't seem to matter, or the fact that James was only wearing a t-shirt too.

Hee! But, see, you're a girl, and therefor delicate. James is a manly man and too tough for mere raindrops to threaten.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

In their mind that's probably true, but dude, you can't get less delicate than me *g*

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

Awh they sound precious. :D

moist. *shudders*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

They really are. Such lovely ladies.

Dude, moist is a horrible word!

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

hurray for fabulous days out!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It was fantastic!

[kaethe.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a lovely day. Yay for Nannas!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Nannas are the best!

[saba1789.livejournal.com]

What is it with you and not wearing jackets when you probably really should? I'm glad Vi made you wear one after all. And that you had a great day :) .

including the words hot and moist on the bottom edge. See, my badfic addiction was destined from birth. It's not my fault!

Ahahahahahahahaha! ♥

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Hee! Typical you remember me heading off for the day coatless.

It was a lovely day, thank you, honey.

It is in the stars!