It was such a hot day, the hottest July day on record. I felt so sorry for all the graduands having to wear their robes and caps.
Eleanor started off with her hair down but it wasn't long before she tied it back to keep her a bit cooler.
After the ceremony there were post ceremony refreshments. We were all in need of something cold and refreshing.
Eleanor hasn't come away from university with just her degree, she also met her boyfriend there. He was her lab partner. Funny that as Daniel met his girlfriend at university too, she was his lab partner!
We were going to go for a meal afterwards to celebrate but we were all just so worn out with the heat, we decided to have a takeaway instead and we'll go out for a meal this weekend. It was a lovely day, despite the temperature, and we couldn't be prouder of Eleanor.
A proud mummy moment! Huge congratulations to Eleanor x
ReplyDeleteThank you. A very proud mummy moment.
DeleteWell done, Eleanor. Enjoy your new career, wherever that takes you. (And enjoy the meal - it's a little more comfortable today.)
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're about fifteen degrees cooler here today, though it's bucketing it down and it's in for the day.
DeleteMany congratulations to Eleanor, Jo. I bet it seems no time at all since she started primary school! :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I don't know where the years have gone. It's a bit weird to think that both my children are now done with their education.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor and her boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a lovely day.
DeleteCongratulations Eleanor. You must be so very proud. Graduations are memorable occasions aren't they. X
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're extremely proud. Graduation ceremonies are a great way of marking the hard work that has been put in over the last three years.
DeleteWell done Eleanor. A day to remember for all of you. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's definitely a day to remember.
DeleteHuge congratulations to Eleanor! Enjoy your celebratory meal; it's well deserved. best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're looking forward to our meal out, it will probably be tomorrow as Eleanor's working an eleven and a half hour shift today, finishing at 11.30pm.
DeleteCongratulations what a wonderful achievement, shame about the heat spoiling your plans. Hopefully you will get your meal out over the weekend. Good luck with job hunting for them both.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We were hoping for a nice day but it was just a bit too hot in the end. They're both frantically applying for jobs now.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor and man! What vicious weather to get for Graduation Day, I'm not surprised a meal seemed too much by the end of the day. Hope you enjoy your meal this weekend1
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Thank you. There was air conditioning in the building where the ceremony was held but they left the doors open so it was totally ineffective. Never mind, we still enjoyed the day and we've still got a lovely meal to look forward to.
DeleteMany congratulations to Eleanor, she did so well. An absolutely proud moment! x
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're so very proud, it's lovely to see your children do well.
DeletePS Meant to say what beautiful photos too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. We've got the official photos which were taken too, these were just snaps I took myself.
DeleteCongratulations to your lovely daughter!!!!! You should be very proud of her. And she, of herself. Yessss!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan imagine you were all worn out, from the heat. Waiting for a seat in a restaurant would only add to the feeling. Good idea to get take out, and do dinner, at a later date.
Again, Congratulations!! To her and to you, her parents!
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Thank you. We were glad of a nice day but the heat was just unbearable, everyone there was using whatever they could get hold of to fan themselves with. Never mind, it was still lovely to see Eleanor graduate and we've still got a meal out to look forward to.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor! I think the thrill of it all overshadowed the heat, by the looks of the smile on her face :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. We certainly tried to disregard the heat, a little difficult at times, but it was a lovely ceremony.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a lovely day.
DeleteWell done Eleanor (and boyfriend). Wishing them both well in their chosen careers.
ReplyDelete{hugest of hugs to you too proud mum} xx
Thank you. I know any mum will understand how proud we are as parents, our children bring us so much joy.
DeleteCongrats to Eleanor & to her parents. You must both be so proud that your children have done well. Take care & I'll be in touch very soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, we're very proud of both Daniel and Eleanor's achievements, they both worked so hard.
DeleteShe is stunning. Love when a family can go with the flow and change plans . Shows flexibility and love!
ReplyDeletePostponing the meal means that the celebrations can continue for a few days yet.
Deletecongratulations and climate change in action! Hoods are heavy and bulky to wear! What can one do with a biomedical degree? Is that a BSc?
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, climate change is very worrying. A biomedical degree is a BSc, Eleanor's hoping to become a biomedical scientist in time.
DeleteCongrats to the graduates, you all most be so thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're over the moon and very proud.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor and her boyfriend! I hope that you all have a lovely celebration meal after you decided to postpone it because of the heat.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a lovely day and we still have the celebratory meal to look forward to so that will extend the celebrations.
DeleteRe: your comment on my post about still Loving Old Fashioned Blogging.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you will continue with blogging, even though you are enjoying IG.
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I'm still enjoying blogging but enjoying Instagram too, I think there's room for both.
DeleteThank you. We're hoping she can land a job now.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such lovely photographs. Congratulations to Eleanor and wishing her lots of success on her path ahead!
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Thank you. Eleanor had an interview on Friday for a job in a laboratory, which is what she wants to do, so we're just waiting now to hear if she's been successful.
DeleteOh! I do hope she is. Fingers crossed!!
DeleteThank you. We've all got our fingers, and toes, crossed.
DeleteJo, Congratulations!! You must be very proud! P. x
ReplyDeletePS. I'm hearing about the heat there. Amazing! I hope it cools soon for you. It's very hot here but we expect it.
Thank you. Yes, we're all very proud indeed. It's much cooler now than it was last week, it's enjoyable now rather than oppressive.
DeleteMany congratulations to Eleanor, wishing her all the success in her future career, what a very proud day for you. Hope the interview was successful. xcx
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a lovely day despite the heat and we're all very proud of Eleanor.
DeleteWow! Well done Eleanor, what an achievement! You must all be sooo proud of her. Shame about the heat.xxx
ReplyDeleteWe are. We were all hoping for a nice day without rain but we didn't bargain for the hottest July day on record.
DeleteWonderful photographs - you must be so proud.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to Eleanor, and I wish her every success in the future.
All the best Jan
Thank you. It's the end of a chapter and the beginning of another.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor, a huge achievement & great news about the job. I wish her all the very best in her future career path. Cx
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're so pleased that she's got a job already, she's just waiting to start now.
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