Hi Brian, glad to know that you are well and yes, it’s so good not to have to wear masks anymore – although on some occasions I still do – but I realise you will have had to keep yours on all day in the job you do! We are all well thank you and Honey will be seven years old on the 6th May – where have the years gone? Love Ali xx

Dear Anne, how nice to hear from you and I am so glad that you enjoy the blog and look forward to hearing my news. I also enjoy hearing back from you, and it’s always interesting when we find common ground to relate our experiences to. I am sorry though that you are going through the menopause but managing without medication. There are always options and if being hormone based isn’t detrimental to you then I’m sure there will be something out there for you. Take care and enjoy the weekend, love Ali xx

Dear Kathryn, sorry to know that you too are still struggling with hot flushes (although I know you’re not 643 years old!) and there doesn’t seem to be a shut-off age as far as I can gather. Unfortunately I can’t take any of the meds and Vit D that you’re on as my tummy just won’t tolerate it. I’ve had to try and alter my diet to make up for it. You’re right though about the Pilates Reformer. Once mine is out of the container I will need to start using it too! Wow! Your aunt is 107! I think that is the oldest person I have ever heard of..incredible that she still looks after herself with a little help. Take care and enjoy the Bank Holiday Weekend, love Ali xx

Hi Merche, how lovely to know your garden has come alive with the latest bout of warm weather. That’s pretty incredible to have a clematis flowering already! My mum used to grow aubrietia and I have purple, white and pink ones in the front garden from the seeds that my son Jack bought for me the Christmas before last. So pretty and they pick well too for a bud vase. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend, love Ali xx

Dear Kay, loving the sound of Hawkridge – it sounds as though it could feature in a TV series! I may well check it out next time I drive to Cornwall. Have a good week, love Ali x

Dear Karen, so glad you enjoyed the blog and the photos – Kathleen is incredible and little Corey a sweetie too. Nice to know you also have had the chance to enjoy the Fleetwood Mac tribute band – I think they’re currently touring in other parts of the country. I’m sorry you too struggle with the menopause and are unable to take HRT… I guess it can’t be forever though so I hope maybe you’re through the worst of it. You’re right about the work to the house, it will be great when it’s finished. We got the new copper fixings for our bathroom today to go with the copper bath, so that’s exciting! Have a good weekend, love Ali xx

Hi Tina, good to hear from you and Colin was really impressed to know that your brother works with Keith Urban! We both loved his performances when we saw him at the CMA’s in Nashville all those years ago. I do hope you get to see your brother and enjoy the show. So glad you watched The Split too, although I agree wholeheartedly that it’s a great shame it was the last series. Try Julia, the new series on ITV with Sarah Lancashire – it’s about the TV Chef Julia Child and is superb. Take care, Love Ali xx