Saying Hello, Been Away a While

[Shortie]

Hi all

Thought I'd say a really quick 'Hi'. There's soooo many new faces I thought I'd say Hi to you, and Hi to old friends too.

I'm back on the boards, here and there. Just didn't want old friends to think I'd done a runner!

A quick catch-up, and by way of explaining my departure...

I started finding it hard being here most nights (I'll explain why) and I didn't think it fair on LJ and Jennie. They were both always absolutely lovely about it and always told me not to worry etc, but I'm a natural worrier and felt bad. So I resigned as Mod. Nothing more to it than that I promise.

I was finding I wasn't on the boards as often as I started a new job last October and I'm working longer hours now.

Also, in October my DS was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and it took a while to get used to the medication and routine change

Anyhow... in December I found out I was pregnant, which explained why I was sooooo tired when I got in from work. And hence I took a break from the Vine.

I missed you all while I was away and will still pop back every now and then to say Hi

Oooo, and good news, my Dad's going to help me this year on my lottie so I don't have to hand the keys back!

[Shortie]

Cheers LJ

Hey... my Rhubarb is growing nicely already.....

[vicki lorraine]

Lovely to hear from you.
I rememeber your name from when i first joined the vine.
Yes there are soooooo many new grapes.
I dont get on as often as i would like as work and family are taking alot of time at the moment. But get on as often as i can.

The weather has been so good this last week that i have spent much of my free time on the land.

Stay in touch!

[beefy]

Hi Shortie and congratulations .

[madderbat]

Welcome back Shortie, hope things are going well for you now. When is the happy day? I haven't had the excuse of an expectation for my tiredness these days, but hope the coming of summer means better things.

There are so many newbies these days I haven't been able to keep up with hellos either, and will take this chance to say 'Hello all', as well.
All the best
Jane

[Waffler]

Hey Shortie! Congrats on your news!

[eskymo]

wow - what fantastic news - I'm incredibly jealous - kept trying myself and nothing happened so given up for a while.

[Nicos]

Welcome back...you have been missed
Hey!!!! Congratulations too!!

[muckdiva]

Welcome back to the vine Shortie!

[bramble]

Hi Shortie and welcome back. I've often wondered what happened to you. Delighted to hear your good news. Keep us posted.

[Snadger]

Welcome back short stuff! I was beginning to wonder what had happened to you!
Congratulations on your pregnancy as well, and don't be a stranger, keep popping in to say hello. You've been missed!

[Alice]

Hello Shortie. Lovely to hear from you. Have missed your contributions. Hope your OH is doing well. When is your baby due. What great news.

[Geordie]

Nice One

[Peter]

Good to have you back and wow, what news.

[Squirrel]

Hi Shortie - glad to hear that everything has turned around for you. Congrats too! You will have a huge amount of catching up to do - so many new names on the board these days!