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Happy anniversary @therealladygrantham ! I am grateful for every year we share together. Every happiness I have ever experienced in life, I owe it to you. Thank you for being the extraordinary and lovely woman you are

therealladygrantham

What a lovely life we've had, @thereallordgrantham. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Forever and ever, just we two.

#dear robert

Good morning,

I noticed a note sent to me from @adoracora-elizabeth. I hope you don't mind my answering it here. You asked for Daisy and Tulip.

Daisy is what is my best childhood memory?

Some of my fondest memories from before I married come from summers in Newport after Mother and Father completed the renovations on the cottage. Harold took up sailing, and I recall that being very exciting. Ice skating during Cincinnati winters is also something dear to me. I'd nearly forgotten about that.

You'll have to check with my response to his lordship's flower ask regarding tulip.

Thank you for inquiring. -C

PS - I enjoy the lovely pictures that you create.

#25 flower asks

Although I know the answer to most of these questions, I would still like to join in on the fun: sunflower, tulip, and heather.

Yours lovingly,

Robert

Oh, darling, how sweet you are to play along.

sunflower is sun or moon.

I choose the sun.

tulip is lucky number

While I think it's silly to have a lucky number, I'd say sixteen is an important number for me. It's the date of our anniversary in February and Edith's birthday in September.

Heather is what's your favorite musical?

You know that I am partial to Don Giovanni, even if you are not. You say the end is far too dramatic. Oh, but the music can be felt in one's very bones!

Yours, C

#dear robert #25 flower asks

Good day Lady Grantham! I hope you're well. Could I please request for the flowers asks, rose, hydrangea, and daffodil? Or feel free to just choose one if I'm being greedy.

(also thank you for following me back, I'm very honoured. Say hi to His Lordship for me 😍)

Good evening!

I am well. I hope you are, too. I'm delighted that you've taken the time to send some questions.

The first one you asked is rose - describe your crush.

He's very kind. He can be terribly thoughtful. And he also looks very handsome in his red army dress.

Next, hydrangea - proudest moment?

Oh, there have been so many moments. Sybil's nursing. Edith's writing. Mary's running Downton. Tom's fortitude and open heartedness. All of our darling grandchildren. I'm afraid I can't choose one moment.

Last, daffodil - what colour suits you best?

Robert says blue, and I think I have to agree.

I'm so glad to be a follower of yours. Thank you for following me, too. Take care. - C

Here are the other questions, if anyone would like to send a note.

25 Flower Asks

#25 flower asks #these are such fun

May I ask for alstroemeria, ginger, and cherry blossom, please?

Have a good day Your Ladyship!

Dear Anonymous Sender,

Here are the answers to your lovely flower asks:

First, alstroemeria - dream vacation.

His Lordship and I have been fortunate to have travelled to many beautiful places. I think I most enjoyed Egypt, though Florence is very nice, too. I can't seem to convince Lord Grantham to take me to California, but I would love to see San Francisco.

Next, ginger - least favourite food.

Oh this one is easy. I detest salt cod. I also dislike apricots, though they are very pretty on the table.

Last, cherry-blossom - do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes. I do.

I hope you have a nice day as well, sender. Thank you for taking the time to send a note. I hope I've been able to answer your questions.

The list is here if there are others who would like to send a message.

25 Flower Asks

#thank you for sending the note #the girls were right; this is fun #25 flower asks

laurapetrie

You made a princess of me.

Louisa May Alcott, Little Women (1869)

#dear robert

ask-bait

💐 25 flower asks

rose - describe your crush.

cherry-blossom - do you believe in love at first sight?

daisy - what’s your best childhood memory?

daffodil - which colour suits you best?

peony - do you put more value in honour or truth?

iris - favourite 90s song?

sunflower - sun or moon?

narcissus - your best physical feature?

freesia - are you still friends with the person you considered your best friend two years ago?

orchid - favourite fruit?

violet - have you had your first kiss?

gypsophila - do you prefer many distant friends, or a few close friends?

gerbera - neon or pastel?

carnation - does true love exist?

alstroemeria - dream vacation?

anemone - were you ever interested in greek mythology?

cymbidium - sexuality?

rhododendron - what’s your biggest fear?

tulip - lucky number?

gladiolus - who do you look up to most?

snapdragon - favourite mythical creature?

hydrangea - proudest moment?

heather - what’s your favourite musical?

delphinium - what’s your star sign - does it suit you?

ginger - least favourite food?

#unsure how this works really #robert's suggested I turn it through again #25 flower asks #send a message with a flower

thereallordgrantham

It's been a while since Lady Grantham last posted. Hope all is well!

Thank you for your concern. I am happy to assure you that all is well with Her Ladyship. Her Ladyship has been working more at the hospital and balancing her busy schedule with her treatment for pernicious anemia. Sometimes she is left tired, understandably so, and rather take a nap than log onto the online world. At other times, she would rather use her energy to enjoy a walk together, which I will never deny her. Either way, she is strong and resilient, and I am very proud of her.

I will inform Her Ladyship of your concern and that others are wishing her well.

Thank you for your letter, take care

therealladygrantham

I am sorry!

His Lordship is right. I've been very busy, but very well. I hope you're well too, dear sender.