General Chat

What are your favourite memories of this year ? Has it been a good year for you, or a bad one ? And what are you planning for 2007 ?

Not been the best year for me, Paul. There have been some good times, though. Next year I hope for peace and contentment for those I love. Gwynne

so do I Gwynne, so do I... Mixed year for me. Some highs, and some lows. Obvious high was doing the trek in March, low point was some marital strife a couple of months ago... didn't think we'd make it to Christmas, but things have sorted themselves out, as they tend to. Still been a better year than the previous three though ! Next year looking forward to 'doing more'. Getting fit, losing weight, seeing new places (we're going to go to Rome, and maybe a couple more weekends away), new bands (4 gigs booked already), and meeting new people. Looking forward to getting some photos of one member of the family in the spring too - some of you will know what I mean :)

not been the best of years for me either it started with such promise and ends with sadness at the way some people conduct their lives i hope the new year holds happiness, and a new beginning around people i can trust and of course i hope that my daughters continue to flourish into the beautifull young women they want to be xxLynnxx

Paul i think a lot of us have had bad times on here but also good i prefer to keep them private. I hope you have a lovely time in Rome and don,t forget to throw a coin in the Trevi F ountain. June x.

June... Fair Point, I wasn't asking for blow by blow descriptions lol Paul

no offence taken Paul June x.

Oh dear Paul, that's hard. I have two favs and two I'd rather not have had! 1) My Daughters wedding in April...she looked beautiful and her now Husband never stopped smiling the whole day...and he is still grinning form ear to ear!! 2) The birth of my grandson in August, born to my Son and his lovely Girlfriend, never pictured him as a Dad and I cried, they are so young and my grandson is just gorgeous, I'm so proud! Wonderful memories I will cherish. The sad ones for this year are 1) The loss of my Dad in October, still not hit me... 2) the loss of our little dog, Sam, we took him in when his owner fell terminally ill with cancer. Thought he would only survive for 6mnths, had him for 4yrs. Little teddy bear..... both events happened in the same week...still stunned...not sunk in really. So a mixed year of joy and sadness...am looking forward to 2007 as another grandchild could be around next June/July! So I have something to look forward to already...keeping everything crossed that all goes well. Love and (hugs) to all, hope 2007 will be a good year for you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Nanna-Moo ;-)

We have a lot to be thankful for this year, two new babies in the family arrived safe & healthy.We are looking forward to 2007 with much happiness. Wishing you and yours a very happy 2007.

Best memory of the year ? Primary school governors award being given to Kyle in July. For the best in his class for a number of reasons. I sat and cried when the whole school gave him a standing ovation. (none of the other kids in all the other classes got this ) Even the head teacher had tears in her eyes. Also his first day at senior school all dressed up in his uniform, and parents evening on Monday whee we were told he had 'Stonking' test results and would be put forward to the gifted and talented programme. Worst time so far was listening to my dad on the phone late one night, sounding as if he was really confused. He worried the hell out of me, luckily he seems fine at the moment even though in January hes due a medical procedure to jump start his heart into rythem. next year we hope to go abroad on holiday and finally get double glazing ! I hope everyone will have a happy 2007 as well. Elaine x

January last year when Daddy had his sight fully restored was a highlight and March the worst ever moment when I lost him forever! Sahara- will always be the best and worst time of my life EVER!! But will remember the first few days with fondness!

Good and Bad year Everything that could go wrong with my work lump sum and pension went wrong...still getting it sorted. Lovely new Grandaughter Riley born January. My Mum passed away Febuary. My Auntie passed away May. Great holiday with friends August. Lovely new Grandaughter Macie born September. and very Sad at the thought of my mum not being hear for Christmas. Hope all on GR have a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Regards and Best Wishes to you all. Carolx

Sounds like we've all had a pretty mixed year. On the plus side for me and mine, we haven't lost any close family, which makes us luckier than many I suppose. Carol... had to post this for you... The Life of Riley by The Lightning Seeds ----------------------------------------- Lost in the Milky Way, Smile at the empty sky and wait for, The moment a million chances may all collide. I'll be the guiding light, Swim to me through stars that shine down. And call to the sleeping World as they fall to Earth. So here's your life, We'll find our way, We're sailing blind, But it's certain nothing's certain. From cradles and sleepless nights, You breathe in life forever, And stare at the World from deep under eiderdown. Although this World is a crazy ride, You just take your seat and hold on tight. For the first time, I don't mind, I get the feeling, You'll be fine, I still believe, That in this World, We've got to find the time, For the Life of Riley

Good Things.. Camping trips in the Summer Family holiday in October Getting my qualifications in August. Parties.. Bad Things... Death of Uncle erm...well it's been a good year I think. My plans for next year? Well, I hope to go to Uni (if I get in) and do a bit of traveling beforehand. And also do well enough in my examinations. Hope you all have a happy year. :-)

The good thing was holiday in France,the bad thing getting a lot of harassment from a certain person (not anyone on here).

Moments I will remember best are Family Holiday in Portugal in May Spending a great summer in the garden with my children and the paddling pool. My Daughter getting an award for Best Pupil who shows maturity. My sister in laws 30th Birthday party.(where I dressed as Kristal Carrington) My 40th Birthday Party (Me Rollers outfit.) Family holidays to our place in Wales and the Lakes. Raising lots of money for charity On GR was so Happy for Caz that her Graeme came home from Iraq. Sad things My mums 10th Anniversary of her death. Had a good year overall and can't really complain have a wonderful family, all healthy and happy. I wish everyone a Fantastic, Healthy and Happy New Year. catherine xx

Mixed year Paul mostly on the down side but,im,still kicking hell out of things,an fighting, So i just hope next year gets better

My favourite moments Getting married and the Disney Parade and Eldest daughter starting Uni My worst moments In Maderia meeting all the Lizzards

Alot of sadness for me this year, centred round losing Mum in February. Her passing means that our life-long family home ( - my birthplace) will soon be sold, so it's the end of an era. On a positive note we have a lovely family, where all the generations get on together, so life is good. I enjoyed taking my grandson to Wales and showing him where I visited on holiday as a child. 3 GR meets, - Coventry, Brighton and Northampton were good fun and meant that I could at last meet people who had become good cyber friends. Next year I hope to get stuck in to some house decluttering and decorating. College friends and I hope to have another reunion in the spring, probably in Cardiff. Gwyn

such sadness on here, but a lot of happiness too, so as always there's some balance. Looking forward to David saying what he thinks more next year, instead of sitting on the fence... :)