Jessica Smith

Went to see Sophie in Panto she was ace! Such a great dancer. Ickle man loved it too! Christmas doo was lovely it was at the Moat House Hotel in Stoke once home of the Wedgewood family

I managed to win in the raffle again, this time a lovely hide skin overnight bag! Stayed the night at Jo's bless she has a lovely home and her cats are ace!
Bumped into Don just before Christmas and we ended up shopping together. Other than that took ickle man to see Flushed Away at the Trafford Centre, been shopping with Carol to Cheshire Oaks, Wilmslow with ickle man and had a few evenings in with the tv. See you all soon have a Fab New Year!

My friend Sophie is in Panto haha
http://www.lyceumtheatre.net/pantomime.htm

http://www.jooki.co.uk/products.htm

http://www.jooki.co.uk/

Last night we hosted a Customer Christmas Dinner at the British Potters Manufacturing Federation Club. The place was so elegant with lovely traditional decor, fabulous food and wonderful service. We had figs to eat with goats cheese, followed by soup, followed by chicken followed by chestnut panacotta! YUMMY! Local Stoke legend footballer Terry Conroy was the guest speaker at the event. Terry scored Stoke City's first goal at Wembley in the 1972 League cup final against Chelsea. Terry was also capped by the Republic of Ireland national team 26 times. Never a dull mo! He was really very entertaining and he popped to see us again this morning.

Just looking for something on the internet and was talking to ickle man! There was a loud noise on the floor and 5p had dropped out of thin air. This is the first time anyone has been with me when it's happened!

Friday night put the Christmas tree up with ickle man. He was soo excited! Saturday night was invited to Andy's Christmas tree decorating party. Joanne came with me and as soon as we arrived we were well into dressing his two trees. Andy is an architect and has really excellent taste, even in tree decorations!! haha His other guests were really nice and later on we all piled into mini buses and went to town. Danced the night away bumped into a lot of old friends. Mini bus home, Joanne slept at mine and this morning we watched Top Gear when they were challenged to convert three cars into boats and drive them across Rudyard Lake. Quality viewing!! Today been to the Dysart Arms Bunbury for lunch I had fish cakes was all very lovely as ever so have to keep plugging them as it's my friends brothers chain
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/

Just for my friend Dave I said I'd put his link on my various websites etc so please have a look and go oo and aaa haha....all far too healthy hehe

http://www.owenshealthclub.co.uk/

Had another busy week last week went to Wrexham on Monday to sort out the changes we need to make to the Reception areas. Wednesday went to Leyland with loads of Customers for a plant tour, was a giggle especially the blue tights but that's another story!! Friday my friend John who's retiring with his wife to Spain sent champagne & chocolates cos I managed to get an important parcel too him. I was only being a friend but hey when you are appreciated the whole world shines!!! ;o) Gave the champagne to Rach for being a gud friend. Last night went to see The Pussy Cat dolls at the MEN arena was excellent, they really are fantastic dancers!! You wouldn't believe the trouble we went to to go though it really was hilarious! Started months ago when Sophie sent me a txt asking if I could go onto the internet and get us tickets to go. Seemed like a great idea at the time so I ordered two tickets from ticket master at the retail price!! A few days later I recieved an email from them asking me to fax a copy of my bank statements due to a new security measure to prove I was who I said I was...this sounded a bit odd so I didn't and the tickets were then cancelled...Sophie was still excited so I set about ordering some more this time from a place called www.londonticketshop.co.uk ..this time at twice the retail price!! aaagggh Well about a week ago I realised no tickets had arrived so I set about finding my order confirmation and emailing them chasing them up. No reply, so a few days later I emailed them again. I was getting worried as there is no phone number on the website and the registered office is in Hungary!!! However this time I got an email back from a hotmail address saying a rep would be at the venue and I had to collect them from there and they would be in touch further. Yesterday morning I got a telephone call from a guy saying he was from thelondonticket shop I had to meet a guy called John at 7.30 at the main entrance and he gave me his mobile telephone number! All sounded very very odd however we set off to the MEN arena in Manchester armed with this John's mobile telephone number so at about 6.30 we phoned it. Well a John did answer the phone and he asked how many tickets we needed. He then said he would be outside MacDonald's, at this point I asked him what he looked like and if he had any distinguishing features lol..He replied just phone me when you get there and I'll put my hand in the air. Phone him well he'd done a bunk! I couldn't get through and I guess I was conned?!? Sophie was disappointed... had I been on my own I would have driven home, there were ticket touts all around so I paid a further £100 for two tickets just to not let her down..Morale of the story don't trust www.londonticketshop.co.uk
Today I've tried to get hold of them at thelondonticketshop and I was passed about a lot. They said they would refund my money so I am waiting for this to happen but I won't hold my breath!! I am amazed these con men are allowed to operate on the web! Just read all the terrible stories...all sounds too familiar! Should be one for the police
http://www.blagger.com/db4/company_id/3371/companyname/London-Ticket-Shop.html

During the day today one of our suppliers turned up with hampers and another gift of champagne for me. I think I'll put it in the Christmas raffle for a prize. Furniture was turning up left right and centre as well and had meetings with web developers, yellow pages whilst writing business plans, writing letters and dealing with floral plant contracts NEVER EVER A DULL MO!!!

Well last Sat went to Don's 40th was good saw a few peeps not seen in ages which was cool. Dad won an award at the Grosvenor Hotel in Chester Cheshire Champion so well done to Sandbach! yay Wednesday had a Gokarting evening at the circuit Chester had a great time. The following morning had to get up really early for a meeting at the Brittania Hotel near Bradford airport..what a mare to get to took four hours sitting in local twaffic! Friday went to the Limes for Children in Need it was fancy dress and Kareoke what a laff! This week went over to Wrexham on Monday, today been in the orifice met up with my business partner and tonight been to see Casino Royale with ickle man( really enjoyed it)Tomorrow going to Leyland Trucks might get a rest at the weekend. lol

Well the week started well. Arrived at the Stoke v Coventry match me and Rach were excited! We were ushered into the Gordon Banks suite that just happened to be opening that night and had a drink at the bar. We then sat down to a 3 course meal (chief troughers) Gordon Banks was there he was really nice! Amazing to think it was 40years on since he was the 1966 hero. Dunno how we managed it but we had the best seats in the house in the Directors box sitting right behind Mr Banks. The match was very foggy at one point we didn't know how many players were on the pitch lol! At half time there was more food soup and sandwiches...In the second half there was a wonder goal for Stoke and at the end there was yet more food this time a mini Wrights pie!! LOL
Tuesday was Don's 40th Birthday. Really mad busy at work then went over to Don's with ickle man to drop some stools off. He asked us to stay for food so we did...Obviously a week for food!
Wednesday evening met up with Carol, Commander and the girls for a meal in a farm! Very different basically this family open up their farm for meals. You sit in their Dining room with an open fire and enjoy a 3 course meal. Was gr8! So all in all a very filling few days!! haha

I'm such a truckie! lol Just to add another brand!! Hino has popped up so that's DAF Trucks, Paccar, Leyland Trucks, LVD vans and now Hino..no wonder I love my job all that diesel in the blood!!

My Mum always says Patience is a virtue... full of great sayings is my MUM! Love you! It's November and the nights are drawing in, Summer seems sooooo far away. Everyone's patience is being tested. The kids are impatient for Christmas, adults are impatient for the sun. But I believe patience is fruit of the spirit!
It's interesting that we are told to be patient and to wait..after all David had to wait 40years to become King...He needed this time of waiting to become the King that the peeps needed. Prince Charles is still waiting! It is easy for us to be impatiently chasing the agenda of the world, but it doesn't work like that. We have to be still, be patient refrain from fretting and believe and everything will happen in it's own good time..PEACE! Generous, kind and warm hearted dats the good stuff in this world never mind the rest be Happy!

Well last night took the not broken bar stools over to Don's and the blue colour was all wrong...Didn't get there till 8pm and ickle man was tired. Stayed about an hour then drove home an hour. The cream ones were broken got replacements for those coming on Monday..soo register this for later on in the story.. got four bar stools if anyone wants them lol (plus two broken ones)! Today been out with Richard ( we call him Arthur cos he wears an Arthur Daly coat) to Connect in Wolverhampton. They are located in the Chubb building. I was impressed with the Architecture and their boardroom had bright purple seats!! I love mod mixed with old.... fab! Anway before our meeting we grabbed a Bacon,sausage, egg and cheese bap for 99p just as well as we only had £2 between us! Met some very nice peeps they seem to know their marketing! Arrived back in the orifice for more madness. Took a late lunch on a mission for cream leather bar stools.. the ones I had sourced earlier on in the week were on a 3wk delivery and Don needs them yesterday..so I took a flyer and bought 4 that they could get in for tomorrow..just sent the pic and he dunna like them soo peeps I now have 8 bar stools (plus two broken ones) hmm 10 cream bar stools standing on the wall..and if one cream bar stool should accidentally fall haha.Anyway I have masses of boxes to tidy away them I'm going to bed for a well earned rest!!!! hehe Highlight of the day I have discovered Oat Cakes! chief trougher..Turns out he loved them when I took em round Saturday so no cream bar stools standing on the wall nemore! You just can't tell from a picture!

When Rach said I'm as mad as a box of frogs today I laughed but as the day has worn on I think I finally can agree! Got up nice and early arrived in the orifice for 8.30 things were going well. Had meetings with Auto Trader & Signal Radio...the rest of the day involved all sorts of varied madness! Had fun though! Arrived home after collecting ickle man from after school club at 5.40pm. Emptied the Volvo which was full of stock in 10 mins flat. Lady who was doing a voluntary council survey at 6 turned up early...hmm I said to her I know this sounds crazy but rather than let you down can you come with me to Winsford in the car so I can collect some stock from DHL and you can do the survey on the way..She laughed and said why not...so off we tootled with the interior light on so she could read the questions as I drove along! Well laugh she asked me all sorts of questions about Cheshire County Council involving the Fire Brigade, Days out in Cheshire, Transport Problems, Recycling...etc etc.. At various points she held up Adverts that I had to say whether I recognised them or not..not easy whilst driving! haha
Anyway ickle man was in the back and answered a few questions for me haha The round trip took an hour just in time we finished the survey and she took off laughing saying it was a 1st! Arrived home fed ickle man then looked in my garden oh yes is that 25 boxes of Christmas stock I see that has been delivered...After putting them all in the house I am now surrounded by boxes! I have just bathed ickle man and unpacked everything to check for breakages and two of the bar stools are cracked. Everything else seems to be ok...I've just packed 10 parcels that need to go out tomorrow and I'm giggling to myself someone should follow me round with a video camera cos it really is quite funny!

Well last night I really heard a wooooooo outside my window was a bit scared soo I shut my eyes tight... and wished it was morning! Today had a mad day in the orifice, found 4 5ps under the coffee machine that made us laff! Why not 1ps???? I think Rach is realising I have a slightly unusual life lol!!!! She said today.. I have a normal life Jess..hahahahaha she is so lovely we have a laff! After lunch we had tea and toast was fab! Getting a regular at the po jo round the corner with all these parcels and they are already getting to know me....I've left a few things behind pens, packing tape, car keys..Doh I am so dizzy half the time... I spent about 30mins looking for flat wall fittings on the tinternet only to find out it was slatwall that I needed..double DOH! Tonight got in at 6 expecting a pallet of stuff in my garden tomorrow when I get in and another delivery of bar stools..plus I've got a crazy day and a survey for the council at 6pm aaaaaaaaaaaaagragh!!!!
Ickle man was all excited tonight so got him dressed up and took him trick or treating...scared me! We made spiders cakes (with only six legs) and had haribo dunking in jelly...lots of fun

Just looked in my diary I have another crazy week ahead. Tomorrow got a meeting about ldv vans in the morning followed by a meeting with Birch Print.
Tuesday got PR photos in Stoke. Tuesday night it's Halloweeeeeeeeeeee weeeeee weeen. Wednesday got Signal radio coming and Wednesday evening said I'd do a voluntary survey for the council haha I am too kind! zzz Thursday going out for lunch with the girls and Friday got a meeting in Birmingham with Connect...blink and soon be the weekend again

Wednesday went to Wrexham another wet Wednesday haha whilst I was there took loads of pictures I'm planning a big makeover! On the way home called at one of my suppliers looking for bar stools for Don. Wednesday night rushed about packing. Thursday in the orifice was busy didn't manage to get away with Rach to Oxford until 5.30pm. Arrived at our quaint lil hotel at 8pm, first thing I noticed was how old it was none of the walls were straight or the floors haha
Cute lil room tho. Taxi came for us a 9 and we went into Oxford. Had a fab meal at Brown's I had Liver followed by Salmon Rach had duck in Cherry Sauce..all very delicious
Ended up in some R&B club called Mood danced the night away got in about 1pm

Up early Friday had a huge cooked breakfast then spent the day at DAF trucks...good diet this they gave us bacon baps even though already had brekkie and fish and chips for lunch!!! Left about 3.30 dropped off Rach with her sister in Banbury for the weekend then sat on the carpark M6. Arrived home at 8pm. During the journey was dying for a wee..even the water bottle looked a likely target at one point haha
9pm off out again to Leannes Girls Night in. There were 30 girlies there a Kareoke and loads of food so we just chatted and sang the night away...landed in bed about 2pm..never a dull mo

Well today we've had many laffs in the orifice! We have decided that I single handedly create the most rubbish in one day. My huge black bin liner full verses everyone elses small carrier bag full..so a recycling effort is now in force. I've managed to do some very dippy things today..more than usual...we all had a lot of laffs about it tho!! Seem to be having a bit of a run on rabbit fur cushions and they malted all over us! Another 5p turned up at my feet this time from Gibraltar ...had no idea they had a 5p just like ours in Gibraltar...and on Saturday when I was out with the girls found one on the floor..so the 5p thing is back in force! haha
Tonight I've been to Tesco in Congleton with ickle man and then we stopped for a Chinese Takeaway..during the journey ickle man got cramp in his foot so I tried to help him by holding the bag of Chinese....the bag disintegrated all over the car...all over my jeans and all over my leather seats..we laffed all the way home..think I should go to bed now!! Highlight of the day bought brain training for Nintendo DS..maybe it will improve the dizzy blonde thing

When I was ickle I lived in Albrighton, Shropshire. My fascination with aircraft started from a young age when the Goodyear airship used to fly over. It was a lovely sight! I was just thinking...We used to live next door to the church and at the bottom of the garden was a huge lake with swans it was a lovely place to grow up...now I live next to another church..no wonder I have a fascination with churches too! Funny moment yesterday, went to Tesco and when I got out of the car felt cold on my left breast where my top had fallen down..ooops thank goodness no one saw that one blushes

Went out in Sandbach Friday night with the girls had an ok time although I'm not a big fan of Sandbach was ok. Saturday had a long list of things to do at home then in the afternoon went to see Don. He made me some prawn, spinach and rice meal which was very nice. He was sitting writing out his invitations for his 40th. Left his house about 8 then went home to get ready and met up with the girls again in Sandbach must have been about 10.30 was hardly worth going out haha ran Steph home in the pouring rain. Sunday got up early and went with Carol to one of my suppliers in Manchester..Jenny from one of my favourite shops in Sandbach Emporium asked me to get her some feather Christmas trees yes feather for her Christmas window display. Carol bought quite a lot of things and Don asked me to get him a bin. Dropped Carol home then dropped off the bin at Don's. He was on his fork lift when I arrived most amusing moving pallets from one side of his drive to the other..he let me have a ride on it I was like a drunk pilot.haha.I'm not the most coordinated person in the world. We had roast beef for tea whilst watching the Arsenal match. When I got home picked up ickle man from his Dad's and sat watching X-Factor with my knitting!
Today had a visit from Stoke City they've given us four hospitality tickets to Stoke v Coventry which should be good. haha if you like that sort of thing and I do love football!

Other than that had a meeting with LDV about vans. Anyone want a Maxus?
Must say this week is a bit of a hectic time. Tomorrow have a meetings all day, Wednesday I'm in Wrexham and Thursday Friday I'm in Oxford at DAF trucks. Friday night having a girls night in at Leanne's I think all the usual girlies are going soo as ever never a dull mo!

Thursday and I'm finally less than 10 stone! Worth a celebration!! haha pie and chips?? Today we've had a few laughs with some point of sale banners & flags..where we had to assemble them then drive vans over them to hold them in place. We've sent out invites to our Go-karting event in Chester on the 15th..looking forward to that one! have a look http://www.thecircuit.co.uk/
Tonight I've found an old retro coat so might wear it tomorrow for a change and two 5ps have turned up on the floor one on the landing and one in ickle mans room...oooo

When I was married I collected Old Aeroplane paintings. Of course I left them behind and I miss looking at them. There is something quite lovely about the Spitfire in flight don't you think?

From Woodford to Bournemouth.Built as a Vulcan B2, XH537 first flew at Woodford on 4th August 1959 and was delivered to the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Boscombe Down at the end of that month. Following conversion work at Woodford, XH537 was used by the A&AEE for trials with the Skybolt missile. She first flew with dummy Skybolts in November 1961 and made the first missile drop on 1st December of that year. Upon the cancellation of the Skybolt programme, XH537 had test equipment removed and was delivered to 230 OCU at RAF Finningley in May 1965. Following storage at Bitteswell from January 1972 to June 1974, XH537 then went to RAF St Athan, where she was converted for the maritime reconnaissance role as a B2MRR. Issued to 27 Squadron in February 1978, XH537 remained in service until 24th March 1982, when she was flown to RAF Abingdon, where the aim was to put her on display.

In the end, XH537 remained in external store and was scrapped in May 1991, with the nose & forward section being saved by Barry Parkhouse and kept at Ottershaw in Surrey. Following a move to Bruntingthorpe in June 1997 while in the care of new owner Colin Mears, the remains of XH537 then passed to current owner Paul Hartley in June 1998. In March 2006 the museum purchased the exhibit for permanant display at Bournemouth.

Well it's all happening!! Got tickets to see the Pussycat dolls in Manchester!
Tomorrow I've got a meeting with Stoke City ...who?? and next Thursday I'm going to Oxford with Rach to see DAF trucks we're staying overnight in a very nice place called the Angel Restaurant and we've booked a table to eat at Brown's...I sooo loved Oxford last time I went I'm all excited!! Arranged to meet up with Jackie and her best mate too... now even better... Girls on the town!! haha Anyway this is where we're staying....Have a look...
http://angelrestaurant.co.uk/
Tonight I've been to ickle man's parents evening and he's gone to stay with his Dad overnight, so nice watch of LFC and an early night for me!! My lovely son PJ called round and we chit chatted rrr bless love him!! Popped to see my Mum followed by Avril who wasn't in cos shes in Mallorca (lucky for some)

Any one know anyone who can do a bit of after dinner speaking at the Potter's Club for our customer Christmas Dinner?
http://www.thepottersclub.co.uk/index.asp

I see in the news today historians are attempting to record the biggest blog in history to record the everyday lives of people living in the UK. A snapshot in history October 17th...hoho so here's a snapshot of today from me ;o)
We all seem to be busier than ever these days trying to juggle family, work and social commitments and it’s often the small things in life that can brighten up our day and make us feel on top of the world.
We all find pleasure in different ways and it’s important to do something that’s right for you. Whether it’s enjoying the last of the warm, sunny weather, going on a beautiful country walk, or buying a bunch of your favourite flowers for your best friend for no other reason than to say hello, the autumn is a great time to reappraise your life and look at the simple ways you can lift both your own spirits – and those of people around you. When was the last time you thanked a friend for something?
Today I woke up early. Got ickle man ready for school and left at 7.45 armed with a couple of parcels to post. Tried last night unsucessfully to find a home for a party of four to go golfing at Mottram Hall however someone somewhere must wish it belonged to them!! PJ and my bro weren't interested maybe some customers will be? haha Arrived in the office about 8.30 Had a meeting first thing with the sales team, Rach mentioned Stan Boardman which I found very bizarre as he came up in conversation last night too. The meeting was followed by another meeting, a card signing exercise and a direct mail campaign. Still not found my bin very strange...The rest of the day was busy taking photographs and sorting websites and search engine listings, branding and merchandise! Left the office about 5pm and got tuck in fwaffic for about 15mins. About ten to six collected ickle man from the after school club when I arrived home one of my suppliers was on my drive waiting for me! Never a dull mo. She'd called to show me her new Christmas lines...During the meeting I thew together chicken nuggets and chips for ickle man whilst sipping tea and coffee. She kept going to her car and bringing suitcases full of samples in. I think she left about 8pm with an order. At some point today the decorator has been and my front door and windows are all wet..I put ickle man in a warm bath,did a bit of ironing for tomorrow,made up some parcels for posting and mopped my floors. I'm just sitting down to blog this then I'm off to bed... night all

Busy weekend Sophie dragged me to Sandbach Friday night and then was ill on me so had to drop her home early. Saturday night hit some new nightclub in Nantwich which was not bad.. managed to persuade my friend Nikki to leave early cos when you're driving you can't stand the pace haha Sunday had lunch with the lovely Yvonne at The Limes, they have a new chef and it was yummy!

Today I've been to meetings, then to Keele University and then lost my bin! Where's u bin????? Then had a meeting with Signal Radio followed by some magazine.
Tonight we've had a lovely time at a charity doo in aid of the breast care unit at leighton hospital, Crewe. The doo was hosted by Flavour a new restaurant in Sandbach and I went with Commander! Was loving the decor guys...must go there to eat!!!!! There was a lingerie fashion show and a hair styling session followed by free wine and canapes! Bumped into Jane who is a star always makes us chuckle!!! Remember Stan Boardman at Chester races she said! hahaha (she spilt a glass of wine down him and said you must be very bored and boring mr boredman... he said.... I am now) lol I don't think he realised she is permanently funny! Well i won the raffle which was very nice! LOL never a dull moment...so I can now have a new wardrobe of clothes!! haha I also got a prize of a round of golf for four people at Mottram Hall anyone interested??? I turned to Commander and said well this is about right very bizarre....cos if there's anyone gunna win anything it's always me! Very Mad!!! Cheshire Life were there taking pics so you might see the back of me in there yet!! lol

Last weekend went to my Bro's 40th Birthday party. Don drove which was very lovely of him as he has a much more comfortable car than my ickle two seater. When we arrived at the holiday park we bumped into Mum & Dad and soon found the chalet and dumped our bags. PJ & Nikki were just about to go swimming so they took ickle man and me and Don went for a walk by the beach. We could see the Isle of White needles. One of them looked very much like a passenger ferry. After a bracing walk we went to the bar hooked up with my Bro and some of his old friends where we watched the England match. Was really nice to see my sister in law Deb, Rich, Lucy, Lauren, Jocelyn, Anthony,Olly, Donna,Div, Teds,Lyndsay,Sandra.Had a lovely time at the party saw a few people who I'd not seen in ages which was ace and fell into bed about midnight soo tired, must have been all the fresh air. During the party Andy & Derrick made speeches both were slurring their words, then my ickle Nephew said a few words and it all brought tears to my eyes...ahh

I have a Volvo V70 estate car that basically just sits on the drive I use it to transport stock about...well I went in it tonight to get something out and something squealed at me...to be honest I think it was a mouse. I've never shut the door so quickly aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaghghghghghghgh
I'm such a scaredy cat. It's at times like this that I wish there was a man about to rescue me, with a sword and white horse! haha
What a mega thunderstorm yesterday. I went to Derby which was a 1st..not seen rain like that on the roads before! A real Wet Wednesday!!

What a great day I've had! Mad at work which is great and today I've had a good hairy cut, first for a long while..my friend Steph is training to be a hairy dresser and so I was trained on... haha What a fab job she did. It feels so nice to be pampered, so a big thank you to Steph!!! Post pics soon

Happy Birthday Andy check me out as a kid haha

Friday went to Emma's leaving doo in Newcastle Under Lyne, we went to Edwards,Revolution, the brown jug then Fluid and I managed the tea total bit still..you don't half notice how drunk everyone else is tho!! Saturday went out with the lovely Yvonne to 161 in Knutsford. This week is busy... It would seem Christmas will soon be upon us as I've been organising a Customer Day Out to see DAF trucks being manufactured at Leyland, A Customer Christmas meal at a very nice restaurant,Christmas cards, Hampers & wine, Customer Go-Karting event in Chester, 2007 Diaries, Christmas direct mailshot campaigns for vans, trucks, minibuses & parts. Tomorrow I'm going to Wrexham to meet MFM about a radio campaign. The rest of the week is more of the same with training and meetings about Ad's. On Friday night ickle man is off to see Mcfly at the MEN in Manchester for one of his friends Birthday's and Saturday we're off down to Bournemouth for my bro's 40th Birthday bash,yay..never a dull mo

I am drawn to those who share my ideas on humanity and the brotherhood of man.

The key point to keep in mind about values is that choosing which values you stand by and by implementing them in your life brings new energy into everything concerned with them. Being fair is by far more cool than being unfair.
[A]
Ambition
Appreciation
Accomplishment, Success
Accountability
Accuracy
Adventure
All for one & one for all

[B]
Believing in Others
Beauty

[C]
Caring
Character
Class and Grace
Commitment
Common Ground
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Courtesy
Calm, quietude, peace
Cleanliness, orderliness
Collaboration
Communication
Community
Competence
Concern for others
Content over form
Continuous improvement
Country, love of (patriotism)
Creativity

[D]
Dedication
Dependability
Determination
Diversity
Do The Right Thing
Decisiveness
Discipline
Discovery

[E]
Effort
Ease of Use
Efficiency
Equality
Excellence

[F]
Forgiveness
Friendship
Fairness
Faith
Family
Family feeling
Flair
Freedom
Fun

[G]
Gratitude
Good will
Goodness

[H]
Hard Work
Helping Others
Honesty
Hope
Humility
Harmony
Honor

[I]
Including Others
Integrity
Independence
Inner peace, calm, quietude
Innovation

[L]
Learning
Listening
Live Your Dreams
Love
Loyalty
Leadership

[O]
Opportunity
Optimism

[P]
Patience
Perseverance
Persistence
PunctualityMeaning
Peace, Non-violence
Personal Growth
Pleasure
Positive attitude
Practicality
Preservation
Privacy
Punctuality

[R]
Respect
Responsibility
Right Choices
Respect for others
Responsiveness

[S]
Sacrifice
Self-Esteem
Service
Sharing
Soul
Strength
Safety
Satisfying others
Security
Self-givingness
Self-reliance
Simplicity
Skill
Speed
Spirit in life (using)
Stability
Success, Achievement

[T]
Teaching by Example
Tolerance
Trust
Teamwork
Timeliness
Tradition
Tranquility
Truth

[U]
Unity

[V]
Vision

[W]
Wisdom

Just by eating normally, drinking loads of water and becoming tea total for 4 weeks.

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

Saturday night went here http://panaceamanchester.co.uk with Sophie was cool then the Press Club which was very quiet followed by Tiger Tiger which was absolutely packed, much like a cattle market haha
Today I've been to Stoke and then Wrexham working had the top down on the car was ace in the sunshine ;o)

How's your personal magnetism? Actually, our bodies are electrical systems. And, just like a magnet, we all can attract (or repel) people, situations or things either to or away from us.

This is because our thoughts and emotions are forms of energy as well, and the thoughts and emotions that we "send out" have a great deal to do with how others perceive us and how we interact in the world.

The key here is to become aware of the types of thoughts and emotions you generally have. Are they positive and open to possibilities, or negative and critical (of yourself or others)? A simple point to remember is that you attract what you focus on.

For example, if you catch yourself having a negative thought such as, "I'll never get ahead," you're sending out a negative, or repelling, energy. But if you turn it into a positive statement, like "I am succeeding in my chosen path," you'll be sending out a positive, attracting energy.

So, boost your personal magnetism with positive thoughts, and, like the old folk song, "let your little light shine."

How many marbles do you have?

The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first up, or maybe it's the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable.

A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the kitchen, with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. What began as a typical Saturday morning turned into one of those lessons that life seems to hand you from time to time.

Let me tell you about it. I turned the volume up on my radio in order to listen to a Saturday morning talk show. I heard an older sounding chap with a golden voice. You know the kind, he sounded like he should be in the broadcasting business himself.

He was talking about "a thousand marbles" to someone named "Tom". I was intrigued and sat down to listen to
what he had to say. "Well, Tom, it sure sounds like you're busy with your job. I'm sure they pay you well but it's a shame you have to be away from home and your family so much. Hard to believe a young fellow should have to work sixty or seventy hours a week to make ends meet. Too bad you missed your daughter's dance show. " He continued, "Let me tell you something Tom, something that has helped me keep a good perspective on my own priorities." And that's when he began to explain his theory of a "thousand marbles."

"You see, I sat down one day and did a little arithmetic. The average person lives about seventy-five years. I know, some live more and some live less, but on average, folks live about seventy-five years." "Now then, I multiplied 75
times 52 and I came up with 3900 which is the number of Saturdays that the average person has in their entire lifetime.

"Now stick with me Tom, I'm getting to the important part. "It took me until I was fifty-five years old to think about all this in any detail", he went on, "and by that time I had lived through over twenty-eight hundred Saturdays. "I got to thinking that if I lived to be seventy-five, I only had about a thousand of them left to enjoy. "So I went to a toy store and bought every single marble they had. I ended up having to visit three toy stores to round-up 1000 marbles. "I took them home and put them inside of a large, clear plastic container right here in my workshop next to the radio. Every Saturday since then, I have taken one marble out and thrown it away.

"I found that by watching the marbles diminish, I focused more on the really important things in life. There is nothing like watching your time here on this earth run out to help get your priorities straight. "Now let me tell you one last thing before I sign-off with you and take my lovely wife out for breakfast. This morning, I took the very last marble out of the container. I figure if I make it until next Saturday then God has blessed me with a little extra time to be with my loved ones...... "It was nice to talk to you Tom, I hope you spend more time with your loved ones, and I hope to meet you again someday. Have a good morning!"

You could have heard a pin drop when he finished. Even the show's staff didn't have anything to say for a few moments. I guess he gave us all a lot to think about. I had planned to do some work that morning, then go for a run. Instead, I went upstairs and woke my son up with a kiss. "C'mon, I'm taking you to breakfast." Hey, we can stop at a toy store while we're out? I need to buy some marbles."

I'm back marketing trucks again!
But this time with a few vans, dealerships, service & parts thrown in for interest ;o)

Mum & Dad came round last night with a huge bunch of sunflowers, which I had to put in two vases
rrrrrrr aren't they fab!

Ickle man has got a new clarinet, so we have had lots of fun with him making lots of interesting noises! I'm teaching him all the tunes I know however, it's a few years since I played!!

Never Too Busy for a Friend..
One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a
space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.

It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in
the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had
said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. "Really?" she heard whispered. "I
never knew that I meant anything to anyone!" and, "I didn't know others liked me so much." were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but
it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student.
She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last
one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. "Were you Mark's math teacher?" he asked. She
nodded: "yes." Then he said: "Mark talked about you a lot."

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously
waiting to speak with his teacher.

"We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. "They found this on Mark when he was killed.
We thought you might recognize it."

Opening the wallet, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and
refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him.

"Thank you so much for doing that," Mark's mother said. "As you can see, Mark treasured it."

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, "I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home."

Chuck's wife said, "Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album."

"I have mine too," Marilyn said. "It's in my diary."

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group "I carry this with me at all times," Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: "I think we all saved our lists."

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be.

So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

And One Way To Accomplish This Is: Post it so someone can read it!

Don't pass up the wonderful opportunity to do something nice and beautiful

Remember, you reap what you sow. What you put into the lives of others comes back into your own.

May Your Day Be As Blessed As You Are Special

With love from

Jessica x

As the "ageless" Sophia Loren has said, "There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age."

Someone said to me today God is never too busy for us and it made me think of the power of generosity, service and relationships. It has to be the greatest joy in life, the ability to give the gift of your time. To be generous in spirit as well as sharing your material things is a virtue!

My son PJ has taken Nicky to London for the weekend. They flew about 7.30 this morning and he's already rung me to say they've been to the dungeons and The Tower of London and now sitting in a pub before they go to see a show The Producers...lucky for some!

My Dad is such a pillar of society a Community man and always in the local paper for one good deed or another! I'm very proud of my Dad!

Hated every minute of being dark it was like looking at another person

PJ for tea last night and we all had jacket potato with tuna and corn on the cob.. ..was very tasty. Then went to see Yvonne, Stuart & Nicky. Yesterday caught up with Lou, took her some flowers cos she's had a tough time of things lately.

The British coast is wonderful...real famous five!

I've gone brunette? My eldest son says I'm a minger! Cheek! haha

Sunday went out with Lil to the Braz for lunch then went shopping for bargains. Monday went shopping for stock with the lovely Carol. Pj came for tea on Monday night which was lovely.The rest of the week has been early get ups for work zzz along with a new running regime!
Tuesday we came 2nd in the pub quiz and Jacqui and Yvonne celebrated wearing silly hats! They are both 59 and very fantastic I want whatever they are on!!
On Wednesday my car went to the doctors so I had the pleasure of driving a new a3 a very sporty little number. Last night ickle man came home and today we're meeting Commander in Curshaws for lunch. Commander's moving to Glasgow ooooooooh noo my oldest buddy is moving away waaaaaaaaah...on the plus side great place to stay.. love ya! Had a knock on the door on Bank Holiday Monday it was Jase who I used to work with. He was full of news about his brother getting the call up for England under 18's he plays for Man City at the mo. No sooner had he left that Don and his kids bobbed by on their way back from London. We watched the footie.
Next week we're going to Bournemouth to stay with my bro Andy & Deb, followed by a weekend in Telford with Mum & Dad...We are taking ickle man to the Ironbridge museum...so much to look forward to!!

Bumped into my eldest son PJ who was with his friends dressed in suits for the start of the premiership. He ended up getting loads of fans taking pictures of him as they thought he was a football player haha
Thursday went to the pictures with Don we watched Miami Vice

Been to see Don had fun

Waaaaaaaah ickle man is going away for two weeks next weekend so I need to draw up a list of things to do

The 5p phenomenon is well and truly back. I found 3 5ps on the floor in the pub, 1 in my toilet, 3 in my bed, 1 outside my car, 1 at the petrol station, 1 at the shop, 1 in my jeans. Now I've started to think it's a bit wierd cos it's always 5ps! But hey don't look a gift horse in the mouth!! haha
Funny story I left a glass of Bailey's by my bed from Thursday night when I was going to sip it and watch a film. Anyway I didn't drink it cos I fell asleep. Last night I looked at it and it had a skin over it like custard and I was gunna have a sip of it except there was a piece of fluff in it. Whilst I was fishing the fluff out I realised it was a very long leg of a very monty spider...aaaaaaaagrh frightened me soo much I flushed the whole lot down the toilet haha....yakety yakety yak...shudders...so I didn't have a drink last night either put me off for life...ugh

I've often thought wouldn't it be good to sit on the Moon and watch the world with a pair of big binoculars! haha random thought for today
What a week been to the Bears Head at Brereton with Mum & Dad for a meal, been to see Don, been for a meal at The Limes with ickle man, been working all over the place with early get ups, been winning on the gg's,been out with Yvonne to Newcastle under Lyme,been out with the girls, my business partner has been round with news of his imminent move and paperwork,been to see Nicky & Yvonne,been for tea at Mum & Dads, been to the accountants, been laughing alot, been chatting to PJ, been chatting to Commander, been my Niece Lucy's Birthday bless love you Lucy, ....hello everyone!! I don't know all these been been beens! haha
Here's to Friends and Family love you all!

The Last British Truck Marque! End of an era.
Had a blow out on the way to see Don with ickle man,so he kindly put my spare on, unfortunately you can only drive at 40mph which I didn't enjoy! haha

Today we've been bombed out pricing stock, called to see Steve he's trying to find investors for a major housing development in Turkey! So if you know any...haha
www.hotpropertyabroad.com
...Whilst I was there said hello to Paul at Altus computers he's one of Pj's mates such a star! He started a little business fixing computers and selling accessories and he is very talented and mega busy!
Other than that this week has been full of marketing,Adverts and the like.... thrown in with a bit of shopping with the lovely Carol on Monday. Called to see Don on Tuesday night with a vase he wanted, he was having sausage and smiley faces for tea..Ickle man enjoyed them 2! Big kids together! haha
A compliment is a beautiful thing. It has the ability to make us shine from the inside. In addition to letting us know we're on the right track with something, it also communicates that someone noticed. This can be a powerful validation, so do it more often peeps!

Saturday went to Chester races with Don and his mates. Met up with Nadira then ended up alienated from the crowd and coming home on the train on my todd! Scary!
Sunday went to see the lovely Yvonne & Jacquie and we had loads of fun on the trampoline with ickle man. Saw the girls too over the weekend. This is Sophie messing about in my sunglasses!!
Yesterday went out with Carol to some of our suppliers in Manchester was very hot shopping, so we called off for a c blank blank f blank e and a croissant on the way back.

Friday went to Wrexham to meet my friend Nadira. We had a lovely lunch in the Grosvenor Hotel at Pulford
Nadira is trying to get funding to launch a community radio in Wrexham so I said I'd give her a plug, cos she's very talented! Check her out!
http://www.nadira.co.uk
I sold her a few handbags whilst I was there and we had a laugh. Hope to meet up with her at Chester races tomorrow!! haha never a dull mo...which reminds me my mates horse won the July cup today so I am happy cos I was on the back of it, quickly followed by another win at Chester tonight so we are lucky yet again!!!
Mum & Dad came round for tea tonight and later I went to the Trafford centre to get some new sunglasses cos my refund came through for my last pair! Now I'm off to bed!! haha

Chimneas seem to have taken up alot of last week along with menus and fabric!! haha
Called to see Don last Friday with Chimneas, Saturday went out with the girls, Sunday watched the footie final at Don's and can't remember much else.it's all a blurr now

Last night Lou and a couple of footie agent mates came for beverages! Had a few laughs.

That's a first for me at 38! Where have I been!!! Amazing to think I've not watched the sun rise before. I've seen loads of sunsets! A new day! How exciting...Very beautiful I must say orange and blues...oh yes I'm usually asleep!

Well apparently we should all be eating more purple foods....red grapes and beetroot for example due to the anti ageing benefits!!

‘a plum a day keeps a facelift away’

Purple food can prevent breakdown of collagen and slow the wasting of muscles. So go and get some peeps!! haha

Top Tip For Hot Weather
Chill your underwear in a bag in the fridge!

To know only love - never hate
To know only Joy - and not sadness
To know how to laugh - not weep
To be winners - not losers
To never be foolish - just wise
To be full of hope - not despair
To be glad of enough - not want more

Well i've had a very busy weekend.. Friday night went out with Yvonne & Jacquie just a quiet one in Sandbach. I wasn't drinking and we were home early! Saturday my bro and his family were up... Helped Stu out for a couple of hours at the pub cos he had a wedding on, then went to see my sister in law Dippy Deb and brother Andy,my Nephew Richard and Niece Lucy. Mum & Dad had bought tickets for a circus so they took Rich, Lucy,ickle man & Deb. Me and my bro went to my house to watch the England v Portugal match! Deb arrived in the second half with Lucy saying I need water haha sounding just like Nikki off BB.... infact she sounds very like Nikki off BB! haha We were soo deflated afterwards, really hoped it was going to be our year, 1966 was before I was born!!! sniff... Later on Dad did a BBQ which was yummy. I caught up with my lovely sis in law DippyDeb then we went home and watched Oliver Twist ace. This morning we got up really early and took the kids to Chester Zoo. It was absolutely baking hot, we saw my favs the elephants and here's some of the pics. When we got back we were sitting in the garden absolutely boiled and all of a sudden the wind whirled around us really violently and dark clouds came overhead. We rushed about getting the washing in, putting the roof of my car up and collecting all the newspapers we were all reading. Haha I've never seen anything like it thunder, lightening, hail stones, very heavy rain, flash floods, trees everywhere...never a dull mo the children then all made their own pizzas with ham, pineapple, cheese & tomato sauce...followed by a sing song on the piano
PJ turned up with news of his girlfriend getting her 2.1 degree, so congrats to her! Well done Nikki!

Very disappointed! Well done lads you did us proud I thought Lennon & Crouch were little stars haha! We are proud of you! I guess there might be fisty cuffs in the Man Utd changing room for the unsporting behaviour of Ronaldo and Rooney...oh dear

Well it's been an eventful week, as ever never a dull mo! Today I took my Dad to Sheffield for his new car. That's my first time to Sheffield, never knew it was such a colourful place with all it's asian shops and restaurants. We went via Buxton & Bakewell, it was perfect weather for the top down! On the way home, drove by Chatsworth House what a magnificent house that is! The hills were fab too, thoroughly enjoyed the drive out! On the way back called to see Steve to get my Driving License photo signed and the guy next door to him Roly has started a new business road worthy Quad bikes!! Great fun! I think he should do well with the footballers out there. The black one is £2.5k and is automatic and goes 60MPH. The smaller ones start at £1.2k great for off road frolicks!! Had a bit of a win on the GG's yesterday and today I've never seen this before a win on every line on the scratch card! haha I am now £3 richer

Found some old pics of when Sir David Beckham came to our haunt!! haha today we love him, always a star! I've been helping my friend Sally move a whole skip full of rubbish then I watched the match at The Limes with ickle man. Stu did chips for everyone at the pub at half time and a BBQ afterwards, fab fun in the rain!

Friday went to a Wedding at Peckforton Castle with Don. What a beautiful place for a wedding, the weather was perfect, fabulous views of the Cheshire Plane and had a fab day! The bride looked gorgeous and congrats to Ann Marie & Steve they are a very happy couple and I wish them the best of luck! Funny moment I saw the vicar with a mobile phone as we entered the church! haha Made a few new friends had many laughs!! Never a dull mo! There is an amazing underground bar that they open later on which is in the round with a curved ceiling. The place had new owners just 2 days ago and they have plans to really put this building on the map! We had a bit of a pokey bedroom but it had a nice view of the green. Other news...my m8s horse has won Golden Jubilee Stakes at Ascot today 33-1! Congrats to them today too!!

Been at the Cheshire Show today did a bit of Clay Pigeon Shooting, now my shoulder is hurting! Took a couple of pics of unusual breeds! One rasta sheep and one very horny one!! haha Did a spot of baking last night, banana bread, before settling down to watch the England match. Soo sorry for Mr Owen! bless

I've treated my Mum & Dad to lunch today at The Limes was really delicious! I had pate followed by Salmon yummy!! Happy Father's day Dad - love ya!
Friday night well I went out with my friend Angela, we went to Knutsford wine bar for a lovely meal I had prawns followed by sea bass. Later we went to The Braz in Alderley Edge followed by 161 in Hale, where we bumped into Bunty who I've not seen in a year! Anyway we had a very enjoyable evening, got a bit lost on the way home and nearly ran over a fox! haha Saturday went over to see Don we put garden furniture together with his cousin then went out for lunch with some of his friends to The Windmill in Macclesfield, followed by visiting an outfitters for a dinner suit for some ball they were all going to. Prior to all of that Don had to climb in through a window as his mate shut the front door and his keys were in the house! Doh. haha Played a game of pool when we got back. Last night went out with Sophie, Abbey and some others I made sure I drove so didn't get into their drinking rounds of jugs of redbull and vodka, haha or I would have been plastered! One of the barstaff followed me to my car and questioned whether I should be driving but on J2O's I think I was safe!! It was like being questioned by the police haha

Bring me sunshine in your smile, bring me laughter all a while
In this world where we live there should be more happiness
So much joy you can give to each brand new bright tomorrow
Make me happy through the years never bring me any tears
Let your arms be as warm as the sun from up above
Bring me fun bring me sunshine and bring me love

Bring me sunshine in your eyes, bring me rainbows from the clear blue skies
Life's too short to be spent having anything but fun
We can be so content if we gather little sunbeams
Be light hearted darlin' all day long keep me singing a happy song
Let your arms be as warm as the sun from up above
Bring me fun bring me sunshine and bring me love

Bring me sunshine in your smile, bring me laughter all a while
In this world where we live there should be more happiness
So much joy you can give to each brand new bright tomorrow
Make me happy through the years never bring me any tears
Let your arms be as warm as the sun from up above

Haha Morecome and Wise

Well many moons ago I googled my name. I would have to trackback to find the post. However today I googled my name and I am top of the world!! Top out of 35,900,000 bits of information with my name in. Keep blogging peeps it get's you everywhere!! haha

Yesterday was Commander's Birthday. Happy Birthday Commander! I don't think she'd want me to tell you how old she is but boy does she look good! Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to yooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuu! Hip Hip Hoorayyy Hip Hip Hoooraay! Love ya! I must find some embarrassing pics to blog as I've known Commander forever! haha
Let me see... Sunday was ickle man's Birthday. Went over to see Mum & Dad and they'd iced him a lovely cake with his name on in sweets..I have ace parents! Then we played swing ball, followed by Kareoke, followed by Buzz...well what a game that is haha
Monday night went over to watch the Italy match at Don's he was on the running machine, in training for the Great North Run haha. Better still thanks to him I've been on my running machine every day, he inspired me to get back on it! The kid's played on the trampoline and I had a cold beer with lime and cherries..bliss! Had the most fantastic drive home the sky was really beautiful.
Yesterday I had more wins on the GG's and even a win on the Brazil match! Stuart gave me a quick tuition on how to play bowls at lunchtime and Yvonne had me rearranging furniture! haha
Today the man with the yellow van has been round and removed the mouse...it was all stiff!

Today is ickle man's Birthday! 8 today!! Happy Birthday darling Love you!! xx
Thursday met up with Yvonne, Nicky, Stuart & Trevor for a bite to eat at The Limes haha no surprise there! I had scollops which were gorgeous!
Friday drove about in my car and sat with Yvonne in the sunshine in the garden getting very hot topping up the tan. Stuart had an important marketing job involving menus and local businesses! It was... put a short skirt on Jess and go and see the builders with a menu! haha Went to the Limes for tea met up with friends Jayne, Wayne, Yvonne & Nicky. Found a 5p! Later went to see my friend Don, checked out his new gym and kitchen plan. On the way home I left my handbrake on whilst I was driving, nearly had a fire, smoke was coming out of the rear wheel. How stupid was that? Fortunately I had to go back for my coat and Don noticed. Saved again haha
Yesterday went to watch the match at the Limes, with ickle man and two friends England did the job. Saw Steve & Ev. Ev had been to her home country Turkey and bought me the most lovely bracelet which is made from glass beads. The beads are to protect me from the Evil Eye, it's a Turkish tradition...wasn't that lovely of her! Bless! We then drove to the Trafford Centre where we watched X Men, followed by a meal at Est Est Est follwed by a trip to the arcade, Midnight feast when we got back and I think it all went quiet at about 12.30!

When PJ was just a ickle toddler I took him to Crewe on the train to take something back to M & S. Well we struggled on the train with pushchair and bags, enjoyed the journey but it started to rain.
Arrived at Crewe station struggled up some more steps it was now raining very hard...lets get a taxi I said.
There was a long queue of taxi's outside the station so I stood loking at this white car and thought well he's obviously not going to get out and help so I lifted up the boot. His boot was jam packed full of tools, so I moved a few around to get the pushchair in and slammed the boot down for effect haha
Opened the back door of the cab got in with ickle toddler and bags.
Can you take me into town please I remember saying. This guy turned round sorry love I'm not a taxi driver I'm picking up my wife...stupidly I said well I'm not a pick up either...sooo embarrassed
Worst of all though as I was getting out with bags and toddler and he was helping me retrieve the pushchair his wife came along...more embarrassment I think I caused a world war..
Who's this she said what's she doing getting out of our car and I left him with all the explaining as it was raining
I got in the real taxi behind and the taxi guy said I watched all of that and you should be on TV with that one...I still blush now...it was the moving all his tools about and slamming the boot down that did it...seriously scarlet

Tell me an embarrassing moment....and I might tell you one of mine...Deal?

Wow what a fantastic morning!! I've bought some beers and traditional lemonade for anyone who might drop by for tuna and cucumber sandwiches!! haha
Well trying to recap on what I've done since I got home. Went to see Don on Friday night his sister was there and we stayed up talking until 4am. I'd left my car roof down and it was freezing. Friday day I met with friends for lunch Nicky, Stuart, Yvonne, Commander & my business partner all friends together that was fun. Saturday went to the Limes with Nicky for something to eat and ended up in Sandbach with the girls. We hit the bars and pubs and we ended up at some random party in a converted barn with amongst others an architect called Andrew that had read my blog just a few hours earlier whilst bored at work. He just stumbled across it and here he was telling me all about my life hahaha fame at last haha very bizarre. Another of the guests was a gay lad that entertained us all night with his witt and banter and I mean witty, hilarious the guy should be on tv! I want him out with me every weekend!
PJ's been round quite a few times this week, he is sooo brown and looks really well. He was full of the joys of spring cos whilst we've been away he's been in Zante with Dean Ashton. He said guys kept coming upto him asking for his autograph, so he pretended to be a lower league player too,just for laughs! haha
Today I'm off to the hygenist, what joy! haha Got the date wrong for Chester races it's next Tuesday and Bon Jovi had to be given a miss cos it's ickle man's Birthday at the weekend. Saturday night I've arranged for some of his friends to come over for a sleepover. Here's the agenda watch England match, cinema, meal out, arcade then hopefully midnight feast then sleep!!
The day before yesterday I had a major win on the GG's Stuart had once told me this story about a horse and I couldn't remember the jist but I saw it's name on the card and backed it. Well it won yeeeha I then had a major lecture from Stuart that I should never back horses on a hunch and it's the way to lose loads of money. When you win though you're just happy that you won! Although I will take his advice on board!

Well this is me and ickle man on hols in Mallorca. The first snaps anyway... Sunsets, beaches,swimming, beautiful coves, boats, a very steep hill up to our apartment, fantastic views, log fires, loads of walking, lots of exploring,hot sunny weather. Hardly spoke to anyone all week, except Hola to everyone we met haha. We had a crisis when we moved the patio table to play battleships one morning only to have a swarm of wasps attack ickle man. 7 stings on one hand he had ;o( Anway we plunged it in water and it seemed to pull the stings out as it didn't swell up at all. Anyway guess what they send to deal with wasps nests in Mallorca? THE FIRE BRIGADE haha

Didn't have the best start to my hols...picture this Dad collecting you to take you to the airport at 5am...was fast asleep on the settee in just a t-shirt...didn't lock the front door...woke up to my Dad standing over me at 5am saying Oh no Jess!! aaaaaaaaaaghrah how embarassing...I've never got dressed so fast in my life! ;o)
A. I wasn't ready
B. I wasn't dressed
C. I'd left my front door open
D. There must have been a D but too embarrassed to say ;o)

Well had a fantastic flight home from Mallorca, the sky was clear over Spain and France so it was a real pleasure. My Dad was there waiting in arrivals to collect us from the airport, thanks Dad! Arrived home to a lovely tidy garden someone has been in and mowed the lawns and trimmed the hedges. They'd even cut all the ivy back! Big Mystery haha but what a lovely surprise! Someones taken ickle mans swimming pool though! ;o( Mum & Dad had tea ready and I feel all refreshed, life couldn't be better! Called to see Yvonne, Nicky & Stuart at the Limes. Had an invite to Chester races on Tuesday night and Bon Jovi concert in Southampton Friday so looks like here we go again haha never a dull moment....I have lots to blog about my hols..

My friend Nikki it's her Birthday today. Monday 22nd May....Happy Birthday Nikki. I've know her since I was 13 and what a wonderful person she is! God bless ya my friend! True friends make the world go round! Bobbed in to see her and Yvonne with a pressie after I'd been to Leccie Beach..if you know what I mean..(sunbed)
Today I have also been lucky I have won money!Accumulated odds now only 2million to 1 according to Stu haha if only...I have also been to Liverpool via Shrewsbury which was entertaining! Say no more ...What beautiful countryside. I will deffo visit that area again, maybe not in the pouring rain. Avril another star friend called round tonight with the info on our holiday so getting very excited now only two more sleeps haha
Later Mum & Dad called round they took ickle man out for a treat and a meal for his Birthday closely followed by PJ who called round excited about his trip to Zante on Thursday bless...what a busy house!! My children I love them more than anything in this world...Tomorrow or even today I have my work cut out cos I haven't packed yet and my Dad is taking me to the airport at 5am waaaaaaaaaaaah

I like to think I find the cool things to do and the best places to go and then do them!
I also enjoy whatever comes along in life having fun,taking things as they arrive. Im very indifferent, Im ok with whatever happens as I believe it's all mapped out!

Well guess who phoned me up today Simon Ross from Radio City...Did a bit of a stint for him bless on the phone as you do..so you might get to hear me sometime soon haha...like I said never a dull moment!

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The man with the big cheese came in a big yellow van and a big torch. Laid a few traps and spayed for ants whilst he was there. Guess how much £85!

Today is Katies Birthday! Happy Birthday!!

Bouncy Castle, Tea Party, Musical Statues & Pass the parcel. What fun the kids had!

Aaaaaaagraghghgh I Have A Mouse in the garage and I have noone to save me! It's droppings look like rice! haha

Yesterday was pretty hectic, I was flying around all over the place working. Later I took ickle man to buy some holiday clothes and shoes. Then later who should turn up but Lou! Sometimes when your mates turn up that you haven't seen for ages it's just great to catch up! Some news was bad some was good and we had a few laughs too. Especially when I spilt a glass of red wine on my white shorts haha not the best thing to do!
Today I've been out with the lovely Carol to Newcastle Under Lyme and we went to Pizza Hut for lunch.Looking forward to the match later oh and the free curry at half time at The Limes! haha
The lovely Commander has just been on the telephone she's arrived back from 2 weeks in Oman.
One thing I am Lucky for is I have great friends!!

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend.

One advertising agency did a rather good job of putting that figure into
perspective in one of its releases:

A billion seconds ago it was 1974.

A billion minutes ago was 74 years after Jesus died.

A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

A billion days ago no creature walked the earth on two feet.

Well I've just checked my lottery ticket and I've won £10 not quite what I thought was coming to me haha PJ my eldest son came round last night with news of his fantastic trip to the FA cup final. He said that it was the best weekend of his life! Now that is larging it!! haha Apparently Cardiff is amazing for nights out as the stadium is in the centre of the city and all the bars surround it! Sounds cool!! I've started to get excited about my holiday next week hehe and I'm just off to see Jeanette at the Brownlow to discuss menus and fabrics for the pub so laters...

Friday went to the races again this time with the lovely Wayne, Jayne and Stuart. The weather wasn't so hot it was actually thundering and lightening...very very frightening haha!! Galeleo!! I had a backless black dress on so that was suitable for the occasion wasn't it?!?! haha! At some point a very nice guy lent me his jacket which was a lovely gesture. We met up with Kev Seed from Radio City who was with Stan Boardman who's got a new world cup song out bless he was a lovely guy and Kev was with his Mum & Dad, who were really lovely too. Got an early train home to collect ickle man. Only had one bet Friday and it won! Went to The Limes when who should turn up but Trevor and Paul, not seen them since the opening night, so we had a good chit chat. Ended up sleeping at Yvonne & Nickys where we put the world to right! haha Saturday got up early and took ickle man and his friend Ciera to the Lowry where we met up with Mum & Dad for lunch. I had a very nice Goats Cheese Tart and crumble for a sweet.
We then took the kids to see something called Fairytale at the Theatre which was ace for children! It was a story told in mime and dance of two girls living on a rubbish tip. Certainly got the imagination going!
Put my foot down on the way home to watch the footie missed about 40mins....what a final..Stevie G is wonderful!!!! Not caught up with PJ yet to find out if he had a great time but I suspect he did. Last night went into Sandbach with Yvonne I was driving we bumped into a few people we knew but overall a quiet evening. Today I have been lazy in bed nearly all day which is most unlike me..must have needed it haha Ickle man has just come home from his Dad's so I had to get out of the pit! Called at The Limes for tea and spent a lot of the evening texting Don who doubts my understanding of the world. I am going to win some more money this week! Mark my words!!

Phew Monday night went to the Trafford Centre with ickle man. I was looking for a dress, bought a lovely brown one in Selfridges. We then went to the arcade for a bit of fun. Ickle man loved it as he won loads of tickets. Tuesday had a meeting in Liverpool with Airtrax UK Ltd who are looking for Dealers to sell their new SIDEWINDER fork-lift truck into the UK. It's the most innovative groundbreaking new technology into the fork-lift industry for the last 100 years. Airtrax have literally reinvented the wheel! It basically can move in any direction even sideways! So here I am marketing it so you can all enquire as to how you become a dealer haha Tuesday afternoon went shopping in Liverpool bought another dress this time a cream one with black sequins..decisions decisions

Wednesday out with 12 friends,6 out of 6 wins on the betting,won loads of money, perfect weather, fantastic company,free champagne,owners passes and a Chester Cup win for our m8's horse! haha how fabulous was that for a Wednesday!! Had a long chat with guy who's invented something called Netcash which is basically going to allow us to walk into a restaurant and pay the bill from your mobile phone directly into the restaurants bank account...or for that matter shop or whatever. He was busy showing me how you could transfer £10 from one phone to another..then he got incredibly drunk and left them on the table.Cos I seemed to be the only compus mentus person in the party of now 15 I retrieved them. So if you're reading this we've got them safe for you! Arrived home to my Eldest son PJ,who was babysitting, telling me all about how he and 7 of his mates are going to the cup final on Saturday for free...all thanks to his mate Dean Ashton sending tickets! We are sooo lucky! The downside is he has to sit in the West Ham end
Thursday been to Platinum Financial Services and just had an invite to go back to Chester tomorrow!! haha never a dull momento!! Asked Stuart to back two horses for me and they've both won today....he says he's not studying form anymore he's following signposts or as I call them God Winks...the coincidences in your life that lead you to success and happiness!! haha He said the probability of winning so many times in a row I could of retired on it! He said the odds are more than 50,000 to 1. Bizarre!

On Sunday had a lazy get up and went to waterworld in Hanley with Jeanette, the two girls and ickle man. The kids absolutely loved it and had a brilliant time on all the waterslides and rides. Sunday night called at the Limes and before we knew it there was about 20 friends having a meal. Bonus of the evening was one of my friends who's got race horses turned up and sorted some badges for Chester so we now don't have to pay! haha Food was fab I had chilli wrap which was made with steak rather than mince....gorgeous!!

Tuesday met up with Mark and Jeanette at the Brownlow Inn Congleton.We are doing their menus, seating and furnishing.

Wednesday had an Interior Design appointment in Manchester, quickly met up with my business partner then ended up out for lunch with some footie agent mates, who introduced me to another footie agent and a guy with offices at Mere, we ate at a very nice place called Harpers. I had sea bass and it was delicious..the service was also mega good.
Wednesday night watched a film with ickle man. Thursday spent the day helping Steve at Hot Property Abroad with his Marketing and driving around with my roof down. Yee ha Thursday night had some peeps viewing my house so I had to hang about then went over to Don's who was faffing on his computer.haha Had a bizarre dream about daisies. Friday had a meeting with Platinum Services they are top IFA's infact the best Independant Financial Advisers in the UK! Mark Loran the boss has been my Financial Adviser for years and he is outstanding. Anyway we are going to be helping them with some Marketing too! So if anyone needs the best advise in UK? Mortages, life policies, savings,pensions..Tried to meet up with Carol for lunch who ended up missing me as I was late coming out of my appointment. Last night went to The Limes in the garden with Nicky, Yvonne,Heather, Caroline, Leanne, and the kids was soo hot it was gorgeous...the kids just played on the bowling green and we just chilled.
Today so far I have been mooching about.. I plan to do something though cos next week is sooooo hectic I am really quite excited..Monday got property developers coming up from London to talk about Cyprus, Tuesday going to Liverpool to talk about Marketing a new innovative Fork Lift Truck Dealership network. Wednesday going to Chester races...must buy a dress! Thursday back at Platinum Financial Services and Friday not sure yet. Saturday out for lunch with Mum & Dad and taking ickle man and his friend to some show at the Lowry.......like I said never a dull moment ;o)

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Happy Birthday ickle Rich!! Love ya!! It's my Nephew's Birthday today! Bless he is sooo cute. He was completely made up cos he'd had a letter from Stevie Gerrard the captain of Liverpool with a signed photo.

Well Friday night I went to see Craig David with the lovely Yvonne. I think he's very talented and he was also very stylish... Dressed all in white with a bright green jumper, Craig David you did bring some style to Manchester on Friday!! Well done! haha

Saturday I went for a spin in my car into the hills to Buxton followed by lots of bikers....didn't manage to shake them off.. Ended up at Don's where we watched three films. Kill Bill 2 was one and it was a bit gory...He introduced me to the best crisps ever...Sensations with Lime and Thai something or other..wow delicious haha
Sunday took ickle man to the trafford centre where we had a meal at Tiggi's followed by great fun at the arcade. I have found my forte people... I am a hot shot...with a gun... Didn't miss one haha! Must follow on from my archery days.
Today we've been to the fair at Knutsford. Went with Nicky, Stuart Katie and ickle man and it was ace fun...again was a very hot shot with the gun..didn't miss any haha. Some of the rides were completely wicked and very scary!!! oooooo....we even went on the ghost train... they are always guaranteed to make you laugh as they are just so well not scary!! haha

Things have been soo hectic, have had no time to blog.
Today guess who walked in the orifice?

It's Jim MacDonald from Coronation Street!
Does anyone remember him?
What about this? It's a picture made from bits of leather in a mosaic pattern. Very beautiful, hand made.Went over to Don's he was messing with his video camera taking pictures larking about. He has now earned the title Director!

Sunday was an excellent day at the Place in the sun exhibition. We saw one or two fabulous properties which I will blog about at some point soon. Eve and Steve insisted on picking up a Kebab on the way back from London, which was delicious!! Today was a mad one my financial advisor knocked on the door at about 11am and said do you realise your roof is down on your sports car and it's raining rather alot! At least 2cm of rain!! Anyway during the course of the meeting he asked me if we fancied doing some telemarketing for him, so if any of you need some Financial advice that's our next project!! His company is Platinum Financial Services Ltd. They are Independent Mortgage Brokers. He wants some wooden blinds so I'm going to arrange that too! At 2.30 had a meeting with Kev and Mark at the Brownlow Inn to do some upholstery work and then at 3.30 I was on the M6 to Birmingham to pick up some bathroom tiles for Don. It was 7.15 before we arrived home. Don was a little gem and fetched me and ickle man some Kebab for our tea. He was meeting his sister, niece and nephew off the M6, so he picked up his tiles and took off.
Tonight I'm having an early night as theres people coming to look at the house tomorrow morning

Been out for a meal tonight with Steve & Ev was gorgeous! I had goats cheese tart with cranberry sauce followed by pan fried Tandoori cod. The cod fillet was scented in a Tandoori marinade on a tomato concase stir fry with chive dressing. Ickle man had prawn cocktail followed by Italian chicken carbonara. Was yummy.
Tomorrow I have to get up early as we are going to London to the place in the Sun exhibition. Basically we are going to negotiate with developers to build upon the portfolio for www.hotpropertyabroad.com
Should be good. I didn't bet on the Grand National today...however I backed a horse for the first time properly ever on Thursday Steve put the bet on for me £50 and it won haha I won £165 and I was happy with that haha beginners luck and Steve if you're reading this thanks!! haha

Well the opening night was a resounding success it was packed to the gunnells!! We managed to get all the painting done with 2.5hrs to spare haha...Loads of friends came that I'd not seen in ages and in some cases years. Slept at The Limes with Nicky, Stuart and Katie. Nicky made me up a bed, I woke up with a purple wall in front of my eyes thinking where am I? Wasn't too long before I realised, Nicky fetched me a drink fairly early and I had lunch with Nicky and Stuart, where we mulled over the night before. It really was a good bash! Things have been so hectic hardly had time to breathe haha although on Sunday we went to Cariba Creek at Alton Towers and had a great time with the kids
Thursday night went out with Mum & Dad for a meal which was lovely

On Saturday spent the morning spring cleaning, my friend Don helped me lift an old cooker into the car and take it to the tip. We then went to Warwick to pick up his sister. On the way back we saw the most beautiful rainbow it was a full arc with a double ending, very gorgeous! I seem to have been working the rest of the time rushing about trying to get things sorted for The Limes opening night on Friday!
PJ my son had a fantastic time in Barcelona he said the stadium was amazing, the game was amazing,the hotel was amazing, the night life was amazing and the shopping was amazing...bless I think he liked his 21st Birthday pressie!!
Tomorrow is my Dad's Birthday! So Happy Birthday Dad! Love you! x

The Limes
Sandbach 01270 763506

PRESS RELEASE

Freshly Cooked Food & Superior Service are the key ingredients for New Pub Landlord

Under New Management, The Limes, Sweetooth Lane, Sandbach is experiencing a new and exciting phase in its history. A traditional Cheshire pub less than 5 minutes walk from Sandbach Market and town centre, The Limes is well worth a visit. Stuart Gray the landlord has introduced A NEW FRESHLY COOKED FOOD MENU. To compliment the new menu quality cask ales and a hand chosen wine list offer local diners a breath of fresh air.

The pub is open all day Monday to Sunday for drinks and fantastic home cooked food is served at lunchtimes and in the evenings until 9pm.

The restaurant can cater for all occasions including Weddings, business lunches, funerals and Birthday parties. The pub benefits from a beautiful bowling green, which is the perfect setting for alfresco eating and drinking. Stuart has also introduced a pre-order service for business clients who need the food on the table at a specified time.

Stuart having recently taken over plans a year of social events and general improvements to the premises. In the words of New Landlord “A warm welcome is extended to families with children and customers old and new. My philosophy for the future success of the pub is simple, to offer an exciting new range of dishes combined with a friendly efficient service, within clean and pleasant surroundings. Our team of chef’s can boast to being trained at the likes of Crewe Hall and Nunsmere Hall, this gives the business a superb foundation to work from”.

The official opening night is Friday April 7th at 8pm and everyone is more than welcome to attend for a complimentary glass of champagne and canapés. The restaurant will be closed for the evening and the bar will be open.

Electronic images by e-mail or hard copy images are available on request. Please quote press release number.
Contact: Jessica Smith, e-mail: March, 2006
Reference Number: 0162

Happy Mother's Day Mum!! My Mum is ace!!
Well I woke up this morning to a text from my big son wishing me a Happy Mothers Day! Bless...ickle man had chosen a big pot of Lillies for me from B&Q which I had to buy myself haha and at art club he had made me the most gorgeous kichen hangy up thing made from salt dough and ribbon...budding creative talent! haha
Yesterday I was at the Limes most of the day writing in chalk on six blackboards and other exciting things! hehe Later on I went over to Director Don's with his video and helped with some measuring for his new gym...was a I arrived home about 8.30 and went to bed..needed the sleep haha
Was up early this morning making more chocolates as they have booked soo many people in the Limes for Mother's Day they thought they were going to run out! Such marketing talents in making chocolates!! haha
Called by The Limes at lunchtime they were soo busy I had to help out a bit behind the bar briefly..The sweet fridge had turned up and Gavin, Stuart's new manager who's trained at Crewe Hall ( a very nice hall in Cheshire) had made the most gorgeous selection of sweets...so gorgeous me and ickle man had to sample them...Wow if that doesn't turn the place round nothing will!! Heavenly!! We didn't stay too long as I took ickle man to see The Pink Panther at the pictures..very amusing!
Booked in at 6pm for a meal with ickle man at The Limes surprise surprise haha....can't wait to sample more of Gavin's heavenly sweets!!

Yeeeeeeeeha the weekend at last!!
Been sooooo busy I need to retire!! haha
Wednesday night was home late as I went to see Don with ickle man to show him my new car and take a Samorai figure he'd ordered from me.
Yesterday morning took ickle man to my parents then went home and sat making cards...as you do?!?! haha
Then at 10am went to see my Mum and Grandma who is 94! Took her a big pot of Pink Lillies as I won't see her on Mother's Day as they are off on holiday and sat and chit chatted...my Grandma bought some cards off me as did my Mum! At 11am I had booked to see a surveyor from Cheshire County council...I do these voluntary things for the good of the community haha that took me to 12.Yes a whole hour thinking about the state of our roads, schools,leisure centres, libraries,crime,deda de da da....I suppose it has it's merits haha
I then started contemplating joining a Health Club, I have been thinking Mere or Cotton's so I rang around to get some prices.
At 12 I went to Crewe in search of boxes to put chocolates in... to no avail... so then went round Sandbach market. Managed to find some in a shop in Sandbach and she bent over backwards to find me 80!! Bless Yes 80....whatever for you may well ask!!...Erm well The Limes in Sandbach which is my latest Marketing project is fully booked for two sittings on Mothers Day and out of the 100's of people coming we have guessed at 80 Mums. So we are making them a nice gift to take away with the telephone number on. Next I did a bit of a deal with a guy on the market for some nice heart shaped chocolates and some Mon Cheri...hehe
When I got to The Limes Steve and his Dad were already well on with the decorating and I joined them for a few hours in a big jumper haha
At some point inbetween Mum and Dad and Grandma came for a meal at The Limes and I joined them I had soup followed by avocado...all very gorgeous!!
When I got home I ordered a load of fabric for the seating at The Limes, picked up ickle man, had some tea then set about making 80 chocolate boxes...I managed to squeeze two in every box and covered them all in nice spotted pink paper,some curling ribbon and a label. I think I fell into bed about 11pm haha
Today I'm off to do more decorating, meet up with Commander for lunch, Yvonne and Jacqui for tea and who knows what else....Never a dull momento!!

My son's mate Dean Ashton put two goals in the back of the net to get West Ham to the semi finals of the FA Cup, how far that Crewe lad has travelled!! Well done Dean and Congratulations!!

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Smart Investors have begun to talk Turkey as it's hot news! The money going into Turkey is mindblowing, no wonder it's making headline news as the hot spot for a second home!
Today I've been out with my lovely friend Carol, we went shopping to Newcastle Under Lyme. I bought loads of material for various projects...we had lunch in a lovely Italian Restaurant then went to buy matchpots in homebase..haha
We had the top down and the heating up full blast!!
Tonight I took ickle man to The Limes in Sandbach for tea..the food was gorgeous, it really is back on track! Funny moment ickle man spilt one of the matchpots all over the floor, the curtains and the windowsill...fortunately it was water based emulsion and all came off! Phew!! What a relief! haha

My parents came round for tea on Thursday we had tagliatelle and salad followed by apple crumble and icecream, followed by a play with a board game. haha Friday I collected my new car vroom vroom, ickle man insisted we had the top down even though it was snowing.... haha
Friday night went to Nicky and Stuarts new pub The Limes in Sandbach with Heather and Nicky and we sat propping up the bar to the wee hours of the morning. I've realised that you can actually have too many J2O's! I'm sure I'm better for it though!
Stuart has asked me to help with the marketing of The Limes so I'm going to be very busy in the next few weeks to make sure things are turned round and they are in every local newspaper and on everyones lips!
He has already seen an increase in business after 1 week as he has introduced FRESHLY cooked meals and the place is so warm and welcoming now.... so here's to a sucessful future!!
Yesterday I was awoken at a very early hour by my eldest son and his friend wanting to take my car for a spin...so I let him haha He came back saying his car was quicker haha Spent the rest of Saturday posing with ickle man haha rushing around trying to bring plans together.
Saturday teatime went to The Limes so ickle man could have something to eat and then we went to bed really early as I was tired

Still detoxing...here's the evidence haha

Didn't last long before I was out partying with my friends! Special thanks to all who turned up who I've not seen for years...even Don and Bling, love ya...photos to follow..Everen my Turkish friend dragged me to The George in Sandbach after for a late dance and I think it was 2am before I drove her home! I'm starting a new trend pink bandana and green t-shirt haha
Saturday went on a cho cho train with Commander Amanda to Liverpool shopping and a bit of lunch

No sooner had we arrived and we hit the Walker Art Gallery wow...!

We had lunch in Picollinos then shopped a bit...

Then caught the train home again

Sunday went to see my Mum as it was her Birthday Happy Birthday MUM!! Love ya! Then later went to see Nicky, Stuart and Yvonne who have just bought a pub called the Limes in Sandbach...they kept that a good secret!! So guess where we will be going a fair bit haha Had a lovely tea there Salmon and ickle man had burger

Today I went with my eldest son PJ to get his new car and ended up going to Crewe and buying myself one too...what do you think?? It's very purple inside and gunmetal grey outside..I'm loving it...can't wait to collect it Friday

Well Thursday Jax came up from DAF trucks and I took her out for lunch to Curshaws, we had all sorts of Tapas which was fab. Think I've made a new friend, shes really funny!
Friday night I ended up out with the girls in Sandbach, as usual I wasn't drinking. A tour of the pubs on J2O'.lol We ended up in the kebab house...I was really pleased cos the guy in there always asks for everyones money upfront...But on Friday he didn't ask me for mine cos he knows I'm the sober one! haha soooo funny
Anyway Saturday morning we had loads of snow and I went over to my friend Don's. We went for a walk in the hills which was lovely. NB threw a few snowballs! I was in a playful mood! He wasn't In the afternoon I went over to my Mum & Dad's. Ickle man was there with my niece and nephew and sister in law Deb. (up from Bournemouth) They had had a wonderful day making and doing and playing in the snow. My Mum's house is always full of noise, laughter and merry making. My parents are kid magnets!! They had all made blue boxes! I take ickle man to my Mum & Dad's every morning and they often have stage shows and performances where my Dad is the wicked witch and my Mum is the Fairy Godmother! Ickle man comes out of the drawn curtains and my Mum announces him and he does magic tricks haha crazy in a great way!
My bro had gone to the Liverpool match with his friend Derek from Bournemouth but it was a late kick off...so we all went with Amanda Dippy Debs friend and the kids for a meal to a fun pub
Sunday my lovely bro Andy and Dippy Deb my lovely Sis in Law came round to mine. The kids played for a bit.Lucy is sooo adorable she is the most intelligent child I have met in a long time...apart from Lydia Grace...although I think they are on a par!! Sooo precise and taking it all in. I think we are gunna get on great when she gets older! I packed my bro off with some monty mushrooms from Sandbach market. Ickle man went to his Dad's. I bought the papers for a read then I went to Waitrose where I bumped into Stuart buying a whole roast duck for £4. Apparently they are so expensive noone buys them so they sell them off for £4..we chatted in the isle about what was in each others basket and I said I'd call and see Nicky and Yvonne which is what I did straight after.
Nicky and Yvonne had the most gorgeous fire roaring and I was soon cosy with them having a nice chit chat and cups of tea. At some point Stuart brought us roast duck haha followed by wonderful Goats Cheese Tart..He's a fantastic chef! Nicky's cousin Mark from South Africa turned up to pick up his girls followed by Yvonnes friend Jacquie just back from Cuba, sporting a wonderful tan. Then ickle man turned up and the kids watched a DVD.
Today I've spoken to my friend Jody at one of the DAF dealers in Liverpool. She made my day by saying that she keeps hearing my voice on Radio City on the Advert for Desperate Scousewives haha very funny
Last night one of my footie agent mates from France txt me to say he was in London with Zidane and that it was beautiful. Well yes I can agree our capital city is beautiful and cool not that I go very often!!
Today my eldest son has talked me into lending him a load of money for a new car 8.5k ouch...he could talk me into anything..He has promised he can get £3.8k for his old car...old I mean it's two years old! I could do with a new car myself! lol Tonight I have been for a meal at the Bears Head in Brereton followed by watching a concert with ickle man in it dancing to Mary Poppins sooo cute..Didn't get away though until 10.30.

Friday I am having a party with friends old and new, a new brend, a new era!
Saturday I am off to Liverpool with Commander and just hey NEVER EVER A DULL MOMENTO!

...have just bought a new pad in Cadiz, Spain. He's sent these pictures of Lebrija and surrounding area, including Jerez and Cadiz.

How gorgeous is that? Can't wait for the invite haha

Well I haven't blogged for a while as I've been a busy bee all this detoxing has made me all glowy...great for the skin girls!! Anyway went to Sandbach at lunch and they had an offer on in Boots the Chemist buy 3 lipglosses get 3 free...so what do you think? I gave Commander the 3 free ones and we've been having a giggle! You spin me right round? haha

I have lost 10lb!

I walked in to my kitchen tonight and guess what was on the floor...a 5p!

I have lost a half a stone in 3 days!! How good is that? All through eating healthy and buying a Boots The Chemist Detox!

I'm on a three day Detox. For three consecutive days I have to drink 1.5 ltrs of Wild Fruit flavoured water containing all sorts of wonderful healthy things that are going to cleanse my body. I like the bit which says on the packet can help your body to better cope with eliminating toxins and stubborn fatty deposits. haha I have visions of dogs being dragged to the vets and stubborn fat cells clinging on

Today I Have Been to Curshaws with Commander

This is the lovely Commander Amanda hard at work! We have been friends for years and years! She is an absolute star, we talk about all sorts of wubbish day in day out!
Anyway I had soup and she had some sort of salmon wrap

I am seriously worried about the missing spider!
Do you think I swallowed it?? AAAAAAAAAGHGHGHGrrra
They say you eat many in your sleep...shudders!
For the 5p phenom peeps I have come across three recently....one at the entrance to the petty station, one at the till when I bought my lottery ticket today and one in a bunch of flowers I bought myself from Waitrose!
Now don't tell me that's not Bizarre and a real strange one!

Did anyone watch The Apprentice? Ben had to go he made poor strategic decisions but worse yes worse he slagged off his team members!! Always a no no!! You have to show leadership! You have to stick by your team! The lady's team leader in my opinion should have been commended on her performance!

Ickle man has been to see Chicken Little with Mum & Dad and tomorrow night he is off to the North East for the weekend with his Geordie Dad...why i man haha...RRRRRR I will miss him
He is soooo adorable...tonight he tidied his room out of the blue and said he did it to earn money haha

Tomorrow day I am off with him so we will do something exciting!!

Mum cooked a wonderful Lamb casserole tonight with baked potato and cabbage...FAB with a capital F

Last night I was chief tester for a new product which claims that you can lose inches by smearing yourself in green gel followed by wrapping yourself tightly in cling film....yes cling film!! Soooo many laffs I tell ya!
Anyway ickle man wrapped me in and I shuffled like a penguin to bed....It got extremely hot at one point infact a burning sensation, followed by looking like I'd had too much sun.
I remember looking at a spider on the ceiling above my bed thinking I hope that doesn't drop in my mouth if i fall asleep...

Woke up this morning still wrapped in cling film and no sign of spider haha

Today we've been to the Blue Planet Aquarium near Ellesmere Port. The first picture is some fish that have no eyes..Quite incredible really that they live in such dark conditions that they have evolved without any eyes just the space where they should go...Bizarre
The second picture is a sting ray and ickle man took great delight in touching it a lot.
The third pictures are mermaid purses...FF4 today 30% of all sharks are born from a purse..dog fish for example...amazing

Then we went to see the sharks and they need to see a good dentist haha, three sets of teeth and half of them hanging off..shudders

Later we went for tea in Frankie & Benny's... Nicky and Yvonne downed two bottles of wine as I was driving...we had some delicious food, I had a cheese burger..chief trougher

On the way home we called at the Whacky Warehouse so the kids could have a play...Me Nicky and Yvonne all went down the big slide a couple of times..lol..

Did anyone read about the launch party for a new footie magazine called Balls?
Anyway it promised a lavish party near the new Wembley stadium, the chance to win a £20k car VIP tickets to the FA cup final and welcomed by models...What more could a crook want? Turns out the only guests were conmen, thieves and drug dealers.
After they were greeted by the glamorous laydees they were identified with hidden cameras then as they took a walk down the staged Wembley tunnel..they were arrested!
Apparently we can see the highlights on MacIntyre's Big Sting 8pm Wednesday Channel 5!

Last night I watched Elvis the early years on Sky with ickle man..My friend called round on the way back from Warwick and I warmed up some Focaccia bread..whilst ickle man ran excitedly up and down the stairs in his red and white jimjam bottoms lol

Went to bed early and now I am full of the joys of Spring as it's Half Term...what excitement will today bring?

PJ is 21 today! Congratulations Darling...MWAH!
Last night he spent the evening in Blackpool with 38 friends...they took over a small hotel dressed as clowns...Can't wait to see the photo's haha
I guess he's probably comatosed somewhere but I decided to give him the Barcelona v Real Madrid tickets and the 2 night stay in Barcelona with a mate for his pressie! So he's made up...Bless how sweet