Spring is on its way

January 23rd
What have I been doing this week apart from getting to grips with my new computer`s format . I know I will have to buy a wireless printer soon, as transfering work to the other PC to print out is getting fiddlie. Sunday evening was the Gig at WriteOutLoud. It was well attended 30+ poets shared their poetry, quite a diverse selection which adds to the enjoyment and the atmosphere was great I always come away with a buzz. It’s the Middleton Gig next Sunday, the atmosphere there is rather different, should I say quieter, refined, middleclass well more people wear ties! The Club Topics Contest at Speakers went smoothly I was timekeeping with Chris . A surprising outcome was that three of out newish members where given the opportunity to go forward to the ASC Area Contest in November as Winner, Runner Up and Reserve. They had to talk “off the cuff” for three minutes about Energy. We learned so much at the end of the evening about various forms of energy it turned out to be a very interesting evening. I have had very good news from Australia this week. Amy my granddaughter has been accepted at University and starts this February. I am so pleased for her she is an intelligent and smart young lady with the world at her feet, I am sure she will enjoy the challenges that University will bring and be successful in her studies.
Two of my good friends left the UK to spend the rest of the winter with family in the sun . Its true what they say “You never truly miss someone until their gone“ but they will be back in May.
We have had a heavy fall of snow and for a few hours on Monday and it looked as though it was here to stay. Then it rained the usual scenario slush and ice, then the sun came out and the snow was gone. I had a lovely day yesterday, out to lunch with my friends and afterwards shopping although I didn`t get anything. Once a month I meet up with girls who went to my secondary school Derby Street School for Girls(I the building was demolished last year) a regular date for the past 7 years. We have made contact with many who have left the Northwest or live abroad and I enjoy being in with this lively group. I am pleased to say there is evidence that Spring is on its way, the bulbs tips are showing and in some areas the snowdrops are out.

I hope you are all well and looking forward to getting out more. I know I am feeling somwhat housebound and would love a walk by the sea.