Today is my birthday. I have many happy memories of holidays Gary and I spent abroad on my Birthday. One year we went to Lanzarote. Gary bought me a lovely pair of white gold diamond earrings. Another time he bought me a lovely gold mother of pearl ring. In November 2015 we went to Madeira for my birthday. We had a lovely time. He arranged with the hotel to make me a birthday cake and he presented it to me in our hotel room with a lovely gold bracelet. We then went out to a restaurant and had a lovely seafood meal. I had my favorite Lobster. Gary had sea bass. I to this day have kept every birthday card Gary sent me as I am a little sentimental that way. Gary was in his own way a romantic.

Tricia XXX

I remember Gary informing me of the first time he saw a James Bond movie. Gary's older brother had taken him to a picture hall in the south side of Glasgow, were he saw his first James Bond Movie. As with many picture halls this one became a Bingo hall. It is still standing today however I am not sure what it is being used for. When Gary saw the Aston Martin DB5 with all its optional extra gadgets he was fascinated and remained fascinated with this car all his life. Of course the revolving number plate revolved to JB 007.
Happy memories of some of the stories Gary would tell me about his younger days.

Tricia xxx

November is nearly upon us. My how the year is rolling by. November is my Birthday month and so too is one of Grey's son's. If you believe in the Zodiac signs and what they mean we have a sting in our tail, but we are trustworthy, Loyal people and when we make friends they are friends for life. In addition according to the Zodiac books I have read regarding male and female Cancertinas, are compatible. Gary and I booked a holiday in November 2002 to Paris as it was my Birthday. We both had a great time and as Gary was the one who suggested this short 3 day holiday break. I thought he was very romantic. Ah as they say gay 'Parrie'. We had a wonderful time although my only regret was that we could not book a longer holiday as it would take you longer to see the sights in Paris, especial the Louvre which I enjoyed immensely, but it would take you at least one week to take take time to view the magnificent collection that is contained within.

Tricia XXX

Halloween is upon once again. I loved Halloween as a child dressing up and guising. It was back in 2003 that Gary and I were invited to a Halloween party in a friends house. friends we made when we moved to Carluke in 2001. Everyone was to dress up. I had to encourage Gary to dress up. However the best I could persuade him to wear was a Hawaiian short sleeved shirt. Gary was always as I used to say to him "a man set in his ways" I dressed as a hoola hoola woman. However we thoroughly enjoyed our party. Even though it is 4 years since Gary has passed I know he would be delighted and happy to know that all these friends we made have remained friends with me to this day. Tricia XX

Yesterday I had a difficult day at work. Dealing with a situation that even though after over 43 years experience does not get any easier. I watched news at 10 tonight and feel that the world is in turmoil regarding the Covid crisis. It is times like this that if Gary was still with me I could discuss the situation of Covid with him and ask his views on it. Alas I can not. Hence the reason I miss him more for the support he would give me. Tricia xxx

Alas its is now beginning of October. In my profession as the nurse that I am responsible for my caseload so much has changed.

Yesterday 10th October was my Grandsons 23rd Birthday. He was only 2 years old when I met Gary. My second grandson was born one year after I met Gary. I and as a result Gary remained close to my 2 grandsons. I would bring them to our house as often as I could to, as I would call it form a close bond with them. Gary would always joke with my youngest grandson and when he carried on with him Gary would always jokingly say to him "who's a bad stick" to which my youngest grandson would always giggle and state "I'm not a bad stick". When I look back on the years I lived with Gary and the times my 2 grandsons stayed with us over those years I remember the happy times and to this day so too do my 2 grandsons, who are now 23 years of age and 21. They both have happy memories and remember Gary fondly to this day.

Tricia.

October already and still the Corona virus crisis continues. However memories cheer me up of the time Gary worked on a contract on the Island of Arran many years ago. I had one weeks annual leave and I arranged with Gary to visit Arran to spend time with Gary. Any time I had an annual leave week Gary was always delighted that I would visit wherever he was working on a contract in Great Britain. I have never had to work away from home and at times I felt Gary felt lonely working away from home. I would have loved it if Gary had taken a job that would have enabled him to leave for work each day and return home to me each night but as they 'sometimes necessity dictates what we have to do in life to pay the bills and ensure your children receive the best'. I miss these short holidays that Gary and I shared in the many different beautiful parts of Great Britain that Gary worked in.

Tricia.

I visited Gary's grave today and laid fresh flowers. I like to visit his grave as often as I can. When Gary became ill with cancer, even though after both of us being informed of his diagnosis and poor prognosis, he informed me that he would worry about how I would cope without him. I would always say to him "don't worry about me I will be alright". What a considerate and loving person he was. Hence the reason I visit his grave often and talk to him to let him know how I am getting on in life since he passed. It gives me some comfort visiting his grave.

Tricia.