Thursday, 14 August 2008

Blackpool






I used to love Blackpool for its unashamed tackiness but yesterday it just seemed sad and neglected. I think I hadn't realised how long it was since we were last there and visited Funny Girls The girls however enjoyed the beach, Pleasure Beach and arcades.


She did it!!!!!




Em got into Birmingham. We're so pleased for you X


A Level Results

This is a big day for Ems. She will find out if she has achieved the results she needs to get into Birmingham to study Ancient History. She's been getting more and more stressed as the week went on. Em - you couldn't have worked any harder and it will all be ok!

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Wii Fit

Today I am 43. Better than yesterday's 45 but still some way off the 33 I was so pleased with. Anyone thinking of getting a Wii Fit be warned they are very addictive. I exercised for over an hour this morning - unheard of !!!!!

Mum can we have.......

..... a ferret? Yes that's right - a FERRET. I don't think so. But apparently they are "sooooo cute".



We spent today at the Dean Heritage Centre. The weather was much better than expected and the sun came out for part of the day. The Centre has something for everyone. The girls particularly enjoyed the pigs, rabbits and ferrets and the adventure playground.





George was interested in the vegetable garden of the miner's cottage and I liked the social history area of the museum and the miner's cottage. All in all a great value day out. Am a bit worried about the planned trip to the zoo. Mum can we have....... a tiger, elephant, giraffe???

Monday, 11 August 2008

Following Gill's Lead

I am Elizabeth Bennet!

Take the Quiz here!

Visit Gill's blog - Elegant Suffiency - to see which heroine she was.

...intelligent, witty, and tremendously attractive. You have a good head on your shoulders, and oftentimes find yourself the lone beacon of reason in a sea of ridiculousness. You take great pleasure in many things. You are proficient in nearly all of them, though you will never own it. Lest you seem too perfect, you have a tendency toward prejudgement that serves you very ill indeed.

Who am I to disagree?

Caught in the Act




Asked Boo earlier if she had made a Marmite sandwich. She looked a bit shocked and said "How did you know?" Can you guess!