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annik

POSTED: Sat, 04/18/2009 - 4:31pm

Today's pleasure is....

 What did you do today that made you happy?

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. xx

jas	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! Erin

Viva 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 Jean

Ava	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. Lorraine

Marilyn

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

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