I can't believe that I've not posted on here for 2months. Scary how time disappears.
Started Xmas present hunting...not that many left to buy...
And not much happening...
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Flooding by Kennet School. Berkshire. 20th July 07. Part 2
Well this is also my gym, so it is a 10 minute walk from my house
Thatcham Flood
This is the way I walk to and from the Railway Station - How pleased amI that I went to Lisas this weekend!
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Ok Ok I'm becoming a train spotter but gobsmacked to find these clips!
901002 IRIS II
OMG - I can't believe tht there is a video of Iris II on youtube... or am I even sadder for searching for it!
Flood Thatcham 20th July 2007
I think that this is by the railway station though its not very clear..
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Things to look Forward to for July/August
July
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix http://www.harrypotterorderofthephoenix.com/
Kathys 4oth BBQ
Weekend away in St.Aubins - Lisas
Swanage camping - With Niki and Liam
Red Bull Air Race (Final) http://www.redbullairrace.com/
August
Mums Birthday
V-Festival - Long Weekend Away with Karen http://www.vfestival.com/
La Tomatina - Bunol, Valencia, Spain - With Karen - Not yet booked http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/spanish-festivals/la-tomatina-tomato-battle-bunyol.htm
September
Hopefully a week away somewhere warm at the end of the month!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix http://www.harrypotterorderofthephoenix.com/
Kathys 4oth BBQ
Weekend away in St.Aubins - Lisas
Swanage camping - With Niki and Liam
Red Bull Air Race (Final) http://www.redbullairrace.com/
August
Mums Birthday
V-Festival - Long Weekend Away with Karen http://www.vfestival.com/
La Tomatina - Bunol, Valencia, Spain - With Karen - Not yet booked http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/spanish-festivals/la-tomatina-tomato-battle-bunyol.htm
September
Hopefully a week away somewhere warm at the end of the month!
13th July - Kathys 40th Birthday - BBQ
Kathys Birthday! BBQ for the afternoon. It was a lovely sunny day and good to catch up with everyone.
Danielle and Kathy
Myself and Dan
Sam and Caroline
Kathys Birthday! BBQ for the afternoon. It was a lovely sunny day and good to catch up with everyone.
Danielle and Kathy
Myself and Dan
Sam and Caroline
Kathys Birthday! BBQ for the afternoon. It was a lovely sunny day and good to catch up with everyone.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Released 12th July - But went on 13th for Danielles Birthday (17th)..
It was a good evening and enjoyed the film.
It was a good evening and enjoyed the film.
Monday 9th - Glasgow
Off to Glasgow for work from Monday afternoon to Thursday - Meeting all day Tuesday then out on the test train for work Wednesday and Thursday - It should be interesting...
July 7th - Concert!
Went to concert at Clere School - To listen to Luci and Ed play in their respective Brass Band. It was a good evening which started off with a BBQ. They were both so proud of what they did - Luci especially!! Ed was as usual a lot quieter! Unfortunately I enver took any photos as it wasn't that easy to see them.
Thursday July 5th - Football Match Engineering Vs Consents/LPDO
I must have been mad - Got persuaded to go and watch the football - Lucky I had a camera which made me even more popular! As it was to be held at Paddington recreation Ground I kind of assumed it was in walking distance - Only to find out we had to get the tube! Bizarre!
Well when we left Paddington Station it was dry - By the time we got to the footie it was bucketing down with rain, my new short hair suffered. As Patrick said to me later in the pub "Did you go and get your hair permed at half time?!"
Of course we had to go to the pub after the game...only to find the local tube shut (Maida Vale) at 10.30pm - so walked back to Paddington, home about 12.50am!!! Bus from Reading to Thatcham...great!!
Well when we left Paddington Station it was dry - By the time we got to the footie it was bucketing down with rain, my new short hair suffered. As Patrick said to me later in the pub "Did you go and get your hair permed at half time?!"
Of course we had to go to the pub after the game...only to find the local tube shut (Maida Vale) at 10.30pm - so walked back to Paddington, home about 12.50am!!! Bus from Reading to Thatcham...great!!
July 3rd - Engineering Challenge Day
A different day at work!
Went to a Private Girls School at the Barbican to help out with an Engineering Challenge day that they were holding.
22 teams of 5 girls (a couple of teams had less) 11-12 years olds creating a structure that a hockey ball could be dropped down and had to make noises/do things on the way down. Some very creative structures.
Why did I go? Because I was a female engineer and was mean to be an example to them!! Not certain about that!....but the day was fun
Went to a Private Girls School at the Barbican to help out with an Engineering Challenge day that they were holding.
22 teams of 5 girls (a couple of teams had less) 11-12 years olds creating a structure that a hockey ball could be dropped down and had to make noises/do things on the way down. Some very creative structures.
Why did I go? Because I was a female engineer and was mean to be an example to them!! Not certain about that!....but the day was fun
June 28th - Gothenburg
Long weekend away in Gothenburg, Sweden, staying with Karen.
Had a lovely weekend, wandered around the city, went out on the Friday night, on Saturday we went shopping (How many H&Ms??), in the evening went to the 23rd Floor of local hotel for dinner which was yummy.
Sunday - Gothenburg has the second largest theme park in Sweden, Liseberg. Liseberg is combines all the fun of the fair with gardens and trees - So spending a whole day thre was very, very easy, great how many rollercoasters you can go on! Queues were pretty short, towards the end we were going back on Rollercoasters ith queues of 10 mins, until I felt a bit ill!
For dinner we had a traditional Swedish meal.
The flight home was a little shock - Swedish time up 4.30am, UK 3.30am! Landed at Heathrow at 7.50am, in office for work by 9.30am - Perfect!
A bit of History on Gothenburg
Gothenburg, or G ö teborg as it's spelt locally, lies on the west coast of Sweden and is the country's second largest city with a population of 450,000. People have lived in the area for thousands of years, but after the Danish burnt it down, the King of Sweden, Gustav II Adolf, decided to rebuild the city in 1621. His statue of him pointing [He is saying, 'Build me a city here'. ] at the ground exactly where he wanted it, can be found in the centre of the city. Gothenburg is built up around the mouth of the river G ö ta Ä lv as it pours out into the sea. Previously, the harbour was key to the city's development, but Gothenburg today is known mainly for Volvo, being the city where this car first rolled off the production line. The company headquarters are still there.
Had a lovely weekend, wandered around the city, went out on the Friday night, on Saturday we went shopping (How many H&Ms??), in the evening went to the 23rd Floor of local hotel for dinner which was yummy.
Sunday - Gothenburg has the second largest theme park in Sweden, Liseberg. Liseberg is combines all the fun of the fair with gardens and trees - So spending a whole day thre was very, very easy, great how many rollercoasters you can go on! Queues were pretty short, towards the end we were going back on Rollercoasters ith queues of 10 mins, until I felt a bit ill!
For dinner we had a traditional Swedish meal.
The flight home was a little shock - Swedish time up 4.30am, UK 3.30am! Landed at Heathrow at 7.50am, in office for work by 9.30am - Perfect!
A bit of History on Gothenburg
Gothenburg, or G ö teborg as it's spelt locally, lies on the west coast of Sweden and is the country's second largest city with a population of 450,000. People have lived in the area for thousands of years, but after the Danish burnt it down, the King of Sweden, Gustav II Adolf, decided to rebuild the city in 1621. His statue of him pointing [He is saying, 'Build me a city here'. ] at the ground exactly where he wanted it, can be found in the centre of the city. Gothenburg is built up around the mouth of the river G ö ta Ä lv as it pours out into the sea. Previously, the harbour was key to the city's development, but Gothenburg today is known mainly for Volvo, being the city where this car first rolled off the production line. The company headquarters are still there.
June 23rd - Weekend At Sue & Julians
This weekend I went off to deep and darkest Wiltshire, out in the wilds!! Experienced village life! Great to see Sue.
We had dinner in the local pub which was very nice and to honest just took it easy.
We had dinner in the local pub which was very nice and to honest just took it easy.
June 16th - "BBQ" At Eimears!
Not quite a BBQ but drove up to Eimears with Niki, Liam, Kathy and Danielle. It was really good to see Eimear and dinner (and company) were lovely.
June 9th - George Michael Concert
Went to the 1st concert to be held at Wembley Stadium - George Michael.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Newhaven
Off to Newhaven after work tomorrow...back on Sunday! Staying with Sandra and Andy from Portugal trip.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Day in London with Karen
Had a lovely day in London with Karen.
Wandered around the shops, £3.99 for a coat at Lillywhites!
FA Cup Final between Chelsea & Man Utd, so we wandered up to Wembley Stadium! Loads of police there..
Will put photos on here later...
Wandered around the shops, £3.99 for a coat at Lillywhites!
FA Cup Final between Chelsea & Man Utd, so we wandered up to Wembley Stadium! Loads of police there..
Will put photos on here later...
Friday, May 18, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
14th May - Meal Out
Had a lovely evening with a really good friend.
Went to a Spanish Tapas Restaurant, ate loads and drank Spanish champagne.. :)
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Portugal
Terrific holiday - Depression now setting in....oh well....will post photos soon...if you are desperate to see them I've uploaded them all to facebook today!
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Count down...
Well I really need to get my arse in gear and go and start packing :) Off to Portugal first thing Saturday morning, staying with Lisa on Friday night as flight from Luton. So this is probably my last post until after the 12th May.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
27th April - Party Night
Off to the pub at 4.30pm!! We went to the Pride of Paddington. Good weather so we stood outside with our drinks. Lots of people popped along from the office which was really great :) Stayed here longer than intended - 7.15pm - We then caught a taxi to Sway in Covent Garden/Holborn.
I stuck to one drink - Cocktails!! Had lots of Sex on the Beach. Really good that Eimear, Kathy and Niki came along as well, especially with the drive from Newbury. Ava also came along and it was lovely to see her again. Big hugs Karen - Such a shame that you couldn't make it and I know how much you would have loved being there - Would have been good to repay your hospitality from last year and introduced you to my mad bunch.
Ill have to steal some photos off people from last night and then I will post them on here.
Now going to chill for a while in the garden in the sun...it could be the middle of summer.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday 25th April
Oh dear... my 40...when did I get that old???!
I had a terrific day.
Balloons, red roses, flowers, presents..... :) I'm so lucky
Good day and everyone lovely to me - Lots of kisses.
Team meeting in the morning and had chocolate cake.
Met Sue and Julian at lunchtime - It was great to see them.
Then a drink at Neros in the afternoon with my favourite man (who gave me perfume)
Quick couple of drinks at the pub then caught the 6.05pm train - With flowers and balloons :)
Niki picked my up at 7.30pm and went to the Rowbarge for a meal with Niki, Liam, Kathy, Danielle and Kath came along for a drink.
So all in all a lovely day and spoilt rotten..... now onto Friday and our Big Night out!
I had a terrific day.
Balloons, red roses, flowers, presents..... :) I'm so lucky
Good day and everyone lovely to me - Lots of kisses.
Team meeting in the morning and had chocolate cake.
Met Sue and Julian at lunchtime - It was great to see them.
Then a drink at Neros in the afternoon with my favourite man (who gave me perfume)
Quick couple of drinks at the pub then caught the 6.05pm train - With flowers and balloons :)
Niki picked my up at 7.30pm and went to the Rowbarge for a meal with Niki, Liam, Kathy, Danielle and Kath came along for a drink.
So all in all a lovely day and spoilt rotten..... now onto Friday and our Big Night out!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Sunday at the Jade Cottage
Started the morning off with a Body Pump class :) not certain its going to help enough for my holiday, oh well!
Went to the Jade Cottage as the start of my Birthday celebrations / commiserations !! (if I could spell!)
Had a lovely lunch, with great company. Mum and dad got me inflatiable balloons and decorated the table with my age and little stars. The food was good as usual though it was very quiet in there - Obviously because the sun was out so everyone else was lazying around
I think that everyone enjoyed themselves.
In the afternoon Kathy, Danielle and Lewis called round with a bottle of fizzy red - Very nice. Then later wandered round to Kathy and watch a DVD, THe Guardian, actually very good, but reminded us of Top Gun! (but for life guards!!)
..and as this is Monday...only just over day before I'm....old!!
Went to the Jade Cottage as the start of my Birthday celebrations / commiserations !! (if I could spell!)
Had a lovely lunch, with great company. Mum and dad got me inflatiable balloons and decorated the table with my age and little stars. The food was good as usual though it was very quiet in there - Obviously because the sun was out so everyone else was lazying around
I think that everyone enjoyed themselves.
In the afternoon Kathy, Danielle and Lewis called round with a bottle of fizzy red - Very nice. Then later wandered round to Kathy and watch a DVD, THe Guardian, actually very good, but reminded us of Top Gun! (but for life guards!!)
..and as this is Monday...only just over day before I'm....old!!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Just a Lazy weekend...
Well I avoid the usual Friday night out! Quite a few of the "regulars" on holiday and not necessarily feeling up to a night of partying - Sam C tried to persuade me to go for that 1 drink..but that 1 drink never quite stays as just the 1!! :) So caught my usual 5.06pm train home.
Today I started some exercise - Body Combat - And in about an hour popping to Nikis as we are going out for a walk , along the canal from Newbury (near Hambridge Rd junction) to Thatcham and then back. Depending on the time I might pop over to Alisons after as Ed broke his arm last weekend in 2 places, then this evening i can be even more exciting and do my Tesco shopping!
Tomorrow - Not so lazy day planned - At home - Body Pump - Then to sort out my spare room, do some ironing for the week (maybe organise ironing to go to Anns) sort out loads of other little things that just haven't been done.
Today I started some exercise - Body Combat - And in about an hour popping to Nikis as we are going out for a walk , along the canal from Newbury (near Hambridge Rd junction) to Thatcham and then back. Depending on the time I might pop over to Alisons after as Ed broke his arm last weekend in 2 places, then this evening i can be even more exciting and do my Tesco shopping!
Tomorrow - Not so lazy day planned - At home - Body Pump - Then to sort out my spare room, do some ironing for the week (maybe organise ironing to go to Anns) sort out loads of other little things that just haven't been done.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Portugal Here I come!
Well finally got my arse into gear!
Have booked another surfing holiday, leaving on the 5th May back on the 12th May. Going to Portugal with SurfSouthWest.
http://www.surfsouthwest.com/portugal.asp
So..totally unfit...going to have to do something about that otherwise a waste of a holiday - Also trying to work out whether I should go the whole hog and buy a surf board! And if i want them to make me one I supect I've left it too late!
Have booked another surfing holiday, leaving on the 5th May back on the 12th May. Going to Portugal with SurfSouthWest.
http://www.surfsouthwest.com/portugal.asp
So..totally unfit...going to have to do something about that otherwise a waste of a holiday - Also trying to work out whether I should go the whole hog and buy a surf board! And if i want them to make me one I supect I've left it too late!
Easter weekends and Sofas
Well after a shopped out Easter weekend!! Spent too much in Ikea and M&S...but at least I don't have to pay for the sofa unitl a week before delivery! This should be in 8 weeks time.
Have order a 2 seater sofa and armchair from Marks and Spencers during their sale - Still expensive but lovely and soft.
Weather has been good and is meant to be even better next weekend. I even managed to get the grass cut though it does look like it needs some TLC.
Have order a 2 seater sofa and armchair from Marks and Spencers during their sale - Still expensive but lovely and soft.
Weather has been good and is meant to be even better next weekend. I even managed to get the grass cut though it does look like it needs some TLC.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
30th March, Day out travelling round Jersey
We picked Frank up at 10.30am.
Lucky the morning remaine dfine, however it was not to last. Frank too us our for lunch and after lunch it bucketed down so we took him home..
Thursday, March 29, 2007
29th March, Jersey
Off to Jersey for 4 days with my mum.
We had great fun finding the hotel the first day - The last time we ask for directions from the car hire company!!
Went and saw Frank (88) for the evening and found out that he organised us for the next couple of days :)
We had great fun finding the hotel the first day - The last time we ask for directions from the car hire company!!
Went and saw Frank (88) for the evening and found out that he organised us for the next couple of days :)
Sunday, March 25, 2007
This week..
well off to bed soon...another busy week..but only a 3 day week...yahhh......cool....off to Jersey with mum on Thursday, heres hoping we don't argue too much! :) I'm sure it'll be fine...
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Friday 23rd March, Walkabout
Had another good evening out. Went to Walkabout on the Victoria Embankment, London.
http://www.walkabout.eu.com/010/WITEM/intro.html
Well...meant to leave by 22:45 to catch my 23:22 train ...but the evening was still young :) and Sam had offered me a bed for the night so I decided to take up her offer! Meant we caught a cab to Euston at midnight, train to Leyton Buzzard.
http://www.walkabout.eu.com/010/WITEM/intro.html
Well...meant to leave by 22:45 to catch my 23:22 train ...but the evening was still young :) and Sam had offered me a bed for the night so I decided to take up her offer! Meant we caught a cab to Euston at midnight, train to Leyton Buzzard.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Mothering Sunday
I went to the Jade Cottage with mum and dad today as it was Mothers Day - Realised the benefits of having a camera phone!!
17th March, Nikis Birthday Night out!!
Out 2 Nights in a row!!
Normal sort of day, collected car from garage - All repaired and lovely!! Then did my exciting Tescos shop, when I got home had a little kip!!
Kathy drove me round to Nikis where we had a drink and didn't go into town until 9.40pm!
So...Eve...The Queens...then Chicagos!! So...I planned to catch the train home from Newbury to Thatcham at 23:11..but of course by the time it got to 23:11..I got dragged to Chicagos!! :)
16th March, Team Night Out!
Pauls team went out for the evening, for a bit of teaming building - We never got further than the Fountain Abbey pub by Paddington!! Of course I planned to get a slightly earlier train home...and ended up on the last one...oh well.... it looks like our next evening out with be a bit more exciting, possible go-karting / Pain balling (ick)
1st March, Lebanese Restaurant
Not doing very well at publishing my evenings out in order!! Omar Rawdah organised a Lebanese Evening - Really good fun and a belly dancer - Unfortuantely the photos aren't very good as the flash on my camera phone isn't very good.
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