My god, I watched the T.V last night. Marbella Belles! Belles? I think not. Listen I can swear like a fish wife at times, but that woman, er whatserface, well she can put me to shame. I have to watch it in open mouthed wonder at a bunch of women who are so far up their own arses I am surprised they haven't disappeared!!
One was complaining last night that the love of her life had left her for 'a 53 year old grandmother' mmmmm shouldn't that TELL you something about yourself? Or should it? So what if she was 53, so what if she was a grandmother? Looks like he still left you his BMW and the ability to pay £300 for a pair of Jimmy Choos. I have never seen such a bunch of materialistic old slappers in my life, the problem is, it is compulsive viewing for me.
I watch them because it makes me feel good about myself, despite being a size 20 and not nearly as well groomed as they are. I am glad I have to scrimp for a living, and am a 47 year old grandmother!!
Watch it and enjoy the exploits of
Whatserface
Just hands over ' TheBaybeee' to LinLin the au-pair. How sad she can't enjoy the lovely little boy. She has a cream dog to match her cream rug. Lets hope it doesn't piss on it then!! Come to think of it, lets hope Lin Lin doesn't let 'The Baybee' piss on the rug either or she will have to get someone to change the colour scheme for her! Oh and why does she use fake tan on her face while living in Marbella? She already has more wrinkles than my 80 year old mother anyway, so she can't use sun damage as an excuse.
Thingy
Beauty salon owner, she lost '2 good men to friends'. Couldn't have been that good then eh? Her current boyfriend bought her a real Gucci diamond bracelet and guess what? She didn't realise it was real or so expensive, but despite that 'She has earned everyone of those diamonds' How? Pray do tell......................
Stringy
6ft 2 inches of ....what? Asked a friend last night why she brought another friend along who got so drunk she was experiencing a 'Falaraki' moment, sent her packing in a taxi then did the same thing herself later. 'Works' as a cosmetic surgery co-ordinator and quite honestly, if looks are so important to her, should take advantage of the staff discounts!
Ohhhh I can't wait for next week!!!! Tuesdays 10pm ITV1 Meowwwwww!!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Pet Hates on a scale of 1-10
1. People who say they are going to do something, then don't! 10
2. Waking up to washing up 8
3. Unmade beds 6
4. People who pick food off my plate without being offered 10
5. Someone hogging the T.V remote in MY house 9
6. B.O on the tube 5
7. People who sit on a seat (Usually in a public place) but use the
seat to put their feet on and park their bums on the back 10
8. Driving with fog lamps on when it is not foggy 7
9. People who won't let you off a train/bus first 4
10. Tailgaters in the middle lane of a motorway
(there is a 3rd lane to overtake) 10
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Bath? No Thanks
Well my shower blew up!! It was panic stations for a while as my lodger was on her own and it had tripped the RCD circuit, still with a little coaxing, she finally got the electricity back on so she could watch T.V
Then I had the problem of finding someone to fit a new one. I had managed to get a decent shower in Argos, but working in London and living in Crewe at weekends, I haven't got a portfolio of workmen. So I turned to the yellow pages. I tried quite a few numbers, quite frankly if they didn't answer the phone then I didn't leave a message. I eventually got an answer from a guy who didn't seem all that enthused about working on a weekend, but I left my number and forgot about it.
Saturday passed and no call. I had to have a bath!!! I hate baths, in fact it has been years since I have had one. So I asked a neighbour if they could recommend someone and got a number from them. Then Sunday the phone rang. It was the reluctant electrician I had rung earlier in the week. Could he pop over and take a look? So I said yes.
Well after getting lost twice, he turned up, took a look, asked to see the new shower then asked if I would like it fitted immediately? Yes please, I said, How Much? I was expecting a lot of money, it was Sunday after all........... His answer? £30 !!! So long as it was straight forward, which it was! I now have a new working shower, and although I took the mans number I didn't take his company name. He is going to get my business again. What a nice change to meet a genuine workman who does a good job. So if you are living in the Crewe area and want a sparks feel free to contact me.....
Then I had the problem of finding someone to fit a new one. I had managed to get a decent shower in Argos, but working in London and living in Crewe at weekends, I haven't got a portfolio of workmen. So I turned to the yellow pages. I tried quite a few numbers, quite frankly if they didn't answer the phone then I didn't leave a message. I eventually got an answer from a guy who didn't seem all that enthused about working on a weekend, but I left my number and forgot about it.
Saturday passed and no call. I had to have a bath!!! I hate baths, in fact it has been years since I have had one. So I asked a neighbour if they could recommend someone and got a number from them. Then Sunday the phone rang. It was the reluctant electrician I had rung earlier in the week. Could he pop over and take a look? So I said yes.
Well after getting lost twice, he turned up, took a look, asked to see the new shower then asked if I would like it fitted immediately? Yes please, I said, How Much? I was expecting a lot of money, it was Sunday after all........... His answer? £30 !!! So long as it was straight forward, which it was! I now have a new working shower, and although I took the mans number I didn't take his company name. He is going to get my business again. What a nice change to meet a genuine workman who does a good job. So if you are living in the Crewe area and want a sparks feel free to contact me.....
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Deed Done
So that's it, my job has been advertised on the web page. Internal only, the only consession that the union managed to get for me. I have looked at it and then compared it to another job also advertised, they are both at the same grade but one is for a team leader (Fancy name for a supervisor) and mine is assistant manager. Seems the only thing I will gain from it is an appropriate job title.
Mostly what will happen when/if I apply is the loss of 12 option days holiday. I am seriously asking myself if it is worth it? The money stays the same assuming they will push my salary up the spine points, I won't get any back pay for the time I have been doing the role and quite frankly I am very dispondent. I feel I have been conned.
Still I have updated my CV I have loaded it on the job sites and if anyone would like to offer me a job, I will consider it!!! Travel would be nice, meeting people would be nice. Any reasonable offers considered.................................................Gis a job!!!
Mostly what will happen when/if I apply is the loss of 12 option days holiday. I am seriously asking myself if it is worth it? The money stays the same assuming they will push my salary up the spine points, I won't get any back pay for the time I have been doing the role and quite frankly I am very dispondent. I feel I have been conned.
Still I have updated my CV I have loaded it on the job sites and if anyone would like to offer me a job, I will consider it!!! Travel would be nice, meeting people would be nice. Any reasonable offers considered.................................................Gis a job!!!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Back in the land of the living
Here I am, back amongst the ranks of the working class. I went back to work yesterday!!
I never thought I would say it, but I am glad to be back at work. I have missed my colleagues and even the work. That 3 months has just whizzed by, zoom, gone. Or as Knowley would say, blink!
No more Jeremy Kyle or This morning for me, no more laying in bed till 9am.
I am so happy. Mmmmmmm Wonder if I will feel like it this time next week. Hahahahahahahahaha
I never thought I would say it, but I am glad to be back at work. I have missed my colleagues and even the work. That 3 months has just whizzed by, zoom, gone. Or as Knowley would say, blink!
No more Jeremy Kyle or This morning for me, no more laying in bed till 9am.
I am so happy. Mmmmmmm Wonder if I will feel like it this time next week. Hahahahahahahahaha
Sunday, February 11, 2007
The Evil in Me
I was going to call this post something else, I was, in actual fact going to title it with the name of a certain person who (did) mightily piss me off, but I decided to be a good girl and let bygones be bygones. Although not before I perpetrated some psychological warfare.
I was invited to stay somewhere in January. You know about that. The fact is, this person actively encouraged me to spend a large amount of money to buy a ticket to travel, which I did. Then just a few days before Christmas, stopped all contact with me. DEAD!! Changed the contact phone number, but not before telling me they were not alright, but offering no further explaination. So along with the aggravation of having an unexpected 12 inch scar, plus the hassle work were presenting me with, I had to sit all through Christmas pretending I was having a great time, while actually I was stressing about whether or not that person was sick, dead whatever!
Anyway, as my travel date got closer, I began to get calls from people who had been told I was going for a visit by this person, and it began to dawn on me, they were getting worried about my visit. Was I or wasn't I going? Gradually as all my cylinders started kicking in, I thought it would be good fun to let them think I still was!! I thoroughly enjoyed a nice natty game of mind chess, because even if they weren't bothered I enjoyed myself terrorising them.
Anyway RI, I would just like you to know. I know how much you have stressed and fretted about getting a visit from me because a certain friend has told me. So now I can tell you. I wasn't there. I saved my money and spent it on doing something important instead, I didn't lose the money you see. All my cynlinders are firing now and I feel great, no longer am I vunerable and guess what? Those calls from friends produced a terrific surprise, I discovered just who my friends were and I will be visiting them.......................................soon, so don't stop looking over your shoulder quite just yet!!!
Oh and for those that know and love me, please believe me when I tell you, I don't actually do this at the drop of a hat. It takes a lot to push me to do what I have done and it bloody well made me feel sooooooo much better.
I was invited to stay somewhere in January. You know about that. The fact is, this person actively encouraged me to spend a large amount of money to buy a ticket to travel, which I did. Then just a few days before Christmas, stopped all contact with me. DEAD!! Changed the contact phone number, but not before telling me they were not alright, but offering no further explaination. So along with the aggravation of having an unexpected 12 inch scar, plus the hassle work were presenting me with, I had to sit all through Christmas pretending I was having a great time, while actually I was stressing about whether or not that person was sick, dead whatever!
Anyway, as my travel date got closer, I began to get calls from people who had been told I was going for a visit by this person, and it began to dawn on me, they were getting worried about my visit. Was I or wasn't I going? Gradually as all my cylinders started kicking in, I thought it would be good fun to let them think I still was!! I thoroughly enjoyed a nice natty game of mind chess, because even if they weren't bothered I enjoyed myself terrorising them.
Anyway RI, I would just like you to know. I know how much you have stressed and fretted about getting a visit from me because a certain friend has told me. So now I can tell you. I wasn't there. I saved my money and spent it on doing something important instead, I didn't lose the money you see. All my cynlinders are firing now and I feel great, no longer am I vunerable and guess what? Those calls from friends produced a terrific surprise, I discovered just who my friends were and I will be visiting them.......................................soon, so don't stop looking over your shoulder quite just yet!!!
Oh and for those that know and love me, please believe me when I tell you, I don't actually do this at the drop of a hat. It takes a lot to push me to do what I have done and it bloody well made me feel sooooooo much better.
Monday, January 08, 2007
What a difference
Well what a difference a few weeks make. I was really really low over Christmas. As a previous blog will tell you, I had something happen which was just the straw that broke the camels back.
Today, I feel really up and positive. I can look back over the last few weeks and see that there was too much for me to be dealing with at one time. Also I am going away, getting out of my own environment and now have something to look forward to.
I have been out with Sharon J bending her ear and she has helped me get things into perspective. I have terrified a good friend of mine, but she is O.K. now. Sorry maties, and Thanks!!
So time to move on. I am going to start with the job sites!!!
Today, I feel really up and positive. I can look back over the last few weeks and see that there was too much for me to be dealing with at one time. Also I am going away, getting out of my own environment and now have something to look forward to.
I have been out with Sharon J bending her ear and she has helped me get things into perspective. I have terrified a good friend of mine, but she is O.K. now. Sorry maties, and Thanks!!
So time to move on. I am going to start with the job sites!!!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Update on the Work thing
I wasn't going to blog about this until all had been resolved, but with me being off sick until at least the middle of February I thought what the hell.
Sometime back I put in for a regrade at work. My official job title is Telecoms Supervisor, but for the last 2 years, I have taken on lots more resposibility and assist the Telephone Services manager, which in my book, makes me an assistant Telephone Services manager.
So, what happened? Well HR decided they were going to look at everyones salary grade and decided I needed to be downgraded to pay scale 4 (same as the senior telephonist) instead of the 5 I was on. Oh that was alright, they said, I was salary protected! Which I was. Trouble was when I appealed and told them that my actual job was NOTHING like the description for telephone supervisor, I was told I would have to apply for a regrade.
Well last February my manager and me did just that. After going backwards and forwards to her manager and him adding MORE work to the description and then the director finally approving it, off it went to HR.
Finally, after returning from Grenada, my manager sat me down and told me the news!!!
HR had approved the job description!!
HR had approved the job title change!!!
But HR had deemed it a new vacancy and it was going to be advertised and I would have to apply for the job with anyone else who wanted it!
I must admit. I cried.
Then hear the rest!
The salary was set at pay scale 5 - The same salary I was on, but with an increment a year after I started the job, assuming I got it!
I would have to sign a new contract which would NOT include 12 'option' days holiday- Which I WAS prepared to give up
As it was a new post, there would be no back pay for all the time I have been doing it- Assuming I get the job!!
So basically is it worth applying for? Wouldn't I just be better off looking for a job that will incorporate my new skills and pay me a proper salary? What happens to my current job, if I apply and DON'T get it?
To add insult to injury, a person doing an equivilent job, who had his salary downgraded to a 4, got his reinstated to a grade 5 when he appealed, whats more, he had a job title and description change and DIDN'T have to apply for his job!!!
Maybe they are trying to tell me something?
Maybe being off sick is giving me too much time to think.
So I have the union looking at it now. I will let you know. Can anyone give me a job please?!!!
:-)
Sometime back I put in for a regrade at work. My official job title is Telecoms Supervisor, but for the last 2 years, I have taken on lots more resposibility and assist the Telephone Services manager, which in my book, makes me an assistant Telephone Services manager.
So, what happened? Well HR decided they were going to look at everyones salary grade and decided I needed to be downgraded to pay scale 4 (same as the senior telephonist) instead of the 5 I was on. Oh that was alright, they said, I was salary protected! Which I was. Trouble was when I appealed and told them that my actual job was NOTHING like the description for telephone supervisor, I was told I would have to apply for a regrade.
Well last February my manager and me did just that. After going backwards and forwards to her manager and him adding MORE work to the description and then the director finally approving it, off it went to HR.
Finally, after returning from Grenada, my manager sat me down and told me the news!!!
HR had approved the job description!!
HR had approved the job title change!!!
But HR had deemed it a new vacancy and it was going to be advertised and I would have to apply for the job with anyone else who wanted it!
I must admit. I cried.
Then hear the rest!
The salary was set at pay scale 5 - The same salary I was on, but with an increment a year after I started the job, assuming I got it!
I would have to sign a new contract which would NOT include 12 'option' days holiday- Which I WAS prepared to give up
As it was a new post, there would be no back pay for all the time I have been doing it- Assuming I get the job!!
So basically is it worth applying for? Wouldn't I just be better off looking for a job that will incorporate my new skills and pay me a proper salary? What happens to my current job, if I apply and DON'T get it?
To add insult to injury, a person doing an equivilent job, who had his salary downgraded to a 4, got his reinstated to a grade 5 when he appealed, whats more, he had a job title and description change and DIDN'T have to apply for his job!!!
Maybe they are trying to tell me something?
Maybe being off sick is giving me too much time to think.
So I have the union looking at it now. I will let you know. Can anyone give me a job please?!!!
:-)
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Four Things Me Me
Ha I have been tagged. Am I sad or what?
Four jobs I have had
1. Data input clerk
2. Bar Maid
3. Telephone supervisor
4. Assist Telephone services manager
Two places I have lived (Sorry)
1. London
2. Crewe
Four favorites foods
1. Chicken Biryani
2. Smoked salmon fillets
3. Spaghetti with Pesto sauce
4. Roast lamb with cauliflower, cabbage, mashed parsnips and roast potatoes
Four movies I could watch over and over
1. LayerCake
2. Shirley Valentine
3. Railway Children
4. Jason and the Argonauts
Four TV Shows I watch
1. Casualty
2. Catherine Tait
3. CSI
4. Dr Who
Four Places I have visited
1. Turkey
2. Norway
3. St Lucia/Jamaica/Grenada
4. Kefalonia
Four places I want to visit
1. Thailand
2. Crete
3. Florence
4. Canada
Four Websites I visit when I am able
1. Hotmail
2. My Blog and associated bloggers
3. XL.com
4. Any canal/narrowboat sites
No tags from me, I know it is the rules, but it's Christmas.
Four jobs I have had
1. Data input clerk
2. Bar Maid
3. Telephone supervisor
4. Assist Telephone services manager
Two places I have lived (Sorry)
1. London
2. Crewe
Four favorites foods
1. Chicken Biryani
2. Smoked salmon fillets
3. Spaghetti with Pesto sauce
4. Roast lamb with cauliflower, cabbage, mashed parsnips and roast potatoes
Four movies I could watch over and over
1. LayerCake
2. Shirley Valentine
3. Railway Children
4. Jason and the Argonauts
Four TV Shows I watch
1. Casualty
2. Catherine Tait
3. CSI
4. Dr Who
Four Places I have visited
1. Turkey
2. Norway
3. St Lucia/Jamaica/Grenada
4. Kefalonia
Four places I want to visit
1. Thailand
2. Crete
3. Florence
4. Canada
Four Websites I visit when I am able
1. Hotmail
2. My Blog and associated bloggers
3. XL.com
4. Any canal/narrowboat sites
No tags from me, I know it is the rules, but it's Christmas.
Things I need to get better at
1. Saying goodbye to people. Even if there is a remote chance I will see them again. Not people I see on a regular basis, but people I meet and get to know and like
2. Crying in front of others. I would rather lock myself in a toilet
3. Telling someone that they have hurt my feelings
4. Asking for help
5. Ironing as soon as I get it and not wait until the day before a holiday!
6. Not being surprised at human nature and taking it personally
7. Starting conversations with people I don't know
8. Speaking in public
9. Exercising
10. Sticking to my guns I am sooooo easily persuaded!!
I am not tagging anyone. Ha! Fat chance over the Christmas period. Sad as I am, I am taking advantage of having a computer in the house while I babysit Kai!!! If you want to do it, feel free.
2. Crying in front of others. I would rather lock myself in a toilet
3. Telling someone that they have hurt my feelings
4. Asking for help
5. Ironing as soon as I get it and not wait until the day before a holiday!
6. Not being surprised at human nature and taking it personally
7. Starting conversations with people I don't know
8. Speaking in public
9. Exercising
10. Sticking to my guns I am sooooo easily persuaded!!
I am not tagging anyone. Ha! Fat chance over the Christmas period. Sad as I am, I am taking advantage of having a computer in the house while I babysit Kai!!! If you want to do it, feel free.
Decisions Decisions
Well we are hurling towards Christmas and I am hurting a bit both Physically and mentally.
I cannot go into to detail here, but I have been let down by someone and the worst of it is, I have spent 2 nights stressing that they are alright at a time when I need it least because they have not been honest with me. Still I have put my mind at rest by at least checking with their local hospital, so they won't be able to use that as an excuse.
I am meant to go and see them, and have spent quite a bit of money in travel expenses. I can add to that expense by saying F*** it and getting some accommodation, after all, they are not the only reason to visit and there are people in the area who I can also go and see. I am not worried about being on my own. After being fussed over, the thought of being on my own for a few weeks is quite nice.
On the other hand, I am being a bit negative at the moment and think, supposing I get bored? I must admit, after being single for so long I am very happy with my own company and can chill with a book, music and TV. I certainly do not have a problem getting about and do possess a full driving license. Maybe I should use it as a spring board to travel the world and see how I get on!!!!
Mostly it will depend on how I feel physically. I am still in occassional severe pain and am quite exhausted. In fact, when I mentioned to my doctor how exhausted I felt she looked at me as if I were mad for even questioning it!! I lay the blame squarely on my friends who have had the same operation keyhole and told me I would be up and about after 3 weeks!! Yeah right!!!! :-)
So should I stay or should I go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNuF2QD-mI
Over to you....................
I cannot go into to detail here, but I have been let down by someone and the worst of it is, I have spent 2 nights stressing that they are alright at a time when I need it least because they have not been honest with me. Still I have put my mind at rest by at least checking with their local hospital, so they won't be able to use that as an excuse.
I am meant to go and see them, and have spent quite a bit of money in travel expenses. I can add to that expense by saying F*** it and getting some accommodation, after all, they are not the only reason to visit and there are people in the area who I can also go and see. I am not worried about being on my own. After being fussed over, the thought of being on my own for a few weeks is quite nice.
On the other hand, I am being a bit negative at the moment and think, supposing I get bored? I must admit, after being single for so long I am very happy with my own company and can chill with a book, music and TV. I certainly do not have a problem getting about and do possess a full driving license. Maybe I should use it as a spring board to travel the world and see how I get on!!!!
Mostly it will depend on how I feel physically. I am still in occassional severe pain and am quite exhausted. In fact, when I mentioned to my doctor how exhausted I felt she looked at me as if I were mad for even questioning it!! I lay the blame squarely on my friends who have had the same operation keyhole and told me I would be up and about after 3 weeks!! Yeah right!!!! :-)
So should I stay or should I go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNuF2QD-mI
Over to you....................
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Merry Christmas
Hi People.
I am just blogging to say I hope you all have a great Christmas and prosperous New Year.
I am quite well, still having some pain as the muscles knit, and the down side is wider hips as I am unable to walk as fast and as far as usual.
Sharon J, bless her cottons, brought me to London at the weekend so I will be here until the 4th of January. I am spending Christmas day with Christine, Petrus and Kai and then boxing day with my Mum and Dad.
I am looking forward to the New Year, sadly I cannot reveal why publicly but those of you who know Sharon can email her and she will tell you!!!
Have a great one everyone and I will be back in 2007
I am just blogging to say I hope you all have a great Christmas and prosperous New Year.
I am quite well, still having some pain as the muscles knit, and the down side is wider hips as I am unable to walk as fast and as far as usual.
Sharon J, bless her cottons, brought me to London at the weekend so I will be here until the 4th of January. I am spending Christmas day with Christine, Petrus and Kai and then boxing day with my Mum and Dad.
I am looking forward to the New Year, sadly I cannot reveal why publicly but those of you who know Sharon can email her and she will tell you!!!
Have a great one everyone and I will be back in 2007
Monday, December 04, 2006
Hi Everyone!!!
Helloooooo all, thanks for all your best wishes, it was really lovely of you all. I was at Sharons and she showed them to me and I was really really chuffed. Thanks.
Well I have a bloody HUGE scar, but on a positive note, I am far too fat to wear a bikini so it doesn't really matter. What matters, is the blasted Gall Bladder is gone and I am under strict instructions NOT to return to work until I have seen the consultant which will be on the 16th of March so I have plenty of time off work. I would say yippee, but I know that after Christmas I will probably get bored. Still I will be able to drive by then, so I will spend a lot of time at the garden centre's. I found some on the way to Tatton Park this year that I wanted to have a nosey at.
I would like to say a special public ta, to Sharon J, R, Barbara, Linda, and Christine for making me sit down or just generally running around after me.
Speak to you all soon.
Well I have a bloody HUGE scar, but on a positive note, I am far too fat to wear a bikini so it doesn't really matter. What matters, is the blasted Gall Bladder is gone and I am under strict instructions NOT to return to work until I have seen the consultant which will be on the 16th of March so I have plenty of time off work. I would say yippee, but I know that after Christmas I will probably get bored. Still I will be able to drive by then, so I will spend a lot of time at the garden centre's. I found some on the way to Tatton Park this year that I wanted to have a nosey at.
I would like to say a special public ta, to Sharon J, R, Barbara, Linda, and Christine for making me sit down or just generally running around after me.
Speak to you all soon.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Hot date destination
Ok Guys, I know Sharon J has told you to watch out for this. I found it hilarious.
One day, on holiday, Kim and I got back to our room to a message from reception.
'Scotty came to see you and has left his number'
Kim and I looked at each other, as we hadn't a clue who Scotty was.
Kim phoned the reception, and as she was talking. I heard her ask, 'Oh was he an old guy?'
The penny dropped. On the flight over, we had got talking to an elderly gentleman in the seat in front. He was Grenadian and spent six months in the UK and six months in Grenada as he has retired from the UK. He was a lovely old gent, so we telephoned him and made a date to meet for breakfast the next morning.
The next morning, Scotty duely arrived and off we went for a Caribbean breakfast. While we were sitting eating he suddenly came onto Kim BIG STYLE!!! He turned from lovely old gent into letchy old codger!! But I must admit that he was funny with it.
After being told by Kim that she had a boyfriend and was in fact planning to get married in September, he then turned his attentions to me!!! (Story of my life guys, always second best!!! LOL)
He asked me if I would like to go out with him for the day and that he would phone 'Miss Rosalyn' to see if she had two tickets for the bus.
I politely asked him where it was he was thinking of taking me, thinking that it might be a nice island trip, or a visit to the local rum or cocoa plantation. He leant forward and said.
'To a funeral'
I didn't know what to say, so I repeated 'A Funeral?' He nodded, he was going to take me to a funeral.
I just burst out laughing. I told him I had no intention of going to a funeral whilst on holiday, even though I knew they were a right old knees up in the Caribbean.
So there you have it. That was my hot date destination. Now I am going to tag Sharon J, Knowleypowley, Caroline and Gentleman Oracle to tell me their outrageous date destinations.
One day, on holiday, Kim and I got back to our room to a message from reception.
'Scotty came to see you and has left his number'
Kim and I looked at each other, as we hadn't a clue who Scotty was.
Kim phoned the reception, and as she was talking. I heard her ask, 'Oh was he an old guy?'
The penny dropped. On the flight over, we had got talking to an elderly gentleman in the seat in front. He was Grenadian and spent six months in the UK and six months in Grenada as he has retired from the UK. He was a lovely old gent, so we telephoned him and made a date to meet for breakfast the next morning.
The next morning, Scotty duely arrived and off we went for a Caribbean breakfast. While we were sitting eating he suddenly came onto Kim BIG STYLE!!! He turned from lovely old gent into letchy old codger!! But I must admit that he was funny with it.
After being told by Kim that she had a boyfriend and was in fact planning to get married in September, he then turned his attentions to me!!! (Story of my life guys, always second best!!! LOL)
He asked me if I would like to go out with him for the day and that he would phone 'Miss Rosalyn' to see if she had two tickets for the bus.
I politely asked him where it was he was thinking of taking me, thinking that it might be a nice island trip, or a visit to the local rum or cocoa plantation. He leant forward and said.
'To a funeral'
I didn't know what to say, so I repeated 'A Funeral?' He nodded, he was going to take me to a funeral.
I just burst out laughing. I told him I had no intention of going to a funeral whilst on holiday, even though I knew they were a right old knees up in the Caribbean.
So there you have it. That was my hot date destination. Now I am going to tag Sharon J, Knowleypowley, Caroline and Gentleman Oracle to tell me their outrageous date destinations.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Away again
Peeps
I am off air for a few weeks from today. I am sure that Sharon J will keep you posted or at least let me use her comp when I am up and about. Speak to you soon. Love you all xxx
I am off air for a few weeks from today. I am sure that Sharon J will keep you posted or at least let me use her comp when I am up and about. Speak to you soon. Love you all xxx
It's official
Well guys, take a look at this
http://pinkpyjamas.wordpress.com/
She says I am uneducated so I must be mustn't I?
I say, she should go back to the mental hospital she has obviously escaped from.
Poor Mr Pink Pyjamas
http://pinkpyjamas.wordpress.com/
She says I am uneducated so I must be mustn't I?
I say, she should go back to the mental hospital she has obviously escaped from.
Poor Mr Pink Pyjamas
Monday, November 13, 2006
Mi Hacienda - Grenada
Well people I am back and I am soooo depressed. I rarely want to return to a country as I would like to travel everywhere, but I could go back again and again and again.
The people are so generous and friendly. The night life is not rocking, but I am quite happy to chill out with a book and enjoy an evening out for a meal and a drink.
My travel companion, Kim, is different. She likes to rave until the wee hours, so in that respect she was a little bored.
One day, we were at the beach and we got talking to these two older Grenadian women, Pat and Brenda. Kim was moaning about the fact that there didn't seem much to do, so they offered to come and collect us the next day and take us to brunch at a place called Mi Hacienda.
Brenda's husband used to be a great trade unionist and politician and she had class, she had been friends since childhood with a lady called Merle who had retired back from the U.K. It was her restaurant/hotel/spa that Pat and Brenda took us to. The place was truely beautiful, all chrystal glasses white linen and silver cutlery and as Kim and I walked in, there was a steel band playing. The view, as you can see, from the veranda was spectacular.
I am an East London girl and in all my life I have never been to such a lovely restaurant. We were wined and dined, the steel band played and we were treated like royalty. Kim and I were a little worried, but I had brought my credit card as a precaution. Once the meal was over, we offered Brenda and Pat some money towards the cost and were told, no, it was their treat. In fact, Brenda had got Merle to open the place for us. I have never received such hospitality and friendship in a Caribbean country and we could not thank them enough. They were all true real ladies and I especially thank the English couple who ran the restaurant for Merle, as they worked very hard to make us feel welcome.
I called Pat yesterday, and she was so happy to hear from me, she told me, that as long as she was alive, I would always be welcome to stay at her house if I ever visit the island again. That is something I will definitely do.
Pat and Brenda, if you ever read this. Thankyou, Thankyou Thankyou, you gave Kim and I the most memorable day. For as long as I live I will not forget the great company and the generosity you showed us. As the Grenadians say. 'See you in a while'
A present for everyone else
Blue skies and little fluffy clouds. Nice thoughts and greetings
Sharon. Yours is in my rucksack!!!
A special Present for Pink Pyjama's
Pinky
This one is an extra special present for you. It comes from a sustainable source, is environmentally friendly and is a great source of income for the indigenous population.
Instructions on use.
Put it in your mouth, take a great big suck, inhale and feel the happy thoughts flood your senses.
Guaranteed not to cause carbon emissions.
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