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Ava
POSTED: Sat, 07/31/2010 - 5:20pm
Men in uniform!
A great day out! We drove down to the Royal Navy day in Portsmouth. After visiting HMS Victory where Lord Nelson died in the battle of Trafalgar, we boarded many of the Naval ships that were docked. There were some great museums, Georgian soldiers, a military band and much more besides...including one of my great fancies - men in uniform! (why do you think I live with an ex RAF pilot?!)jas
POSTED: Sat, 07/31/2010 - 7:43am
today
So tomorrow I go to the beach for a week on vacation. Today I need to do my payroll, some estimates for work and wrap up some work things. I'm starting early, because mornings are my best time. And I put on a pretty, flowing summer dress with 3inch wedge sandals. My make up is done, my hair fixed, and I feel so gloriously feminine as I am about to sit in my home office and work. It gives me a sweet little thrill.Marilyn
POSTED: Sat, 07/31/2010 - 9:20am
Vacation
Have a wonderful holiday. Stay true to your feminine french self. xxjas
POSTED: Sat, 07/31/2010 - 11:22am
thank you
Thanks Marily, I plan on having an incredible time.Ava
POSTED: Fri, 07/30/2010 - 7:34am
Chanel
My wonderful other coming back from a business trip to The States and surprising me with a gift of Chanel No.5 Eau Première (he's a keeper!)Marilyn
POSTED: Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:58pm
Thursday outing
A lovely trip to Alnwick gardens in Northumberland with a friend to meet 2 others. The roses were fabulous, a leisurely lunch in the Tree House restaurant, a wander around the gardens. After a small shower the sun shone. I think the website is www.alnwickcastle.com. Will check and let you know. All the roses are David Austin. All you gardeners would love it.Vintage1944
POSTED: Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:15pm
Dear Marilyn
When I come to England,may we go there?Please.Marilyn
POSTED: Fri, 07/30/2010 - 4:55am
Jean
It will be my pleasure to take you there.Marilyn
POSTED: Thu, 07/29/2010 - 4:00pm
Alnwick Casle
Website correct. Think Harry Potter as well.Vintage1944
POSTED: Wed, 07/28/2010 - 6:49pm
Saying HELLO!!
I am so far behind on replies I think I'll take the pleasure of sending love and hello to all of you.Starting a "Jas" here. Diva arrives on Friday.Yipee!!
Note to Marilyn...Everything I said about you as my Mystery Bombshell is fact.I will not be disappointed.OXO to all.Jean
ncmntngrl
POSTED: Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:14am
Today, I am only working half
Today, I am only working half a day & I got to sleep in. Aah, I feel like I can tackle the rest of my work-week with much more energy! ErinViva la Diva
POSTED: Wed, 07/28/2010 - 7:38am
We are En Route!
Will post from the road...Marilyn
POSTED: Wed, 07/28/2010 - 9:39am
Bon voyage
Have a safe journey and enjoy.Ava
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 5:50pm
Visiting my grandmother
again in hospital. She told me I looked elegant - which coming from her was a real compliment. She also said my mother was very beautiful when she was younger (and still is). I agree - my mother looked beautiful in the photographs of her when she was young. She still looks wonderful and not remotely like her age. I'm rather hoping those genes were passed on!MrsKoller
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 12:49pm
I'm back!!!!!
Just flew in last night. Wish I could say the weather was on our side but unfortunately nothing but rain and thunderstorms. Well, our suite was wonderful and the food was divine! My new hubby was satisfied and it was nice for the just the two of us to get away. I am back to work and have been bombarded from all sides. My poor assistant depends on the accuracy of another woman in my office to enter the data and the woman just doesn't have control of her area so my poor assistant ended up fixing so many things while I was out and now I am working on them. Nothing like hopping back in to the saddle again.I am incredibly happy!
Gina
Marilyn
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:36am
Gina
Welcome back. Glad you had a wonderful time.Back to work with avengence, N'est pas!!! Take it a day at a time, do not loses the euphoria yet.
miamoki
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 7:40pm
Welcome home!!!
Glad you had a good time in spite of the weather. Try to take your work one day at a time so you don't get overwhelmed!Vintage1944
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 4:37pm
Welcome Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are happy and that is the BEST news.So glad you are back.OXO JeanAva
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 2:30pm
Great to see you back!
Sounds like you had a terrific time despite the weather! Good for you :-)Viva la Diva
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 8:42am
Cheers!
It's been ages....I finally have the time to log on. Seems like so much has happened while I was away. We had a hugs garage sale this weekend. It was a real gift to unload ALL of our excess and make some cash. I felt as though we were on an episode of Clean House or Cash in the Attic. I was really proud of my husband letting go of things he no longer uses. It felt great to know that these great antiques will now be used! Now my son and I planning our road trip to see Jean! While we are there we are headed to Montreal to see Michael Buble. I will check in along the way and post! This will be our first Gluten Free international travel experience. So much to learn....Hugs to all!!!!!Marilyn
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:37am
Lucky you
Michael Buble and Jean. Glad you are back posting, you are always missed.Ava
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 5:01am
Bombshells
Whilst I have been away, you've certainly had a good time! I'm having great fun reading through all your posts about your mystery weekend bombshells!I myself, (along with family & friends), have had a terrific weekend at the Womad festival. The weather was perfect, the camping great fun and the entertainment superb! The children loved every moment (lots of face painting, puppet shows, clay modelling - the list was endless.) Yesterday we saw Rolf Harris & his band - he's certainly a national treasure and appeals to all ages!
We've already arranged to go again next year (though I've told everyone they'll have to make their own arrangements next time!) It was hard work organising but worth it :-)
I had a lovely birthday on Friday. My present to myself was to have managed to give everyone a weekend they all thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't want presents or money - I told them instead, that I wanted them to all have an experience we could remember together and some photos to remember it by :-)
Vintage1944
POSTED: Mon, 07/26/2010 - 4:41pm
That does sound like it was fun
I am so pleased it turned out well.Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Wish you health and happiness in your new year.In my family,the tradition is one does not age until the very last gift ,card or greeting is received.It works beautifully.OXO Jean
Ava
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:13am
Thank you!
In my family....we age backwards :-)I'm starting this year :-0
Not that I mind my age...I just don't feel it!
Sophie
POSTED: Sun, 07/25/2010 - 6:54pm
French cooking in my new Le Creuset!
I have recently gotten my first Le Creuset French oven! I have admired them for years and a couple of weeks ago my sweet husband said I could get one! I got the 5.5 quart size. It is a dream to cook in! I love to make Beef Bourguignon, and Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic by Ina Garten (Barefoot in Paris cookbook) and Coq au Vin (Julia Child)!Lorraine
POSTED: Wed, 07/28/2010 - 8:50am
Love it too
Hi Sophie, isn't Le Creuset amazzzzing. I try to add one piece every year, and I'm lucky because the outlet store is fifteen minutes from me. I go in there take my coupons and look for the best deals. My new favorite is the low profile covered 11-inch casserole. Since I am a cancer survivor, I try to not buy any products that are made in China because of the paints they allow. Thanks for the recipe suggestions. LorraineMarilyn
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:40am
Le Creuset
I bought my first Le Creuset in France more years ago than I remember and they are still going strong. Great for everything. Expensive though, even in France now. Enjoy using it.Ava
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 5:44pm
TK MAXX (UK) TJ MAXX (USA)
I've seen knock down price Le Creuset in these stores before now - it's worth taking a look when you're in there as you can save yourself a small fortune on the real deal.Vintage1944
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 6:30pm
Right!!
I got a fab.,red grill pan in a store called Home Sense,run by TJ Maxx,here in Ottawa.The TJ Maxx stores in Canada are called Winners.Love 'em.MrsKoller
POSTED: Tue, 07/27/2010 - 10:00am
Yes but my ultimate....
My friends tease me that if I won the Powerball or something like that I would had the most intense kitchen ever. One of my dreams is Bourgeat copper cookware. I would buy it one piece at a time if I had to - honestly. It is absolutely beautiful! The creators of this fabulous cookware even guarantee that whoever cooks with this can "cook absolutely anything they wish." sigh....My mother decorated her house like that - one piece at a time and at her passing, it was a showplace of comfort, style and elegance.
Gina