[Rosie] I'm not so keen on the rest of the gardening malarkey, but I do like my stripy lawn, cut with a 50 year old mower.

Went out and did stuff with friends today after mom's memorial service...she had died on the 15th...

[Giertrud] I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. Keep doing the stuff with friends. And keep coming here.

ty penelope

(Giertrude) As pen says, keep and value your friends but on the other hand don't pretend nothing has changed. You may find yourself more at home with one or two new people. My mother was widowed for 27 years and had to find a few new activities and friends which she did successfully. We can all do it and I wish you all strength.