SmileyRose Ramblings by Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her)

Artemis II – Nasa

Apr 7th, 2026

It has been absolutely wonderful following the launch of the spaceship. I watched the countdown live on my mobile.

Artemis II

https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/

Here I am in my spacesuit 🙂

Artemis II “is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately The scheduled splashdown of Artemis II in the Pacific Ocean, at 8.07 pm ET

5.07pm PT;

12.07am GMT

on Friday, April 10th or Saturday 11 April British time according to NASA

The spacecraft is expected to reach a whopping 23,839 mph as it speeds back down to Earth before safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

2330hrs (gmt)- They are close to splash down.

God bless them.

I stayed awake last night to welcome the 4 astronauts home. I watched splashdown live. It was so incredible. They were all given the ok by each of the four medical officers assigned to each of them. The whole mission was approximately

9 days, 1 hour, and 32 seconds. It was a Mission Possible 😉

I watched them set up the porch around Integrity, as the Orian Four all slowly emerged to eagerly await the rescue mission, which entailed them all being safely hoisted into the helicopters.

Welcome home. 🙂
The Bride

Apr 6th, 2026

I am quite excited as my Exochorda or Machrabtha, also known as ‘The Bride’ (Pearl Bush), will be flowering soon. It has an abundance of little white flowers on it. This is mine looking quite splendid in 2004. 🙂
Questions and Answers

Apr 6th, 2026

Q. Are you a male or a female?

A. Lol, I was born a female, and I still identify as a female. I have always had very feminine ways. I’m not likely to change sex. I quite like being me. 🙂

During my childhood, I was always very feminine, enjoying dresses and skirts; however, I occasionally wear leggings and jeans for comfort these days, particularly when I am at home . I have generally maintained a feminine appearance, favouring long hair. Currently, my hair is shoulder-length and has a dark brown with reddish hue. Overall, I consider myself to have a feminine presentation.

I do not require anyone else to be me, as I believe I am quite capable of presenting myself effectively.
Question and Answers

Apr 6th, 2026

Q. Do you care about what others think about the way you look Frances?

A. No, not at all. If an individual has a slim physique, they may be regarded as underweight. If they are slightly overweight, they might be considered fat. If someone does not have a favourable opinion of you, they may resort to mockery or ridicule. You can’t win.

When my children were young, I liked the public figures or models who maintained a healthy appearance rather than extreme thinness. My youngest daughter believed she needed to resemble a stick insect to gain acceptance. It is important that children enjoy nutritious meals during their growth periods rather than resort to unhealthy dieting due to media influence. My aim was for them to maintain a healthy and balanced weight. It can be quite concerning for a parent when they notice their child or children not eating properly because they feel pressured to conform to a particular appearance. I was a concerned full-time mother.

Generally, an individual’s appearance is not of primary concern. What is more significant is the influence that media exerts on our children. This may be the reason I have a particular fondness for the 1970s, when there were only four television channels, which were more selective regarding the content they broadcast. During that period, programmes were often of better quality.

Times have changed considerably. 🙂
Love Is Like A Butterfly

Apr 6th, 2026
You Should Never Judge A Book By Its Cover

Apr 6th, 2026

I believe it is important not to form judgments about individuals without taking the time to get to know them. People possess a range of qualities across all areas of life, and appearances can be deceiving. By making an effort to understand someone personally, you may discover valuable insights and qualities that were not immediately apparent.
Questions and Answers

Apr 6th, 2026

Q. Frances, I have noticed that there are some pretty good photographs on your blogsite. Does anyone else have access to any of your photographs, Frances?

A. In a nutshell, “No.” If anyone else has access to any of my photographs, then they are out of order as I have not given anyone else my permission to use any of them. They are for my website only, and NOBODY else should be using them!

I have never earned a single penny for any of my photographs. Nobody has ever offered me money for any of my photographs. Therefore, my photographs are all out of bounds. Nobody should be using them. This is my own website, not associated with anyone else.

Anyone using any of my photos, all owe me. My price, and not theirs!

None of my photographs are displayed publicly anywhere else, but on my blogsite (here). Anyone else displaying my photographs anywhere else, they all owe me! All photographs here are viewing only.

Q. Why do you use a black and white website?

A. Because it is easier to read and the photographs look much nicer on a black background. I notice that you do not ask the same questions to the newspaper publishers! A newspaper is black and white. Please stop being so pathetic re the colours I use here. It has no reflection re my nationality. I like the colours black and white. I am not so stupid, like some, to associate the colour of my photographs or blogsite with my background.

Frances x
Hair!

Apr 6th, 2026

I am trying to grow my hair presently. However, this is a hair colour I loved on me. This is me about 3 years ago!
Half A Sixpence

Apr 6th, 2026

I went for a lovely walk at Ferry Meadows yesterday, and I photographed this lovely carousel. It reminded me of how we loved to ride on the carousel when both of my daughters were younger. They loved the fair, just as I did as a young girl. My ex-husband, J Alan, and I took them to the fair regularly. I often frequented the Stamford Fair.

It also reminded me of the film Half a Sixpence, which starred Tommy Steele and Julia Foster. I loved this musical film so much. It is one of my early film memories. 🙂

This is me riding on the carousel with my daughter Kitty when she was younger. 🙂

This little catouselnwas photographed by me at Peterborough Cathedral.

Me – Frances

“If the rains got to fall”
You’ll Be In My Heart

Apr 5th, 2026

This is a beautiful song, I love.

“You’ll Be In My Heart”

You Tarzan, me Jane 😀