Friday, November 30, 2007

Walking in the Rain.


Today dawned rainy, we didn't waken up until 1015h so a good sleep was had by all including Dog Pasha. When I came to managed to make a cup of tea, which I enjoyed. Made breakfast, then spoke to Layla, who by this time had already been out for coffee with Bella and her chums! Had a shower and washed my hair.
Graham had to go to the office today, before doing that he went to pick up his new spectecles, and after that popped in to see Bella who was in good form.
Ruaridh and moi had a walk along the cycle path to Roseburn, it was raining quite hard when we set out but slowly started to stop. Plenty of cyclists on the path one or two walkers, managed to get one or two photographs before the rain started to get heavy again.
Returned home cup of tea and a couple of oatcakes, did my blip. Later spoke with Layla, and then my mum who had been at her good friend's funeral today, she was fine.
Graham returned home we had bought pizzas for dinner with homemade coleslaw they were ok. Took Ruaridh for a walk to buy some M&M's to finish off the red wine! Mick L phoned so hoping to meet himself and Anne his wife tomorrow for a coffee. Bye.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Preston


Up early today as Layla, Bella and moi were heading back to Edinburgh this afternoon. Had a shower, then sat down and had breakfast all together, Anne came in to see us all before we headed back to the North. Went down to the Square and got the messages we needed, then into Cafe Nero for a coffee and a biscuit.
Loaded up, then to the railway station to catch the first train to Preston, Bella gathering fans all the way, mum appeared to enjoy our visit and she will soon be visiting us for Christmas. Bella enjoyed her 'eggie' bread and her blackberries and blueberries and lots of juice!
Went into one or two shops in Preston, Primark and TKMax then into Starbucks for a Panini and coffee, then down to the station to get the second train that would take us to Edinburgh managed to get the pram in no problem and got seats. Bella enjoyed herself and peered out of the window of the train, then stood on the table did a bit of singing and dancing, before going to sleep.
Arrived Edinburgh Bella awake and delighted to see her daddy. Joe and Layla gave me a lift home, Ruaridh full of licks and jumps when he saw me.
Soup for dinner, catching up on blipping and Blogging.
Had a lovely time visiting mum she enjoyed us being there and it was good to visit. Tired now Goodnight.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Watches


Had to go into the city centre today to take up our watches, my two have been broken for quite a while, well hopefully only require new batteries, however Graham's stopped suddenly on the weekend so hopefully his only requires a new battery too.
Picked up the train tickets as Layla, Bella and moi are going down to visit my mum tomorrow in St Annes.
Came home Layla and Bella were here for lunch after the mother and baby group, Bella is a star and though she was really tired she entertained us no end.
They left and Graham and moi took Ruaridh up to the vets to have his rabies shot, they have now changed it and he doesn't have to have another one for three years.
Prawn risotto for dinner with salad lovely.
Sat watching a drama on channel 4 about Boy A -- good. However going to pack as I have to be away early in the morning. Will try to Blog from mother's if not watch this space on Thursday. Goodnight.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Pitclay Gallery


Awoke quite late this morning after staying up to watch the De Niro movie until 0200h, up, cup of tea, shower and hairwash then breakfast as we were going out to North Berwick to a Gallery show. This was out at a house near where Donald a friend/colleague of Layla's lives and he had invited us. The family and Onya were going out too.
Eventually found the place after the 'Sat Nav" failed to take us the last mile! The show was interesting mainly pottery, Ronnie Fulton was exhibiting there, in fact his workshop was there, Graham bought one of his pieces as we already have one purchased a few years ago. Chatted to one or two people had a coffee then took the wee dog for a walk in some adjoining woods. He loved it even though I had to keep him on the leash, fresh smells lots of rabbits and hares. Eventually left and we all went for a walk along the shore, very cold and the tide was in.
Back home crackers and a cup of tea, then made veggie lasagne for dinner as the family were coming. They arrived at 1830h and we had the lasagne, salad, olives and bread for dinner, followed by icecream and small Italian biscuits. The wee fellow got snacks off Miss B until icecream and biscuit time then no more!
Took Ruaridh to the park on the way home saw two foxes phew hang onto that lead, cup of tea time then bed. Goodnight.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Clearance


Awoke quite late this morning after a great night's sleep, cup of tea then down to get the Guardian. Had a leisurely breakfast then a wash before taking Ruaridh for a walk. We decided to walk along the cycle path towards Roseburn as the weather did not look promising. Had a great walk and as it turned out the weather stayed fine and at times sunny.
Back home had a cup of tea then attacked the cupboard under the stairs, now have a wheelie-bin full of rubbish, but happy to have made a start on clearing things out of the house!
Into the car and down to Waitrose to do what turned into a big shop. Ruaridh stays in the car, but when we have finished the shop he comes with me to park the trolley and loves running about on the parking lot at the top of the supermarket :)
Back home had something to eat then Graham made minestrone soup for dinner which was delicious.
Took Ruaridh down to the park where he met Bonnie the Bernese Mountain Dog an old friend, lo and behold she has a new mate Leo a six month old of the same breed who is huge. The three dogs had a great time playing on the park, the wee fellow really enjoyed it.
Back home watching a De Niro movie The King of Comedy. Bye.

Friday, November 23, 2007

Supermarket "Indian" for dinner.


Worked damned hard today, much harder then I thought it would be. Alarm went off this a.m. and I was fast asleep, did not want to get out of my bed as I was very cosy, struggled and I mean struggled to get up, washed and breakfast then I hit the road.
Arrived at work, it started to go pear shaped to some degree, however with a good team resolved most of the difficulties that occured throughout the day! Busy, busy, busy for the whole day, though managed a piece of Pinkerton's delicious carrot cake mid-morning, and---a piece of their amazing chocolate cake at 1700h whilst awaiting the taxis :)
Supposed to meet Graham at Waitrose but when I spoke to him on the telephone he decided to have a carry-out this evening for dinner. I said that I would go to the dreaded supermarket and get some Indian food there as it is better and cheaper than a carry out. Got an assortment of Indian food and came home.
Graham and Ruaridh met me on the way home, Ruaridh is always excited to see me when I have been at work, I took him home and Graham went for beer and wine.
Lovely dinner and the Budwar was good
Just doing this Blog then going to relax maybe with another Budwar and M&Ms if they have not all gone? Bye
Graham and Ruaridh had a long walk today down to the beach!

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Leith


Up early today as I was going over to see Layla and Bella as Graham had a business meeting. Shower and breakfast then off we go. Left Graham at the studio and popped in to see old friend Graciela, she is looking great and it was good to see her, hopefully over the next two weeks will be able to see her and Graeme for a little longer. Also saw Ian F who is going to be a dad in January offered my congratulations!
Took Ruaridh over to the house via the park, Bella in good form even though she is cutting her teeth, chatted to Layla and played with the wee one, Ruaridh was great. Had lunch then Graham arrived, over to Ocean Terminal as Graham had to choose his new specs, Layla went in with him and I took Bella and Ruaridh for a walk. We went to part of the old docks and saw this lovely old jetty, took a photograph for my blip. Got really cold waiting for Graham and Layla, also wanted to pee badly, eventually Layla came out and I dashed in.
Back at their house enjoyed lovely hot drinking chocolate, then headed for home. Veggie stew, potatoes and peas for dinner.
Did a pile of ironing, just doing my Blog then going to relax. Bye.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Umbrella Day


Work again today, just one more day to do then off until February! Up at 0700h to a very rainy day, not only did I have to wear my wet weather gear also had to use my umbrella. Arrived at work luckily not too wet.
A very busy day today due to unfortunate problems, we worked on until 1600h.
Walked home still in the rain and with my umbrella, called in at the dreaded supermarket and got a few messages. Arrived home surprise, surprise our dear old friend Chris J. was at the house, really good to see her had a cup of tea and a good long chat.
She didn't want to stay for dinner, so after she had left Graham made the dinner, pasta, tomato sauce, salad and foccacia bread, delicious.
Spoke to mum on the phone Layla, Bella and moi are hoping to get down next week.
Took Ruaridh out for his first walk of the day, due to the heavy rain, just going on to the park when two foxes ran right in front of us, they had been playing and had not noticed Ruaridh. He want crazy and barked like mad thank goodness he was still on the lead!
Having a cup of tea then to bed. Goodnight.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

South to the City


Left the Glen today for a stay in the city. Overslept until 1000h so a bit of a rushto get ready to leave. Wash, breakfast, tidy round and set the mouse traps yep the whole Glen has been inundated by mice this Autumn, Global Warning oops mean Warming, I guess.
Left around 1230h took Ruaridh for a walk on the way out of the Glen, he always enjoys this walk in the woods, and he had a good journey down to Edinburgh. We stopped at his favorite place on the way to Dalwhinnie and he had a run in the heather.
Arrived at the Family's house around 1700h after a good journey down, lovely to see Bella again she has changed in five days.
Don't know how long we are down for as we have lots to see too. Had a lovely dinner risotto, mushrooms, olives and sundried tomatoes followed by apple crumble and custard thanks Layla t'was delicious.
Home cup of tea, blip, Blog, bed. Goodnight.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Loch Hourn


Got up quite early today, made the a.m. cup of tea, the morning was overcast and grey so decided to have a long luxurious bath which I really enjoyed. Made breakfast fried eggs and fried bread I know, I know but it tasted delicious. Anyway after the feast the day had brightened so we decided to go to Corran.
We had an amazing time and walked along the shores of Loch Hourn, it was lovely. The water in the loch was clear and turquoise, we saw a golden eagle and on the way home we were given a spectacular light show as the sun sank slowly in the west. Ruaridh had a great time and loves roaming the hills and jumping over the heather.
Back to the Jeep amd home. Hummus and toast and a good cup of tea.
Spoke to Layla and mum they both seem ok will see the family tomorrow.
Made dinner homegrown fennel, cheese sauce and linguine with tomato salad super.
All of us very tired after the walk so Goodnight.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Leek Quiche


Had a long lie this morning--great, even the stove stayed in overnight, yes it has been going out. Breakfast and a wash, quick read of the Guardian started the bread, then down to the beach to take the wee fellow for a walk. Quite dreich and damp on the beach but pleasant nonetheless. Breeze at times which pleased Ruaridh as the leaves were blowing and he could chase them.
Back to the house small lunch finished the bread and made pastry for the quiche for dinner.
Did my blip, made the quiche spoke to Layla and mum on the telephone they appear to be fine. Layla got her birthday present from Joe a new coat, and mum had a lovely weekend in Grange-over-Sands.
Had a lovely dinner leeks from the garden into the quiche, the smell from them as they cook is delicious, something one doesn't get from bought leeks. So leek quiche, roast potatoes, carrots and celeriac were the order of the day for dinner hmmm!
Watched the last programme 'Clash of Worlds' on BBC2 excellent, sorry I missed the other ones. Bye.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Dreich Day


To use one of Graham's favorite expressions today was a dreich day. Last night was very windy and this morning we awoke to heavy rain. Up and about quite early as Graham was going to a meeting in Skye, breakfast and a wash, Graham left at 1130h in a torrential downpour.
Ruaridh and moi set off for the woods it was pouring rain, the wee dog had a good run round but due to the weather we only walked to the first junction in the woods. The river was very swollen above the banks, Ruaridh had a great time sniffing around. Back home both of us had a good rubdown. Christine our neighbour arrived spent a good afternoon catching up on the chat, after lunch.
Graham arrived home about 1800h, meeting appeared to have been quite successful.
Butternut squash risotto with salad for dinner tasted delicious.
Listening to Dr Zhivago on BBC Radio 4. Bye

Friday, November 16, 2007

Beach Walk


The weather today was overcast, awoke quite early made a cup of tea gave Ruaridh his breakfast then had a shower before making our (by this time1130h) brunch. Had porridge the first time in weeks and it tasted very good, just about to have our toast and coffee when Noonie our neighbour arrived, she has been in Fort William for the past two months. Had a wee chat and a coffee then she left.
Graham started to fix the new outside light over the east kitchen door, time moved on so Ruaridh and moi set off to the shop and beach, got money from the cash machine charged for the privilage, cancelled The Kitchen Garden magazine. Carried on to the beach even though it was overcast and drizzly enjoyed the walk with the wind blowing in my face and not another soul on the beach. Took some pretty good photo's then returned home. Had a peanut butter and jam sandwhich with a welcome cup of tea, for a late lunch.
Finished the wee blue jumper for Bella, fixed the hoover then played around with some of my photographs.
Dinner tonight vegetable stew and fir apple potatoes lovely. Took the Dog Pasha for a walk, cheese and biscuits and a cup of tea on the agenda. Goodnight.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Owl


Last time we came back to the N/W after our trip to Denmark an owl had fallen down the chimney. We found this out the following morning after having a room filled with smoke the evening we arrived. The bird was trapped in the flue between the stove and the chimney and had sufficated in the smoke. Tonight Ruaridh wanted out into the garden, and I went out with him with the torch, suddenly I heard this whoosh and an owl flew over my head and the light from the torch highlighted the wings- stunning.
Good journey here, lots of photo opportunities arrived about 1630h, Ruaridh delighted running round the garden like crazy. Stopped on the way here at our favorite spot, gave the wee fellow a chance to have a good sniff at the heather, and a bounce from one clump to another.
Made up the beds and hotties in, Graham made a lovely Paella for dinner.
Watched the photography programme on T.V. so tired fell asleep. Goodnight.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Spending


Today was a good day for us to go out and spend , in fact it was no trouble at all. We were up late this morning in fact if Layla has not telephoned at 0945 we may still have been in bed! Had a shower then breakfast before taking Ruaridh for a walk in the woods. It was a lovely sunny day and Graham taught me some different ways to use my camera, which gave some good results.
Returned home then into the car to go up town, to buy printer ink and collect some photos. Then over to B&Q to buy a light for the outside of the house in the N/W. Whilst we were there we saw some blue paint that we had been trying to buy for ages so we bought three tubs. Also saw some table lights that we require for the house so bought two of them!! so money soon goes.
Back home had a light lunch, made more telephone calls-never ending, did my blip finished the ironing.
Did the potatoes for dinner, Graham did the sausage and onions all tasted delicious.
Booked for mum's train journey at Christmas had to wait for ever to get through to Virgin, changes here.
Going to take wee Ruaridh a walk. Goodnight.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Happy your Day Layla!


Today was our daughter Layla's Birthday and the weather was lovely, we were going over to visit her at lunchtime. Had to wait at the house for the service engineer from Scottish Gas to come, in the meantime sang Happy Birthday to Layla, made breakfast and had a shower. Graham took Ruaridh to the woods, I did some ironing, went to buy some flowers for the Birthday Girl then set off.
Arrived at the house Graham and Joe were busy, so after greeting Layla and Bella and having a bowl of soup Layla, Bella, Ruaridh and moi set out for a walk. We had a lovely time and walked down to the harbour at Newhaven, walked back through all the flats that they are building who the hell is going to buy them all I ask?
Back to the house lit the candles on the Birthday Cake and sang Happy Birthday, Bella was beside herself at the light from the candles, also with the photo of herself on the card she sent her mummy. Cake was delicious, and Bella and Ruaridh really enjoyed the small pieces they were given.
In the evening we went to the Jing Jiang Chinese restaurant and had a lovely Birthday dinner, Bella was a star turn especially practicing her Kendo with the chopsticks. A lovely day was enjoyed by all. Goodnight.

Monday, November 12, 2007

What a day.


The day started well, sun shining brightly cup of tea in bed, shower then the telephone calls started, family hassle and attempting to sort out some billing problems. Apparently it is all due to the postal strikes that occured sometime in the past couple of weeks and mail did not get delivered hence we do not have a phone bill for one of our phones. Attempting to get through to B.T. was something else eventually managed and will carry on the saga tomorrow. Then the gas engineer was meant to come sometime between 0800h and 1300h to have a look at our central heating he never turned up, despite numerous phone calls we still are no wiser what happened to him, now we wait in tomorrow to see if someone turns up!
Late breakfast then we took Ruaridh to the park and woods where he met a dog called Skye and played for a while. Back home cup of tea then I had to go up town as it is Layla's Birthday tomorrow, managed to get all I wanted and ingredients for a cake.
Returned home by bus the rain had started and was becoming heavy. Graham had the dinner ready pasta, tomato sauce, salad and bread it tasted delicious.
Mick L telephoned this evening good to have a chat, they are coming to Edinburgh at the end of the month so will try and have lunch with them!
Made Layla's Birthday cake it does smell good.
Just doing my Blog then to bed. Goodnight.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Apple Pie


Awoke quite early this am. cup of tea and read in bed, hmm seem to have written this somewhere before! Got up had a shower and then made a fry up for breakfast that did taste rather good. Started to make the bread, then took Ruaridh to the park and the woods, it was a lovely sunny day though became overcast at times. Good walk, then straight to Waitrose to get some messages.
Back home to a cup of tea, and got the bread ready to go into the oven. Spent the afternoon making dinner as the family are coming this evening. Shepherdess pie and peas, followed by apple pie and icecream. Lovely to see them all, bit of a hassle as Patrick the boy next door was having some fireworks this evening, of course as reported elsewhere the wee fellow hates them. Graham took him to the park for a walk but apparently fireworks were going off all over the place, so he came back home the better of two evils. Had dinner Bella really tucked in and enjoyed it, especially her apples and icecream. Had a chat then they left about 2130h.
Took Ruaridh to the park where he met two dogs but they were too old to play-- Goodnight.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Slow Day


Awoke around 0900h after a good night's sleep cup of tea and a read before getting up. Scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast enjoyed all the more as I had Graham and the wee dog for company, today was going to be a slow relaxing day. Telephone call from Lena who wanted to have a blether. Then Layla and Bella arrived on their way to a night in Elie, Fife with 'The Aunties' friends of Layla from University, she needed to borrow a duvet and sheet as there was no bedding?
Had a shower then took Ruaridh to the park and woods, he had a good run round, unfortunately my trusty small camera required the battery to be charged as I prepared to take a shot! Over to the dreaded supermarket 'nuff said got a few messages and left as quickly as possible.
Came home did my blip spoke to mum on the telephone, Graham made a pot of lovely potato and leek soup which we had for dinner with toast, followed by handfuls of M&Ms.
Going to watch some movies this evening on T.V. damned fireworks still going off which Dog Pasha hates. Wished we could get back to community bonfire and fierworks on one night of the year, dream on. Bye.

Friday, November 09, 2007

Ducks


This afternoon Layla went to the funeral of the son of a friend/colleague, Daniel had not been well for quite a time and died two weeks ago. I went over to the house to baby sit Bella, she slept until 1330h when I had to waken her to have her lunch, the wee sweetie gave me a big smile when I awakened her, then we went into the house changed her nappy then had lunch.
She ate her cheese on toast, then a whole banana no problem, also loves her apple juice. After a wee play we set off for a walk, we went past the Sikh Gurdwara, always good vibes around this place. We then went to the river and the ducks came over to see us, they went away in disgust when they realised we had no bread. Next time! We were going to go to the park for a swing, but the weather was very cold so we went straight home.
Layla arrived back with the order of service, then Graham and Ruaridh arrived they had a good journey and it was good to see them both. We waited for Joe and then left to come home.
Chili, rice, flat breads and yoghurt for dinner lovely. Going to bed early. Goodnight.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Finished for two weeks.


The work I have been doing over the past three weeks is now finished for the next two weeks, then just a couple of days to do until the end of February. Must admit I do find it harder to get into gear in the mornings, so am looking forward to not having to get up quite so early. Work was fine and it's always good to catch up with patients again.
Graham and Ruaridh are hoping to come down from the Highlands tomorrow weather permitting, looking forward to seeing them both.
Am going over to babysit Bella for a wee while tomorrow, so hope the weather is good so that we can go out for a walk.
Tried to sort out some photographs tonight it took me ages, deleting copies from Bridge ah well.
Pasta, tomato sauce and salad for dinner tasted delicious. Part made the dinner for tomorrow-chili.
Going to have a drink then to bed for a read if I don't fall asleep first. Goodnight.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Out of the Blue Cafe.


Awoke around 0845h cup of tea and a read in bed before getting up and having a shower and breakfast. Telephoned Graham and spoke to Layla. Set off to visit Layla and Bella, walked down to the Royal Victoria Hospital then jumped on the 38 bus which took me to Crewe Toll got off there and caught the No.21 bus.
Arrived at the house Bella still fast asleep in the pram, had a chat with Layla until Bella woke up. We decided to go to Dr Bells cafe for lunch and meet up with Joe there. This is a community cafe where various groups have a day when they go and cook the meal there. Today was the turn of the Sikh women, and it must be good 'cause by the time we arrived all the curry had gone. Quick decision had to be made where for lunch? we decided on The Out of the Blue Cafe which is situated in the old T. A's Drill Hall which now houses artists studios. The food was great and cheap Bella had a slice of bread and some of her mum's sweetcorn fritter and her dad's mashed potato and ate it all.
Left Joe who was returning to work, Layla and moi walked with Bella to Ocean Terminal had a look round the shops this is one mall that I visit! Went to the cafe and sat watching the river Forth go by, sipping a latte and eating carrot cake. Bella had her feed and entertainsd three men who we think came from N. Africa.
Back to the house, Bella amazed us all by climbing up the stairs, not on her knees but getting her foot on the stair!
Had a lovely dinner Pesto and penne with salad, Bella enjoyed hers.
Layla brought me home done my blip now the Blog then to bed. Goodnight

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Meters


Today was my first day back to work when the parking meters on the streets around the hospital are in use. Normally at 0745h in the morning the streets are full of parked cars belonging to people who work at the hospital, today there was just a solitary car. Don't know what the charge is, but the maximum time one can park there is for four hours, making it difficult for people to leave their work to put more money in the slot!
Good day at work, though not much to do just one more day this week then off for two weeks. Graham is hen watching for three days already one has disappeared ah well.
Out for dinner tonight with Jo and Sandra went to Urban Angels food OK but not as good as last year, had a good laugh and chat though and a nice glass of Merlot.
Home now spoke with Layla and Graham, just going to attempt some reading then to bed. Goodnight.

Monday, November 05, 2007

Early Morning Visit


Just rolled out of bed today at 0930h when the telephone rang, it was Layla to say the mum and baby group had been cancelled and she was coming over to visit instead. Did a quick hoover as being here by myself I do tend to leave these things then have a mad rush round in one day. However as Bella is now crawling and pulling herself up with the furniture reckon it is best to attempt to be clean. Phoned Graham to let him know they were on their way here.
They arrived and it was good to see them both, had a chat, had a shower, then we had breakfast.
Brought a few of the toys down that we found in the loft the other week and Bella played away with them. We went for a walk in the woods with the wee one in her back-pack, she fell asleep but I'm sure the fresh air was good for her. Came back had soup and bread for lunch, which we all enjoyed, Bella also enjoyed her banana and yogurt.
Layla left about 1530 and I started to finish cleaning our bedroom and the stairs and hallway. Did the ironing then made a quick dinner of egg, beans and chips delicious.
Just watched the photography programme excellent. Bye.

Sunday, November 04, 2007

Lazy Morning


Awoke at 0800h decided to read in bed instead of rising early, then went back to sleep and slept until 1100h-great. Leisurely breakfast after having to go to the cafe for some bread, washed then decided to do some more photography. Spoke to Graham on the phone he had a better night too as Ruaridh slept until 0800h. Spoke to Layla they are all going swimming, then to visit friends.
Read some of the papers, then made my way over to the dreaded supermarket, to get a few messages. It was a disaster, packed with bodies (people) of course last day of the month Wednesday last-payday, which I had forgotten. Noticed that twenty freezers were empty ? reason. Got my groceries and left as fast as I could.
Back home made bread then made a pot of vegetable soup for dinner. Did my blip.
Started to clean our bedroom got about half of it done will finish it tomorrow and do the stairs and hallway as well.
Had soup and a roll for dinner then watched the Stephen Poliakoff drama on BBC1-interesting. Bye

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Overnight stay.


Sorry no Blog for yesterday as I stayed overnight with the family. I met Layla and Bella in the town yesterday, we bought new clothes for the wee one and some knitting wool (half price) at Jenners, then went to see Louise in her shop. Decided it would be fun to have a coffee and cake, so we all trooped into the Broughton Deli and had just that, delicious.
Walked home to the house Bella giving us lots of laughs at the faces she was pulling. Carry out curry for dinner which was lovely, then we watched a movie on the T.V called 'This is England' about a group of fun loving skinheads in the 1980's, that ends up turning sour on them, which was very good.
Had a good sleep, Bella was down at 0830h to play with Granny B, we crawled, played with her little fish, did a jigsaw, read books, climbed, walked then crawled again. After a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs and potato cakes, porridge for Bella I took her a wee walk to the Nurse bank.
Helped Joe and Layla with their garden at the house, Bella sat in her pram and watched, it was good to be working outside in the fresh air instead of inside. Had a coffee and some stollen, then Layla brought me home. Picked up the Guardian, into the house to make my dinner, Patricia my neighbour popped in had a long chat, dinner a little delayed had tomato sauce, pasta and salad with a can of coke followed by some chocolate. One or two things to do then to bed! Goodnight.

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Dinner


This evening my chum Lena and moi went out for dinner to Urban Angels, had a great evening catching up on all the gossip and chatting away. My computer on the table to show Lena Bella's progress, then photographs of her grandchildren spread out so I could see how they have grown. Oh yes the eats and drink we managed that too, I had crayfish risotto (not as good as ours) then chocolate caramel cheesecake with baytree icecream, Lena had pasta with different vegetables followed by pecan pie with mango sorbet. Swilled down with a couple of beers. then home to blip, blog and bed.
Work was ok very busy with only three staff but things worked out fine. Graham had a very interesting day see blipfoto.com/A Dog's Dinner.
Must get ready for bed very tired. Goodnight.