Absence makes they heart grow fonder
By Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
South Africa
February 21, 2019 12:13am CST
Such an obscure phrase which leaves one either believing it, or knowing it actually does not prove true.
I have been away for over a month and I have been able to read the tsunami of posts that have passed me by during that time. It seems everyone on myLot has been very busy with travels and family celebrations and that is good news. Some sad posts inbetween which goes to show that LIFE is not always a bed of roses.
I am not a believer of 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' but rather that when one is out of sight, one stays out of mind. A little cynical you might say, yes it is!
After two weddings and a retired husband, I thought my life would ease up in 2019 and calm would be restored - no such luck. I have been extremely busy at the bowling club as well as getting the registrations finalised for the new intake of ballerinas at the Ballet school.
My hubby is fishing in Namibia at the moment so I can relax a bit until he returns in March. We are planning a hiking trip for his 60th Birthday in May, but I am still waiting to finalize dates. We have decided to travel abroad NEXT year as 61'ners rather than this year. Not sure of our destination YET . . . . trying to fit in as many of my bucket list desires as possible (God willing)
Visit - Copenhagen/ England/Poland/ Germany/ Hungary and many more.
It has been great to catch up with many of you.
Go well and Keep well
sunflowers: Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity and to bring Joy to someone's day - I wish you all JOY!
the photograph belongs to my daughter, but I have permission to use it.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
21 Feb 19
Nice to see you back.
If you come to the UK, and you like hiking, then doing the three peaks is pretty good.
That's Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England's Lake District and Snowdon in North Wales.
We did it last June/July. Some people do all 3 in 24 hours but we spent a few days in each location. Some beautiful scenery.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Mar 19
Luckily I don't feel like we have been apart since I lurk on FB but it sounds like you have great plans coming up. I look forward to hearing about all your adventures.
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
21 Feb 19
Welcome back Lany. In Italy we say "out of sight, far from heart", it was for fiancees, many times the distance is the reason to end a relationship. I did not forget you and I knew you were very busy with the weddings and the fact that your husband retired. Travel as much as you can, I am glad we did.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
22 Feb 19
'tis a good thingy to be busy :) e'en more wonderful to've plans fer travels.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
28 Feb 19
@Inlemay howdy! needed some healin' time 'n jest shut the puter down.
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@garymarsh6 (24025)
• United Kingdom
21 Feb 19
You are never out of mind! Loved the photo of the fish he caught my goodness what a whopper. Plenty of fish fingers out of that one! How is it going with him retired now. Seems like you have been extra busy lately. I am retiring next month and I am really looking forward to it! Lovely to see you back here!
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@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
21 Feb 19
Oh he is catching the fish of a lifetime it seems, he has until March to fish then he will be home again. Retirement might kick in next month when we dont have any planned planning ahead 0 if you get what I mean. We need to start travelling - waiting for weddings to be over has been a strain on me, but I am ready for a new phase in my life.
Good Luck with your retirement - I know that I am going to see you jet setting all over the place, the great advantage of being British or from the UK
@JESSY3236 (22245)
• United States
1 Mar 19
sounds like you're going to very busy.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
21 Feb 19
Hello and welcome back. The hiking trip sounds wonderful. You certainly have been busy but it nice that you were able to take a few minutes from you busy schedule and update us on all that has been doing on in your life.
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