Friday, June 10, 2016

Enjoy

Hello there ...
Phew! Another week just flew by and what a busy week!
As you know DH and I took a train to London to finally meet my dear friend Kirsty... I joined the City Crafter team 6 years ago and through the years we have become firm friends but never did I think we would have the opportunity to meet in person...
I arranged for us to meet in a hotel in Bloomsbury London for afternoon tea and as soon as we entered I saw Kirsty and her daughters waiting there... We just hugged and hugged! Like long lost friends...
Sorry, but my DH is the worst photographer ever so the photos I have are not that good but here we go


Even a London bus in the background Lol!
And here's Kirsty with her gorgeous girls


The time went so fast , we laughed a lot and hugged a lot as well as exchanging gifts. Kirsty is so cute and adorable and felt huge next to her (I was huge next to her!) Lol! The afternoon tea was pretty good too ... Oh my ... another few pounds went on! It was a day to remember and I also got to go and visit the hotel my grandmother owned when I was a child ... So many happy days were spent there...
I have a card to share that I made some weeks ago - I originally did it for a CCCB project but wasn't keen on it so did another one


It was for the black, white and gold challenge but I thought it was too busy


I'm still doing daily visits to the hospital to see my friend - She's expected to be moved to a nursing home in the next few weeks. As well as all this last night I did my craft class at Thursday Club and prepared 20 mobiles for them to make and a card each....Yep, a busy week...

I'm looking forward to the weekend and maybe some time to just create

Thanks so much for looking in on me and for all your well wishes for my friend, I won't pretend it's an easy time and there have been moments when I've just felt overwhelmed but your friendships and encouragement keeps me going...

Have a lovely day

~ Ros ~

20 comments:

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

I had tons of fun meeting you too Ros, it was a dream come true for me. Thank you so much for everything! Thanks for buying us wonderful English afternoon tea and also the lovely gifts, thank you so much!
Sorry to hear about the sad situation of your friend, it must be hard for you having to running around and take care of her, more hugs to you!

Sending love from Singapore!

Alexandra MacVean said...

Looks like you had quite the lovely time. Awww We're on our way to England next month to help care for my hubby's mum for awhile. Have a great weekend! :)

Ariadne said...

How great that you too met with Kirsty! I love such meetings!AriadnefromGreece!

Barbara said...

What a great meeting! It's always so exciting to finally meet people who have been "virtual" friends only. I really like your card - I don't think it's too busy, rather happy!

Diane said...

Oh Wow, what fun and Kirsty has a beautiful family!! The tea looks wonderful too...YUM!! Beautiful card...elegant and classy. My friend and her daughter are leaving for England on the 29th...too bad I couldn't of 'hopped' a ride...lol!! I understand the pain of your friend, it has been rough here too with all that is going on...but so good to have friends to help us through!!

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous card, Ros, I don't think it is too busy at all! So glad you got to meet up with Kirsty, I know it was a joy and something you needed in your life! Get some rest...you need it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Marina said...

Great! Lovely photos! I love your 'busy' card too.

Greta said...

Such a happy, happy day just when you needed it, Ros. So glad you 2 met in person! Thinking of you & the challenges with your friend's sad situation. Your card is beautiful & not too busy in my eyes!

Tracy said...

How fun that you got to finally meet. Good grief I could eat everything on those snack trays. LOL Looks totally yummy. The card is really eye catching. Remember your friend is in God's hands....and with you too. Hugs!

Pamellia said...

It's so wonderful that you get to meet some of your fellow crafters in person, what a fabulous time you must have had! Your card is gorgeous, don't know why you didn't like it because it's so dramatic and elegant!! hugs :)

Darlene said...

Oh how wonderful Ros ... for both of you! Isn't it exciting when you can finally meet those online friends in person! It's the same with Diane Hover & I ... now we get together a couple times a year! I've met so many amazing ladies through this craft we share! Good for you ladies ... I'm excited for you! Looks like your day was FABULOUS!
Speaking of fabulous ... you card is awesome!!

Leslie Miller said...

What a beautiful day and the best way to spend it! You all look so pretty and happy and in such a wonderful setting. I love your card, too. The way you did the die cut is fabulous!

AppleApricot Wen said...

How wonderful you finally got to meet Kirsty, Ros! I'm so happy for you! You have been in teams together for such a long time already. So I can imagine how wonderful it must have been to meet in person after all these years. Your card is so beautiful! Love the swirls and circles! But I'm so sorry to hear about your friend though. Take care, sweetie, xx

Maria said...

Oh, what a joyous time to have Kirsty and her daughters come visit you...how fun! Your card is just lovely. Not too busy in my opinion...very fun and interesting! How wonderful you are to be there for your friend. It shows what a kind and thoughtful person you are! Prayers are being lifted up for your friend and you. Take care, hugs!

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh how fun Ros! Looks like you girls had a great time! Your card is beautiful! Love the shimmery gold sentiment!

Manuela said...

Hi Ros, so fun that you met Kirsty :-)
the sweets on the plate looks delicious, your card looks great!

Stella said...

It's wonderful to see the twoof you together and I am so happy to read and see you had such a terrific day. Your card is fab; I think it would have been perfect for the challenge too!
Thinking of you,
XXX

Mac Mable said...

What a wonderful opportunity to meet up with Kirsty and her gorgeous daughters. The afternoon tea looked yummy. Yes you have had a busy week so lets hope you managed to find a little time this past weekend. Thanks for the update on your friend x Your card is wonderful Ros, so very creative and loving the layout and the use of different textures x Thanks for sharing x Still busy my end catching up but missing the crafting so hoping to find a little time soon too x

Darnell said...

Enjoy is right, Ros! So much to enjoy about this post! First of all, stunning card!! Secondly, thank you for sharing your fun times with Kirsty! (Her daughters ARE gorgeous!) I am imagining that's how I'm gonna feel times 16 days!!! We are so blessed in this community!! You know you have my continued prayers. You are a true friend both to your ailing friend and to your Thursday Club ladies! Love and hugs, Darnell

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, how fun! So glad you two got to meet! I think I put on a few pounds just looking at those scrumptious treats ;). And I love your card... not too busy at all! The sheen is perfectly delish!