Friday 30th November 2012

BAD day again........! Gained a leak in the roof at Cheadle, so God knows how much more that`s going to cost us! Putting it aside for the weekend though and going out with Burkie tonight for a meal as planned. It`s amazing how little unexpected things cheer you up though.....Ann turned up from Benidorm with a bottle of gin for me and Uncle Burkie turned up with my favs of all time.....Belly Flops! So it`s not all bad....got to have SOME good news soon surely!

Thursday 29th November 2012

Nothing sums up today better than this picture! We have had the highs of new potential projects,  the lows of losing profit on a job that was completing, back to finding profit on a job that HAS completed! Quite hard to keep the emotions on an even keel! Anyway, to cut a long story short.......Cheadle is done and dusted and the money is in the bank. Thank God for that! Oh, and my poorly phone came back home today all fixed and repaired.  Definitely wine o`clock!

Wednesday 28th November 2012

FINALLY exchanged on Cheadle today, so come tomorrow, we should be paid our 6 month salary.......not before time! Sucha relief.....and there seems to be so much more on the horizon as well! My prize came today as well.......Elemis and Fake Bake goodies.  Love my hobby sometimes! Went to The Village in Warrington to watch the mid week footie. No real shocks.....Man U beat West Ham, City beat Wigan. Think the title is already between the 2 Manc teams. Predicting relegation now as QPR, Southampton and Reading. Let`s hope!

Tuesday 27th November 2012

Woke up with a bit of an irritating cold, but luckily it seems to be just a mild one, so should be gone in a couple of days! Still not completed on Cheadle........though Rich managed to get another £900 on the deal today because of the delay, so that`s skiing paid for now....! Mum wasn`t well today....had to call the Doctor out to her at home, but seems as though it`s just a virus, so she should be better quite quickly. Best news of the day though......VILLA WON........! So happy, particularly as it was against fellow relegation rivals Reading. CLARET AND BLUE ARMY!

Monday 26th November 2012

Waved goodbye to my Samsung Galaxy 2 today, as it went off to The Phone Hospital for a little bit of TLC! Natwest rang to say that my insurance claim was accepted and I will either get a replacement handset or a repaired one within 5 days! Very happy that my poor little screen will get fixed......but already feel lost without access to all my apps!! Come home soon little phone :)

Sunday 25th November 2012

After such a big yomp yesterday, we have done absolutely nothing today......! I have spent the day comping after a recent boost when these Palmolive goodies came through the door! I got a well done e mail on Friday as well.......£50 worth of beauty products from BeautyCutey.com. Just need to land the ski holiday now :)

Saturday 24th November 2012

Got up at 7.30 this morning and headed to The Peaks to go for a yomp. Did a 9.5 mile walk in 4 hours 45 minutes.........in the toughest of weather conditions! We had rain, sun, mist and wind! But despite the weather it was great fun and we laughed our way round. Started in Baslow, then walked along the River Derwent and up onto Froggatt Edge all the way round and back down to Baslow. Went to The Fallow Deer after and had a Baileys Mocha and some Jalapeno Bites. Oh......and Villa drew to Arsenal so not a bad day really!!!

Friday 23rd November 2012

After a long long week, we stopped work at 8 pm and went to Pastiche for Spicy Amatricana Pasta and Firecracker Pizza. Vets have signed off the floor on Cheadle.....Blackburn is progressing, and Heads of Terms have been issued on Middleton. Pulse are finally, in business........looking forward to taking the foot off the gas!

Thursday 22nd November 2012

Absolutely miserable day! There have been floods up and down the country and it has not stopped raining or blowing a hoolie since 9.00 this morning! Poor Rich has got football tonight and for once, I`m quite happy to be home alone with a vodka and lime and a hot bubble bath! Ann`s off to Benidorm in the early hours of the morning, so hope for her sake the wind calms down in the next few hours!

Wednesday 21st November 2012

  Finally after a LOT of money, blood, sweat and tears, the floor at Cheadle has a screeded floor that`s not cracked and broken up!! We should now be on the verge of selling it and not before time! Finger`s crossed it`s still down on Friday when we are hoping the Vets will sign it off!!!

Tuesday 20th November 2012

Vegetarian Indian Cooking day! Spent all morning in the kitchen making spicy roast parsnip soup for lunch and a cauliflower, lentil and coconut curry for tea. The house smelt of THE most amazing aromas........chilli, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, lime to name just a few of my magic ingredients. I felt like an alchemist at work creating my magic from a few base ingredients! It may look like something the cat threw up ( My Mother`s words!!!) ....but by God it was tasty :)

Monday 19th November 2012

Well what a difference 24 hours make.....the weather has turned on a sixpence so thank goodness we decided to go walking yesterday! Rich went over to Cheadle this morning, and the floors are all looking good, so fingers crossed we are on the final stretch to selling the investment! Whilst he was out, I decided to make a spicy roast parsnip soup. After spending some time concocting the spice mix and carefully giving my vegetables a tender massage, I popped them in the hot oven........................and forgot. 1 hour later, I was left with a medley of charred vegetable crisps. Oven was hot, so baked potatoes saved the day........but will try the soup again tomorrow because before the burn it smelt yummy!

Sunday 18th November 2012

Got up at 7.30 am and headed for Hayfield in The Peaks. Parked on Kinder Road at the start of the Mass Trespass, and walked all around the Kinder Estate taking in Kinder Downfall.....which was more of a trickle today than a downfall! 8 miles, 4.5 hours and a lovely secluded picnic :) Pint at the Sportsman Inn rounded off a great day. Shattered now!

Saturday 17th November 2012

Had a quiet day, as we are planning a big yomp tomorrow in The Peak District, so just chilled out watching television and doing some cooking! Villa were playing Man City ....... a result that ended up being 5 - 0. I should have guessed when I got this text from my Father In Law at only 2 - 0, that it wasn`t going to be a very good day! With Man U losing to Norwich as well, it was a dark day of football in the McGawley household :(

Friday 16th November 2012

Another stress head day....if we did stress head! Lots of business type things went on, but the minute the clock struck 6.30, we downed tools and headed to The Swan With Two Nicks. I had red gurnard in spicy noodles and Rich had a cottage pie. Several drinks later, and possibly a pudding or two, we waddled home full, content and absolutely shattered!!

Thursday 15th November 2012

Finally some good news today! Rich met a flooring contractor on site at Cheadle.......and he is starting the job tomorrow. It`s not going to break the bank either, so couldn`t really have been a better day for Pulse, as we have also had confirmation that our guys are keen to progress with the purchase of Middleton. On a personal note, whilst Rich went for his monthly haircut, I decided to get out on my bike and cycled the 7 miles to Lymm and back to do the shop. Was eerily misty and didn`t see another soul for miles.......Just how I like it :)

Wednesday 14th November 2012

Were supposed to have a day off today, but the Cheadle floor situation has taken over and bang, a full day again! Rich is so tired now that he booked an appointment in Knutsford to get his hair cut, and turned up a week early! Definitely time for a break!! Still found time to have a brisk walk though ~ the first of what will probably be many under the veil of darkness and canopy of stars!

Tuesday 13th November 2012

Cold, wet day and STILL having problems on Cheadle! Just waiting to get a price for fixing the floor, but looks like Matt has finally done a runner. On another note, we have a preliminary offer on Middleton, so fingers crossed for some GOOD news soon! Day 2 of detox ~homemade soups all round. Today`s was good old tomato. Yummy :)

Monday 12th November 2012

Well after last night, not a lot got done by me today! Hangover wasn`t too bad.....just a bit weary, but think that`s from all the laughing! Had to bag up a load of parquet that I sold on EBay as well, so that sort of blew away some of the cobwebs. But 2 baths, some paracetamol and a Baxters Hug In A Mug later and I am firmly ready to make the acquaintance of my bed. With a cup of tea. Unheard of :)

Sunday 11th November 2012

Had such a lovely day......chilled out this morning, then round to Auds for a Sunday Roast.......Beef, Yorkshires, Roasties, Parsnips, Broccoli Mornay, Green Beans, Chanterey Carrots.........followed by cheesecake and profiteroles, washed down with lashings of cheese and Fleurie! Belly laughed so hard........amazing people...Auds, Rick, Macker and Burkie. Oh and Mackers new bestie....Barney the Dog :)

Saturday 10th November 2012

Curly came over this afternoon and we went for a lovely walk round Dunham before going for a bite to eat in The Swan With Two Nicks. I had a really good chicken madras, and the Gestapo remained at bay whilst Macks had a Burger. Curly was happy enough with apple crumble! Also got a knocl on the door from the postman today.....complete selection of Palmolive Naturals. No idea where from, but very welcome :)

Friday 9th November 2012

Frustrating day at work. Not got any closer to sorting out the floor in Cheadle.....just waiting to see if Matt is sticking around, or if he`s done a runner. Time will tell! I also went on a wild goose chase for Vets 4 Pets to get keys for the actual unit, but it ended up being a bad case of chinese whsipers and there were no keys to get! Weather is miserable, work has been miserable, I feel miserable........Only one thing for it.....WINE :)

Thursday 8th November 2012

In honour of the fact that it is "Movember" and men the length and breadth of the country are growing moustaches to promote men`s cancer charities, I thought it only fair to share THE BEST moustache we have seen yet. He was left slightly bewildered at Jen`s request for a photo, but think it was worth it nonetheless! Way to go Movember Man!

Wednesday 7th November 2012

Went to see the Sarah Millican Television Show being filmed at Media City tonight. Meal first at Wagamama with Jenny, then joined by the Bear after work and over to the studios! Was in parts very funny, but went on a bit too long, as there were segments being filmed for Children In Need as well. Met some great friends on the way in though :)

Tuesday 6th November 2012

Today has all been about work....That`s a good thing but time just flies at the moment. It was also the day we decided to have a little go at trimming Baggy Cat`s belly fur.........think she`s a lot more comfortable now as normal position on the radiator has been resumed. She has finally deigned to start using the "special!" towel we put down for her ..... she just had to show us how ungrateful she was for a couple of weeks first!

Monday 5th November 2012

Bonfire Night! Rich and I decided to stay home, light a fire and cook sausages and burgers on the open flame. Heavenly :)

Sunday 4th November 2012

Had a lovely day with my Mother and Dicky in an "Exchange Of Skills Day!" Drove to Knowle this morning, and cooked them a lovely Italian meal....Fiery Asparagus Linguine, followed by Tiramisu. In return my Mum fixed my ski jacket tear and various under arm holes caused by my obviously toxic pits (!)  Throw in an amazing massage and pamper in Mother`s salon, and I think this was definitely a day weighted in my favour! Tired now though so should sleep well tonight!

Saturday 3rd November 2012

Despite the fact I have had an AWFUL weekend on fantasy football, I am ecstatic that Villa have FINALLY recorded a win this season ~ away at Sunderland against Martin O`Neill of all people! Long overdue and takes us just above the relegation zone. We so needed that today! Well done Villa :)

Friday 2nd November 2012

Bit of excitement in High Legh today when a cannabis factory was found in Tracey`s old house! Jimmy`s building yard was also raided and a certain amount of copper wiring has also been retrieved.....Apparently :) Maybe it really is time to move! Feeling a lot better today....antibiotics are kicking into the sinusitus now which is a good thing! Rich went to physio on his shoulder and that`s on the mend as well, so all good for the health of the McGawleys! However, bit of bad news on Cheadle as the floor has cracked again......how much this time????!

Thursday 1st November 2012

Was supposed to be meeting Sarah B today for a long overdue catch up in Chester.....but Gilly phoned to cancel his meeting with Rich as he has broken his foot and has to have a CT scan this afternoon. Really disappointed as I was looking forward to a catch up over a glass of wine and some seafood. Hot footed it round to Waitrose instead, and bought myself some mussels in white wine as a consolation. Slightly underwhelmed about covered it!