OK - where do I start.... it seems so long ago that I was at home now!! Well, I started off by leaving here on Tuesday 17th November - went to Bahrain to fly from there - spoilt myself and went in the lounge this time - it is a bit of a busy airport and there aren't many seats, so it was much more comfy in the lounge!! So, flight, etc, all ran smoothly. It was a bit bumpy when we got home though, due to the winds, so landing was delayed due to winds and it certainly was a bumpy landing!! Anyway, got back to LHR and picked up the car - decided to upgrade too to a Peugeot 308 which was nice! Got back home and went straight for a spray tan - so looked like an umpa lumpa for the rest of the day! Spent the day with sisters, George and Dad. George is getting so tall now - he is doing fine though. His favorite catch-phrases are "why" and "are we there yet"!!!! I also went to Asda - I know its sad, but its one shop I do miss and its generally the first place I visit!!
Anyway, that was my blog from home. I have one from Christmas and NY which will be winging its way to you later this week.
Some of the days now, I can't really remember what I did! I think Thursday and Friday I was running around sorting out stuff for my party on the Saturday maily and getting my nails done, etc. Caught up with a few old friends on the way too.
Saturday 21st November was the day of my 40th birthday party. We held it in Blidworth at the Welfare. Myself and my sisters had decorated it the night before, so Saturday I spent at the hairdressers and also had my make up done, then got changed and off to the party I went. It was a wonderful night - some of the school friends who came, I had not seen since I was 16!! It was great to catch up with so many friends and family. I was worse for wear by the end of the night - I blame everyone else for buying me drinks - reminds me of how I was on my 18th! Some things never change! Sunday was a bit of a write-off although I did see my cousins and manage to go out for a meal later on!!
The rest of the holiday was very busy too. I spent quite a bit of time visiting friends - went to see Skunk Anansie in Manchester too - they were excellent live - met up with Mark - the drummer - afterwards - I have known him since my Big Breakfast days and we hav kept in touch - it was good to catch up. Was sick in bed one day, but managed to get better for Centre Parcs on the Friday - went with my sisters and George. Had a great time - managed to go tree trecking too - 30 foot up in the trees - can't quite believe I did it really!
Another week at home and went shopping with a personal shopper so bought a whole new wardrobe and more which I needed! Visited more friends, had a day at the spa and spent some time at my old house sorting out the garden. All is fine there - Jakub is looking after the house well - I met up with a decorator too and he is doing the whole house in January so that should spruce it up a bit!
Went to London on the 10th to meet up with Darron and we had a few days there. Went to see Little Voice - a show - which was really good and also on the Eye, a ride on a boat along the Thames and to Madam Tussauds. Spent lots of time in the pubs too sampling the mulled wine! Met up with some ship friends too on the way back and then it was time to fly back to Saudi.
Anyway, that was my blog from home. I have one from Christmas and NY which will be winging its way to you later this week.
Take care,
Jill
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