Midsummer already! Time flies when you’re sweating having fun! Yes folks, even Nova Scotia, Canada is having a heat wave. Not as bad as some places in Europe, but hot nevertheless. (low to mid 30s Celsius)
view from the front step of our cottage – Cape John, Nova Scotia
We’ve been having a nice summer so far. I particularly enjoy reading on the deck with a nice glass of wine. Also, when my son and his wife bring my little grandson down for a visit – that is always a great day.
I appreciate all the kind concern for his welfare. Although he had a very rocky start, he is now thriving and healthy. Last Sunday marked his 2 month birthday.
A family wedding marks the first week of August – Gran is babysitting the little one while his parents have a role in the wedding party.
On the blogging front, I have only added five more review commitments in July. Each month I try to restrain myself, sometimes successfully – sometimes not. LOL
Late this month I am due to have major surgery. Hopefully the week in hospital and the 4 -6 week recovery period will see me reading a lot – though I might not be blogging very much (or at all) the last week of August.
Fictionophile 
Your grandson looks like a champion! Glad to hear he’s doing well! And got all of my extremities crossed that your surgery goes well, that your recovery is smooth and painless, and (of course) that you enjoy every single book you pick up as you convalesce. ❤️📚
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Your kind words are appreciated Sheree. Thanks.
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I am so glad to hear your grandson is thriving, it is a lovely photo of him! I hope your operation goes well.
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Thank-you.
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Your grandson is adorable and I am so happy that he is thriving. Surgery is always scary, even when it is necessary. Take care to rest and build up your strength before the surgery. I will keep you in my prayers Lynne for a speedy recovery and for the surgeon to perform an amazing surgery.
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Thanks so much for the caring comment Carla. ♥️
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Life stays busy for you! Hope your surgery and recovery are uneventful.
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Thanks Joyce.
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Try to enjoy as much of August as you can, Lynne, ahead of the surgery. It’s easier said than done I know, when something major is on the horizon. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery when the time arrives 🙂 ❤ x
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Thank-you Sandra. Your kind words mean a lot.
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What a cutie your grandson is! Hope Surgery goes well xx
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Thanks so much♥
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Hope all goes well with your surgery and more importantly your recovery. Here’s hoping you can make some inroads into your tbr. Take care xx
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Thanks Jill. I can only hope to have a fraction of your strength. ♥
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It’s amazing what strength you discover you have when you need it. Always here if you want to talk – DM me via Twitter. Take care xx
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Happy to hear your precious grandson is thriving 😍 Praying your surgery goes well too!
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Thanks so much Carol. ♥
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Best wishes on your surgery. Your grandson is beautiful. (I guess I should say handsome, but he is beautiful.)
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Thanks John. I agree with you – he is beautiful. As we get older we realize just what little miracles babies are. When you are a parent you are too busy to fully comprehend that fact.
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So true.
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Your grandson is so adorable. Glad he is doing well. I hope your son is having a successful recovery as well. I wish you a speedy recovery for when you have your surgery.
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Feeling your positive vibes Misty. Thanks so much.
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Lovely photos, Lynne, and lots of positive healing thoughts to you for your surgery!
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Thanks very much Chris. ♥
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Ah, such a cutie and so glad he is thriving and looking so darling. But now, what’s this with your surgery–and major at that? Really sorry to hear about that and hoping your week will pass with you doing much better and thriving as well. Gees, I hate surgery, even when necessary.
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Thanks for the caring comment Virginia. I’m a bit of a ‘scaredy cat’ when it comes to surgery and I’m more than a bit nervous. (bowel resection that cannot be done laparoscopically) I figure that all told – I’ll be out of commission for almost a month.
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Your grandson looks great. his height is amazing at 2 month. My girl is 72 cms right now at 8 months. He looks more or less near her height.
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Thanks for your comment. Yes, I think my grandson will be a tall boy. My son (his father) is six feet tall, so he will likely take after him.
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Your grandson is adorable 🙂 Give him a kiss from me ❤
Hope your surgery goes well and you have a wonderful August!
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Thanks for the caring comment Norrie.
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I’m enjoying these cutie pics of your grandson! Keep ‘em coming💜
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I suspect they’ll peter out soon. When he gets older he will not thank me. LOL We are just SO grateful that he is now healthy after such a traumatic start. Thanks Jonetta.
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Your grandson looks great! Good luck with the surgery!
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Thanks so much Mary.
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Hope all goes well for you.
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Thank-you Murielle.
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Good luck with the surgery!
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Thanks so much Sheila.
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Hi Lynne. I’m glad to hear that your grandson is doing well.
I wish you a speedy recovery from your upcoming surgery.
Neil
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Thanks for your well wishes Neil.
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Lynne delighted to hear your grandson is much improved. He’s adorable x
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Thanks Mairead. ♥
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I wish you well and return to happy health after your hospital stay. Be good to yourself.
I am now one year older today…I don’t shout about my birthday these days, I used to have all the family; round in the garden for a buffet picnic or BBQ – always taking a risk with the weather.
But instead this year I went to the dentist for a lot of work – my face hurts.
Take care.
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Sounds like a less than ideal birthday James. Hope your dental work goes well and that you’ll be eating birthday cake – pain free – someday very soon.
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Aw… what a sweetie pie! I wish I had grandchildren!
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Thanks Davida. He is our first grandchild and the current family favourite. LOL
I do wonder what kind of world it will be when he grows up…
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I hear you! We can only do what we can to make this a better world and hope others will join us.
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So glad you’re Grandson is doing well. He’s a real cutie and I hope you have a wonderful day babysitting. All the best for your upcoming surgery xx
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Thanks so much Nicki. I appreciate your supportive comment. ♥
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