Thought Of The Day

London England I got Bus # 127 from Tooting Broadway just opposite from Mcdonalds it is very long route to Purley around 40 minutes I like that as it goes through Small Ponds with  ducks also some farms and green areas I always take the front seat at the Upper Deck to have a feel like I am enjoying a Tour Bus Ride Now I am at Purley Tesco Extra It is the place I used to come with my Daughter who now lives in Grimsby I opened my Memory Box to have a taste and feel of the Past Memories I am now sitting at Tesco Cafe enjoying Toasted Raisin Biscuits with butter and small Cappuccino I also got a  black striped Top for Myself size 8 cost me 12 Pounds sometimes you have to give Treat to yourself I picked 2 Bananas for 13 Pence as from here to Thornton Heath will be a long journey I am now at Purley Train Station j ust 5 minutes walk from Tesco waiting for Bus # 289 My daughter House # 45 is on the same Street just there now she moved to

London  England My Grade Five school friend  lives at Finchley Station She was insisting me to  stay  at her place for couple of days I packed my trolley and didn't forget to pack my computer inside My daughter picked my trolley to check it's weight She was concerned that how will I manage it in my 2 and a half hours long journey with  three different buses  She was insisting to drive me to Norbury station which I didn't agree We have to manage our things as much as possible on our own It is good children ask but if we start depending on them they will stay away and stop asking I started my journey from Thornton Heath at 10 am and at 12.30 I was at Finchley Station My another Grade five school friend  was also at her place from Los Angeles We three friends of old school timer had Lunch together It was a Unique occasion we talked about everything It is so relaxing with friends when we are old these things matter a lot

I posted my Blog in the morning I was still lying down in my bed while two lines clicked my Mind Those two lines were Enjoy the Days of Life You have in Hand it made my Day I had my breakfast of hot oatmeal cereal fried egg with orange juice had shower and ready to roll on London streets Top up my Oyster for 10 pounds now on  Bus # 250 to Brixton station from there on Bus # 3  passing through Thames  --  Parliaments Square Big Ben and Trafalgar  today not so hot after 3 days of Heat wave  I am sitting at Trafalgar square nearby pigeons are roaming around an artist drawing sketches with colorful chalks people are taking pictures such a colorful atmosphere Just across Trafalgar is National Gallery of Arts I am enjoying the beautiful Magnificent Paintings Now I am in my favorite Garfunkel Restaurant  having fish and chips cost 12.50 pounds and apple crumble with vanilla ice cream cost me 5.95 pounds I am celebrating my company b

London England I started my Journey at 10 am from Thornton Heath Road Top up my Oyster Card from the nearby Off Licence shop It is a different type of Travel Card Like pay as you go card I put 10 pounds as I will take train so will cost more went to Sainsbury which is just opposite to get Flowers and Cake for my Grade 7th school time friend I will see her at lunch at her place I could not get anything like that from Sainsbury so taken Bus # 109 to Tesco  which is two stops away I got pink roses and Carrot Cake have to pay 5 pence extra for plastic bags Now I am all set to continue my journey have to take #109 again to Norbury Train Station where I will take train to Victoria Train station  from there Bus # 82 take me to Finchley Station 40 minutes to my friend place I love Bus # 82 Route it goes through all the sightseeing Places Hyde Park --  Marble Arch Selfridges The very prestigious 5 star shopping store same as Harrods Lords

England We had a different route  to Grimsby 2 hours drive from York by the roadside small  Wind Mill tea shop only farms and farm houses in between farms very small village of around 25 houses all of red bricks One Chimney shaped small White gift shop  White moon on clear sky we are passing through hilly area it is 8.30 pm will reach Grimsby at 9.30 pm Passing through Humber Bridge it is the first longest suspension Bridge of England We have to pay 1.50 pound Toll Light pink streaks on clear sky with s cattered dark grey patches it is S unset time  one side of sky is reddish orange With scenic green view along the road  and all these colors  such a beautiful atmosphere Now moon turns golden as it is getting dark I am enjoying the whole Trip Enjoy the Days of Life You have in Hand

I am in London in the Heart of Croydon Center  sitting on a shiny steel bench road is full of people it is 5 pm Mall closes at 6 pm but it is Summer time so late shopping hours and now will close at 7 pm Parking is 3 pounds for 2 hours you can not park for one hour so minimum have to pay 3 pounds Lloyds Bank is at my front Marks and Spencer very old and prestigeous multistory store is behind me now I am in McDonald the ever green eat out Place it is like Walmart store  within reach of common average Middle class Now I see House of Fraser the top class store Zara - Aldos all here Thornton No.1 Chocolate store Costa the Cafe people love here Primark  multistory Big Big store very popular for everything My daughter and my Son family all are busy in the Mall I am not a shopping person so enjoying my own time Croydon Center has two separate Malls Whitgift and Centrale the road between is Path to walk around and connect both at the e

Today I will be leaving Grimsby End of Train Station's quiet and quality time End of my Daughter's company the way she was taking care of me every moment without Hugs and Kisses Every Child is different they love you in their own unique style I am now going to my another Daughter Thornton Heath in London everything has it's own plus and minus when you have many kids  it is tough to brought them up it looks you are stuck  so many years of your life are around them l ooks you are wasting your time  and your career I think you get your Rewards later in your Life when you see them around  taking time off from their busy life from work and from their family life No regrets you feel Lucky to have them From Grimsby 40 minutes away is Scunthorpe my daughter driving me to Scunthorpe at the Big Tesco is Coach terminal we booked the Trip to London which includes half way one and half hours  Coach journey it will take us to Midland Tr

Today I was at my Cousin Place in Tooting Broadway it is  Tube Station Junction 20 minutes away from Thornton Heath my Daughter's Place I noticed flower baskets hanging outside the Pub painted in black colorful flowers looking beautiful on black walls Light Blue color of Cafe Nero Italian Coffee Chain My cousin is in very bad shape after his stroke his left side affected so was lying in special hospital bed I was thinking of my last Trip when he was f ull of life very active used to hop in buses to see me on the very first day of my arrival How things change you never know what will be the  next Enjoy the Moment you have time will never come back don't wait for tomorrow it will be a bonus Try to make use of time you have so that we wont have any Regret

Shakespeare says people are like actors  play their part and leave We all are actors Everyone is living alone here those who pretend to be Happy are never alone  If we cry we cry alone when we l augh whole world laugh with us practice to be happy Try to enjoy your own company you will get used to it  Now I start my Today's Blog Today my Son left for Toronto with his Family his 3 Boys also gone my two other Daughters went back to Reading and Grimsby I am at Thornton Heath with one of my Daughters She is busy with her kids and Husband Today is very quiet so I have to push  myself to get out I had shower went to nearby Off License Shop to get My Day Bus Pass for 4.50 Pounds Top up my Lycamobile for 5 pounds In London Transit is costly still very good I wanted to have a walk so decided to take Bus # 264  ---  10 minutes away I like it's Scenic Route it goes through Farm like Area on a narrow road very long nearly 40 minutes route

30 minutes away from Grimsby near Louth is Hubbards Hills  nice place to enjoy big park and 10 minutes Hiking Trail which leads to water fall not so big as of Peak District still very scenic specially I liked the trail very  convenient to walk nice view all around from the hilly place beside that was a narrow road and by the side of that was a small old c ountry side Restaurant Old Mill House at the entrance of that restaurant were two very old wooden barrow with bucket at it's bottom and two s teel Rollers in each barrow on top Each was size of small kids buggy not big enough I don't know what was that for small Church, sign at the lane was Gaspel Gate I noticed that Gas was 1.10 pound per liter We were enjoying j ust walking around that small scenic place quiet and very relaxing atmosphere We need to have Refuge from our today's busy life for a while to have our own quality time

From Leeds we are going to York York is 35 minutes from here as we go towards York now all green scenic roads and farms very green like in Grimsby not like Leeds concrete look Most of the houses are of red bricks I see a quiet different small Church on the way opposite is small old style Cross Key Pub  by  roadside Big green trees by road  nearby is a very big park like Hyde Park Apartment buildings of red bricks small Hotel " Hotel duo vin " Now at York the main attraction was of course centuries old Cathedral Wall of York is worth to watch old time wall around the city with special gates all special stony ancient architecture   Bettys Tea and Coffee big Cafe Hole in the Wall Cafe Vanilla and chocolate icing cake style gift shop Thames like River walk but very run down area I will be reluctant to sit here York Castle was very old and the Great Cathedral worth to watch city of red bricks buildings River running thr

Mablethorpe is one hour away from my daughters's Grimsby place I have never seen such an untouched beautiful Beach very quiet place you can talk to the sea it will listen to you Nothing commercial the area around all very natural like raw and uncultured Mablethorpe beach is famous for that Half way from Grimsby was quiet different roads lined up with flower baskets with pink white red and purple flowers the colorful atmosphere beautiful Big roundabouts full of flowers As we were getting closer to Mablethorpe the scenery becomes an untouched scenic view not easy to find such places nowadays

We are going to Leeds from Grimsby Leeds is in Yorkshire District we are passing over a small Canal I see Manchester sign with Leeds Manchester is two and half hour  away from Grimsby Leeds is one and half hour away now we are stuck in traffic Truck and trailer accident so will take one more hour on highway is XScape a big factory outlet Wakefield college sign Wakefield is the Town where my daughter bought her first House On the highway by the roadside is very old style small Crow Hotel now we are in Leeds My daughter has an appointment in Leeds for her autistic daughter Leeds is a city of Concrete and red bricks Very old style two Arch shaped red brick gates leading to town center Traditional old city at the main Regent Street I see big bus stop 6 seated under the shelter Bus No 42 ,  X 98 and X 99 No are there Big overhead bridge this is Eastgate  of red bricks with Blue painted border and pillars Here comes Trafalgar Street

Yesterday I went to Peak District from Grimsby it is 2 and a half hours drive we started at 12.15 pm I saw Scunthorpe and Lincon Exit signs very scenic view road was lined up by Green trees on both sides Next sign was of  Doncaster from where you can get direct Train to London Whole area is like a Countryside farms sheep cows horses and very few scattered houses  just after 15 minutes I see Exit sign for Leeds, Hull, Newark Sheffield and Notingham Sherwood Forest also there all the sightseeing places signs are of brown color then comes Derby and Woodall service station Where we had a stop over then continued our Trip to Peak District from here very different scenic view this is all Derbyshire We are passing through Matlock a very old different town old style housing small " Blue Toops " pub winding roads it all reminded me of Ireland Specially drive from Limerick to Cork at some places look like an aerial view from airp

Yesterday I went to Louth Louth is 30 minutes away from Grimsby my other daughter sitting on the back seat feeling nausea and driving sickness may be because of the winding roads Either side were Farms, Sheep cow and horses with old style houses connected to Barn I started thinking of James Herriot he was a Vet I like his books very much beautiful scenic description of countryside life I had a feeling he must be living in one of these houses with his clinic attached to his house will come out with his life long Friend his employer and his mentor Siegfried Louth is a very old style small town very small narrow road of it's City Center old style shops if you walk around have a feel of couple of decades back Era like old days atmosphere very small plumber shop next to small Clark, Costa and other such shops Centuries old Church is a historical place at night when lights of different color thrown on this Tower beautiful to

I am at Cleethorpe Beach with my three daughters and my only son all of their families with me I soaked my feet into sea water  I won't like to wet my clothes my Grand kids were in water others were walking around by the water What an atmosphere to enjoy water beside you Cleethorpe is a tourist spot so it is a festive atmosphere here When I saw the train tracks I started trying to find Train Station  small train stations are my f avorite I am sitting at the station at platform # 1 on the shiny steel bench it is 3 pm Cleethorpe is the l ast stop after Grimsby train terminates here only 3 platforms at the station 1st train going to Manchester at 3.20 pm It is a Tourist Spot so not quiet in front just opposite the train tracks is F antasy land and the kids play area is by the Seaside I am so fond of such places My Kids calling me to join the picnic they must be waiting for me they are thinking I am getting bored We always have t

Grimsby  England Diana, Prince of Wales Hospital is the only hospital in Grimsby area My daughter's husband going to another Wing of the Hospital so he was giving a Party to his Colleagues my daughter has to drop things for the Party I had a chance to be at the Hospital Way back my daughter picked up her prescription from the "Scartho Medical Centre" we went to Tesco Extra for Grocery I noticed Salmon was 3.50 pounds  for 300 Grams 17.50 per KG not cheap In old days Grimsby was famous for Fisheries business Fishing Heritage Museum is there to enjoy and to have an idea admission ticket cost 6 pounds weather was sunny still breeze not an ideal day for beach so my daughter gave a driving tour of the town Grimsby Dock,  the Dock Tower which used to be an icon in old days when Grimsby was famous for it's fishing business We were going through Freeman street known for drugs a run down area but very useful street you

It is a beautiful morning I got my Reader's Comments it added my morning's joy I packed my hand trolley as I am going to Grimsby This will be a unique travel experience as for the first time my youngest  daughter will accompany me throughout my journey from London to Grimsby She will be getting some time off  from her daughter's wedding busy schedule will be for couple of days  at Grimsby with me Her daughter the Bride will join  with Groom to pick her Mom up  from Grimsby we will have some great family time  the time never in my life I had before we have to focus on our present time and enjoy whatever we have Every moment we have is worth to celebrate we loose the moment and time doesn't come back on Every Birthday we loose one whole year from our Life Try to celebrate each and every moment so that in our really old age God forbid if we have nowhere to go we can open our Big Memory Box to enjoy our days to

It is morning  I am in Croydon had my walk for a few minutes in the back garden of my daughter's place at Thornton Heath grass was slightly wet with the morning dew it was so cool now I am on the streets of Thornton Heath with my son Beautiful Moments Today is Wedding Reception  of my grand daughter it is from Groom side like a Grand Finale Tomorrow we are leaving back to Grimsby to my another Daughter's place where I will be having few more chances to visit my favorite spot  Grimsby Train Station I love that quiet place to be there is so relaxing I take time off from my busy schedule  it is 4 hours Drive from London to Grimsby but usually takes 6 to 7 hours depending on traffic we are planning to leave early to avoid rush hours still London is unpredictable specially with  weather and traffic

I am at my other Daughter's Place in Croydon Just had my Breakfast with  two of my daughters and my only Son  at the breakfast table it was  really wonderful rare moments to  cherish a  Unique day of my Life Children due to  their work are scattered and when they gather for a while it matters a lot and has to be a place in your Memory Box By the Grace of God I have a very close knit family inside the house my children are enjoying their Chit Chat I am sitting in the Garden in front is 20 ft high tree loaded with full of green leaves at a distance there is another tree  15 ft high in between is the Cemented Path to walk to the main white iron gate with red brick pillars either side and   beautiful black grill border on the top of the Gate Main portion of the garden is of grass lined all around with red bricks it is one ft elevated garden one 8 ft high bush of pink roses is there on the grassy patch conservatory with Patio opens

Reading England Yesterday I went to South Hall  with my Daughter we had time alone On the way to South Hall she was taking the Route to show me " Farmborough Hill School " where her daughter did her schooling it was a beautiful building on a hilly place the whole area was very scenic South Hall is a very busy shopping area full of Boutiques and Food it is one hour away from Reading I was never been there before totally different atmosphere  from the quiet place like Reading very crowded buzzing and festive atmosphere My Daughter has to pick her daughter's  Costume from there after that we went to eat out at Gifto's Place She had pictures with me and posted right away on Face book She was also looking very happy it was really a Rare Moment  to enjoy and Cherish I think I am a Lucky Mom

Sandhurst  London Yesterday was my Grand Daughters's wedding at Radisson Hotel near Heathrow Airport Beautiful arrangement in white theme all flowery decorations Guest in beautiful costumes My daughter was happy but stressed out Today is an in house Dinner   a family event  Marquee is set up in my daughter's back garden with lights and decoration She is busy in arrangements I have my own company to enjoy sitting in the back Garden at my favorite place to enjoy the whole view Garden is surrounded by 10 ft high Hedges couple of trees are there one is very tall 20 ft high the other is 18 ft two trees look 15 ft to me very quiet atmosphere a s olo bird is flying two butterfly one white the other is yellow squirrel having brunch at one end of the garden is a cat house one black cat is out having a walk the other white one is inside taking a nap Cat house is temperature controlled very cozy with their beds and toys to play ar

It is Wedding Day of my Grand daughter My Daughter went for arrangements in the morning She was all ready to go still didn't miss to make my Breakfast She was a bit nervous as it is a Big Day and a turning point in her daughter's Life I am in her back garden  weather is good the two Black and White Cats are walking around there is a light Breeze  so leaves are giving a whispering effect Now I see a yellow Butterfly I am sitting on one of the steel Garden chair at a shady place the whole view of garden is so beautiful Very quiet relaxing atmosphere in front of me couple of branches loaded with pink and white flowers sometimes shaking due to breeze looks like are full of joy and giving a Nod  with their beautiful smile Everything so perfect next door Dog giving a Bark  in a very low tone after a long pause as if just wants to show it's presence just to say Hello and that I am here  and also enjoying A Bird is flying  su

Reading  England My Daughter has two beautiful cats one Black and one white she built special cat house in her back garden with her kids I am sitting in her back garden full of green with Red and White Roses also so many multicolored flowers pink orange white and in different shades of yellow She also has a collection of  beautiful flower pots at one corner of her back garden small cat sculpture pot pair of green full boots pot pink doll sculpture holding small purple pot all with flowers In the same corner three wooden Planters  are lined up making a triangle in one of them is big yellow honey bee with black stripes Two planters like hanging baskets this small triangular corner is cemented with all the variety of pots arrangement One side of the garden is Swing, slider and a hanging Tire all in one  fixed wooden structure In the center is big Trampoline  on one side is very small kitchen Herbs area Small Path is connecting th

Reading  England I am in Reading in the morning my Daughter knocked at my bedroom door and let me know that I can come downstairs for Breakfast  I started my day with a Smile She knew what I take my porridge was ready fry egg toasted slice and a hot cup of tea She was sitting beside me  with her beautiful smile more than enough to enjoy my morning after that she was busy with her daughter's wedding arrangements to be held in two days I am enjoying her beautiful backyard garden walking barefoot on the grass enjoying the flower beds and her small kitchen garden a very small portion with herbs she loves gardening she did all by herself from seeds Weather is beautiful after yesterday rain it is very quiet I am on my own like totally cut off from the outer world it is as if I am on an island and have to do my own things I am sitting in the garden and talking to You Guys  which I enjoy all the times Thanks to Dear God who enabled me

It is morning at my youngest Daughter's Place Last night was a family function at her place for my Grand daughter's Wedding which is to be held on 5th of August Music, Songs Photos and good food My Daughter loves Music and gardening she is a very good Drummer Two of my other daughters were also here with their families also my only Son from Canada all were here What else a Mom wants  ---- to be with her family I miss only one of my Daughter from Alberta, Canada she could not come because of her work My daughter had all the Arrangements in Gold and Pink theme for last night function Beautiful Stage in her big Drawing Dining Lounge the eating area was set up in the back garden with pink Marquee and lights Late night after the function and Dinner  my Grand daughter , the Bride with my Daughter and her whole family were in my small bedroom sitting on my bed and on the carpet showing me the photos and the video We all w

Reading London I am in Reading at my Youngest Daughter's Place my Grand daughter's Wedding is on 5th of August today is small Ceremony in that connection all family and some friends are at her place This is a Unique Occasion in my Life it will be the first Wedding of my Next generation Reading is 30 minutes away from Heathrow Airport it is a Suburb very green and quiet place 1 hour away from London in Berkshire County from Motorway M 25  to come here the 35 minutes Route is very scenic specially the 5 minutes Drive to her house the small road is fully covered by green of plants and leaves I really love that drive She has a big 5 Bedrooms house rooms not so big as in States and Canada still in UK it is a very big spacious house with very big drawing dining Lounge Eat in kitchen separate cozy drawing room I specially love her Back Garden area She l oves gardening has her own small flower beds and kitchen garden with variety of h

Grimsby England 30 July 2016 It is 22°C and sunny perfect weather after two days of rain My grandson and his friend asked me if I can take them to park I avail every chance to get out Peoples park is 8 minutes walk it is a huge park all the fun things for kids to enjoy big pond with a sign of fishing prohibited football ground also arrows for tea room and toilets I noticed football is very popular in England just like ice hockey and baseball in Canada people were cycling park was not so crowded on my way from my daughters place to the park there was a small Alley 2 minutes walking area fully covered by all the green it was so cozy to walk through that passage pigeons were walking near my bench such a beautiful atmosphere I have my pen and paper to enjoy my writing and also walking around what else you want

Thornton Heath London England 1st August 2016 I am leaving Grimsby going to London My daughter is driving and I am sitting next to her in front seat enjoying the whole view temperature is 21 still we keep our sweaters handy you never know it is England Weather is so unpredictable I see the sign of  Skegnes   it is 35 miles away This is Linconshire County Skegnes is another tourist spot but much bigger than Ceethorpes we are passing through  Louth  it has a very prestigious High school Kaster top ten in England higher in ranking than   King Edward  It is A16 smaller highway very scenic cattle, horses, birds and farms in between just couple of houses with flowers and flower baskets It is Monday not much traffic I see Spar  on Gas stations and in Plaza it is like  711  stores of Canada Houses are old style of red bricks very few are white washed passing through Boston  it is a bigger town " Pilgrim Hospital " blue building

Grimsby England 31 July 2016 I had a chance to come at Grimsby Train Station  again I am sitting on shiny steel bench Platforms are quiet only few people here 1st Train to  " Cleethorpes " is due at 3.38 pm it is 3 pm now I see some traffic I enjoy the quietness of this place who can imagine in such a busy life of Today we can find a cozy small place to enjoy It is like I opened the gate to enter the past decade which is fading out like an extinct and endangered species vanishing so quickly only couple of pigeons and few people not at all crowded to be here is like Meditation believe me I love this place I am happy to sneak from the busy Life of today for relaxation I have to go now My Daughter is waiting for me beside   " Next " Departmental Store near the parking pay station machine in the   " Freshney Place Mall " I am walking towards Mall passing through the Path It is Sunday so Big " Halifax &qu

Grimsby England 29 July 2016 I am at Freshney Place Mall here even in weekdays Mall close at 5.30 pm My daughter busy in getting her shoes I am walking around now sitting on the wooden bench in front of   " Next " it is a big clothing store I just noticed   " Bhs " British Home Store has sign of closing down sale it is also a big chain store you never know how quickly everything goes upside down Now I start thinking about the Big Big Canadian High Tech Company " Nortel " it was gone in no time In Freshney Place Mall there is a big Market Place an indoor big Market which closed at 5 pm I am 5 minutes away from my favorite spot Grimsby Railway Station it is raining so can not go now there will be a next time for now I am enjoying my Blog writing