Virtual travelling……for now!
Hey folks As I start to write tonight’s blog, I’m thinking of all the people at the stunning Minack Theatre about to watching the 8pm showing of Me and My […]
Immersing myself in all things Hobbycraft!
Hey folks, how are you? Whilst I’m on day 26 of crutches (and am now officially climbing the walls!), I am making progress and I was in less pain yesterday […]
Showing those photos stored on our phones!
Hey guys How are you doing? Hope your week’s going well, whether you’re on your summer holiday, working today or just doing ‘life stuff’. A moment of self-pity here! It’s […]
At long last, I’m saying goodbye to bingo wings!!
I know from looking online and talking to girlfriends that many, MANY women have bingo wings. For those who haven’t come across thee term, these are the flaps of skin […]
July bucket list round up…..and a trip planned to Cornwall
Sometimes, you can have the best laid plans which don’t quite work out but, as ever, it’s always good to stay positive. July was going to have some big events […]
I might be on crutches but it’s a chance to get creative!
Hey folks Well, when I last blogged on Sunday, I was sitting on my sofa with a bag of frozen garden peas attempting to bring relief to my very painful leg! […]
Hello London! Stood on the Meridian line and saw athletics at the Olympic stadium…just about!
Hey folks How’s your weekend going? I hope yours has been good, whether you’re chilling, seeing people or catching up on those jobs that there don’t seem to be enough hours […]
Would you spend £25,000 on flowers? This pub has!
Having found myself popping up to London this afternoon, I just had to squeeze in something from my bucket list! I had read about the Churchill Arms in Kensington as […]
Running through a Sussex field of lavender!
Hey folks Before telling you a bit more about the title of this blog, my hubby had THE most awesome adult sleepover at London’s Natural History Museum last night! As […]
The England v Croatia semi-final: under a cloud of beer!
Hey folks You know, England might not have got through to Sunday’s final but I’ve loved the World Cup and the positive feeling of having a team that we can […]
What a blast! Afternoon tea at ‘Downton Abbey’!
Well, we turned up, ready to have afternoon tea with Lord Grantham and his wife and they weren’t even there! Okay, so Downton Abbey might just be a little bit […]
Just weeks until we sleep in a castle! But a sneaky look today!
What a beautiful day it’s been in the south east of England! I could have stayed in as there’s always report writing to do but I was in the mood […]
“Is that purple thing an aubergine?”
Tonight, I’ve added something else to my bucket list: ‘To cook a meal every day in August’. Now, I’m sure that many people will think ‘Er, you’re in your 40s. […]
June was a great month for the bucket list….but July is going to be AMAZING!!!!!
Hey guys, I think I say this every month but I can’t believe that another month has gone by! May had been brilliant with the UK road trip, the cruise, […]
Bucket list challenge: learn to read Braille
Hey guys So, several weeks ago, I decided that I’d like to learn to read Braille. I learnt British Sign Language about 25 years ago at adult evening classes over […]
Another bucket list thing ticked off: 50 hours of voluntary work :)
I did it! Wow, I can’t believe that I’ve reached my goal after a journey that started back in February. It all began with a tentative look online to find […]
Ready to meet your childhood hero? I’ll be wearing my leg warmers!
Hey folks Last night, I sat down to watch The One Show on BBC1 without any idea what was going to be discussed. It’s often easy TV to have on […]
Portmeirion: A tiny piece of Italy in Wales!
Hey folks Sometimes, a day trip or perhaps going somewhere for just one night can give you the sense of being away from home for a lot longer. My action-packed […]
Virtual travelling……for now!
Hey folks As I start to write tonight’s blog, I’m thinking of all the people at the stunning Minack Theatre about to watching the 8pm showing of Me and My […]
Would you spend £25,000 on flowers? This pub has!
Having found myself popping up to London this afternoon, I just had to squeeze in something from my bucket list! I had read about the Churchill Arms in Kensington as […]
Visiting my town like a tourist!
Hey guys What a beautiful day! The sun is shining and I managed to get out of the house to have some ‘me time’. Whilst I recover from my injury […]
My bucket list travel plans!
Hi folks How’s your weekend going? After a morning working and an evening of report writing ahead, I’m in the mood to plan for the next couple of hours! This […]
Diwali-themed festival comes to the Isle of Wight!
Hey guys The other day, I posted on here about going to the Isle of Wight for a very quick trip and exploring the famous Needles on the Isle of […]
Hello London! Stood on the Meridian line and saw athletics at the Olympic stadium…just about!
Hey folks How’s your weekend going? I hope yours has been good, whether you’re chilling, seeing people or catching up on those jobs that there don’t seem to be enough hours […]
July bucket list round up…..and a trip planned to Cornwall
Sometimes, you can have the best laid plans which don’t quite work out but, as ever, it’s always good to stay positive. July was going to have some big events […]