Spent a nice morning looking at our papers and all the coverage of the Wedding. No doubt about the fact that they are a very photogenic couple,and pictures of the kiss on the covers of most papers this morning. Lots of interesting details, about how the dress was made, and where and the shoes, earrings etc. Top to bottom analysis really. Plus photos of the guests, some flaattering some not so. Poor Victoria Beckham was blasted for being too funerial, and David for having his OBE medal on the wrong side! Get a life as the saying goes..does it matter. All in all a lot of acclaim for the event, with the dress coming in for particular praise, even from Liz Jones in the Mail. Did think Sam Cam looked a bit drab, even if it was a Burberry dress, and no hat..who doesn't wear a hat to an important wedding? Perhaps she was too busy getting the Downing Street Street Party underway!
Nice sunny day today so we sat out this afternoon for a while. VT has got the garden looking really nice at the moment, and the Spireas have come up a treat despite the cold weather in the Winter.
We were discussing the Bank Holidays and how this year they have been a bit of a mess especially round about now. My mum's birthday was April 4th, and that was always round about Easter, as indeed it is next year too.
Bank Holidays for 2012.
New Year's Day Holiday January 2
Good Friday April 6
Easter Monday April 9
Early May Bank Holiday May 7
Spring Bank Holiday June 4
Diamond Jubilee Holiday June 5
Summer Bank Holiday August 27
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
There is an extra one for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
So Easter next year is at least a bit more normal.
Tonight we are having:
Quorn dippers with
1/2 a packet of rice
Stir fried vegetables
Pepper for VT
Sauce from the cupboaard.
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Friday, 29 April 2011
Stunning!
Spent a lovely morning along with I suspect millions of others watching the Royal Wedding today. Started quite early with all the preparations, people arriving and watching the outfits etc.,
What a parade of hats! some absolutely outrageous and some just classic, but all a bit special. Princes William and Harry looked suitable handsome in their uniforms, then the bridal party arrived. She was just totally stunning. The dress was gorgeous, along the Grace Kelly lines, simple, elegant and very stylish.Ivory and white satin with a lot of hand made lace used on the bodice and sleeves.A beautiful train and tiara lent by the Queen.Excellent choice. The little bridesmaids looked sweet, and the little page boys full of fun. Bride's sister was in a full length simple fitted dress which was again elegant.
Watched the crowds walking up the Mall and then surging in front of Buckingham Palace, caught a bit of Fox News where the American reporters were discussing how well the crowds were being managed by the "unarmed" police. I do have to say, that when britain does pomp and ceremony it does it very well. Everything seemed to go by clockwork, timed to the last minute,Well done Britain.
Just heard on the news that the couple have left the reception for a while with Prince William driving his fathers vintage Aston Martin with balloons tied to the back, and just wed written on the window. Well good luck to them..his mother would have been very proud, he is a credit to her.
Thoroughly enjoyed the day so far. It will be interesting to see what the fashion police say about the outfits tomorrow.
That's all we have done today really.
Tonight we are having:
Pasties from Waitrose
Gravy
Rice puddings from Waitrose.
What a parade of hats! some absolutely outrageous and some just classic, but all a bit special. Princes William and Harry looked suitable handsome in their uniforms, then the bridal party arrived. She was just totally stunning. The dress was gorgeous, along the Grace Kelly lines, simple, elegant and very stylish.Ivory and white satin with a lot of hand made lace used on the bodice and sleeves.A beautiful train and tiara lent by the Queen.Excellent choice. The little bridesmaids looked sweet, and the little page boys full of fun. Bride's sister was in a full length simple fitted dress which was again elegant.
Watched the crowds walking up the Mall and then surging in front of Buckingham Palace, caught a bit of Fox News where the American reporters were discussing how well the crowds were being managed by the "unarmed" police. I do have to say, that when britain does pomp and ceremony it does it very well. Everything seemed to go by clockwork, timed to the last minute,Well done Britain.
Just heard on the news that the couple have left the reception for a while with Prince William driving his fathers vintage Aston Martin with balloons tied to the back, and just wed written on the window. Well good luck to them..his mother would have been very proud, he is a credit to her.
Thoroughly enjoyed the day so far. It will be interesting to see what the fashion police say about the outfits tomorrow.
That's all we have done today really.
Tonight we are having:
Pasties from Waitrose
Gravy
Rice puddings from Waitrose.
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Is It Friday? Not Quite...
Bit of a topsy turvy week this week due to the bank holidays etc..and of course The Royal Wedding tomorrow.
We decided to go and get some things today instead of tomorrow as we usually do, so we went to Waitrose. Seems that the world and his wife had the same idea because the car park was heaving. it is quite a big car park too, and we went up and down the aisles to no avail and eventually got to the out road, so had to go all the way round the block again.Anyway the second time lucky because we parked right outside the entrance..couldn't be nearer.Very busy, it seems that everyone was getting ready for a day in tomorrow. Well that's what we did so we can't complain. Whizzed round there, and were very restrained in our buyi g really, it is an expensive shop, and it is easy to get carried away. Stowed the stuyff in the back of the car, and went from there to the garden centre at Ince for our coffees for the April month. Very quiet in there, I think they were all in Waitrose!. Last time we went there, last week, you coudn't move, and there were no tables. today, totally different. Really pleasant, and at least you could have a conversation. One of the trouble with being deaf, is that in a crowded situation, you just cant hear, so it is really difficult for the person you are with. VT has the patience of a saint, and he must get very exasperated sometimes..I know I would!
We had a look around the outside garden centre after that. He is on the lookout for some plants to go into two little blue pots that we have on either side of the garden steps. Spotted two lovely little lavender bushes, so got those.He had a £5 voucher too so they were a bargain.He is out planting those as I type. I had a good look round the gift shop and got some note cards to put in with Ann's birthday things in May. Really good gift centre, full of desirable things. We were talking about garden centres, and how they have been transformed in recent years. This one started out as a smallish family set up, which like Topsy just growed. The owners built a newly designed house next door, and got a decent restaurant going. Then sold it to a big firm..Klondyke..and I note their house next door is also for sale. Should have a good gaarden anyway! Bet they are worth a few bob now.
So a very pleasant morning today..only trouble is I keep thinking that it is Friday now.
Tonight we are having:
Garlic cheesey kiev,
The remaining jersey royals
Steamed carrot, butternut squash and asparagus,
Cranberry sauce.
We decided to go and get some things today instead of tomorrow as we usually do, so we went to Waitrose. Seems that the world and his wife had the same idea because the car park was heaving. it is quite a big car park too, and we went up and down the aisles to no avail and eventually got to the out road, so had to go all the way round the block again.Anyway the second time lucky because we parked right outside the entrance..couldn't be nearer.Very busy, it seems that everyone was getting ready for a day in tomorrow. Well that's what we did so we can't complain. Whizzed round there, and were very restrained in our buyi g really, it is an expensive shop, and it is easy to get carried away. Stowed the stuyff in the back of the car, and went from there to the garden centre at Ince for our coffees for the April month. Very quiet in there, I think they were all in Waitrose!. Last time we went there, last week, you coudn't move, and there were no tables. today, totally different. Really pleasant, and at least you could have a conversation. One of the trouble with being deaf, is that in a crowded situation, you just cant hear, so it is really difficult for the person you are with. VT has the patience of a saint, and he must get very exasperated sometimes..I know I would!
We had a look around the outside garden centre after that. He is on the lookout for some plants to go into two little blue pots that we have on either side of the garden steps. Spotted two lovely little lavender bushes, so got those.He had a £5 voucher too so they were a bargain.He is out planting those as I type. I had a good look round the gift shop and got some note cards to put in with Ann's birthday things in May. Really good gift centre, full of desirable things. We were talking about garden centres, and how they have been transformed in recent years. This one started out as a smallish family set up, which like Topsy just growed. The owners built a newly designed house next door, and got a decent restaurant going. Then sold it to a big firm..Klondyke..and I note their house next door is also for sale. Should have a good gaarden anyway! Bet they are worth a few bob now.
So a very pleasant morning today..only trouble is I keep thinking that it is Friday now.
Tonight we are having:
Garlic cheesey kiev,
The remaining jersey royals
Steamed carrot, butternut squash and asparagus,
Cranberry sauce.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Stop Ins..
Well we were going to go out today, but decided to stop in instead. No particular reason just the whim of the day. I did a pile of ironing, and VT did some vacuuming in the extension. Then we sorted out accumulated magazines and papers for the recycling place. It's amazing how they collect. I tend to read them quickly and then discard, but VT goes through them more carefully, the papers that is, and reads the articles in more detail.
Very quiet day today really, one of those days when there is little or no news, apart from the Royal Wedding. I bet poor Kate Middleton isn't having a quiet day, she is probbably run off her feet. I did see a picture in the Dailty Mail where they were installing an "avenue" of trees along the aisle of the Abbey. Rows of twinkling fairy lights perhaps? All will be clear on Friday. There was an article about all the royal wedding dresses in recent years. Quite interesting, to see how the fashions have changed over the years too. Sarah fergusons dress looked nice with embroidery of their names on the train, but that marriage didn't exactly last long did it. They called Diana's dress "iconic" and I suppose it was, just that I can remember the creases as she stepped out of the carriage. Beautifully made though.
Quite sunny again today, boding well for Friday, nobody wants rain on a wedding. Poured on mine, but hey we are still together 30odd years later.
Tonight we are having:
Green Thai curry made with quorn pieces and mushrooms
1/2 a packet of rice
Green vegetables.
Very quiet day today really, one of those days when there is little or no news, apart from the Royal Wedding. I bet poor Kate Middleton isn't having a quiet day, she is probbably run off her feet. I did see a picture in the Dailty Mail where they were installing an "avenue" of trees along the aisle of the Abbey. Rows of twinkling fairy lights perhaps? All will be clear on Friday. There was an article about all the royal wedding dresses in recent years. Quite interesting, to see how the fashions have changed over the years too. Sarah fergusons dress looked nice with embroidery of their names on the train, but that marriage didn't exactly last long did it. They called Diana's dress "iconic" and I suppose it was, just that I can remember the creases as she stepped out of the carriage. Beautifully made though.
Quite sunny again today, boding well for Friday, nobody wants rain on a wedding. Poured on mine, but hey we are still together 30odd years later.
Tonight we are having:
Green Thai curry made with quorn pieces and mushrooms
1/2 a packet of rice
Green vegetables.
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Decidedly Cooler..
What a difference in a few days. No sunshine today, and the odd drizzle and raindrop around, with a cooling breeze.
Makes such a difference, I have actually put the small heater on again this afternoon..but then I do feel the cold for some reason.
We went out this morning to Dobbies. The idea was to get some plants for a couple of pots that we have, but didn't actually see anything we fancied. Maybe it is too early yet. Plenty of geraniums and pansies but not a lot else. Perhaps wait a couple of weeks. Anyway we got our coffee for the month, VT gave one vouvher in and asked for two coffees one with a shot of hazelnut, and was charged 15p. so that was the bargain of the month.We take our own biscuits and find a nice quiet spot, and there we sit..very pleasant. Mingebags Jane would say!
Bought some more after dinner mints, and resisted a half price Simnel cake..think9ing of the calories.
Not a lot going on here and it is really quiet with the kids back, for a few days anyway.No kids running round either, mostly coyuples..not running round though!
Watched "The suspicions of Mr Whicher" last night and really enjoyed that. Very well done. VT was very interested in it, having read the book about twice so far. He got a copy of it for 49p from the charity shop, and it was one of those books he was reading in bed, and kept reading me bits of it, or telling me what was going on. He does that every now and then with certain books. He said it was very true to the book and the characters were as he imagined them.
Tonight we are having:
Something from the freezer, probably an escalope
Baby Jersey Royals
Green veggies
Mushrooms.
Makes such a difference, I have actually put the small heater on again this afternoon..but then I do feel the cold for some reason.
We went out this morning to Dobbies. The idea was to get some plants for a couple of pots that we have, but didn't actually see anything we fancied. Maybe it is too early yet. Plenty of geraniums and pansies but not a lot else. Perhaps wait a couple of weeks. Anyway we got our coffee for the month, VT gave one vouvher in and asked for two coffees one with a shot of hazelnut, and was charged 15p. so that was the bargain of the month.We take our own biscuits and find a nice quiet spot, and there we sit..very pleasant. Mingebags Jane would say!
Bought some more after dinner mints, and resisted a half price Simnel cake..think9ing of the calories.
Not a lot going on here and it is really quiet with the kids back, for a few days anyway.No kids running round either, mostly coyuples..not running round though!
Watched "The suspicions of Mr Whicher" last night and really enjoyed that. Very well done. VT was very interested in it, having read the book about twice so far. He got a copy of it for 49p from the charity shop, and it was one of those books he was reading in bed, and kept reading me bits of it, or telling me what was going on. He does that every now and then with certain books. He said it was very true to the book and the characters were as he imagined them.
Tonight we are having:
Something from the freezer, probably an escalope
Baby Jersey Royals
Green veggies
Mushrooms.
Monday, 25 April 2011
Another Bank Holiday!
You don't get a bank Holiday for ages, then three come along at once! Off on friday, then off today then off again for the Royal Wedding next friday as well. Oh and the May bank Holiday too. I feel sorry for employers, some firms must be losing loads of money.
We have had a crossword fest over the weekend. Yesterday I did my usual You magazine one while VT did his Express one. then he came across one about the Royal Wedding so we did that as well. He finished the General Knowledge one in the Mail on Sunday really quickly today, and he does the big Monday crossword in the Daily Express today too. Most of the ones we do are the general knowledge type, which we find interesting, I think they do sharpen the mind.
Went out to get some veggies this morning, and it was really busy. it seemed that the world and his wife were out getting stocked up. We just whizzed round and got done in half an hour, and got everything we wanted. Then home for coffee. Although it looks lovely out today, there is quite a cool breeze. VT has just come in from the garden to get a sweater because it is cool. He doesn't feel the cold really, it is me who does. Yet the sun is cracking the flags as they say.
Our neighbour next door, has gone to London for a couple of days to see her daughter who is involved in theatre work down there. The son has been here for a few days too which is nice for her, and she rang the doorbell last night with the keys for VT to mind the cat..(ginger girl). of course last night there was no sign of it at all, and he went out about three times to get her in. When he isn't looking after it, it is all over him and follows him down to the post box, but of course when he can let her in, it disappears...Typical!! He is taking the view that if it stays out all day, it will be tired and want to go in tonight without trouble.. Hmmm., we shall see.
Watched an afternoon programme today..Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. Only on half an hour, but such a mothwatering programme. Today he was making cupcakes, truly the fashion of the decade. He owns two high end shops in London, and his cupcakes are just gorgeous.He made some Tiramisu ones, a lemon meringue version with a gooey lemon centre, and some with a roasted pineapple topping. Oh Yummy!! He is too!!
Tonight we are having:
Some new Jersey Royals
Escalope
Mixed vegetables
We have had a crossword fest over the weekend. Yesterday I did my usual You magazine one while VT did his Express one. then he came across one about the Royal Wedding so we did that as well. He finished the General Knowledge one in the Mail on Sunday really quickly today, and he does the big Monday crossword in the Daily Express today too. Most of the ones we do are the general knowledge type, which we find interesting, I think they do sharpen the mind.
Went out to get some veggies this morning, and it was really busy. it seemed that the world and his wife were out getting stocked up. We just whizzed round and got done in half an hour, and got everything we wanted. Then home for coffee. Although it looks lovely out today, there is quite a cool breeze. VT has just come in from the garden to get a sweater because it is cool. He doesn't feel the cold really, it is me who does. Yet the sun is cracking the flags as they say.
Our neighbour next door, has gone to London for a couple of days to see her daughter who is involved in theatre work down there. The son has been here for a few days too which is nice for her, and she rang the doorbell last night with the keys for VT to mind the cat..(ginger girl). of course last night there was no sign of it at all, and he went out about three times to get her in. When he isn't looking after it, it is all over him and follows him down to the post box, but of course when he can let her in, it disappears...Typical!! He is taking the view that if it stays out all day, it will be tired and want to go in tonight without trouble.. Hmmm., we shall see.
Watched an afternoon programme today..Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. Only on half an hour, but such a mothwatering programme. Today he was making cupcakes, truly the fashion of the decade. He owns two high end shops in London, and his cupcakes are just gorgeous.He made some Tiramisu ones, a lemon meringue version with a gooey lemon centre, and some with a roasted pineapple topping. Oh Yummy!! He is too!!
Tonight we are having:
Some new Jersey Royals
Escalope
Mixed vegetables
Saturday, 23 April 2011
St George's Day..
We should be patriotic today and be waving flags for the day. Except that nobody seems to bother with poor old St george. St Patrick, St David and St Andrew, but not St George. Doesn't make you feel very English, or proud of your country.
It is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, and the day he died also. That must be quite rare to be born , live a life and die on the same date. My own father died on St George's day too in 1973 so I usually remember the day.
Bit cooler today, certainly not as warm as yesterday. VT went out for one of his usual mooches, and said it was moderately busy today. Unfortunately one of the cats had been sick on his sofa, so that needed attention. They never let you down do they. Probably Rusty, she was running around. She seems to find it hard to settle sometimes, follows VT around everywhere.
Tonight we are having:
Chinese spring rolls
1/2 a packet of rice
Stir fry vegetables
Hoi sin and ginger sauce.
It is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, and the day he died also. That must be quite rare to be born , live a life and die on the same date. My own father died on St George's day too in 1973 so I usually remember the day.
Bit cooler today, certainly not as warm as yesterday. VT went out for one of his usual mooches, and said it was moderately busy today. Unfortunately one of the cats had been sick on his sofa, so that needed attention. They never let you down do they. Probably Rusty, she was running around. She seems to find it hard to settle sometimes, follows VT around everywhere.
Tonight we are having:
Chinese spring rolls
1/2 a packet of rice
Stir fry vegetables
Hoi sin and ginger sauce.
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