Glad you had a great day. I was born in England , and on my birthday in June we always had a picnic, rain and sleet never stopped us. Just kidding. On our two visits in 1994 and 1998 we had some lovely weather, as well as some rain to make the flowers grow.

Ray had a few choking episodes after the last stroke and we persevered and he eats almost normal food. The meat has to be cut up fine but I usually show it to him first so he can see what it once looked like. We also order precut, or soft foods when we go out to eat.

I loved your comment about the kids not staring, we have young grandsons of a friend of ours who tell people when we are out together: "Look out, Uncle Ray has a sore leg and you are in his way." they really do mean well even if it does get us some stares sometimes.

Sue.

Sounds like you found your own, little, piece of heaven, including her culinary skills -

Have a great week, and hope to hear from you soon

June :cheer: