LILY & ROSE
Here are some photos of Lily & Rose. There are a few from the first time we saw them when they were just 4 weeks old. They would fit on your hand at this age and didn't look much like westies!
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
GUIDE ME...
... O thou Great Redeemer (Jehovah)
I think this is a wonderfully poignant way of marking the passing of Gary Speed.
How I'll manage to sing my way through it I have no idea, but I promise to do my best to sing my heart out.
I think this is a wonderfully poignant way of marking the passing of Gary Speed.
How I'll manage to sing my way through it I have no idea, but I promise to do my best to sing my heart out.
WAGGY TAILS!!
Okay, okay, Dannymatt I'll do some serious tail observation when I get a minute, although I have to say that my two wag their tails frantically, sometimes side to side, but often in an almost circular motion, at the drop of a hat. There have been times whn I have seriously been afraid that they might wag them off completely.
Rose tends to be more of a frantic wagger than Lily, who is always laidback about everything she does, and wouldn't consider it cool to have an out of control tail. Rose, on the other hand, couldn't care less!
Rose tends to be more of a frantic wagger than Lily, who is always laidback about everything she does, and wouldn't consider it cool to have an out of control tail. Rose, on the other hand, couldn't care less!
GOOD MORNING!
Although it may not be so good for some people, what with all those thoughtless, selfish, inconsiderate teachers going out on strike today!! (Is it ONLY teachers who are striking - it's just about all that's mentioned.) I think we can safely say as a result of this, that our profession has been summed up in one word - "Childcare"!
Anyway, SOME of us are still working today. Doing the big coffee shop order ready for tomorrow. so I'd better go and get started...
(Charles, meanwhile, is still in bed!
Anyway, SOME of us are still working today. Doing the big coffee shop order ready for tomorrow. so I'd better go and get started...
(Charles, meanwhile, is still in bed!
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
DANNYMATT...
... I so want you to be wrong, but I fear you are spot on in your prediction about what the media will come up with.
THAT ONE GOT THROUGH...
... dannymatt.
I would love to read your thoughts about Gary Speed.
I still can't get my head round it and find myself thinking about it all the time.
This weekend's match will be a very emotional occasion I think.
I would love to read your thoughts about Gary Speed.
I still can't get my head round it and find myself thinking about it all the time.
This weekend's match will be a very emotional occasion I think.
JUST REMEMBERED...
... I dreamt about Ant and Dec last night.
This is not good and is surely an indicator that I'm watching far too much rubbish TV.
Can't remember the details, but I think I was trying to work out which one is which!
This is not good and is surely an indicator that I'm watching far too much rubbish TV.
Can't remember the details, but I think I was trying to work out which one is which!
WET AND WILD...
... again!
Don't like days like this, especially when I have to go out. It would be much nicer just to be able to batten down the hatches and stay home in the warm!
Don't like days like this, especially when I have to go out. It would be much nicer just to be able to batten down the hatches and stay home in the warm!
Monday, 28 November 2011
GREAT DELIVERY THIS MORNING!
Left a few minutes later than I had done last week and just sailed through.
Lots of amazing compliments about the baking - apparently the mince pies re the best in the world!!
One customer mad a point of telling me how brill everything is - and by the looks of her, she's probably tried it all!!
Have spent today packaging all the cakes that are due to go out for Christmas, preparing for the next Radcliffe's order, taxing the car and baking the 'Hello Kitty' cake.
Am now going onto Pet Planet to see what Christmas pressies I can get for the girls!
Lots of amazing compliments about the baking - apparently the mince pies re the best in the world!!
One customer mad a point of telling me how brill everything is - and by the looks of her, she's probably tried it all!!
Have spent today packaging all the cakes that are due to go out for Christmas, preparing for the next Radcliffe's order, taxing the car and baking the 'Hello Kitty' cake.
Am now going onto Pet Planet to see what Christmas pressies I can get for the girls!
HAD A LOVELY TIME...
... with Christina last night.She popped round in the early evening and stayed for a while. Had a good chat and a bit of a catch up. Nice to see her.
Still can't get my head round Gary Speed and actually woke up this morning thinking I'd had a nightmare - as I'm sure many other people did. Tragic.
Off to Jesmond in a minute with a huge delivery of mince pies, amongst other things.
Be back later...
Still can't get my head round Gary Speed and actually woke up this morning thinking I'd had a nightmare - as I'm sure many other people did. Tragic.
Off to Jesmond in a minute with a huge delivery of mince pies, amongst other things.
Be back later...
Sunday, 27 November 2011
GARY SPEED
Oh, this is so sad.
I cannot believe that he has taken his own life.
It makes me wonder why it is that we can show sympathy and support to someone with a broken arm or physical illness, but turn away when someone's mind is broken.
Rest in Peace Gary
I cannot believe that he has taken his own life.
It makes me wonder why it is that we can show sympathy and support to someone with a broken arm or physical illness, but turn away when someone's mind is broken.
Rest in Peace Gary
HOWLING WIND
been blowing a gale all night and somehow have woken up with Graham Parker and the Rumour going round and round in my head!!
Saturday, 26 November 2011
HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU IN DAYS...
... Dannymatt - although obviously today's comment got through, so don't go quitting yet.
ACTUALLY DON'T ENVY...
... Charles and James going off to Manchester today. The weather is lousy and I suspect their journey will not be good. They're on a pretty tight timescale as they have to pick up their tickets from sale by midday, get to the match, call in on family in Preston afterwards and then get home. Bit of a rush I think.
On the other hand, apart from the stress associated with the match, I have a fairly relaxed day. I'll be going out shortly to Morpeth for a few supplies and then after that I've got the rest of the day to start preparing goodies for the coffee shop and making another set of Santa decorations for a sponge Christmas cake that goes out just before the big day. Plenty of time for the decorations to harden though.
Right, I'm going to get well wrapped up and venture out into the cold and wet.
On the other hand, apart from the stress associated with the match, I have a fairly relaxed day. I'll be going out shortly to Morpeth for a few supplies and then after that I've got the rest of the day to start preparing goodies for the coffee shop and making another set of Santa decorations for a sponge Christmas cake that goes out just before the big day. Plenty of time for the decorations to harden though.
Right, I'm going to get well wrapped up and venture out into the cold and wet.
Friday, 25 November 2011
HAD A REALLY...
... lovely day!
Met Lynda at 10.30 and we didn't stop talking until 2.00! Even lunch didn't stop us. It was great and just like the Old Days!! Loved it.
I had a good wander around the shops and managed to get a few more pressies, taking full advantage of the 25% discount that some of the shops are offering at the moment.
Have now got everything into gift bags and feeling pretty organised and therefore, unbearably smug!
Feel a bit left out though, as Charles and James are off to Old Trafford tomorrow. It was only decided today, and must have come about through James's work. Mind you, I would probably be past myself with nervous tension, so maybe it's better for all concerned if I just stay here and listen to the radio.
Met Lynda at 10.30 and we didn't stop talking until 2.00! Even lunch didn't stop us. It was great and just like the Old Days!! Loved it.
I had a good wander around the shops and managed to get a few more pressies, taking full advantage of the 25% discount that some of the shops are offering at the moment.
Have now got everything into gift bags and feeling pretty organised and therefore, unbearably smug!
Feel a bit left out though, as Charles and James are off to Old Trafford tomorrow. It was only decided today, and must have come about through James's work. Mind you, I would probably be past myself with nervous tension, so maybe it's better for all concerned if I just stay here and listen to the radio.
OH WOW!
Have just been outside to swap the cars around...
... and it is FREEZING!
What a shock to the system after all the mild weather we've been having.
Brrrrrrrrr!!
... and it is FREEZING!
What a shock to the system after all the mild weather we've been having.
Brrrrrrrrr!!
IT'S MY...
... DAY OFF!!
YAAAAYYYYY!!
Looking forward to meeting the very bonkers Lynda in bar Luga, then a bit of shopping.
Bliss!
YAAAAYYYYY!!
Looking forward to meeting the very bonkers Lynda in bar Luga, then a bit of shopping.
Bliss!
Thursday, 24 November 2011
NOT DOING TOO WELL...
... on the blog these days.
(Just out of interest, why, when you're writing about a blog on a 'BLOG' does the spell-check not recognise it?)
It's been a very productive day though. All my Christmas cake orders are now done and the coffee shop order is boxed and ready to go, so it's been good, but tiring.
Have a nice morning planned tomorrow - am going to meet up with Lynda who was my secretary when I was at Heddon. We're going for coffee and then a mooch round the shops. Just in Morpeth, but it'll be good to catch up.
(Just out of interest, why, when you're writing about a blog on a 'BLOG' does the spell-check not recognise it?)
It's been a very productive day though. All my Christmas cake orders are now done and the coffee shop order is boxed and ready to go, so it's been good, but tiring.
Have a nice morning planned tomorrow - am going to meet up with Lynda who was my secretary when I was at Heddon. We're going for coffee and then a mooch round the shops. Just in Morpeth, but it'll be good to catch up.
DANNYMATT!
No I didn't! Where would that be?
And you may be interested to know that last night, whilst shopping for sunglasses (!) not only was I given 20% off BUT a further 10% for being patient while the shop assistant (who doesn't normally work on sunglasses and failed to recognise that the box for the ones I was purchasing was kept in a locked SAFE!!!) faffed around for the best part of half an hour.
Patience has it's rewards it would seem.
And you may be interested to know that last night, whilst shopping for sunglasses (!) not only was I given 20% off BUT a further 10% for being patient while the shop assistant (who doesn't normally work on sunglasses and failed to recognise that the box for the ones I was purchasing was kept in a locked SAFE!!!) faffed around for the best part of half an hour.
Patience has it's rewards it would seem.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
BACK HOME!
What a greeting we got from the girls! Almost worth going out, just so we an come back and be greeted with such enthusiasm.
Pretty manic trip to town. Everyone seemed to have the same idea, but as it was 20% off most stuff at Fenwicks and John Lewis it's not surprising really.
We started with pizza as everyone was ready for a meal and then got cracking on present buying. I didn't get much really, but at least I made a start.
Still don't feel in the least bit Christmassy, but Charles reckons that's because I'm not in school any more and don't appreciate the build up in the way that I used to.
Pretty manic trip to town. Everyone seemed to have the same idea, but as it was 20% off most stuff at Fenwicks and John Lewis it's not surprising really.
We started with pizza as everyone was ready for a meal and then got cracking on present buying. I didn't get much really, but at least I made a start.
Still don't feel in the least bit Christmassy, but Charles reckons that's because I'm not in school any more and don't appreciate the build up in the way that I used to.
KNACKERED!!
Eleven cakes marzipanned, eleven boards covered, six cakes completely finished. Only stopped because I'm waiting for a delivery of red sugarpaste tomorrow.
Feel pretty pleased with myself, but not sure I'll be skipping around the shops this evening!!
Feel pretty pleased with myself, but not sure I'll be skipping around the shops this evening!!
WEDNESDAY IS THE NEW FRIDAY...
... as far as Charles is concerned anyway!!
I've got a hectic day today, hopefully covering 14 Christmas cakes and boards and then going off for late night shopping with Charles, Claire and James.
I've let Kevin know that if he needs anything tomorrow, I need to know by mid-morning today so that I can get it done, but hopefully he should have enough to keep going till Friday.
Just hearing about Thomas Cook being in difficulties - hope James and Claire haven't booked their honeymoon with them.
I've got a hectic day today, hopefully covering 14 Christmas cakes and boards and then going off for late night shopping with Charles, Claire and James.
I've let Kevin know that if he needs anything tomorrow, I need to know by mid-morning today so that I can get it done, but hopefully he should have enough to keep going till Friday.
Just hearing about Thomas Cook being in difficulties - hope James and Claire haven't booked their honeymoon with them.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
ROSE KNEW...
... exactly what she was doing when she nicked Lily's usual place next to her dad. Every few minutes she had a good look at her sister to check how she was coping now that she had been usurped!
BIT TARDY TODAY!!
With the blog, I mean, not with anything else as I've had one of those days when I haven't really paused for breath.
Delivery went well this morning, although I hit the rush hour traffic in Gosforth which meant it was about 9.15 by the time I got to the coffee shop.
Called into Morpeth on the way home and stocked up on baby pink ribbon for the Christening cake and tartan ribbon for the Christmas cakes.
Whizzed home ready to get on, but spent an hour on the phone with my Mum, so didn't get as early a start on the Christening cake as I'd hope, but it's all finished now I'm glad to say.
Delivery went well this morning, although I hit the rush hour traffic in Gosforth which meant it was about 9.15 by the time I got to the coffee shop.
Called into Morpeth on the way home and stocked up on baby pink ribbon for the Christening cake and tartan ribbon for the Christmas cakes.
Whizzed home ready to get on, but spent an hour on the phone with my Mum, so didn't get as early a start on the Christening cake as I'd hope, but it's all finished now I'm glad to say.
Monday, 21 November 2011
I THINK THE GIRLS...
... must be absolutely shattered after their busy weekend, when they actually stayed up until well after midnight to ensure that they didn't miss out on any of the fun.
In fact, on Saturday night they were out having a midnight walk, star-gazing while Garry identified all the constellations. Very educational it was!
Anyway, they've slept through nearly all of the day today. Haven't heard a peep out of them.
Had a good consultation about the Christening cake, which is going to make a welcome change from coffee shop stuff and Christmas cakes.
Charles will be in late this evening, after the Governors' meeting, so I'm trying to think of something quick to do for our meal - and not coming up with any ideas. May end up being beans on toast!
In fact, on Saturday night they were out having a midnight walk, star-gazing while Garry identified all the constellations. Very educational it was!
Anyway, they've slept through nearly all of the day today. Haven't heard a peep out of them.
Had a good consultation about the Christening cake, which is going to make a welcome change from coffee shop stuff and Christmas cakes.
Charles will be in late this evening, after the Governors' meeting, so I'm trying to think of something quick to do for our meal - and not coming up with any ideas. May end up being beans on toast!
IT'S 2PM...
...and I'm ready for a bit of a sit down, having been on my feet since 8.00 this morning.
I have, however, managed to complete the order for tomorrow - 2 huge carrot cakes, 2 cheesecakes (one blueberry and the other chocolate), bakewells, brownie and cheese scones.
Just waiting for two customers to come round to discuss a Christening cake then I'll take the girls out for a walk.
Actually, now I've got time to appreciate it, the weather is rather lovely this afternoon. Very mild and still, with some hazy sunshine. It'll be good to get out into the fresh air.
I have, however, managed to complete the order for tomorrow - 2 huge carrot cakes, 2 cheesecakes (one blueberry and the other chocolate), bakewells, brownie and cheese scones.
Just waiting for two customers to come round to discuss a Christening cake then I'll take the girls out for a walk.
Actually, now I've got time to appreciate it, the weather is rather lovely this afternoon. Very mild and still, with some hazy sunshine. It'll be good to get out into the fresh air.
UP TO MY EYES...
... in carrots and buttermilk today!!
having a busy morning in the kitchen getting tomorrows order done. This time it includes two cheesecakes which together contain 1800gms of cream cheese! This is NOT going to be cheap Kevin!!
Right, going to get the carrot cakes out of the oven. Brownies just waiting to go in...
having a busy morning in the kitchen getting tomorrows order done. This time it includes two cheesecakes which together contain 1800gms of cream cheese! This is NOT going to be cheap Kevin!!
Right, going to get the carrot cakes out of the oven. Brownies just waiting to go in...
Sunday, 20 November 2011
LOVELY WEEKEND!
Had a great time with our friends and family this weekend. Very sociable, easy-going group. Lots of good food and wine and an AMAZING Sunday lunch.
House is very quiet now that everyone's gone!!
Having a quiet evening as I don't need to do a delivery until Tuesday - YAY!! So, Strictly and XFactor it is then!
House is very quiet now that everyone's gone!!
Having a quiet evening as I don't need to do a delivery until Tuesday - YAY!! So, Strictly and XFactor it is then!
SLEEP DEPRIVATION!
That's what I feel I'm suffering this morning.
Late night following lots of chat over some fabulous Pommard 2003.
Going up the coast this morning, probably to Newton and, I'm guessing for lunch at the Ship.
Then back home and presumably I'll need to start work on the coffee shop order, although I haven't actually heard anything about that yet!
Late night following lots of chat over some fabulous Pommard 2003.
Going up the coast this morning, probably to Newton and, I'm guessing for lunch at the Ship.
Then back home and presumably I'll need to start work on the coffee shop order, although I haven't actually heard anything about that yet!
Saturday, 19 November 2011
BACK AGAIN!!
Had a great day, but pretty full-on.
baking first thing, then delivering to Jesmond. Down to the Quayside to the Baltic and the Turner exhibition. Over to Fujiyama's for a delicious lunch. Back home for a good walk around the village, calling into the Village Inn to watch a bit of the match (not so good) and now thinking about what to do for an evening meal.
Having all stayed up chatting (and drinking) till 2am, we're all in surprisingly lively spirits and are looking forward to going over to the coast in the morning, weather permitting!
baking first thing, then delivering to Jesmond. Down to the Quayside to the Baltic and the Turner exhibition. Over to Fujiyama's for a delicious lunch. Back home for a good walk around the village, calling into the Village Inn to watch a bit of the match (not so good) and now thinking about what to do for an evening meal.
Having all stayed up chatting (and drinking) till 2am, we're all in surprisingly lively spirits and are looking forward to going over to the coast in the morning, weather permitting!
Friday, 18 November 2011
RICHARD...
... arrived in Morpeth while we were still there, so we met up in Barluga for coffee then made our way home, me with my hair so stiff with hairspray I could barely move my head!
Light lunch, lots of chat and sharing of holiday photos, just waiting for Garry and Wendy to arrive after their journey from Birmingham.
Have just had a phonecall, literally just now, from the coffee shop asking if I can rustle up a big chocolate cake for tomorrow. The answer to that, I'm afraid is, "No, it's too late to be placing an order for big cakes I'm afraid."
Light lunch, lots of chat and sharing of holiday photos, just waiting for Garry and Wendy to arrive after their journey from Birmingham.
Have just had a phonecall, literally just now, from the coffee shop asking if I can rustle up a big chocolate cake for tomorrow. The answer to that, I'm afraid is, "No, it's too late to be placing an order for big cakes I'm afraid."
LAZY MORNING!
Feel a bit guilty about James, as apparently my mobile decided to ring him all by itself at some Godless hour this morning. Bit of a shame as he's having a day off today!!
Still, he could look at it as making the most of the day I suppose!
Hope Claire's feeling okay today, and that her back pain will ease quickly. There's little worse than a bad back, as I know only too well. It affects every bit of your body and you really don't know how to get comfortable. (I remember the last time mine went, all I had done was to lean across a table at school and I felt (and heard) the click. On my way home, after struggling to get in and out of the car, I called at Tesco to get painkillers and one or two other bits and pieces and discovered that I couldn't even carry a basket without being in agonising pain.)
Charles and I will be going into Morpeth in a while for last minute shopping for the weekend and for me to have a quick tidy up at the hairdressers.
Looks like we may be eating at Fujyamas tomorrow lunchtime. haven't been there for ages, so will make a nice change.
Still, he could look at it as making the most of the day I suppose!
Hope Claire's feeling okay today, and that her back pain will ease quickly. There's little worse than a bad back, as I know only too well. It affects every bit of your body and you really don't know how to get comfortable. (I remember the last time mine went, all I had done was to lean across a table at school and I felt (and heard) the click. On my way home, after struggling to get in and out of the car, I called at Tesco to get painkillers and one or two other bits and pieces and discovered that I couldn't even carry a basket without being in agonising pain.)
Charles and I will be going into Morpeth in a while for last minute shopping for the weekend and for me to have a quick tidy up at the hairdressers.
Looks like we may be eating at Fujyamas tomorrow lunchtime. haven't been there for ages, so will make a nice change.
BAD NIGHT!
I couldn't sleep and the girls decided to get me up at 1am for some reason, so went back to reading until about 2.30, up for the day just after 6.00 and feel knackered now.
Not the best start to what is likely to be a pretty busy weekend.
Not the best start to what is likely to be a pretty busy weekend.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
WOW! THAT WORKED OUT WELL!!
Just had a chat with Andrew in the coffee shop, and thanks to the extra delivery this morning, we can get away without doing one tomorrow, but taking ALL the stuff I anticipated they'd need on Saturday. As we were planning a trip there anyway, before going into town, this works extremely well.
Everything's ready, with just the scone dough to defrost and bake before we set off, so I can have a day off tomorrow!!
This means that nothing should get in the way of my hair appointment in the morning and should mean we are nicely relaxed before Richard, Garry and Wendy arrive.
It's great when a plan comes together!
Everything's ready, with just the scone dough to defrost and bake before we set off, so I can have a day off tomorrow!!
This means that nothing should get in the way of my hair appointment in the morning and should mean we are nicely relaxed before Richard, Garry and Wendy arrive.
It's great when a plan comes together!
RIGHT THEN!
Just having a five-mi ute break after a pretty full-on morning.
Have made what I HOPE will be the order for tomorrow, even though I haven't heard anything yet. If I've got it hopelessly wrong, there's always our weekend guests - and even David's shop as he has kindly said he will try my products.
The house, cars, and outside area are all sparkly clean and fresh. The table's set for tomorrow's evening meal. Main course and desserts are made. And, as the starter is simply a couple of boxes of baked camembert with salad and crusty bread I don't have to even think about that.
The danger now is, that having got everything done so quickly, I begin to think of other stuff I could make. Lemon posset (which my mother keeps telling me reminds her of baby sick - the name not the pud I hasten to add, cos she actually likes eating it, just not thinking about the name of it) keeps pinging away in my head for some reason. Possibly because I've got a bowlful of lemons and maybe because its the quickest easiest dessert to make.
NO - I will not go into the kitchen again...
Well, not for a while anyway!!
Have made what I HOPE will be the order for tomorrow, even though I haven't heard anything yet. If I've got it hopelessly wrong, there's always our weekend guests - and even David's shop as he has kindly said he will try my products.
The house, cars, and outside area are all sparkly clean and fresh. The table's set for tomorrow's evening meal. Main course and desserts are made. And, as the starter is simply a couple of boxes of baked camembert with salad and crusty bread I don't have to even think about that.
The danger now is, that having got everything done so quickly, I begin to think of other stuff I could make. Lemon posset (which my mother keeps telling me reminds her of baby sick - the name not the pud I hasten to add, cos she actually likes eating it, just not thinking about the name of it) keeps pinging away in my head for some reason. Possibly because I've got a bowlful of lemons and maybe because its the quickest easiest dessert to make.
NO - I will not go into the kitchen again...
Well, not for a while anyway!!
WEY HEY!!
I got a lie in today!!
Nearly 8.00 when I got up - bliss, except I've got a headache, presumably from too much sleep!!!
Busy day today. Charles is taking an emergency order to Jesmond - we're not supposed t be delivering on a Thursday, but they've run out of some stuff.
I'm preparing for our guests who arrive tomorrow afternoon, and waiting with bated breath for the order that needs to go in tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get that at some reasonable time today.
Nearly 8.00 when I got up - bliss, except I've got a headache, presumably from too much sleep!!!
Busy day today. Charles is taking an emergency order to Jesmond - we're not supposed t be delivering on a Thursday, but they've run out of some stuff.
I'm preparing for our guests who arrive tomorrow afternoon, and waiting with bated breath for the order that needs to go in tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get that at some reasonable time today.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
CHARLES THOUGHT...
... I should delete the last post ("Slightly Disconcerted")but I have rad your comment dannymatt, and appreciate it!
BACK FROM THE COFFEE SHOP...
... and things are going well, I think.
I HOPE I've managed to persuade Kevin to invest in a little microwave for freshening up scones and muffins. he certainly seemed willing to give it a try.
Everything's labelled now, which is a great improvement on Monday, when even I didn't know what was what - and I'd made the stuff.
Only annoying thing today - he wants a carrot cake NOW! Obviously Kevin doesn't appreciate that cakes like that aren't just thrown together and take a bit of time and SHOULD have been ordered yesterday.
Stopped off in Morpeth, did a bit of stock replenishing and am now building myself up for another mammoth session in the kitchen. (Interestingly, Andrew, Kevin's photographers assistant and now qualified barrista and sandwich maker!) observed this morning that I must spend ALL my time in the kitchen.
Yes, Andrew - I DO!!
I HOPE I've managed to persuade Kevin to invest in a little microwave for freshening up scones and muffins. he certainly seemed willing to give it a try.
Everything's labelled now, which is a great improvement on Monday, when even I didn't know what was what - and I'd made the stuff.
Only annoying thing today - he wants a carrot cake NOW! Obviously Kevin doesn't appreciate that cakes like that aren't just thrown together and take a bit of time and SHOULD have been ordered yesterday.
Stopped off in Morpeth, did a bit of stock replenishing and am now building myself up for another mammoth session in the kitchen. (Interestingly, Andrew, Kevin's photographers assistant and now qualified barrista and sandwich maker!) observed this morning that I must spend ALL my time in the kitchen.
Yes, Andrew - I DO!!
CAR PACKED...
... and I'm ready for the round-trip to Jesmond and Morpeth.
Got an extra busy few days coming up so may not get much time for hanging around the blog until things settle down again at the beginning of next week!!
XXX
Got an extra busy few days coming up so may not get much time for hanging around the blog until things settle down again at the beginning of next week!!
XXX
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
AND FINALLY...
... after I had to take the initiative and phone the coffee shop, I got the order for tomorrow.
Not too stressful - bakewells (seem to be the best sellers), brownie, shortbread, ginger buns, blueberry muffins and fruit and cheese scones.
Managed to get it all done within two and a half hours, so not too bad after all.
Not too stressful - bakewells (seem to be the best sellers), brownie, shortbread, ginger buns, blueberry muffins and fruit and cheese scones.
Managed to get it all done within two and a half hours, so not too bad after all.
ALREADY FEELING...
... a bit frustrated at not knowing what I'm going to be doing today.
I'm absolutely no good at all at this last minute stuff. I like to be totally organised, well-ahead of myself - and that's just not going to happen with this coffee-shop lark.
Either, I've got to have a complete re-think about how I approach stuff, or this is not going to be for me.
I'm already planning for our weekend visitors who are arriving on Friday, one of whom may still be here on Monday. I'm desperate to get on with Christmas orders, but know I can't really until the weekend's out of the way. I have no idea what Kevin want tomorrow - but then HE probably hasn't either.
Only good thing I can say about today so far, is that the girls both appear to be fully recovered from their bug. Eating (albeit homemade food for "convalescent" dogs), is back to normal, as is the poop situation, so this is a great relief all round.
Okay - WHAT CAN I DO NOW???
I'm absolutely no good at all at this last minute stuff. I like to be totally organised, well-ahead of myself - and that's just not going to happen with this coffee-shop lark.
Either, I've got to have a complete re-think about how I approach stuff, or this is not going to be for me.
I'm already planning for our weekend visitors who are arriving on Friday, one of whom may still be here on Monday. I'm desperate to get on with Christmas orders, but know I can't really until the weekend's out of the way. I have no idea what Kevin want tomorrow - but then HE probably hasn't either.
Only good thing I can say about today so far, is that the girls both appear to be fully recovered from their bug. Eating (albeit homemade food for "convalescent" dogs), is back to normal, as is the poop situation, so this is a great relief all round.
Okay - WHAT CAN I DO NOW???
Monday, 14 November 2011
THOUGHT IT WAS...
... quite mild for the time of year when I as out with the dogs a little while ago. And then we turned round to come home and the wind blowing in from the east is bitter!!
Don't know what to do with myself now to be honest. I can't do much prep for the coffee shop until I've got an order. Don't want to start decorating Christmas cakes because we've got visitors this weekend and I won't have room to store 14 cakes on the livingroom table!!
Hmmmm.
Might end up watching daytime telly. Aaargh!
Don't know what to do with myself now to be honest. I can't do much prep for the coffee shop until I've got an order. Don't want to start decorating Christmas cakes because we've got visitors this weekend and I won't have room to store 14 cakes on the livingroom table!!
Hmmmm.
Might end up watching daytime telly. Aaargh!
11.25
Okay - I'm back, having delivered the goodies to Radcliffes, helped to display and label them, had a bit of a chat, navigated my way back through Gosforth, whizzed into Morpeth to replenish stocks and am now enjoying a cuppa with the girls (Who are NOT enjoying a cuppa, but ARE very interested in mine)
So, I reckon that, without the detour into Morpeth, I could have done the delivery round-trip in an hour and a half, which isn't so bad.
So, I reckon that, without the detour into Morpeth, I could have done the delivery round-trip in an hour and a half, which isn't so bad.
7.40...
... Up, showered, house cleaned, had coffee...
... now about to bake two batches of scones before setting off for Jesmond.
Busy day ahead!
... now about to bake two batches of scones before setting off for Jesmond.
Busy day ahead!
Sunday, 13 November 2011
TYPICAL SUNDAY EVENING!
Just chilling out and doing very little apart from watching telly.
Had a lovely lunch with James and Claire and,as a result of over-eating then, have had very little to eat this evening.
I've got everything that's ready boxed up for my Monday delivery and just need to bung a couple of batches of scones in the oven first thing in the morning, then I'll be good to go, as they say!
The girls seem to be okay at the moment. Rose has been a little quiet, but they've both eaten a good meal this evening. Just hope it stays in place tonight!
Now looking forward to a mind-numbing evening watching Strictly, X Factor and Garrows Law.
Had a lovely lunch with James and Claire and,as a result of over-eating then, have had very little to eat this evening.
I've got everything that's ready boxed up for my Monday delivery and just need to bung a couple of batches of scones in the oven first thing in the morning, then I'll be good to go, as they say!
The girls seem to be okay at the moment. Rose has been a little quiet, but they've both eaten a good meal this evening. Just hope it stays in place tonight!
Now looking forward to a mind-numbing evening watching Strictly, X Factor and Garrows Law.
LONG, LONG, LONG MORNING!!
Started at about 5am when Rose needed to go out to be a bit unwell - obviously they've got a bit of a bug as it's no longer confined to Lily, who, happily, seems to be on the mend.
Managed about an hour's kip after that then we were up for the day at 6.00 (Well, I was, but Charles wasn't) and got going with carrot cake, bakewells, shortbread and cupcakes. Also tried some apple crumble tarts that are fab and will be going to Jesmond for sampling.
Got all the cakes frosted, then made a start on Sunday lunch, as we're being joined by James and Claire. Roast chicken and all the trimmings, including Yorkshire and pigs in blankets at James's request and a mountain of stuffing for Claire!!!!
Have written all the labels for Kevin, so that at least people know what's on offer. Yesterday, there were no labels and no prices - on ANYTHING!! Aaaargh!
Right, lunch is getting to that crucial stage, so I'll get back to it...
Managed about an hour's kip after that then we were up for the day at 6.00 (Well, I was, but Charles wasn't) and got going with carrot cake, bakewells, shortbread and cupcakes. Also tried some apple crumble tarts that are fab and will be going to Jesmond for sampling.
Got all the cakes frosted, then made a start on Sunday lunch, as we're being joined by James and Claire. Roast chicken and all the trimmings, including Yorkshire and pigs in blankets at James's request and a mountain of stuffing for Claire!!!!
Have written all the labels for Kevin, so that at least people know what's on offer. Yesterday, there were no labels and no prices - on ANYTHING!! Aaaargh!
Right, lunch is getting to that crucial stage, so I'll get back to it...
Saturday, 12 November 2011
BEEN BACK...
... from town for a couple of hours now. Wanted to get organised for tomorrows lunch and to make a chocolate refrigerator traybake, which I've now done.
Lovely to see James this morning. We actually managed to get a bit of Christmas shopping started although I don't think any of us were really in the mood!
Called in at Radcliffes on the way home. Business looked a bit slow to me, although I was assured that everyone is saying great things about the cakes. Mind you, the fact that nothing is labelled or priced isn't exactly helpful, so I'm going to sort that out for next week.
They've got an incredibly casual attitude to this project. Hopefully it will take off, but there's so many of the 'finer details' that aren't being attended to I have to say I'm a bit worried about it.
But, it's not my business, so I'll just drip feed suggestions very gently.
Managed to take notice of the route home and think I should manage it okay if I'm delivering on Monday.
Called at David's shop on our way into the village. he's going to take some sample from me and help me to work out a fair price. This will be really useful as I haven't really got a clue!!
Lovely to see James this morning. We actually managed to get a bit of Christmas shopping started although I don't think any of us were really in the mood!
Called in at Radcliffes on the way home. Business looked a bit slow to me, although I was assured that everyone is saying great things about the cakes. Mind you, the fact that nothing is labelled or priced isn't exactly helpful, so I'm going to sort that out for next week.
They've got an incredibly casual attitude to this project. Hopefully it will take off, but there's so many of the 'finer details' that aren't being attended to I have to say I'm a bit worried about it.
But, it's not my business, so I'll just drip feed suggestions very gently.
Managed to take notice of the route home and think I should manage it okay if I'm delivering on Monday.
Called at David's shop on our way into the village. he's going to take some sample from me and help me to work out a fair price. This will be really useful as I haven't really got a clue!!
LILY SEEMS...
... to be a bit better this morning.
She's scoffed a big breakfast and now we're just waiting to see what emerges at the other end!!
However, she's lively enough, so whatever it is (was?) can't have been too serious.
Since they came back from the groomers, we've been amazed at how chunky Rose looks and were beginning to think she was turning into a podge. However, having taken the tape measure to them both this morning it appears that she is in fact slightly smaller round the waist than Lily and it's obviously her downy, fluffy coat that creates the illusion of chubbiness!
We're hoping to set off to meet James in about half an hour, for a morning's shopping, calling in at the coffee shop on the way home so that I can work out how to get home after making the delivery on Monday!!! AND so I can find out what I'm making as well, of course.
She's scoffed a big breakfast and now we're just waiting to see what emerges at the other end!!
However, she's lively enough, so whatever it is (was?) can't have been too serious.
Since they came back from the groomers, we've been amazed at how chunky Rose looks and were beginning to think she was turning into a podge. However, having taken the tape measure to them both this morning it appears that she is in fact slightly smaller round the waist than Lily and it's obviously her downy, fluffy coat that creates the illusion of chubbiness!
We're hoping to set off to meet James in about half an hour, for a morning's shopping, calling in at the coffee shop on the way home so that I can work out how to get home after making the delivery on Monday!!! AND so I can find out what I'm making as well, of course.
Friday, 11 November 2011
BIT WORRIED...
... about Lily, who has been extremely fussy about her food for the last two days and now has, I hate to say it, some blood in her poop.
Apart from this, she appears to be her usual lively self, but clearly something isn't quite right.
We've given both the girls a worming treatment today and hope that will sort it out, but if she's no better in the morning we may be going to the vets.
Apart from this, she appears to be her usual lively self, but clearly something isn't quite right.
We've given both the girls a worming treatment today and hope that will sort it out, but if she's no better in the morning we may be going to the vets.
WHY DO I TORTURE MYSELF...
... worrying about stuff that might not happen?
I was all worked up and anxious about taking the girls to the hairdressers this morning, based largely on Rose's reluctance last time...
... and lo and behold, they both trotted happily up the path to greet Serena (from Shilbottle) jumped into the holding pen (the doggy equivalent of 'Reception') and didn't even glance my way as I made my exit!!
Just waiting to hear how the coffee shop delivery went, then looking forward to the one day of the week that I won't have to spend preparing for it!
I was all worked up and anxious about taking the girls to the hairdressers this morning, based largely on Rose's reluctance last time...
... and lo and behold, they both trotted happily up the path to greet Serena (from Shilbottle) jumped into the holding pen (the doggy equivalent of 'Reception') and didn't even glance my way as I made my exit!!
Just waiting to hear how the coffee shop delivery went, then looking forward to the one day of the week that I won't have to spend preparing for it!
Thursday, 10 November 2011
THE GIRLS...
... are off to the hairdressers tomorrow morning. Hope we don't have a repeat of the last time when Rose slipped her collar as soon as she realised where she was.
I'm taking them at 9.00, meanwhile Charles will be taking the delivery to Jesmond and is then going into school, before picking up our pristine pups on the way home.
This means that for a few short hours I will be ALL BY MYSELF in the house tomorrow. WOW!! I could really enjoy it and spend couple of hours curled up with my Kindle and a cuppa (or two), or (and this is the more likely) I could make a start on all the Christmas cake orders I've got.
Mind you, after the nightmare day I've had in the kitchen today, the former option may just be advisable.
I'm taking them at 9.00, meanwhile Charles will be taking the delivery to Jesmond and is then going into school, before picking up our pristine pups on the way home.
This means that for a few short hours I will be ALL BY MYSELF in the house tomorrow. WOW!! I could really enjoy it and spend couple of hours curled up with my Kindle and a cuppa (or two), or (and this is the more likely) I could make a start on all the Christmas cake orders I've got.
Mind you, after the nightmare day I've had in the kitchen today, the former option may just be advisable.
OH GREAT!
Now we've got a hedgehog right outside the girls door - and they want to go out, but the hedgehog isn't going anywhere and I don't want them getting too close and ending up covered in fleas!
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
CHARLES IS HOME...
... from the Christmas Shopping Evening and he's made a nice little profit.
Worth doing really, in spite of all the extra work.
Tomorrow is going to be just as hectic, if not more so as the order from the coffee shop is pretty lengthy and will be quite time consuming.
I'm already beginning to wonder how we're going to cope with the three guests who are coming to stay with us next weekend if I'm up to my eyes in baking! Maybe I need a kitchen assistant (with small feet obviously!)
Worth doing really, in spite of all the extra work.
Tomorrow is going to be just as hectic, if not more so as the order from the coffee shop is pretty lengthy and will be quite time consuming.
I'm already beginning to wonder how we're going to cope with the three guests who are coming to stay with us next weekend if I'm up to my eyes in baking! Maybe I need a kitchen assistant (with small feet obviously!)
ALL THIS BAKING...
... certainly gets in the way of blogging!
This isn't good. I've just stopped for a five minute sit down and a cuppa before getting started on the coffee shop goodies. Spent the morning doing cupcakes and getting stuff ready for the stall this evening - could have done without this really and must learn to say "NO"!
Have managed to get the girls out for a walk though. It's pretty dull out there, but still very mild and quite atmospheric with the mist hanging over the valley.
Right - no rest for the wicked, so off I go...
This isn't good. I've just stopped for a five minute sit down and a cuppa before getting started on the coffee shop goodies. Spent the morning doing cupcakes and getting stuff ready for the stall this evening - could have done without this really and must learn to say "NO"!
Have managed to get the girls out for a walk though. It's pretty dull out there, but still very mild and quite atmospheric with the mist hanging over the valley.
Right - no rest for the wicked, so off I go...
CAKES IN THE OVEN...
... after an early start this morning.
The girls don't seem to appreciate being up so early - well you two, now you know what it's been like for US ever since we got you!!
Be back later when things settle down a bit!
The girls don't seem to appreciate being up so early - well you two, now you know what it's been like for US ever since we got you!!
Be back later when things settle down a bit!
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
HI DANNYMATT!!!
Can't reply to your comments I'm afraid.
I'm sure you're absolutely right about Canineline but wasn't too sure about the little feet in the kitchen, although it did get me thinking that clown feet would be no good in the kitchen at all.
I'm sure you're absolutely right about Canineline but wasn't too sure about the little feet in the kitchen, although it did get me thinking that clown feet would be no good in the kitchen at all.
OUT OF THE KITCHEN NOW!!
Bit of a marathon today. All macarons though, so it was relatively straightforward.
Have got them all boxed up ready for tomorrow night and have done all the labelling and order forms so feel quite well-organised really.
The girls have had zero attention today, but have behaved brilliantly in spite of this. No doubt when Charles gets home they'll have a tale to tell about being ignored by their cruel Mum.
Have got them all boxed up ready for tomorrow night and have done all the labelling and order forms so feel quite well-organised really.
The girls have had zero attention today, but have behaved brilliantly in spite of this. No doubt when Charles gets home they'll have a tale to tell about being ignored by their cruel Mum.
Monday, 7 November 2011
NOT MUCH TO REPORT TODAY!
It's been fairly quiet to be honest.
After a flying visit to Morpeth, I spent a bit of time working on ordering supplies for the cakes I've got coming up. Managed to find a local supplier, whose prices are extremely competitive and who will deliver once a fortnight to Fram, so I'm pleased about that.
Just watching Lily and Rose lying on the rug in the lounge, taking turns at cleaning each others ears!! Aaaah, how sweet is that? (Until one of them decides to take a bite, that is!)
After a flying visit to Morpeth, I spent a bit of time working on ordering supplies for the cakes I've got coming up. Managed to find a local supplier, whose prices are extremely competitive and who will deliver once a fortnight to Fram, so I'm pleased about that.
Just watching Lily and Rose lying on the rug in the lounge, taking turns at cleaning each others ears!! Aaaah, how sweet is that? (Until one of them decides to take a bite, that is!)
FIRST REAL FROST...
... of the season.
Mind you, wasn't it this time last year that we had the first heavy snow? Got to count our blessings I suppose.
I'm having a relatively quiet day today, THINKING about the Christmas shopping evening on Wednesday. Not at all sure what I'm going to do for it yet!!
Mind you, wasn't it this time last year that we had the first heavy snow? Got to count our blessings I suppose.
I'm having a relatively quiet day today, THINKING about the Christmas shopping evening on Wednesday. Not at all sure what I'm going to do for it yet!!
YOU MAY MOCK, DANNYMATT...
... but I was effectively confined to the house last night as, although the bird DID eventually appear to have gone, it was only after a little girl had walked past, seen it, reported it's ill-health to us and come back with a worm for it.
Charles thinks a cat had caught it.
It DID disappear, although I don't know how. Maybe Craig the Mouseman took pity on it and put it out of it's misery.
However, the fact that it had APPARENTLY disappeared was no consolation to me. I needed PROOF. Consequently, Charles was made to go out and check every few minutes, round the bins, under the cars, in amongst the plant pots, because to me, a dead bird is just as frightening as a live one.
Finally, at about 11pm I began to accept that it really HAD gone. But my question is - Why pick THIS house?
Charles thinks a cat had caught it.
It DID disappear, although I don't know how. Maybe Craig the Mouseman took pity on it and put it out of it's misery.
However, the fact that it had APPARENTLY disappeared was no consolation to me. I needed PROOF. Consequently, Charles was made to go out and check every few minutes, round the bins, under the cars, in amongst the plant pots, because to me, a dead bird is just as frightening as a live one.
Finally, at about 11pm I began to accept that it really HAD gone. But my question is - Why pick THIS house?
Sunday, 6 November 2011
OH BLOODY HELL
It could only happen to me, with my ornithophobia. There's a very sick bird outside out front door. It will not be moved, even when Charles has tried to shoo it away, it kind of shuffles off as it can't fly and then returns to the door.
This means I can't possibly go outside and neither can the girls because they would no doubt tear it to shreds. I think Charles will have to put it out of it's misery - quickly.
This means I can't possibly go outside and neither can the girls because they would no doubt tear it to shreds. I think Charles will have to put it out of it's misery - quickly.
VERY CHILLY...
... this morning. But lovely and sunny, so that's good.
The girls seem to have recovered from the firework-induced trauma of last night and are happily back to their usual selves.
I'm going to g to Morpeth to replenish the baking stocks, before working on some celebration cakes this afternoon. Other than that, we have no real plans for the day.
The girls seem to have recovered from the firework-induced trauma of last night and are happily back to their usual selves.
I'm going to g to Morpeth to replenish the baking stocks, before working on some celebration cakes this afternoon. Other than that, we have no real plans for the day.
Saturday, 5 November 2011
THERE'S MAYHEM...
... in our house tonight.
Lily and Rose are clearly NOT fans of fireworks and have got themselves into a real state of panic.
Hoe it's not going to go on much longer - nearly deafened - by the girls, not the bangers!
Lily and Rose are clearly NOT fans of fireworks and have got themselves into a real state of panic.
Hoe it's not going to go on much longer - nearly deafened - by the girls, not the bangers!
WELL...
...I think the coffee shop went really well. Plenty of interest and lots of people dropping in for free cake. Nice comments from everyone. Very happy with that.
The match? Well it was stressful in the second half. I thought we looked a bit tired, but have to say Ryan Taylor's goal was pretty spectacular.
Back home, we found the girls had been perfectly okay in our absence, so I didn't need to get worried about them.
I've now got a lovely lemon madeira cake in the oven ready to decorate with a chocolate labrador for an order tomorrow. Then I need to put my mind to the Christmas shopping evening in Longhorsley on Wednesday, before starting baking for the coffee shop again. Busy times!!
The match? Well it was stressful in the second half. I thought we looked a bit tired, but have to say Ryan Taylor's goal was pretty spectacular.
Back home, we found the girls had been perfectly okay in our absence, so I didn't need to get worried about them.
I've now got a lovely lemon madeira cake in the oven ready to decorate with a chocolate labrador for an order tomorrow. Then I need to put my mind to the Christmas shopping evening in Longhorsley on Wednesday, before starting baking for the coffee shop again. Busy times!!
Friday, 4 November 2011
PROBABLY WON'T...
... have a chance to blog until teatime tomorrow. We've got to get to Jesmond by 10.00, picking James up on the way and then off to town and the match.
I'm already worrying about leaving the girls for so long. It'll be the longest they've been on their own and, although it won't bother Lily one bit, Little Miss Fizzy Knickers will be past herself by the time we return!!
Really hope we have a good day.
I'm already worrying about leaving the girls for so long. It'll be the longest they've been on their own and, although it won't bother Lily one bit, Little Miss Fizzy Knickers will be past herself by the time we return!!
Really hope we have a good day.
AM...
... KNACKERED!
Don't know if this is going to work. The thing is, I've still got celebration cake orders to complete, and yet Kevin's coffee shop has totally monopolised the last few days.
maybe, it'll get easier once regular orders come through, but right now, I just feel as if I want to lie down and sleep right through tomorrow! (Apart from the match)
Don't know if this is going to work. The thing is, I've still got celebration cake orders to complete, and yet Kevin's coffee shop has totally monopolised the last few days.
maybe, it'll get easier once regular orders come through, but right now, I just feel as if I want to lie down and sleep right through tomorrow! (Apart from the match)
LIFE IS...
... hectic these days.
Just sat down to have a bit of a blog and am summoned back to the kitchen by the timer...
Just sat down to have a bit of a blog and am summoned back to the kitchen by the timer...
Thursday, 3 November 2011
SITTING DOWN...
... before I fall down!
Been a very long day today - but I have a table full of goodies waiting for finishing touches tomorrow. It's great to look at it all. Quite a sense of achievement!
James is here, much to the delight of the girls, who were pretty much beside themselves when he arrived. Combine his presence with the return of their dad - and they're blissfully happy this evening!
Been a very long day today - but I have a table full of goodies waiting for finishing touches tomorrow. It's great to look at it all. Quite a sense of achievement!
James is here, much to the delight of the girls, who were pretty much beside themselves when he arrived. Combine his presence with the return of their dad - and they're blissfully happy this evening!
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
CHRISTMAS FAIR SEASON!!
Cripes - it's started already.
Just had a call asking if I could do one in Longhorsley next Wednesday. At first I declined because of everything else that's on next week, but after thinking it through I suggested that I just take some of the Christmas cakes along so that people can have a look at them and then, hopefully, place orders.
I may live to regret this, and can only do it if Charles agrees to help man the stall as I won't be able to drive anywhere as it'll be dark - but it MAY be worth doing???!!!
Just had a call asking if I could do one in Longhorsley next Wednesday. At first I declined because of everything else that's on next week, but after thinking it through I suggested that I just take some of the Christmas cakes along so that people can have a look at them and then, hopefully, place orders.
I may live to regret this, and can only do it if Charles agrees to help man the stall as I won't be able to drive anywhere as it'll be dark - but it MAY be worth doing???!!!
OBVIOUSLY...
... we haven't been out walking all this time!
Instead, I've spent a very pleasant hour or so airbrushing some sugarpaste roses for an order I took yesterday and then I had to take details of another cake - Hello Kitty this time, haven't done one of those before - and decided that I'd get the main pieces for that one done straightaway.
Tomorrow is the start of two pretty manic days as I get organised for the tasting day at Radcliffes on Saturday. This will give me something of an idea of what it will actually be like once the coffee shop opens next Friday. Have to admit to being more than a little apprehensive.
Instead, I've spent a very pleasant hour or so airbrushing some sugarpaste roses for an order I took yesterday and then I had to take details of another cake - Hello Kitty this time, haven't done one of those before - and decided that I'd get the main pieces for that one done straightaway.
Tomorrow is the start of two pretty manic days as I get organised for the tasting day at Radcliffes on Saturday. This will give me something of an idea of what it will actually be like once the coffee shop opens next Friday. Have to admit to being more than a little apprehensive.
UP EARLY...
... pretty foggy/misty out there this morning. Just going out with the girls.
Back later...
Back later...
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
OKAY...
... I've made something that sort of resembles something canine, although whether it would pass as a chocolate labrador is another matter.
The girls are sulking because their Dad's gone and left them. Lily won't know what to do with herself later on, when she doesn't have him to snuggle up to on the settee!
It's a lovely afternoon, so I might take them for a long walk down Villa Lane...
The girls are sulking because their Dad's gone and left them. Lily won't know what to do with herself later on, when she doesn't have him to snuggle up to on the settee!
It's a lovely afternoon, so I might take them for a long walk down Villa Lane...
RIGHT...
... we're off to Amble to pick up the merc and then Charles is of to see his Mum and I will be making a chocolate labrador today!!
STILL BUZZING....
... after last night's game!
How hilarious was the towel business? Wonder who thought of that? Whoever t was, it was brilliant.
Can't understand the Stoke fans' animosity towards Demba Ba - didn't THEY reject HIM? All very unnecessary in my opinion, although maybe it spurred him on to make a point - or three!!!
How hilarious was the towel business? Wonder who thought of that? Whoever t was, it was brilliant.
Can't understand the Stoke fans' animosity towards Demba Ba - didn't THEY reject HIM? All very unnecessary in my opinion, although maybe it spurred him on to make a point - or three!!!
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