getcha little somethin’ that you can’t get at home…
Much excitement this week after successfully scoring my very own ticket to see the legendary Tom Waits in Edinburgh – and 6 rows from the front too (regular readers/visitors will be aware of my terrible eyesight and bravely borne battle with the contact lens.) I am delighted to be visiting Edinburgh (actually my birthplace, although anyone [...]
the wheels on the bus…
Well, what a week! I have been in the unusual position of not only being kept extremely busy every single day (and thus gainfully employed and away from my other current pastime of estate agent-baiting) but also that almost everyone kind enough to express an interest in sharing my time has been new to me – always [...]
sunshine on a rainy day
Until today I was beginning to think the oft-discussed credit crunch may finally have hit! A quiet and relaxing week indeed, not helped by a long and unnecessary trip to Heathrow on Wednesday for what eventually appeared to be not only a set-up, but one with particularly unpleasant possibilities; I am thus proud to be able [...]
lady of leisure
I am having a well-earned break this week, largely down to the realisation that if I do not, this lousy cold will never leave me alone! Furthermore, as I have some exciting assignations planned over the next couple of weeks, common sense has eventually found a way in and I have committed myself to a leisurely few [...]
moments of weakness
I have woken this morning to face a new terror – I have a cold! As much as I pride myself on being extremely healthy (walk everywhere, plenty of fresh air and good food combined with regular vitamin supplements; indeed nothing goes into my mouth without at least a degree of due consideration) I have [...]