Tina, I’ve just read this and I am CERTAIN it’s a good sign :). Thinking of you, love Ali xx

My dear Mary, as you already know I was so sorry to hear about your lovely mum and fully appreciate the huge sadness you are feeling. You were such a good daughter and had a wonderful relationship with her, and it is an absolute tragedy that you were unable to physically be with her for the last months of her life. How wonderful though for you, your sisters and your mum, that she was on top form the last time you were together. That is the memory you must hold onto, along with all those fabulous years of love and caring. Everything is harder because you can’t be with your friends and those your love especially when you need their support now more than ever, but with the slight lifting of restrictions I hope this will make things easier for you. I hope you have the sunshine and have
Been able to get out into the garden? The pressure washer sounds as though it’s been put through its paces. I always jet wash our patio…. it’s a filthy job, but looks so much better afterwards :). Sending you my love and a hug.Stay strong – your mum is always with you xxx. Ali

Dear Judith, I had hoped for better news with your health, but it sounds as though you still have your fighting spirit! Fingers crossed you get some joy regarding your mattress. So frustrating when you can’t get any answers. As far as the dust is concerned, you’re right, it’s not worth stressing about! Open the windows and let the breeze get rid of it :). I very much hope that the rest of your family will by now be fully recovered from Covid and I’m sure you let them know you were thinking of them and they were no doubt grateful of the support you were able to give. Take good care of yourself, and thanks for keeping in touch. Sending you sunshine, love Ali xx

Dear Linda, so good to hear from you although I’m sorry to know that you still haven’t been able to see Simon and the gang since Christmas. Far better to be careful though because of Harry. It won’t be forever as we now know.:). How kind of you to knit for the baby project. My friend Roz also knits jumpers and hats for children in refugee camps. Such a thoughtful thing to do and it must be wonderful to see the photos too. Yes, I’m very lucky to live so close to open fields although the M4 is literally only a mile away! I’m sitting in the garden typing this and the sun is shining so all is well in my world. I hope it is in yours too, Love Ali xx

Hello there and thanks for the compliment! Currently I’m using Philip Kingsley’s Body Building Shampoo and their Body Moisturising Conditioner, their Elasticizer twice a week, and a John Frieda Purple Shampoo twice a week too. It just stops the colour from turning too warm. Hope that helps! Ali xx

Hi Susan, so glad you enjoyed the blog and the photos.I am a little obsessed with sunsets and sunrises and all things in between, and can’t wait for the flowers to start blooming in my pots! Sam’s birthday in a fortnight, so we’ll have to make do with a Zoom call. It will get easier though and I hope that you’re coping ok.Love Ali xx

Hi Loraine, Lovely to hear from you and to know that the move is going well. Shame you can’t see Gary yet, but as we now know it won’t be for too much longer. I did enjoy my days off although the time went really quickly but I’m really pleased to see the sunshine today – just glorious outside – warm enough to sit in! I’m waiting for the delivery of my RJ bird food – they’re all singing loudly but going hungry! Yes, the Sealy mattress I bought was the gel top mattress.Thanks for keeping in touch, love Ali xx

Thank you so much Susan. X

Hi Susan,
Thank you for your kind words. It has been so hard, I won’t deny it. It is hard to think there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m still trying, with no luck so far, to get a little furry companion ! I saw a double rainbow today. I have never ever seen one before and I could actually see where the end of it was. I hope it is a good sign and that I will find my little companion soon. Take care. x