From Grimsby To Rochester To Finchley

July 1st -- very busy days for me, going with my daughter to drop her 
son to work at 8.30 picking him up at 1 pm, in between going for groceries
also to Freshney Mall for some last minute shopping.

Time is running out. July 2nd is my departure date from Grimsby.
Having lunch and dinner invitations from my daughter's rest of friends.
Getting gifts too from them but in very relationship there is always give
and take. Nothing works one sided.

I never forget to take gifts for them like chocolates, flowers, anything
as good will gesture. Big cities have glitter. Small towns don't have much 
distances so people have enough time to socialize.There is always 
something plus in everything.

July 2nd, it is D day today for me. Have to do my packing, saying 
goodbye to all my friends, the Black Squirrel, the White Butterfly, 
Red and Pink Roses, White Daisies, Red fuchsia, Pink Hydrangea 
also to my new friends, the Pigeons. 

OK my Dear see you next time please keep in touch.

Leaving at 3 pm, my daughter has to pick her husband from Scantorpe
Hospital. He was working. Scanthorpe is 40 minutes drive from Grimsby.
She also has to fill up the Gas tank for the long trip to Rochester.

Our journey started at 4.30, we reached to Rochester, at my other 
daughter's place at around 9 pm. It includes half an hour break at 
Services near Dartford. We had dinner together at home. My room 
was ready. My elder grandson always moves out to leave his room 
for me. So nice of him. He done his Bachelors last month.

July 3rd, big plans for today. My middle daughter, from Grimsby one 
has to go to see her Special daughter. She lives in Home, in Croydon. 
I will go with her to see my grand daughter. Croydon is nearly 2 hours 
drive from Rochester. 

It is 2.30, having Kentucky Chicken. My Special grand daughter is also 
here with everyone. Special moments for me. Having pictures to store in 
my Memory Box. It is 3.30 now, have to leave for Finchley Station, to go 
to my Grade five childhood friend's place.

I have to say Bye to everyone as they will go back to Rochester, then leave
for Grimsby in the morning, while I will stay at my friend's place.

I will take Bus # 109 from Croydon to Brixton station, from there Bus No 
159 to Marble Arch, from there Bus No 13 to Finchley Station, my friend's 
place.

I went to the corner shop to check my Travel, Oyester card, put 5 Pounds 
for my trip. I always try to take the front seat on the upper Deck of the bus 
to enjoy the scenic view. It works like a Tour Bus.

Everything was going well. I changed the Bus from No 109 to No 159 but 
after the Westminster Bridge, driver asked everyone to get down, giving 
me the News that no buses from this point.

I have three bags with me with gifts for two of my friends. Another of my
friend was also there from Los Angeles. Having my own things too for 
my overnight stay. I didn't planned my trip this way, stuck for a while. 
I left my Purse on the Upper Deck, luckily remembered to collect right away.

I discussed with the driver about my route, he told me to walk to Oxford 
Circus. It is long walk but I can get something from there. Anyway I walked 
to Trafalgar Square. Big Demonstrations was going on, lots of police cars 
were there. I went to Charing Cross tube station for Tube. But I need more 
money in my Oyester Card.

There were Machines around to put cash in Travel Card. I am not 
a machine person but there is always light at the end of tunnel. One 
gentleman helped me out. He asked me to put 5 pound but I had 
20 pound bill. Machines have their own mind sets, wont accept that.

Luckily I had some change. That helped me out. Some cash was already 
in my travel card. It was 6 pounds altogether. I was safe. Now time to 
focus on my rest of the journey.

I talked to one of the staff there. He asked me to go to Baker Street from 
there I will get Bus No 13 for Finchley Station. It was very complicated so 
many platforms. Anyway I got Bakeloo line from Platform No 5 to go to 
Baker Street.

I reached my friend's place at around 7.30 evening, tired and exhausted but
two of my childhood friends were there. That was more than anything for 
me. My room to stay was ready. I had shower changed and had dinner 
together.

We were having great time. My friend gave me my handwritten letter dated 
30th March 1967. It was addressed to her, inviting on the occasion to come 
to my place to celebrate my Son's special event. My Son was six weeks old 
at that time. She saved that letter to keep as souvenir.

July 4th -- I am at Finchley Station, at my friend's place but I have to leave 
at 1.30 pm. I planned to see my younger sister at Marble Arch.Today there 
is Cycle Rally here so Buses wont go to Central London. It means I have to 
chalk out another plan.

It is 2.30 I am at Marble Arch, with my sister sitting in Star Bucks having 
tea and Banana bread slice, enjoying her company. From here I went to 
Oxford Circus tube Station, got Victoria line to Stock Well tube station, 
from there got Northern line to Tooting Beck station.

My daughter is visiting her mother in law at Tooting, she will pick me up. 
I will go with her to Rochester. It will be two hours drive. It is 8 pm I am 
at Rochester, at my daughter's place, tired but happy. I met my special 
grand daughter, my friends and my sister. What else I want. I think 
enough for now.

Dear Friends in Ireland, please don't bring snacks. Not fair 
to Smile Corner business. I hope you people will understand. 
Thanks.

Dear Retirees, value the moments in hand. That is the only Recipe to live 
a happy life. If your mind is focused on the present moment, your body will 
be with you, will fully co operate, wont get confused. Everything will be 
worked out. We don't need any supplements. 

For Smile with Smile program, I believe we never have to cross the private
territories of others. We always have to be aware of our limits, to flourish 
our relationship. This works for everyone and in all circumstances, will 
work for Teens too.

I am not happy with my Temple friends. They have to be considerate, 
not to disturb the Cafe atmosphere and the customers around. They have 
to calm down and be patient. Please respect everyone's sentiments. 

Dear Reader doing 2 Jobs, please listen to your Supervisor.
Focus on your work and be careful with the Wicked Worker.

Dear Smile Army friends, just relax and have patience. Listen to your 
teachers and respect everyone's feelings. Everyone has to be welcomed in 
Blog Reading Sessions. 

Keep the atmosphere free from personal grudges. Thank You.
I hope things will be fine with my friends Dean, George and Lucy.

Hannah my friend, I think you have to go to your parents for some time 
with Niklas. It is too much for you two. Take a break to get your energy 
back. Let Kris manage things at his place for a while.