a wonderful day

So at stupid o'clock Dame Didi and I set off on our trip to Leeds, as neither of us were driving we were left in the hands of an able driver to get us to Leeds safely, and he  did in just over an hour too.

First stop was a jewellers were we spied a green amethyst and diamond pendant. We went in to have a closer look and decided that they may be the last purchase of the day!

We wandered up into the city and then hit the shops until it was time for lunch.....................

......................we hot footed it to Smoke BBQ even though we were 30 minutes early for out booking. We were not disappointed ( this was our first visit to the Leeds restaurant), and this time we even managed ( just) to eat dessert and  have coffee, both of which were top notch.

The staff deserve a mention and I have to say that nothing was too much trouble, they were instantly at your table and the food was served very very quickly.
Another restaurant and staff for Duka to be very proud of.

Whilst there we happened to find out that our very first visit to Smoke in Sheffield was in fact only days after they had opened their doors. For the Dame and I that was a visit that we will never forget as we had been ignored in a restaurant around the corner and left waiting over 10 minutes for a table.
We left that place walked round the corner looked in the window of Smoke, one of the staff opened the door, said 'Hello,come in ' and for us the rest is food history.
If you are in either Sheffield or Leeds( and some Glasgow) you have to try it.

Well long day short, we went back and purchased the pendant and then we headed home, were after watching  a spot of TV I was in bed by 9pm, and fast asleep not much after that!


A spot  of crickety news, As financials for the clubs appear now and again it is interesting to see that although  Worcestershire did not have a great season on the field, they recorded a sixth annual profit and  probably should be giving the other clubs a 'masterclass' in sums!!!

Kent  announced that their finances were improving.

Now I have to shoot as I am heading off in the Lady Lainey limo back to Chateau de Champions  to get ready for what ever the coming week will hold.

Have a peaceful and restful Sunday.

Just to say anyone reading this in Glasgow, you will be lucky enough to havce your own Smoke in April, so good luck with that one ( the Dame and I are palnning how to get to visit it)