Friday 14th December 2012

Christmas Card writing day ~ not being a particularly Festive soul, this is a day I dread for 364 days of the year! Softened by the fact that we had some better news at work today, it was a task I endured with bad grace until wine o`clock came round :)

Thursday 13th December 2012

Spent the whole day E Baying and now feel like my brain has been fried to a crisp. However, within minutes of the auctions going live I have bids, so definitely more to come for the ski fund! Got an unexpected gift arrive as well from Copella.......that went straight on E Bay as well! Horrible day in the office, with lots of complications and bits to overcome....but hey que sera sera. Feeling quite relaxed about it all for a change :)

Wednesday 12th December 2012

Well we appear to have got away with last night`s antics with no trace of a hangover!There`s something to be said for all day sessions when you get to bed by 11.00. I think it may be my new way forward! We spent the day consolidating the finances on Middleton and looks like we are relatively close to the appraisal which is good news. Apart from that, for the last time in 90 years, the clock showed 12:12:12 on the 12th of the 12th. I was so worried I`d miss this picture, that I practiced for quarter of an hour before to ensure I got the perfect screen rip. Turning into a geek!

Tuesday 11th December 2012

Great day out with Noddy and Mike celebrating Cheadle and talking about the future.  Went to The Church Green and had a really nice meal and lots and lots of wine and liquers! Rich and I went into Lymm after for a couple of scoops in The Bull with Lee Gerrard ~ and then ate chips on the street like teenagers! Really lovely day.

Monday 10th December 2012

Last night with Mary before she goes back to Spain. Not really seen much of her as she`s been running around all weekend! Looking forward to tomorrow now ~ a long, lazy lunch celebrating the sale of Cheadle Vets4Pets. Roll on the next one and may Christmas commence :)

Sunday 9th December 2012

Relaxed today after our big walk in The Peaks yesterday, so spent a lot of time " creating" in the kitchen. Made Indian Dosas, a type of street food made of spiced potatoes and chickpea pancake. They were really yummy and definitely on the menu for my Vegetarian friends! 

Saturday 8th December 2012

Got up at 7.30am and headed off to Fairholmes in the Derwent Valley. Upper Derwent Reservoir was mirror still in the morning, but as we climbed upwards onto Howden Moor and onto Derwent Edege, we were faced with more and more snow. Was an amazingly beautiful walk topped off with the best pasta tea at Pastiche in Knutsford.