Still on holiday

 

I am back in the UK but still on holiday, I've been making the most of the time off , and doing lot of things, of which sleeping has been a top priority.

I have done all the holiday washing, the clothes are all put away and I have managed to tidy the house, due to large amounts of precipitation since I got back, I have not been able to mow the  lawn which by now must have tigers roaming in it.

Yesterday I walked down to pick up my new bike, a very swanky  'step through'.

I walked from my house to the nature reserve where I met the most wonderful Border terrier called Burt, at 10 years old he was just starting to slow down a little.

I carried on my walk along the old railway line which had been part of The Clarence line transporting coal to Port Clarence, if you fancy reading more here is the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Railway

Today is full on busy as I have things to drop at the local charity, the post office and have two collection to be picked up at my house before I head off on a spur of the moment trip to Headingley ( my first and last this year) and it appears that just like last years trip I will be disappointed by the weather.

Huge thanks to those who have had a hand in this.

There may even be a champagne tasting tonight.

Ahhhh this time last week I was tasting champagne at the airport before getting onto my flight.

Happy Tuesday

And just like that

 

Its over! By the time you read this I will be en route to the airport ( god knows what joys that will entail)

However the last full day was put to good use as I was once again on the beach before the sunbed man and spent the day in the company of the lovely Cherie and Jack ( AKA Patsy, just don't ask!!). 

After my run in with the  lovely Marie Therese ( the French lady )I thought  my Franglais was behind me, but hell no!

We were joined on the beach by 15 Frenchmen on a stag do, and somehow we got talking to them, well I say we, I was somehow made the intermediary. I'm not sure that my French to English translation was correct but we had a cracking time. 

I wandered back towards my hotel  and thought that just for once I would venture into an English pub for a bite to eat...............only to be openly insulted by the 'lady' that owned it. As I left her husband chased me and said he was sorry she didn't think I was English!!!!! What the funkety funk is that all about! Its obviously OK to be rude to people that you don't think are English! I was equally rude telling him to make sure in future he gets a muzzle for his old dog!!!

I then went to the lovely typical little Spanish bar that was run by a Chinese couple (!), I had popped in here most days and they  referred to as 'Large San Miquel' well it beats what the old dog called me.

I am sad to be leaving, I have had the best time and sadly didn't have time to do a few things that I wanted, but hey it just means that I have to come back.

I finished my tour of 'bubbles' last night with a bottle of champagne. Well why not!

And now I am heading home and preparing for another week of R & R ( I really should decorate), before new adventures.

Have a lovely Saturday.

Tarragona its been a blast I will return.

Beach day

 

So as predicted the sun came out and I headed to the beach after breakfast, I even beat the sunbed man! now that is real sunbathing commitment, and I am committed to getting a suntan. I have my various factors  and I am going to  use them.

About 10 mins after  I arrived, a lovely couple from Dublin tipped up next to me, they introduced themselves and were great company. Poor Jack ( the husband) was in charge of the bags whilst Cherie ( the wife) and I went swimming, we rotated this  so that they could have a swim together, The cautiousness  being that there are  lot of  'looky looky' men around at the moment Upside of that, I'm trying to decide on a 'Relax' watch  or a 'Tig Heuer'.

The sun shone all day and by 8pm  it was still blazing down on my balcony, I was settling in for Cava time, my daily testing of different cavas. You have no idea the groundwork I am doing for you all if you head out to Spain this summer.

A funny thing happened by the elevators when I came back from the beach.

Myself and another lady were both waiting, and waiting and waiting  and she looked at me and said   'quele etages etes vous', I replied ' troisieme etage', she then started speaking to me in French and I responded ( not that well), she realised that I was English ( of course she did, me  with the 'allo allo' accent and all), and then started to tell me that having not being abroad for over 2 years she was speaking to the staff at the hotel,  in 'Spangais' I laughed and said I was doing the same , part Spanish, part French. ( go figure that one)

She introduced herself and as the elevator had come and gone whilst we were laughing,  we went to have a drink in the bar, ( cava of course). We spoke in Franglais and had a lovely half hour. Just laughing and talking. She comes from near Limoges and is here for a month!!!

It was lovely to see so many smiling faces ( even the mobility scooter brigade), the sun has that effect.

I have only a couple of days left as this was a short break, but I can honestly say I would come back in a heartbeat, a lovely hotel and a lovely resort.

I have to say again a huge thanks to Dale who once again found me the perfect hotel and sorted everything out for me.

And now I am off for another day slow roasting myself on the beach

Have a good one

and breathe!

 

Day 1 real.

I went to sample breakfast( this to me is the bench mark of hotel excellence and although the cooked type was not as good as The Center Plaza in Reykjavik, it was very good,  there were also a selection of breads, preserves, pastries and massive selection of cold meats and cheese, I was in positive food heaven................then I went to the next food station! Cava, chilled for breakfast, well that is a 5 *  right there. I hadn't even got to the fruit and granola station.

Any chance of me losing any weight whist here is now firmly out of the window. Photos will follow as I forgot to take my phone down with me.

I then took the walk in the drizzle to the beach, a 3 minute bimble past a parade of shops and cafes ( spotted a nice handbag). Flip flops kicked off and straight on to the beach and into the sea ( only splodging ).

I suddenly got a little bit tearful,  2 years ago now, we were locked down, unsure what was happening and not sure where, what or who was safe to be with, the thought of splodging in the Med was  a distant memory then and to be honest we were mostly just focusing on coming out the other side of something that we didn't fully understand.

I  realised how very lucky I am  to be here on the beach with my feet in the sea. 

For me now, in light of the last few months as well as the last couple of years, it is time to put my best foot forward and move on.

So back to the holiday.

As I said yesterday, the hotel is newly refurbed and  the large open bars and reception area make a perfect place for blogging and drinking coffee. walls of windows  as well as white interiors make the whole place look ( and it is ) spacious and bright, even on a dull rainy day.

Outside  my room there is a tree which is a regular meeting place for birds, their song is cheery and even at 6am, lovely to hear. There is some road noise but mainly small cars on a side road. There are lots of bars and restaurants around, but as we are not fully into the  main holiday season it is very quiet in the evening.

For me this is the perfect time of year to be away, not too many children, not too many young adults, although I have suffered a couple of altercations with mobility scooters! 

The sun finally came out at midday, and I nearly ran down to the beach, sunbed sorted and there I lay, soaking up the rays whilst keeping one eye open for Greenpeace coming to roll me back out to sea.

My evening was spent listening to Yorkshire T20 'ont wireless' ( well the laptop) and drinking Cordorniu Gran Cremant, I am trying a different cava every evening, for research purposes only you understand!

 I was also keeping an eye on TLJL.

TLML and TLDL were both at the game

Sadly it was not Kents night.

My hair continues to curl  and I continue to be amazed.

Now I am off for cava and breakfast, seriously it's proper research and someone has to do this. 

then I am off to the beach to roast myself ( yes I have sun protection)

Until tomorrow 

a little break

 

Well I am on my travels again, I've had both  a strange and exhilarating start to the year, and as such I felt the need to throw in  a quick break before I begin m next life instalment , and so here I am in Spain.

Monday saw a stop over at hotel at the airport, 3am alarm call, and then champagne at 5am, well doesn't everyone!?

So flight to Spain, with turbulence worse than going into Keflavic in March, just no sitting on the tarmac for 45 mins.......... although we did have standing on the tarmac for 15 mins before a good 5-10 minute walk to the terminal at the 'bijou' Reus airport.

Jet 2 need to get their act together here, it was a bit of a shambles but 1.45min later I was on a mini bus being whisked to my hotel.

It was thundering and pouring when I arrived so I decided to head to the roof  top pool for a swim.

Ahhh there I go, diving in  with my strawberry blonde  locks floating behind me, looking every inch the mermaid, although for those in the roof top bar it must have looked like an out take from 'Free Willy'. Come on I'm not the only one that the last 2 years has not been kind to!!

Dry off and quick change and off to the 'Supermercado' ,cava in my trolley and I was very happy.

The rain was not letting up so I open the door to the balcony let the cool air in and had a siesta, how very civilized.

The rain continued well into the evening, so cava on the balcony and  reading my book.

I'm on holiday, I'm without my partner in wine who is with TLJL.

I am however loving it.

Today is anther day and I am off to the beach to sizzle in the sun. ( hopefully)

And the hotel, well, refurbed in 2019 just in time for the global lockdown. It is absolutely stunning, both inside and out. 2 pools, jacuzzi and a gym ( if that's your thing!) fresh and clean throughout. The rooms ae spacious and clean, the bathrooms are how I envision my downstairs one at home when I can get a reliable plumber!.

I'm about to sample breakfast and you can tell a hotel by the breakfast. Whether the sun comes out or not I am here to have a rest and that's just what I intend to do ( a full 8 hours sleep last night started that ball rolling)

Have a great Wednesday everyone, I know I will.

another Bank holiday

Long weekends seem to be what April was made of, not that I am complaining. Its been a busy one which included a girly night out in Hexham, Micky Bell sitting and a relaxing spa evening, just  what I needed.

I can tell though, that this week will be filled with housework ( of which I have done none), work and the  small business.  All of which will get done in time for a spot of glamping at the weekend, ahhhh a  weekend of peace and quiet and being off grid!

It was great to  keep tabs on the cricket over the weekend, I would have been there but sadly as Micky Bell is not allowed in at Headingley, was a none starter.

I was super proud  ( and yes I know I don't sponsor him any more) of Matty's performance, a maiden first class half century and an amazing C & B, to name two parts of his game.

It really is great to see him playing  so well

I was very sad not to get to see TLJL, but I will try to see him play before the end of the season.

And we are in May already, its been  a funny old year for me so far. Onward and upward!!!!

And with that I am off to do some work.

A new week begins

 

A new week is beginning after a weekend of the house resembling a jumble sale, between Kiki and I, we have been clearing out stuff and getting it listed and sold. I then the packing up and a trip to have it sent off, busy busy but at least we are both seeing space in cupboards and one of us has to get rid of more things ready for a big move.

In crickety news, Yorkshire drew with Northamptonshire, but not before some great displays from the upcoming players ( and its great to see this). 

I have to mention Matty who was 31 no in the first innings, and bowling figures of 3-43 and 3-57.  Its great to see the future talent of the club showing great results and overall the team looked good. on we go to a home game with KENT!!!  

After the loss of hydrangeas last year due to frost, this year a couple of mine now have an infestation of hydrangea scale which will be getting dealt with after work tonight! Since moving my poor plants form The Chateau to The Wickets they have really had problems. Hopefully all will be sorted soon.

Gosh we've gone from 'TMS' to 'Gardeners World' and as I'm typing this the Oyster Catchers decide to become vocal so its  a bit of 'Springwatch' thrown in for good measure.

Well I am off to make myself an omelette  for my breakfast, so have a good day.

A very long weekend

 Here we are at Thursday, it seems as if I have had a very long weekend, I didn't really, its been a busy week.

The weekend was over in the blink of an eye as I was entertaining on Friday lunchtime and also dog sitting for Micky all weekend, this is never a chore, although the amount of bed I get at night is becoming less and less.

We had planned on going to cricket on Saturday but the plans were put on hold, and as it turned quite cold this was probably a good idea, as Micky likes to be snuggly warm.

There was a lot of snoozing taking place too, as well as more walks than normal and a huge amount of steps done.

We also said a very sad farewell to a lovely lady, who was loved by all who knew her. The sadness of losing such a lovely person is felt by so many, we should all hope to live such  a full life and be an  inspiration to so many, I feel very lucky to have met her. 

In cricket news I am overjoyed  to see that 'my' Tom and Matty have been included in the squad for the game against Northamptonshire.

I know that strictly speaking I am no longer their sponsor but it doesn't stop me feeling very proud of them. Let hope that they make the team.

And finally today it is the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. 96 today.

I wish you all a lovely Thursday.

Last day of the working weekend

 

A lovely short week and a long weekend is in the offing and I am really looking forward it. 

How quickly Easter has come around.

A little cricket round up, England jobs still seem to be the poison chalice as Marcus North pulls out of the running for the job as managing director of men's cricket. it was reported that he was a favourite along with Rob Key ( good lord!). 

The made up game is in headlines for all the wrong reasons, as they appear to have breached advertising codes with their brash branding of 'snacks'. 

Australia have named their new coach as Andrew McDonald, who has been part of the coaching staff since 2019. not sure if Trevor Baylis got a look in.

Yorkshire are down in Gloucestershire  for the weekend, and Kent are home, whilst Hampshire are in South London.

Interesting weekend, which may see Micky Bell and I have a little trip to The Riverside ( as they let dogs in )

What ever you do this weekend, I hope that you enjoy it.

Joyeuses Pacques

Midweek

 Ahh to be as chilled out as Micky Bell, he's a little treasure and will be arriving on Friday morning for the weekend, I can't wait. He has no idea how much love he brings into the lives of lots of people.

How wonderful to be able to make people smile and feel happy by just being yourself. 

So I thought I would give you a bit of trivia today.

The A1 was 100 years old yesterday, parts were ( and still are ) know as The Great North Road, of which  the A167 through Aycliffe was part of that.

The A1 goes from the North to the South of the country  and the although upgraded in parts to motorway it still in parts follows its original route. The stretch from Wetherby to the Thirsk turnoff is one part, it incorporates Boroughbridge which still has coaching inns ( although not known as these now),  a real throw back to Great North Road days of coach travel.

I have driven this road all of my life ( OK sometimes Dad was driving), and in the last 40 years commuting up and down from London etc, I have seen the changes as they were happening, sitting in delays usually.

I still use it regularly, not so much to go to London but it is only 5 mins from my house and gets me most places I need to get to.

And now I am nipping to the post office before work.

Have a great day

another day

 

Here we go,  lets do Tuesday, best bit no getting up at stupid o'clock, worst bit, still waking up to get up at stupid o'clock!!!

Its two short  working weeks coming up, with a weekend visit of Micky Bell. so there will be lots of walking and maybe a trip to the seaside. Also some decorating but more about that if I get it done. If the weather stays  nice, first lawn cut too. I'm exhausted just thinking about it all.

So yesterday saw the start of 2nd XI cricket around the counties, sad to see that Yorkshire aren't playing their last match of the season at Scarbados, they are playing at the seaside ( Blackpool). Not sure if I will be heading over. Scarbados is on for May bank holiday which sadly I am not sure that I can do. When will I catch up with the Victoria boys!?!?

I checked out a few others and may be tipping up now and again, we'll see.

The plans for a 3rd Iceland trip are well and truly firming up, and hopefully this week, the birthday trip can be booked. all  very exciting. As there is more chance of frost bite than a suntan on these hols I might be buying myself an anti gravity sun lounger  for the garden. 

well not much else to chat about so have a good day.

Live more, worry less

 One thing that I have really realised over the last couple of  weeks is that sometimes things happen and it really is a blessing ( and not in disguise), I am now taking the 'live more worry less' to the maximum. we never know how much time we have, so make the most of everyday, be less serious, laugh  as much as you can and spend time with the people who make you laugh, smile and generally happy.

Life can be hard for us all at times, and sometimes it may all seem too much, but  I found that taking some time out and reassessing what is important has made a huge difference.

Do I really need another £130 pair of sunglasses when the ones that I have  in the glove compartment of the car cost £1.50 in the charity shop, and are perfect for what I  need ( i.e keeping the sun out of my eyes). Is a designer handbag any better than the  bag that cost a fraction of the price. ( no they all carry my things around)

Do I want to be perceived by the sunglasses I wear or the handbag I carry? The answer is no. I just want to live more and worry less, I think we have all had enough worry over the last two years.

Wow!!!! all very profound for first thing on a Monday morning 

Lets have a very quick recap of the weekend.

I see that the Durham coach is now under the microscope for historic bullying allegations. Australia are musing over Trevor Bayliss as Head coach, Chris Silverwood is off to Sri Lanka and Justin Langer is 'warming up' to the possibility of coaching England ( and do we need it).

I have to say that I was pleased to see former besty team in the south, Hampshire completely roll over Somerset with an innings and 113 run win. Great to see the Rose Bowl looking so wonderful too.

And with that I am off to face the week.

Have a good one

another week over

 

Another week over and another weekend of chilling out and self care, something that I always alluded to, but never seemed to get round to it. I made the decision last week that it was time to look after me better than I have been, both mentally and physically. 

Stage one completed albeit, temporarily.

The county championship is back, and  I may dip in this weekend, I'll see how I feel. I will be keeping an eye on the cricket, mostly seeing how Kent and Middx are getting on .

It seems slightly alien to have a bit of a 'don't care' attitude to the game that I love, but if I have learnt anything in the last two years ( and two weeks) its that I am the most important thing in my life, and I have to remember that.

So plans for the weekend, include, cooking, cleaning ( I am still to find a replacement for Roxy), a spot of clothes shopping, visiting my sister and generally relaxing.

I will be doing  some work on my very small business which has been doing well this week.

Not sure what Mr Funky the chauffeurs plans are, might see if he fancies a walk to the brewery and a couple of pints.

And with that I am off to get ready for work.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy whatever you are doing.

Strange 7 days

 Well its been a strange 7 days in many ways.

Not that I am going through it all here, suffice to say that its not a week I want to put over again.

However moving forward, I am looking after Micky over the Easter weekend which is always a pleasure.

I have for the first time in 2 years had a check up of the cricket, well I see that the BBC cricket page is still as bad as ever. So I'm back to being in cricket limbo.

One thing that is for sure is that after 2 years away, I will be making it 3, as I concentrate on enjoying myself at my own pace and not racing around the county in my very limited free time.

I have totally enjoyed seeing friends, going away and I know that I will be heading off camping a few more times this summer.

I have also set up a very small business, which I will be busy with.

And a recap of what has been going on since January when I decided to take a break, well, work, spending time with friends and going to Iceland, ( again), setting up a very small business and enjoying life.

And that's what I hope to continue doing!

Have a great Wednesday.

Helen of Headingley

 

   It is with great sadness that I write this blog, the wonderful Helen, overseer of The Headingley lodge is getting ready to leave.

Helen is a wonderful person and has the patience of a saint ( well she did when I was in residence and my god she had to ). 

She is the smiling face, the great laugh and the bubbly  person that made the Lodge  a great place to stay.

Nothing was too much for Helen, as I know from moaning about the heat in the bedrooms ( summer sun in those rooms is relentless and tiny windows making them baking hot), she moved an industrial air con unit into my room on one occasion.

On another occasion she gave Sophie and I a corkscrew, how she knew what we were asking for is totally beyond me, we'd had far too much wine to start with, luckily the corkscrew wasn't used.

Over the years, Helen has been to me the face of  the lodge, and although the hotel will go on , I for one do not think that it will be the same with out her.

I wish her all the best in her next venture and want to say thank you for being such a lovely and wonderful person and a great Ambassador for Headingley.

I am sure I am not alone in saying how much I will miss her.

Helen of Headingley go well.

Iceland debrief

 It takes you to get home to realise what a brilliant holiday you've had..........although to be honest from day one I knew I was having a brilliant time.

Saturday saw TLML and I up and out to get on the coach to visit the unusual things on this totally unique island, namely, the rift valley ( Eurasian/ North American tectonic plate), the awesome and  breathtaking Gulfoss water falls and then finally the geysers.

Great to witness except with cold, sideways falling rain hitting you , and a coach that was unable to sort out the heating  between 'menopausal sweat mode' and ' freeze your what nots off'. Needless to say when we were dry and feeling excited on the way out we were subjected to the former and on the way home, cold tired and wet to the skin we sat on a freezing cold coach blasting out more cold air!!!

So things I learnt on this trip, 

remember your waterproof trousers they are no good on the shelf in your bedroom.

Never complain about heat on a coach!

And seriously who knew that bus stop sex was not actually a thing!!!! it is the bus stop after five in Icelandic! tad disappointing! however never made it to bus stop 16 which in Icelandic sounds like 'Sex town'

You live and learn. 

Saturday night we headed out for some typical Icelandic fare, smoked puffin and minke whale were on the taster menu, however after a recommendation from the hotel and a wander off  to the recommended restaurant, we realised just too late that it was Saturday and we should have booked!

We wandered back towards the hotel and ended up in the lovely Cafe Rosenburg, round the corner from the hotel for a toasted sandwich and salad, followed by fabulous cake. I even got the lovely hydrangea plate that my cake was on.

It wasn;t puffin and whale, more Croque Monsieur avec gateaux, but hey any port ( country cuisine) in a rain storm.

This was all washed down with Icelandic ale which I raved about last time, and I have to say did not disappoint this time. Bondi being a fave of mine and TLML.

Sunday saw us off for  a walk and then to the fleamarket, I picked up a stunning Italian wool fedora and so I guess you will be able to spot me at Headingley if I an wearing it.

And then we headed off for an afternoon at a geothermal lagoon. Not the Blue lagoon I hasten to add, which sadly is far to touristy for me. so a very civilised afternoon of gazing out into the Atlantic ocean whilst floating in fabulously heated water, then being saunaed, scrubbed, misted, steamed and showered, before back into the lagoon with glasses of fizz and stunning views.

could this day get any better......................well of course it could, we headed out of the city and along the coast to try to catch the Northern lights, and we did, and what a show they put on for us!

As TLML said  'If Carlsberg did days...'

Before we knew it we were back at Keflavik and on the plane home.

The talk of ' this time next year' was not said lightly.

This unique and amazing island has stolen my heart and I know that there is one more visit ( at least).

It may not be everyones taste, but I know that 2 ladies had a blast there last week.

Have a great Wednesday 

Greetings from the Northernmost Capitol City

 Well after 4 months,I am back in Iceland and this time I've dragged along TLML.

And as expected its been eventful.

4.30am  Thursday arrived at Leeds /Bradford airport. Cases through and queuing to be scanned 4.45am.

5.45am finally get through!!!!!!

Result though as  managed to get through without underwires causing a problem.

On plane, drink beer had a nap, land at Keflavik.

All the numpties jumping up to get coats, bags , duty free. Only to be told that we were unable to exit the plane as due to wind, they couldn't attach steps to the plane!!!!!

We sat on the tarmac in a plane that was rocking from side to side  with more gusto than a trawler on the North Sea.

I've had some hairy plane experiences but this topped it.

Eventually they had to tie the steps to the plane whilst we were nearly blown off our feet, trying to get off.

Get on the coach to the city, seriously zero visability and following a snowplough!

Arrive at hotel and get checked in and given drinks vouchers (perks of being a returning guest)

Drop off our cases and then head to the Phallus museum for lunch.

If you've never had a duck filled willy waffle, you've never lived.

Look round the museum, spotted a couple of job opportunities and then headed off for a walk round the pond which is a huge lake in the centre of the city.

This was where I got chased by geese  last time. So after heading down we suddenly spotted a small child about to step out onto the ice.

TLML and I both ran shouting to anybody listening as the child went through the ice.

The little girls grandparents turned round (they'd  been admiring the view) walked over and dragged her out. Then walked way.

TLML and I were just stood rooted to the spot, totally shocked.

I was still in shock as I walked through a gaggle of geese without even flinching.

Went back to the hotel for a lie down after that.

We then had a scary moment as we were standing at the full length windows and saw a plane heading straight for us. 

We both were looking at each other in horror, as it  passed over the city and headed to Reykjavik airport a mere cock stride from the hotel.

Later we found a lovely little restaurant/bar round the corner from the hotel, a litre of Icelandic ale and we headed home and were tucked up in bed by 10pm.

Up with the larks (or Icelandic Redwings ) and down for big Icelandic brekkie, then off down to Harpa (national concert hall) and picked up the hop on/hop off bus for a tour of the city.

Amazing to watch a group of 5 people take up 10 seats rather than double up !!!!

Walked up to the Lutheran Cathedral and listened to the organ music, took the lift to the top of the spire and got deafened twice by the clock chiming the quarter hours.

However the views were astounding and definitely  a must do if you ever come here.

Walked down to the 'Sun voyager ' and then made our way back to the hotel.

All of this was interspersed  with bought on hysterical laughter as we waddled over the snowy paths.

Good news though I do know what is going on my headstone now !!!.

After having cocktail hour which involved lots of plane spotting ( the windows in our room are so big) we headed off to the local restaurant/bar for food, beer and a few games of Mastermind.

This was my favourite game when I was young and spent manner hours playing it with Dad.

A huge thank you to Jack for sending me this.

And today we are off to see geysers, waterfalls, and straddle the tectonic plate 

Happy Saturday.

(Apologies for any typos I'm doing this on my phone )

Monday meet up.

 

Well its been a while, over a month and in that time I have also taken a little breather from a lot of social media that I was 'chained to'. What a revelation.

I have managed to get lots things done, read too many books to mention, organised areas of the house that needed attention and just generally had a life.

I also have been hard at work in the new job, learning and just getting on with it. Its  great and I love working from home.

My life and stress levels have returned to a normality that I haven't had for a lot of years.

I am still shopping for bargains, ebaying and  taking time out to be with friends. This is the most important thing I think.

I am looking forward to an upcoming break, and planning my birthday getaway.

And that is the month in a nutshell.

I hope that you are all well and taking are of yourselves. 

And with that I am off to do stuff.

Friday feeling

 

Another working week is coming to a close, and its been a busy one, just what I like.

Plans for the weekend include cocktail hour, a whole day to myself and then taking my sister furniture and carpet shopping.

Cricket fixtures came out yesterday and for the first time in years I haven' even looked at them. I am not planning my summer around cricket, I will be fitting cricket into my summer plans. I do know one game that I will be going to but at the moment that is about it 

How times have changed, but then I think the last two years have changed many of us. I know I need to devote more time to me, not exhaust myself racing around the country.

I wont be attending any T20's that is something that I decided a while ago. It will be interesting to support from afar.

I am also starting to plan out my birthday trip in November, after the huge success of Iceland I am considering heading off to another Northern country, there is also a sun filled trip in the mix, I have plenty of time to think about it though,

And off I go across the landing , before I know it, it will be cocktail hour.

Have a great Friday and a cracking weekend.

Thursday already

 

I'm not sure where the week has gone, its Thursday and nearly the end of the week. 

My weeks have changed considerably and as such my mornings are totally different to how they used to be. No more rushing around  to get out of the door at 7am, now I have a more sedate type of morning and that's half the reason I won't be blogging every day ( that and the fact there is not much to blog about).

I am taking time back for me and loving it.

I've set myself up with a whole  new routine, which includes a lovely walk at lunchtime.

Over in Yorkshire they have set up a new routine and regime as they appointed ( as expected) Ottis Gibson as coach, I wish him well and hope that he can pull the team together in time for the start of the season.

Someone who I have never been struck on as I thought he was a touch too smarmy, is Jonathon Agnew. He now appears to be public enemy number one over comments in the press. I am totally against his views. Having watched, 'The Man who bought cricket' and his views on there I was a tad surprised. as I said though, a touch too smarmy for me and  any publicity and all that !!!!

right I'm off across the landing for the day.

Have a good one.