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Halloween

by JessicaSmith @ Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 - 21:13:20

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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 funIckle Man oooooSpiders Legs cakesSpooky PumpkinJelly Fun

Ready for another crazy week

by JessicaSmith @ Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 - 22:12:40

DSCF0673Just 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

PJ Made the Paper!

by JessicaSmith @ Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 - 19:04:11

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Wrexham, Oxford & Girlies Night in

by JessicaSmith @ Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 - 18:18:34

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 hahaThe Angel Restaurant Long CrendonThe Angel Restaurant Long Crendon
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
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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
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Calamity Jess strikes again!

by JessicaSmith @ Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 - 20:26:59

gibraltar 5 penceimage001MA12700960-0015Well 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
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Airships & Churches

by JessicaSmith @ Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 - 21:04:43

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...Goodyear airshipalbrightonst petersWe 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
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Girlies night out

by JessicaSmith @ Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 - 19:03:23

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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!
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Other than that had a meeting with LDV about vans. Anyone want a Maxus? 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

by JessicaSmith @ Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 - 22:26:30

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
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I've got a real thing about Spitfire's

by JessicaSmith @ Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 - 22:16:29

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?
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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.

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Well it's all happening

by JessicaSmith @ Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 - 20:17:42

Well it's all happening!! Got tickets to see the Pussycat dolls in Manchester! pussycatdolls
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...
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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)
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I need a celeb for our customer dinner

by JessicaSmith @ Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 - 23:21:58

Any one know anyone who can do a bit of after dinner speaking at the Potter's Club for our customer Christmas Dinner?potters club
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Biggest Blog In History

by JessicaSmith @ Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 - 22:20:12

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 allMongolian sheepskin rug

How Lucky Am I????

by JessicaSmith @ Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 - 23:10:50

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!
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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

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My Bro's 40th

by JessicaSmith @ Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 - 11:02:52

lymingtonLast 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
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Just had a massive shock shudders

by JessicaSmith @ Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 - 20:30:37

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!!
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Today I've had a Hairy cut

by JessicaSmith @ Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 - 22:52:30

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 Jessica Smith

Today My Bro is 40

by JessicaSmith @ Wednesday, Oct. 04, 2006 - 20:53:26

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Marketing Joys

by JessicaSmith @ Monday, Oct. 02, 2006 - 19:52:38

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

Random Comment of the day

by JessicaSmith @ Monday, Oct. 02, 2006 - 19:08:02

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