Hello and welcome come in it is lovely to see you all here. Sorry about yesterday but Paul was not feeling tip top due to his Dialisis treatment over in Canada and I had to go and have a Gastroscopy. So neither Paul or I felt up to doing our Sunday bout of entertaining.
But we both love to have you all visit so we are here today, Monday to invite you all in. So the fires are lit the cushions are plumped up and we have the coffee and tea on the go and the cakes and sweets are all set out. We have tea and coffee from all over the world not to mention all our cakes and muffins and as Paul calls them sweets! Every single one is calorie free! Plus of course we now have spirits and liquors to warm the coldest of you.
If we were having Coffee: I would ask you what has been going on in your world this week, has anything deeply affected you, have you need a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on or just needed someone to make you laugh! If yes feel free to talk it out here with us. We will all help if we can.
If we were having Coffee: I would remind you that there are lots of other coffee mornings all shared and organized By Diana and Gene’O over at,Part time monster and it is growing like Topsie!
What a week it has been and If we were having Coffee: I would tell you all about it. Where shall I start , of course I have been to the gym with my gym buddy and her latest Newbie ( number 5 ) has arrived and it is a boy! She and her whole family are delighted!
If we were having Coffee: I would tell you the husband is having a better social life than me right now. He was out to lunch on Thursday with an old work colleague then in the evening we were out for a meal with friends . We had a lovely time in an old pub that does amazing grub!
Friday the husband was off away with some other work friends they had a trip to the south coast, a meal out then the next morning they had breakfast out then took a walk along the seafront! Was I jealous….. not a bit I had the house and the TV pusher to myself!! Yes!
If we were having Coffee: Saturday was a read letter day for me. I went to my usual core class and was delighted to find it falling into to place. Yes it was hard and yes it hurt but I really felt I was in command of my body! I had to drag myself home but then after a coffee I texted my Pilates and Gym instructor and told them both that I felt I had nailed it!! Thanks to the two of them. They both gallantly said it was more to do with my determination than their hard work . I decided it must be half and half !
Now can I off you another drink or some cakes or biscuits?
If we were having Coffee: I would say today is the day of the week that that I have been dreading day of the big G (Gastroscopy ) So it was up early off to the hospital and then the procedure. Luckily it is not a long process but it rather uncomfortable. They spray your throat with anesthetic then put a camera down your oasphaus, gullet and stomach. They took a biopsy for a test and had a look around , thankfully all was looking well, no ulcers no blockages! Thankfully it is over and apart from a soar throat I am fine but tired!
If we were having Coffee:I have been very busy with Love Is In Da Blog at Just fooling Around With Bee Boy has she set us some hard tasks but I have never been one to shrink from a challenge. Do pop along and have a look at her blog and all the entries!
If we were having Coffee: I would like to remind you about the
A Thousand Voices Speak For Compassion
I heard about it first on TanGental’s page here and also on Gene’Os page here . The idea is to get 1000 bloggers on the same day to write posts about compassion, kindness, support, caring for others, non-judgement etc.? (Date to be decided.(it’s suggested 20th February 2015) We could call it 1000 Voices For Compassion.Who’s in? I really would like to be but I need to think really hard about what to write about but I am going to think about it and I am going to take part … If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful to hear them!
If we were having Coffee Original idea from http://parttimemonster.wordpress.com/
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: WEEKEND COFFEE SHARE
over at Part Time Monster and Gene’O’s
willowdot21 
Good day Willow! I am so pleased that you test went well yesterday. It must feel great to get that out of the way. Sounds like your gym classes are starting to work for you – that is wonderful. I’m glad you are publishing a day late this week – gave me a chance.
We can always work round things Paul. xxxx
Thank you for the virtual coffee! 🙂
1000 voices for compassion is a great idea! May i suggest not thinking too hard this time, just speak from the heart, from your experiences, and share generously like you always do. Hope Paul is feeling better soon. Be well.
Thanks for the good wishes we are both back on track , and thanks for your advice it is very sensible!
It is my honour!! 🙂
Oh that’s great to hear, have a pleasant week.
Ah so good.. Willow your posts always give me a lift. Yes they’re just like having a nice cup of coffee. Lots of interesting links too..
You are always welcome xxxx
Just putting the kettle on Willowdot 🙂
Andro xxx
Lovely strong and black and no sugar thanks. ❤
I like a splash of milk in mine
but yours will be a real treat 🙂
Do you fancy any cookies? 😉
Andro xxx
OH! yes please as long as they are wickedly naughty! 🙂 😉 😀
Glad last week is behind you. Doesn’t sound pleasant– that test.
Love your cat and coffee pictures. You do find the best ones. ❤
Yes a shit week if you will excuse the language this one is getting off to a chequered start lets hope it improves ! How are you Tess are you well and are things good with you? xxx ❤
Everything is Jim Dandy. Arctic, yes, but fine. I now have TWO cats to keep me warm. 😛
I love cats! Pictures please!
I do hope the throat recovers, Willow. If you were looking for a kick off point for the 20th, if you are still wondering, I would go no further than your poetry. Thee are countless theme you have covered but many look at how much sadness there is but with hope at the end. Chose a favourite, set it out an tell us how poetry helps you (assuming it does but I’m sure some does) envision the world a better place.
Thank you Geoff, strangely enough I have gone over some of favourite compassion themed poems , that really has given me the nerve to reuse them..do we publish on here or facebook ? or on someone elses blog?
I’m planning on posting on my blog and then posting a link on the 1000speak FB page. and here’s the official blog on which you an add a post via email as well. http://1000speak.wordpress.com/
Thank you Geoff very grateful.xx
So there you are. Just lovely here ( love the cat with the ducky – RC Cat was delighted with that image). So hope this week is much cheerier for you and Paul
The arctic front has just arrived at our back door with rain and rapid 20 degree drop of temps. Molly Malamute and I went out very early for a long walk as it’s supposed to be bitter cold for a few days – she will not be able to have a playdate in the fields with friends tomorrow. A few days of fireplace, reading, and chatting with friends here – not such a bad thing! Smiles sent!
Lovely to have you here! Glad rhat RC aproves of the cat in the mug!Sorry your weather has arrived wet and freezing! The weather here in the UK is not as bad as yours or Paul’s in Canada but I understand what you mean about staying in .. I have been soaked by cold rain twice today. So I hope you and Molly Malamute cuddle up and keep warm!! 🙂 xxxx
I’m glad all is well with the core and the throat, Willow! You can bend all around and talk my ear off, too. 🙂 Send your hubby off on his trips and you have the TV control, maybe I’ll cross the pond and come see you in person. hahaha. Just teasing, Mr. Willow, glad you are feeling well, too, good sir!
You are always welcome Mark… dont worry about Mr willow I shall put him in his box! 😉
I’ll start swimming once the weather gets a bit warmer, Willow. 🙂
Mind how you go! xxx
Hope you’re both feeling better!
Thank you Sadie we are both fine now.