I am now semi-retired!

Yesterday was my last day working for a client and turned out to be a very active day....just when  I thought I was going to be able to sit down and relax for 5 minutes! My leaving the client happened quickly but I was given a nice send off with a beautiful and huge present - a rhododendron in a massive pot and a bottle of bubbly.  Nice speeches were made by the boss and myself so we all parted on amicable terms.  I am not sorry to be leaving as I have thought long and hard about doing this hut I did have a bit of a lump in my throat as I walked out when I realised I had finally done it.

Yesterday also happened to be my Aunty Nina's 97th birthday and I could not miss that so rushed over to see her and give her a small gift.  She is quite remarkable for her age and has the most phenomenal long term memory.

Next I visited my 90 year old step mum and took over some more Christmas presents I had bought and wrapped for her so they would be ready for her son to collect when he next visits....supposedly before the end of November.

My day ended with a visit from my cousin, Joy, and her partner Alan, as Alan needed some help with his email setup.  We were semi successful.

Lucy came to all these events of the day but was very good throughout.  As a reward she had little walks in between and got pampered all evening....as a dog should be treated!  Oh, and I glugged a couple of glasses of red wine in celebration...though the real celebration will be when we see some friends this weekend....more on that in a future blog!!