tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post1121288580133923498..comments2024-03-23T12:41:51.389+00:00Comments on Barbara Gray's Blog. One Day at a Time.: Panic?! Me? Never!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-61552162055334376432014-12-22T09:07:23.730+00:002014-12-22T09:07:23.730+00:00Yes it is - hope you liked the card
Anne (Reading)...Yes it is - hope you liked the card<br />Anne (Reading)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207320875606704270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-24192359614711458722014-12-21T18:29:39.087+00:002014-12-21T18:29:39.087+00:00p.s. forgot to say that the tags are great and so ...p.s. forgot to say that the tags are great and so much nicer to make your own than buy them. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889103826921393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-87861602239564415162014-12-21T18:26:59.995+00:002014-12-21T18:26:59.995+00:00Your story certainly makes us realise how fortunat...Your story certainly makes us realise how fortunate we are to be able to live comfortably. There was a time when money was tight but thank goodness we are fine in retirement. As long as we remain healthy enough to go for lovely walks in the countryside and do a few things we like to do we should count ourselves lucky! Having someone to share our lives with is something we tend to take for granted but is a great blessing. xPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889103826921393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-41124557193149969742014-12-21T17:04:35.060+00:002014-12-21T17:04:35.060+00:00Thank you for your encouraging and caring comments...Thank you for your encouraging and caring comments, Alison, Brenda and Sheila. They were very uplifting. My crafting is the main thing that has got me through this as I am able to distract my thoughts on gloomy days. I will of course be packing a few things to take to hospital to keep me busy. Jeanette xx<br />Jeanette Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582957460714887495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-27728026723789949212014-12-21T12:03:59.004+00:002014-12-21T12:03:59.004+00:00I so agree - I think it would be nice to donate to...I so agree - I think it would be nice to donate to charities than have or give lots of gifts that aren't always needed (although lovely to receive and give) when there are so many people without x<br />Jackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03690813636901862105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-21403951092934999742014-12-21T10:57:09.009+00:002014-12-21T10:57:09.009+00:00How lovely to see something simple to make that lo...How lovely to see something simple to make that look so good. Might make some for next year while I still have Christmas craft stash out. That would be a first, me organised for Christmas!!<br /><br />How hard it is when you think someone is struggling, you would love to help, but don't know how without causing offence or embarrassment. My wish would be that everyone would be able to have enough food, buy small gifts for their offspring, be happy and healthy. Lavish gifts or food we don't need, only our loved ones around us. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201104495632402489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-19663032793069377042014-12-21T10:45:40.330+00:002014-12-21T10:45:40.330+00:00Hi Barbara,
Take time to stop and smell the roses....Hi Barbara,<br />Take time to stop and smell the roses.<br />Di. xDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161297729054564732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-27893330495084762882014-12-21T10:40:20.364+00:002014-12-21T10:40:20.364+00:00After all the comment left here, yesterday evening...After all the comment left here, yesterday evening I went shopping after all. I decided to DO grateful rather than just BE grateful. Bought plenty of useful food which is sitting in the car, waiting to be delivered to the local foodbank. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-919320337630715092014-12-21T10:34:45.831+00:002014-12-21T10:34:45.831+00:00Mmm. Humility. The great leveller. Thank you for g...Mmm. Humility. The great leveller. Thank you for getting my head straight before I even start the day! XBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-49597456508012930152014-12-21T10:32:47.693+00:002014-12-21T10:32:47.693+00:00My guess is she was trying to treat somebody else....My guess is she was trying to treat somebody else. That's why I couldn't cut in xBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-21673071008096650152014-12-21T09:55:20.791+00:002014-12-21T09:55:20.791+00:00Hi Barbara. Love the tags. I am making most of min...Hi Barbara. Love the tags. I am making most of mine for the first time, we don't go mad buying lots of stuff at Christmas, through lack of funds and also choice, so not too many to make. What we all buy each other in our family really means something, no wasted gifts just for the sake of it. We all need to remember what is important, and that is certainly not money! Have another good day. Take care.Mrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179962719631818018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-7979492145282301372014-12-21T09:26:25.056+00:002014-12-21T09:26:25.056+00:00Hi Julie. So true. I wish just the same, I feel sa...Hi Julie. So true. I wish just the same, I feel sad for those that don't take the time to stop and look and listen as they are missing out on so much beauty. Take care.Mrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179962719631818018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-35129429066777226112014-12-21T08:46:06.981+00:002014-12-21T08:46:06.981+00:00These tags are beautiful, love your personalised s...These tags are beautiful, love your personalised stamps too :)Lynne in NIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793146157112599901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-77854890604362272812014-12-21T08:32:25.127+00:002014-12-21T08:32:25.127+00:00Hello Barb, these tags are really lovely, I would ...Hello Barb, these tags are really lovely, I would have loved to have had time to make all my cards and tags, but the day job has not really allowed for that. It is really heart rending to see things like that old lady trying to decide what she could afford. One thing that we can get involved in especially this time of year without offending anyone is donations to food banks. Have a good Sunday. BxBridgetCGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370944108823972025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-14688040846679950712014-12-21T07:59:58.872+00:002014-12-21T07:59:58.872+00:00kindness fun and the magic of xmas and the ...kindness fun and the magic of xmas and the lovely people in our lives are remembered when the gifts are not have a fun time Carol Rainercjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752241373936005199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-69883631367990770312014-12-21T01:20:56.927+00:002014-12-21T01:20:56.927+00:00Lovely tags, they may be simple but look very clas...Lovely tags, they may be simple but look very classy! Your blog has inspired many to share their thoughts and experiences tauday. When I worked in the NHS for many years I would frequently come across people who would prefer to be in hospital at this time of the year. We would always go the extra mile and try to make things as enjoyable as possible. I clearly remember one chap who frequently needed blood transusions. He would usually turn up just before Christmas or Easter. Often he would be wearing hospital pyjamas underneath his well worn three piece suit. He loved the food, wolfing it down and often saved a few pieces of fruit for 'later'. Pam Gantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597114685582412577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-34390845732247213202014-12-21T00:38:13.038+00:002014-12-21T00:38:13.038+00:00My future daughter in law tried to refuse a gift m...My future daughter in law tried to refuse a gift money because they can't afford to buy for us. I don't care that we left theirs without a bag of gifts. Spending time with my grandchildren is a precious gift. Seeing them grow up is a gift. I don't need a gift from under the Christmas tree to know that we're loved.<br /><br />Enjoy your family time, that's a special Christmas gift.<br /><br />Julia O'GaraJulia Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04481550943211895649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-82589854094387172462014-12-21T00:32:23.590+00:002014-12-21T00:32:23.590+00:00I love these labels and did I hear you say Random?...I love these labels and did I hear you say Random??? I think they say panic Saturday hoping that people will take them up on it?? That poor lady I wonder if she treated herself in the end? SamsHomeCookedDesigns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430859428545806157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-20716116820130487442014-12-21T00:27:49.511+00:002014-12-21T00:27:49.511+00:00Lovely tags, such a shame you couldn't attach ...Lovely tags, such a shame you couldn't attach one to the chocs for the lady, but she probably would not have accepted, nevertheless a very kind thougtAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328869511878923527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-24905109224463176422014-12-21T00:26:18.289+00:002014-12-21T00:26:18.289+00:00Terrific tags, Barbara, and a suitably pensive ref...Terrific tags, Barbara, and a suitably pensive reflection on the good fortune that so many of us enjoy. I strongly object to these labels like PANIC SATURDAY. They invoke negative feelings that we may not have felt otherwise. My only 'panic' today was getting it just right at our choir's Carol Concert in Hastings. Great audience, wonderful music to sing together in a perfect venue. One window overlooked the sea and we enjoyed a beautiful and inspiring sunset. Singing is free! 5 Carol ( I was named for it!) events this week and a lot of money raised for various charities. Many people do know how to count their blessings and give very generously.<br />Now roll on Christmas with our son, his lovely wife and our two gorgeous grandsons - the best gifts of all. May you, your family and your followers all have happiness at Christmas and in 2015. Much love. xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182763347221019269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-82072285473084159732014-12-21T00:19:11.399+00:002014-12-21T00:19:11.399+00:00Gorgeous tags Barbara.
I like to give something to...Gorgeous tags Barbara.<br />I like to give something to everyone I meet, it is usually returned to me but I don't mind..............it's a smile !<br />Happy Christmas The Tag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941259458019188748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-35980920326214253112014-12-21T00:02:14.707+00:002014-12-21T00:02:14.707+00:00Lovely saying xLovely saying xLisapmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695918651363501014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-53221209612909803592014-12-21T00:01:08.404+00:002014-12-21T00:01:08.404+00:00I have had the most amazing day at my Clarity work...I have had the most amazing day at my Clarity workshop. We have sung carols, eaten food, laughed, laughed and laughed some more. We even managed to do some crafting. We were all brought together because of you Barbara and for that I would like to say a BIG thank you xxx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041466755640432483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-69163156934114394822014-12-20T23:40:34.723+00:002014-12-20T23:40:34.723+00:00How strange to read your post tonight after being ...How strange to read your post tonight after being at work today. We had an elderly lady in who couldn't remember her PIN so after suspending her shopping and giving her time to remember with no joy we offered her the shopping for free. However she wouldn't accept and we finally came up with a way for her to pay using the never normally used manual machine. While she was paying I was in the position to buy some flowers for her on goodwill and pop them in her trolley. It is easy in my job to be cynical about people because you come across so much negative behaviour so it was lovely to deal with someone acting with such dignity and to put a smile on her face after what must have been a frustrating shopping trip for her. cazziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403864509792153707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-20756003575493977252014-12-20T23:32:18.533+00:002014-12-20T23:32:18.533+00:00I agree that Barbara knows how to encourage people...I agree that Barbara knows how to encourage people to try new things. I have tried various crafty things after reading and watching her! You should deffenitly get a gelli plate they are great fun to use, very arty. I will probably use it on a canvas when I get some. XxDonna Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501493511153954956noreply@blogger.com