It's half term .... we've got a trip to London planned for later in the week ... but I've hurt my back and it doesn't look very hopeful at the moment.
It just seems like the gods are conspiring against us at the moment ... no fun for those two they say ...
Holiday coming up? Let's throw a spanner in the works!!!!
What shall we have? An operation to remove cancer last June half term, radiotherapy for the whole of the summer hols ...
OK, they seem to be coping with that so let's give him chronic back pain over Christmas ... is that enough? No ... that's too easy .... let's give her sciatica for February half term... she'll get over it in time for work next week!!!
So I'm in a foul mood.
I'm very late for the splash of colour for February .... but I'm going to show you some photos from previous holidays in France, seeing that I'm going nowhere this week!
All photographs taken in the Drome area of the South east corner of France!
We should be going back there in the Summer ... what's the chances of it actually happening?
Oh no, poor you. I do hope you feel better soon. You'll have to give yourself plenty of little treats this week to compensate for missing out on your trip to London.
ReplyDeleteLove your splash of colour and know EXACTLY what you mean about the Gods. Operation Oct 1/2 term ( last year). Chemotherapy for Christmas and into Feb. Ovaries for Easter and then we actually skipped a couple before broken arm for Christmas. Surely by now we've done our bit now. No more! From now on I'm going to slay those gods. Want to join in? Take care, hope your freed up soon xx
ReplyDeleteOh what a shame. really really hoping you are feeling better soon. gorgeous photos, hope they have cheered you a little. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I really hope you feel better soon and that you get to France again, your photos are lovely - very cheerful
ReplyDeleteOh dear - cheer up Kathy! You got me panicking a bit as our half term isnt while next week and the young man is going skiing with school - I thought I had got it all wrong and forgot to send him!! I love your splash of colour and you will get there by hook or by crook this year! xx
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm so sorry to hear you've hurt your back, I know that back pain can be agony. It does seem that you get so much bad luck thrown at you around holiday time. I hope that looking back at your colourful photos has managed to cheer you up a little bit, sunflowers are such cheery flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! Kathy I'm sorry to hear you have sciatica - it is so painful. If you rest for a few days perhaps you may still make London. You will certainly get to France though - hold on to that thought! Your photos are wonderful and warm and colourful and have cheered me up this wet and windy morning:) Take care:)
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised your angry, I'd have hit the chocolate by now.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of France are lovely, I love France.
Gillx
Oh so sorry !
ReplyDeleteWe are upposed to be taking my mother on a snowdrop wlk today bu it's wet & windy so we arestill in dressing gowns drinking tea .
Hope you are better soon xx
Hope your back eases very soon, you certainly don't seem to be doing too well on the health front over the last year. The photos are a lovely burst of sunshine and colour and I'm sure you'll be off to see it all again this summer.
ReplyDeleteOh dear I'm sorry for your back pain and the London trip. Hope you're cheerful with the bright colors you shown us. I love France so much and all your pictures remind my days there 2 years ago in Provence.
ReplyDeleteand WHAT a splash of colour! Gorgeous pics for ever so dreary weather. I hope your back gets better really quickly, I really do sympathise, there is nothing worse.
ReplyDeleteBH x
Gorgeous splashes of colour!!! Kathy I know it is difficult (believe me, I really struggle somedays) but try to be positive and focus on good things and not the bad. Hopefully your back problem will improve and YOU WILL GO TO LONDON!!!! Sending lots of postive vibes in your direction. x
ReplyDeleteOh dear.Life isn't fair. WE had two bad years health wise in 2008/2009 and into 2010.Every day there seemed to be a letter from the hospital with yet another appointment.Thankfully we seem (fingers crossed) to be out of it.We are making the most of it.Let's hope you make a rapid recovery and can get to London.Thank you for showing us the French photos.We have two trips planned.Two weeks in June and two in September.Thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteOh, please don't be sad :( It does look like things are piling up against you; but just think of all of the many blessings that you have, and perhaps that will cheer you up. Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! What a blessing that you are able to travel to such wonderful places :) Perhaps try and get out some knitting, sip on a cup of hot tea, and think happy thought :)
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy - what rotten news about your back. Hope it eases soon and you still get your trip to London.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of Sunflowers - very pretty.
Hugs.
Jillxxx
How kind of you to share colour when you suffering so! If it is any help at all, I was referred by a friend to a doctor who used pressure point treatment. It was the only thing that relieved my sciatica and had me up and moving again before long. I am sending healing thoughts to you ~
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lot of colour, just what we need to cheer us up.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have sciatica. I suffer from that as well and at its worse it is completely disabling! Hope you are better soon.
Oh Kathy, so sorry to hear your back is giving such awful pain. I hope you manage to do something over the break even if London doesn't come off.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Oh dear, poor old you! Do hope you feel better soon. I have to say, I loved your splash of colour. Great photos! Ros
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry you're not doing well. Rest, use ice, and know you have tons of well-wishers out here in blogland!
ReplyDeleteThis is not really a splash of color...more like a flood! Beautiful, all of it, but my fav is the first pic. It should be a blog background or something!!!
Thanks Kathy for comments on my blog about visit to France. Yes, I've also visited Vaison la Romaine. We've been to the museum and the Sunday open ceramic market where the artists shown many wonderful pieces. I enjoyed very much our visit to Provence.
ReplyDeleteStay well.
Having back pain is so discouraging. I have discs problems so I am always on eggshells worrying if it will go out completely. Feel better soon and sorry about your plans.
ReplyDeletePS That should have been Trigger Points, rather than Pressure Points... helped me a lot.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy came byto say thank you for your kind comment and read this post. Life does have a horrible knack oF kicking us when we are down, but I know you have a fighting spirit and will soon be back to your normal sunny self. You will have to spoil yourself rotten this week if you don't get away.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos, they have certainly brightened my morning.
Jenny x
There's nothing worse than a bad back, I've been there a few times. I hope you recover soon!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful, so lively and colorful! I especially enjoyed the sunflowers! Sunflowers seem happy to me! Don't you think so?
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your lovely comments. If I could send you a slice of my raspberry cream charlotte to make you feel better I would!
Happy Valentine's Day, feel better soon!
Mary
Beautiful splashes - I hope you get to have some fun.
ReplyDeleteNina xxx
Hi Kathy, Gentle hugs from me to you. I'm so sorry that you have gone through so-oo much with your health. I hope you feel better soon and your trip to London will be a day filled with fun and laughter. Your photo's are gorgeous and brightened up my evening! I also love, love, love the splash of colour on your sidebar - your photos of the colorful ribbons and buttons are awesome!!! I hope you have a pain free - relaxing day. God bless. With love and care from Kerrie. xOx
ReplyDeleteOh so sorry there's a list of grim for you. I do hope it gets shorter very soon.
ReplyDeleteThese images are gorgeous - I miss the Splash of Colour and this is a late treat x