The good morning, good night thread

[marc_chagall]

Today I have the pdf, mobi and epub final versions of 'Serpentine' to check. I may be some time. Luckily I have chocolates to sustain me, thanks to an early mother's day gift.

[Pharosian]

Yes, chocolates are very good sustenance! My husband just got back from a business trip to Switzerland, and he brought me a box of kirsch-filled chocolate sticks. 

[Ed]

Mmmm -- they sound good

[Geoff_N]

A crack has appeared in the front stem of the bicycle I gave my son two years ago. I'd cycled with it to Nottingham. So until it is fixed or replaced I have offered to loan him my spare Dawes road bike. Yep, another 100 miles bike ride across the Pennine hills tomorrow. I probably won't ride all the way in one day - I could but I'd be too knackered. So I'll stop overnight at Ilam Hall Youth Hostel. It's a grand old hall in the Peak District Dove Dale - beautiful scenery. I'll be returning by train and normally don't mind that but I have to change 3 times so not so much fun returning.

[marc_chagall]

Lovely place to stay! I've stopped in Ilam often and thought about staying at the hostel. Perfect setting.

[starktheground]

I'm exhausted. Today was the three-year-old's birthday, and tomorrow's the baby's first birthday. I think I just might have to start drinking energy drinks again just to get through the day.  On the plus side, the kiddos are cute and healthy and enjoying themselves. I have so much appreciation for my own mother right now.

[Ed]

It's hard work when they're that age. I remember it well, though my wife took the brunt of the strain. Good times, though. That's what life's all about, isn't it?

[starktheground]

True! They're all worth it, though. I try to remind myself how quick the time goes, so I can enjoy the moments even when they're tiring.

[notsoscarey]

Sorry I've been gone.  My finger is broken and it was/is a pain to type but it is healing.  My father passed away Monday night and this whole week I've just felt lost.  Hard to explain but I'm sure others know what I mean. 

[marc_chagall]

Definitely know what you mean. So sorry about your father. Not surprised you're feeling lost.

[Ed]

Sorry to hear about your dad. There's no broadside quite as bad as losing a close family member. It's a huge shock.

[leatherdykeuk]

That really sucks. My honest condolences.

[Grillmeat]

Sorry about your dad. Tough to loose someone that has "always" been there. 

[Pharosian]

So sorry to hear about your dad. You've really had a rough go of it these past few months. My sympathies are with you.

[starktheground]

Aww, I'm sorry you lost your dad.