Family Tree And Our Garden Of Friends

I thought I would take the time to introduce you to all of the members of my family, and my garden of friends....I called it my garden of friends because it seems to be always growing :)

Here goes, starting with my side of the family.

Me - Dippy female known as Whiskyminx
Hubby - Soulmate and my best friend
Mum - My Mum, where I get my nutty side and my strength and determination from
Dad - My Dad, also where I get my nutty side my strength and determination from
Sister - My sister, eleven years older than me and running a public house
Brother In Law - Sisters hubby, helping to run a public house
Nephew J - Sis's Son, chef, mechanic and extremely tall
Neice D - Sis's daughter and like me, heavily into drama, singing and dancing

Hubby's side of the family

Mum S - Hubby's Mum, lovely, kind, caring and always lends an ear when needed
Dad S - Hubby's Dad, gentle and easy going, it's where hubby gets his traits from

Mr Bleach - One year younger than hubby and married to Sis In Law
Sis In Law - A year older than me ;) and married to Mr Bleach
Little Miss Purple - Daughter of the above and a purple addict
Little Miss Pink - Daughter of SIL and Mr B and heavily into pink

Brother C - Middle brother, lives in same town as the above
Sister In Law D - Married to Brother C
Neice A R - Daughter of the above
Nephew O - Son of the above

Brother S - Youngest brother, the same age as me, loves football
Sister In Law M - Married to Brother S and the mother of 3 lovely boys
Nephew L - Son of the above and studying hard at Universisty
Nephew M - Son of the above and loves to have a rough and tumble with hubby
Nephew T - Son of the above and also loves to have a rough and tumble with hubby

Our Garden Of Friends

Not sure where to start here as I don't want to offend anyone! Maybe it's best to start with those we have known for the longest :)

College Buddy - We met at drama college 19 years ago, and have been firm friends ever since. There have been years when we were out of touch, but now we see each other regularly and are never short of a conversation. So much in common, especially our love for drama, singing, reading and writing. She is currently studying hard for a degree in English literature. I'm sure she will pass with flying colors and have the well deserved letters after her name.

BRS friend - She was my boss, but soon became my friend. I looked up to her, and we went through some tough times together where we worked. We were soon known as the terrible twosome.....have lost touch recently, but I'm sure our friendship will go from strength to strength.

BRS Security Friend - I met this man on my first day working there, he realised I was a bad car parker and saved me "my" space every morning for two years. Supported BRS friend and I in our bad times and still remains a good friend.

Ex Friend J - Someone I met when I first had my Ileostomy bag. I offered to talk to her has she had just suddenly had to have the same operation. We were good friends, again inseperable, but too much so. In my eyes theres only room for one person who demands so much of my time, and that's hubby. She recently got back in touch with me to try and reconcile our differences. Yes it was brave of her, but I'm one for sticking by my judgements. There's only one person allowed to sit and watch me through my letterbox and that's Robbie Williams!!

Clever Crafting Friend (CCF) - We met at one of my old jobs. We worked in the same office space and soon became friends. She introduced me to everyone, helped me when I was down, always supported me when I was ill, and has listened to my tales of woe too many times to mention. I hope I have been as supportive of her as she has of me. SHe has seen me through my hospital stays, my confinement to my house, and my integration back into society. As well as encouraging my crafting skills she has helped me to realise how much a real friend can mean to me, and that I will always be grateful for.

Navie Wifie - Again we met in the same job. On her introduction to the company as with everyone, she sat with me to see what my job entailed and how it linked in with hers. I knew I knew her face, but couldn't remember where from. It turned out we went to the same school, she drank in my parents pub, we married in the same month on the same year and had our reception at the same hotel. We got on straight away, crosswords galore at lunchtime! Again, she has been one of my rocks with my illness, always there, and always sending me the sweetest and funniest e mails to brighten my day. We may not speak or see each other often, due to family comittments, but along with CCF she is one of my most cherished friends.....Maybe I don't tell them that enough.

Flowergirl - (slight name change here) We met online in a chatroom. Her and her partner and I hit it off instantly. Laughs.....I've never laughed so much as when I chat with them. The strangest thing is, whenever we are chatting we always say the same thing at the same time SNAP!! It's as if we are tuned into each other minds. Again, she has helped me no end with my emotional times. Given me advice relating to Ex Friend J, which I completely ignored much to my own stupidness. Hubby and I went to visit them in their home town for a weekend. Scared we wouldn't get on in "reality". Doubts soon disappeared.....we had a blast that weekend, and hope to do it again soon, when hubby's work schedule allows. She recently stopped with me for a weekend. A true girly weekend, hair straightening, eyebrow plucking, eating, drinking and laughing until we cried. And yes......I did blub when she left :(

Dr Pepper - Flowergirl's partner. Again we met in a chat room. He was the one that made me feel welcome, and insisted I come back. Both him and Flowergirl defended me during one particularly nasty experience. ALways fun, always playing the best music.....and now a firm drinking buddy for hubby, and a firm friend for me :)

Pingu - Again we met in a chat room. American through and through, and extremely shy! It's only taken her eighteen months to send us her picture! When I came out of hospital one time, I arrived home and she had sent me a get well card....that meant the world to me. Now it's tradition to send each other the dishiest pictures of men in postcard form we can find when we go on holiday. Another true internet friend who one day I hope to meet.

Archie - Again we met in the same chatroom. He organised quizzes and dedicated his time to opening his room especially for this when the other room closed due to friendship breakdowns. I know we aren't in touch often, but he has told me he reads the blog occasionally. I often think of him and hope he is still keeping well :)

Holli - My first blogging friend. I only wrote last week on her wedding dedication page how we met. Next blog, same format as mine and an amazing writer. She shares her emotional ups and downs, and Faith's (her daughters) growth with an outstanding number of readers. We have in common, our height ;) our age, and our love for blogging and music. SOmeone I admire, and aspire to when I think of my writing....maybe she can give some hints when I finally start writing my novel!!

Stephaine - Another fellow blogger with a wicked sense of humour. We haven't been in touch much recently, but again I admire her writing skills and her blunt honesty when it comes to her work colleagues ;)

Moggie - Again I found this blog via hitting the next blog button. I was amazed and astounded at his beautiful photography and instantly saved it to my favourites. He has inspired me to try and take some artistic photo's. Some of which I will soon share when I finally complete my holiday diary. I now look at everything with a different eye. Tree's, flowers, the sky, animals and insects. A supportive friend when I am down and for that I will be eternally grateful. I hope this new found friendship will continue for many many more years.

Pickle - A friend of Moggie's and again shares his life in pictures. Not photographs like Moggie, but the most amazing drawings I have ever seen. He takes in stray and injured animals, heals them with love and dedication and helps to find new homes for them. We share a love of animals. He recently sent me a drawing of him, Moggie and Pickle. Blogworld may seem like a bigt place, but you can still find friends that feel like family. I am proud to be part of Moggie and Pickle's extended family :) Again his kind words have helped me through many a pickle ;)

Ladyhawk - A friend of Moggie's and a fellow photographer.....she has an eye for detail, and along with Moggie takes the most amazing pictures. She is now my surrogate "hugger" for Moggie when he is feeling low. Another person who offers me kind words when they are needed :)

Divemuster - Another friend of Moggie and Ladyhawk. Another amazing photographer. He seems a little shy to me, but that might be because I don't know him as well as Moggie. Recently became another year younger and Moggie dedicated a wonderful picture to him ;)

NN (Chinese Buddy) - A long time ago hubby was looking through cv's for a couple of jobs he had to emply people for. I helped him narrow down those that he should interview. Automatically knocking out those with spelling mistakes! This person's cv was one of the ones I helped to select for an interview. She got the job and became one of hubby's employees. We met up for lunch one day, hubby and I and her and her hubby. We hit it off straight away. Such a lovely warm, friendly person who always makes me feel happy and cared for. She spols me something rotten and she shouldn't! She isnt just "an ex employee of hubby in his old job" but a true friend.

V - Also an emplyee of hubby's in his old job, and Sammy the dog's owner. We met up as we had agreed to look after Sam while they went away for a few days. It was to make sure that Sam liked us, and that I liked him. SIx of us, hubby and I, NN and her hubby, and V and her hubby went for Sunday lunch. We had a lovely time, and again all hit it off. Thankfully Sam and I hit it off too and we now look after him whenever the need arises. V and her hubby are now good friends, and bbq's with spiders create a wonderful atmosphere. She also introduced me to cous cous and now I can't get enough of it!

I think that covers everyone.....but If I have missed anyone off I am truly sorry. This has taken me two days to do as I wanted to make truthful and honest comments about anyone without being "over the top". If I have missed you, think of yourself as a seed yet to be planted......there is plenty of room in my garden for everyone to flourish and grow.

I hope this has introduced a little bit more of my life to you.

For everyone above, and every reader....special hugs today

Love

Whisky

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