Rolanda from Perth

Thanks for the birthday well wishes cous

Many congratulations to Robert from myself and Steven. What an achievement please wih him well with the next stage in Adelaide too.
Hope you and Peter are keeping well.

Hi Rolanda, congratulations to Robert. A wonderful achievement and I hope he wins again when he gets to Adelaide.
I also love the photo of the rice terraces.
Hope your Mum's test results are negative to 'C'!

to Robert, Rolanda!
And to you, too, for raising such an intelligent, fine, young man.

Isn't it funny how someone else's son, who we don't even know from Adam, being very clever and making his Mum so proud, is something that every other mother of a son understands so well! Congratulations to Robert, but you know we're actually so happy for you!! MY Son!!!

Congratulations Robert! What an achievement! Best wishes for the next phase...

A hearty congratulations to Robert! And no wonder you're proud, Rolanda--what a joyous occasion.

Rolanda, congratulations on Robert's great success! Isn't it lovely to have somewhere to boast! He must be an incredibly intelligent young man - wish I understood just the title of his work! Good luck on the next step.

Wow, Rola, !! For your son for winning! And For you for raising him!!!!

Rolanda, the sweater is for my niece's son who lives out there. It will be big for him right now but will be good for your winter. I'm knitting one for his sister now. They are coming over to England in December until after the New Year.
The beach at Swanage (sout coast) is sand, though you are correct in saying that they are mainly pebbles on the south and south east coast. The area I come from originally (way up north) has glorious beaches but unfortunately we do not get the same weather as down south. We usually say it is two top coats colder up there and the sea is freezing.
Hope you have a great time away in your caravan.

Thank you for the birthday wishes Rolanda, I had a wonderful day celebrating with my family and friends x

Hello Rolanda - I am very sorry to hear the news of your mum. I will be sure to say an extra special prayer for her (and you too!). May God's peace be with you and all your family.

Hugs and kisses

Rola
I finally remembered to look. It looks as though I'll be test driving your favourite Amberley when I find a special occasion to open it.
Cheers David

Just read of your mum's illness....hoping everything turns out for the best...know that you and yours are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Happy Birthday to Peter

Hey Rolanda...thx for your message...we're all fine here...S1 about to graduate from uni and has scored a job in Brisbane already...we'll be down there late January to help him set up home...hope you're all well there...let me know if there's been any big news cause i haven't got a hope in catching up on months of posts...nice to catch up with you again

No worries luv! (re: not being able to join us)...you are here in our hearts!

Hi Rola!
About those ornaments...;) If you go to www.mccormick.com and click on 'recipes', put 'cinnamon ornaments' in the search, then click on that, you will find two different ways to make them. I've never tried baking them or used the plastic wrap and mine have always turned out fine.
The plastic wrap may actually be a good idea. It would keep the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
p.s. If you have a dog, don't hang them at the bottom of the tree. I learned my lesson! lol

thinking of u all

Hope the boys went well today, if I had known I would have sent them all my smart brain cells...they are probably very lucky I didn't know!

for the birthday greetings for my mother! She was thrilled when she heard she was getting greetings from all over the world!
Loved seeing your photo gallery. The photo at the top of your page is fantastic! What a trip you must have had!

Hey love - thinking of you, your Tante Rei and your mum...Hugs all around!

So sorry, Rolanda, to hear about your Tante Rei. I hope she had a peaceful journey home where all her old friends will greet her and happy memories will return. My mother-in-law has Alzheimers as well, and all we can do is make sure she is nourished, comfortable and loved. It is the longest good-bye. Sending you my warmest wishes ...

Rolanda, so sorry to hear about your aunt.
Even though shemay have been in a world of her own (I hope it is a nice one) it is still sad when we lose a life of a loved one, A time to reminisce about the good things you remember.

Dear Rola, I am so sorry for the loss of your Tante Rie.

Hi Rola sorry to hear about the loss of your loss of Tante Rie hope all is well otherwise.

almost never comment anymore but still visit this site almost daily for the sudoku then dont have time to post.

Hope this finds you and your's well

Rola, I am so sorry if I spoiled the Rafter news. I did not even think about you guys having no seen it yet.

Hi Rolanda, successfully passed the border guards. This place sure is strange.....

Rolanda, I just wanted to let you know that I'll be thinking of you and your Mum tomorrow. Sending all my love and best wishes for a successful op and speedy recovery to your Mum.

Best wishes ♥

Prayers for your Mum, Rolanda... that evetything goes well for her and she has a quick recovery.

and (prayers and hugs) to you and your mum. Keeping you close to my

Prayers are going up for your mum, Rolanda ... and for the surgeons, nurses, and all who love her. You will all be in my heart today.

Rolanda, put some of the weight you're bearing on my shoulders. Wish I lived around the corner so I could be of more support, but know that you and your mom and all those who will care for her today are in my prayers. Thinking of you all and wishing you strength and peace as you journey through this time.

thinking of you x

May I add my thoughts and prayers for your Mum, too?

Hi Rola! Hope your mum gets better! My prayers will include her quick recovery and the return of your sanity! You're going to need the latter as you help your mum in the days to come. Our parents as demanding as they are, are so precious to us so we give of ourselves for their welfare even though our schedules are already loaded! So take care my friend and make sure you take care of yourself along with your mum!

Hi Rol&a!
Hope your mum is on her way to recovery and that it hasn't been too streesful for you! Lots of us have been thinking of you all!

Dear Ms Sanctimonious, as we stroll to the ocean and breakfast at our local beachside cafe I begin to feel that maybe these strange people with their strange customs are not so bad....