Typical Bleak November Weather Today ....

... but I have still hung washing outside.  I do like to have the washing out if I can.  But by mid afternoon I shall bring it in.  Luckily I have a 3 story house and have an airer that hangs over the stairwell, so in actual fact it does dry pretty well, and doesn't get that "stale" smell that some indoor dried clothes get.

I had a lazy morning, and ended up watching some daytime TV with an extra cuppa ... fun!  Although it was something where brides were choosing their wedding dresses ... some of the ladies, and/or some of the families certainly had some critical comments about the dresses, and wedding details.

I didn't get the photos sorted, as my computer was on a go-slow on Tuesday .... then yesterday I was working afternoon and evening.  However I should get a couple of posts up today (I hope!!)

Tomorrow I am working in the morning and as soon as I get home I am heading out as it's Brenda's brother's funeral  They live about an hour's drive from here, so I am going (as are Tim & Claire, but separately as they are heading off for the weekend immediately afterwards).  It is going to be a very, very hard day for everyone, but especially Ali (his widow), and the rest of Brenda's family.

I am then working Saturday ... so looks like it will be Monday till I am back again ... so ....






13. Gold or silver jewellery – do you have a preference?
Yes please!
Today - I am wearing 2 gold necklaces & 2 silver bracelets and I am wearing 10 rings .... 7 gold, 2 silver & 1 brass.
I just love any/all jewellery, and do change things around all the time.


14. In 2006 Daniel Craig became the 7th actor to play James Bond in Casino Royale. Who is your favourite James Bond actor (if you have one?)?
I love either Pierce Brosnan or Timothy Dalton
Have yet to see any of the Daniel Craig ones ... that's a plan for "later".

15. What’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door after a day out of the house?
Depends on the weather/time of day etc
So really nothing specific.

16. In 1974 ABBA began their first tour of Europe outside of Sweden. What is the first song you think of when you think of ABBA?
"Take a Chance on Me" or "Money, Money, Money"

17. Today, in 1798, a five-day New England blizzard began that covered thousands of houses and killed hundreds of people. What’s the deepest snow you’ve ever experienced in one continuous snowfall?
When I was 2 and a half ... so don't remember it! I was living in North Wales at the time, and didn't get to see the grass again until Easter.






OK ... will try and get some photos sorted and posted ... but really won't be properly around until Monday x

London Trip #1

One of the places I went to was The British Museum.  I do love that museum ... and there is always something to see ... something to share with you all ...



200BC .... Ptolomy I

200AD .... Zeus.  That hair is stunning.

100BC ... terracotta group of 2 seated ladies

( And more ... to save your feed )

London Trip #2

When I was out and about last weekend I spent much of my time in museums ... but in getting there I also went through or past a few places ... so this is a random selction of things I spotted













( And, here are the rest )

London Trip #3

The reason I was in London last weekend was to go to The Cenotaph for the Remembrance Service .... here are a few of the photos ....



Tim sent me this photo!!


I didn't even realise on the day I had actually got a phot of The King ... as it is part of a photo I took -




( Enjoy the morning )

London Trip #4

Well this is the last lot until next week .... honest.

For years, while I lived in Essex, I used to go and meet up with friends at The Field of Remembrance.  Mum came with me a couple of times.  The 2 I used to meet were veterans from WWII who were in the same regiment as one of my Grandfather's and we met the first year I was at college.  Between Novembers we used to write to each other.  One, Ted had actually landed on D-Day itsefl, whereas Len landed on D-Day +2.  The last year I met up with them (about 4 years before they both died) I was so honoured as Ted gave me the Sweetheart brooch that he had given to his wife at the time.














The Northamptonshire Regiment









The Home Guard





The Coldstream Guards