Yes, I'm so happy, 2014!

[angie]

God Cliff what was the chances of you coming across this amazing sight. I bet it's a one off 

Maggi yes it's the same as what in the tarts, I will pick some up for you, I just love it .

Angie 

[Anthony Darby]

Scottish thistles? 
cheers
fermi

Don't think this species grows in Scotland.

[Maggi Young]

Don't think this species grows in Scotland.

But clearly they'd like to join us in the club!

[annew]

Look what I got in an email! I could hire some minions!!

European Commission
http://europa.eu
Acting Head of Representation
ATTENTION:
PAYMENT OF BUSINESS GRANT
Dear Beneficiary,
The European Union funding and grant commission hereby informs you, that
you have been approved for a business grant of : €3,000,000.00 (Three
Million Euros) by our commision.
http://europa.eu/policies-activities/funding-grants/index_en.htm.

We are informing you of this development as you have been selected and
approved to receive a grant payment of : €3M (Three Million Euros)to be
paid by the EU. We therefore advise you make contact immediately for the
procedures for payment.

Contact immediately for more information about payment mode and transfers.
© 2014 Terms Privacy

[art600]

They are normally sent from Nigeria

[TC]

My last one was from the winner of the EU lottery who, out of the goodness of his heart, was making me a gift of £2.9 million as an altruistic gesture.
Alas, in my excitement and delight at this news, I inadvertently hit the delete button and my fortune vanished into the ether or wherever dead emails heaven is situated.
I am coming to terms with this gradually but I know that my name is known as a deserving person and I will surely not be forgotten by some other of our African brethren.

[Maggi Young]

We're very happy - we've just been sent this link by our friends Jan and Dave Dobak to photos  which show more Erythronium montanum than we could ever imagine! Just a real treat - enjoy!

[annew]

My jaw dropped - what a sight!

[Maggi Young]

My jaw dropped - what a sight!

It is quite astounding, isn't it?  Hard to conceive of such plentiful displays - I hope they  live long and prosper.

[Maggi Young]

I found this photo - guess what came to mind?



- That this wee critter is preparing for the bad weather  from hurricane Bertha?
- That even  tiny piglets are becoming fashion conscious these days?

Nah! I thought of all those lovely Pudsey Pig contestants who are doubtless in training, even at this time of year!

[David Nicholson]

Apple sauce?

[Mavers]

Aaawh look at it's little socks.............how could you think of apple sauce David 

[Mavers]

The SRGC forum is huge, I'm obviously just scratching the surface as I have only just come across this thread.

I hope your niece is doing well Maggi.

I would post something that makes me happy, but it's Monday morning I'm back at work & can't think of anything at the moment

Still, reading these posts is making feel happy.

[Maggi Young]

Mike : Christina is doing very well, thank you. Her little sister recently got chicken pox and there was a little concern about Christina, who was sure to catch it as well - but she is doing so well that she has been able to cope with the infection without any of the nasty consequences that would have been feared from such an infection only a few months ago.  A great relief to us all, as you might imagine.

David - trust you to see a 'pig in a blanket' and think lunch  How can you think of eating something wearing cute socks?  ( they'd surely get stuck in your teeth....)

[Maggi Young]

Got just the thing to boost your mood at lunchtime, Mike - see this thread http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=12076.msg310569#msg310569  and follow the link David Sellars give to a short you-tube video which will transport you to the mountains - a real monday treat!