So, then, dear daughter...the "cryptic" name is in tribute to me, is it?

Thanks for the thoughts and hugs. They are much appreciated.
It's funny that this year I feel his loss more than previously. Last year I was in NZ, and the year before Nenna (who, for those who are wondering, is Eleanor; stripey_camel is Ruth) and I went on a damn-it-all-let's-go-shopping expedition to Meadowhell. This year I am at home all day.....but I'm going to a ceilidh tonight! I should not be on my own to brood!

Just dropped in to post up. Going back out to attack the garden again now, while we still have some fine weather.

Andrea