Today's garden happy - yessss! Let's hope others get the idea now!
Good morning.
Today I am not happy. Sadly, because of the extreme weather warnings and the guidance not to go out unless it is absolutely essential, we have decided that we won't be going to Norwich tomorrow to go to Alex's graduation on Monday. None of us, including Alex. It is absolutely heart wrenching but neither Beth nor Al cope well with the heat and this is predicted to be extreme. I'm not so bad with heat but was very worried about overheating engines, melting road surfaces, etc.
This is what Beth said in a Facebook message:
We will organise a family and friends celebration at some point, a nice party round here for family and friends. It won't be the same but it will be really nice.
We're just all feeling very sad right now. If you feel you could send something to Alex, please post it in the comments or send straight to me and I will make sure they get to him.
As always, take care, make sure that glass of water is emptied and refilled and have a lovely day. xx
So sad but very very sensible.
ReplyDeleteAnd to Alex - Congratulations on Graduating - that's something that will be with you for ever - Well done!
Yes, we all feel it is the right decisions. No uncertainties, just sadness really. Thanks for the encouraging words, I will make sure Alex gets them. xx
DeleteI'm so sorry to read this, Joy, especially since the ceremony had already been postponed. It is, however, a sensible decision, under the circumstances, and I hope you can find another way to celebrate Alex's wonderful achievement. Please pass on my very best wishes and congratulations. X
ReplyDeleteI will, thanks very much, Jules. xx
DeleteIt's a shame but definitely the right decision for all of you - in fact I'm quite surprised that the ceremony is going ahead. Congratulations to Alex for his graduation and also for being mature enough to make the right choice!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Chrissie. I wonder if it might be cancelled, given that the warning seems to be intensifying rather than reducing as usually happens with these warnings as you get nearer the time. We will see. They have a live link so I will watch that.
DeleteThank you - I will make sure Alex sees what you said. xx
Wow Alex! A Masters First Class! That is absolutely awesome, my heartiest congratulations and very best wishes for the future.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a pity that you and yours are unable to attend the graduation but a very wise and mature decision. Who knows, the ceremony might yet be cancelled at the last minute, there are enough warnings about the expected heatwave that they might re-consider. Regardless though, the Masters is yours, for life and something to be very proud of!
Sorry, it's me again, not anonymous!! Annabeth x
DeleteYes, we were so proud of him. It was last year that he got it but there were no graduation ceremonies last year because of Covid. Of course, it is still around this year, but it's not such a newsworthy thing this year.
DeleteI was wondering (hoping\?) that if enough say that they aren't coming, they will run another one. We will see.
Thanks for the lovely comment, Annabeth. I will make sure Alex sees it. xx
Just read todays blog - Huge Huge congratulations to Alex (which given his situation is incredible ) on getting a First Class Hons Degree - a fabulous achievement . The decision you have made definitely the right one. We were stuck in traffic on the M3 last weekend ( no apparent reason ) and what should have taken a maximum of 30mins - turned into 2 hours plus ! Lots of cars on the hard shoulder overheated etc - and it wasn't as hot then as is predicted now.
ReplyDeleteGood you have a link to the ceremony to watch .
Oh, Jane, that sounds awful and, yes, that's the sort of situation I was rather dreading.
DeleteI'll send on your comments to Alex who will appreciate them, I am very sure. Thank you. xx
Many, many congratulations to Alex, a super achievement.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole. I will let him know. xx
DeleteI'm so sorry that you've had to cancel plans to attend the graduation ceremony but I do think it's the right decision.
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations to Alex for his amazing achievement. To be awarded a First Class Masters Degree is a fantastic achievement at any time but to have earned this on top of all the worry and stress of the pandemic is even more so. I wish him all the best for his future, whatever he chooses to do. xx
Thanks, Eileen. I have no doubt it is the right decision. Even if it downgrades (and I don't believe it will), we have to go with the information available and it was the right decision.
DeleteHe has been an absolute star, hasn't he? I will make sure he sees this, thank you so much. xx
Very sensible to stay at home. Alex has achieved his degree and the ceremony would have been the icing on the cake-the achievement isn’t any less because he didn’t get tapped on the head with a mortar board. The family and friends get together will be all the sweeter when it comes. My message for Alex is: well done on achieving your degree and good luck in the future whatever that may hold. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThat is so kind, thank you, Catriona. Yes, it makes no difference to the achievement and we can make it special in other ways - in fact, we already did last year, when he was informed of his results. The ceremony is only one way of celebrating - but I still feel very sad for him. It's not how it should have been but there you go!
DeleteI will make sure he sees your comment, thank you.
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That's such a shame but very sensible. Can I say a 'very well done' to Alex. You did it kiddo. All your hard work paid off.
ReplyDeleteIndeed you can, thank you very much, Cherie. He did indeed do it. I'll make sure he sees this. xx
DeleteSuch a shame but very sensible I had to make the same decision a few years ago for my grandson's ceremony, I wasn't well and would never have coped in the heat.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris. You know how it feels. I'm sorry you missed it. xx
DeleteNo one went to any of our sons' graduations for similar reasons. We are too far away and it would have been held outside in scorching temperatures. We had small parties when the diplomas arrived in the mail. The middle son went to his MFA graduation on his own as it was on the east coast of the US and we live in the middle of Canada. There were only eight there so it was a nice event.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a distance to travel, isn't it? Thank you for your understanding. xx
DeleteHow frustrating after all his hard work not to get to the graduation ceremony to celebrate it - my own daughter has just passed her Master's Degree after years of doing it part time whilst working and looking after her little boy and could not go to her graduation last week as they failed to send her any information soon enough and all the gowns for Leeds Uni had been hired out. There is a possibility however that she can attend the next graduation day in December would this be possible for Alex to go to the next ceremony? Sending best wishes to Alex on his achievement and all the best for the future. x
ReplyDeleteIt might be - I'm really not sure about that but worth mentioning, once he's got over the disappointment. I do hope your daughter is able to go in December - very naughty of them not to send the info in good time.
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Sorry Joy the above anonymous comment was me - I missed the drop down arrow to change the comment as box !!
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely to hear from you, Viv. Thanks for commenting. xx
DeleteCongratulations, Alex - awesome achievement and you've made your family so proud, I'm sure. You know what? It's not about the graduation. Who harks back to "my amazing graduation day?"!! No one that I know, including my own kids. It was so hot on my younger daughter's graduation day that it was extremely unpleasant. We were dripping. Not fun. It's just another day and thank heavens you have such a sensible family.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Julia. Al will appreciate that very much indeed, I am sure. xx
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