Norfolk

Hello everyone and thank you for dropping by.
Well, we're back after an absolutely wonderful holiday.  Norfolk is amazing with so much to do and see.
When I have told people that I was going to Norfolk they automatically thought we were going on the Norfolk Broads.
We actually stayed in Little Walsingham which is a small village best known for its Shine which we didn't visit.  Lots of people did though and I have never seen so many Priests and Nuns wandering around the streets and in the local restaurants,  It made me wonder who were looking after their Churchs. The place was very atmospheric and extremely picturesque.

On our first day we went to Wells-next-to-the-sea which is a sea side town with a large harbour which leads out to sea.  This picture was taken whilst we walked along the path which lead to the end of the harbour where the sands were together with a long row of beach huts.  Amazingly these beach huts sell for upwards of £70,000.  Can you believe it?

They are so charming but they are only glorified sheds, as my husband pointed out.We had some delicious fish and chips from French's which must be quite famous as the queues to get in were massive.  I felt quite sorry for the other eating places as they seemed to be suffering from the popularity of Frenchs.  They were good though.
Anyway I'm off now to make our evening meal.  I know it's a bit late but we've been catching up today.  I've been gardening, baking, making jam and pickling beetroot and Steve has painted the bathroom ceiling and floor.  The new bathroom is lovely and I will let you see it shortly.
Bye for now. Paula x

Short Break

Hi there,
Well it's here.  Today is my 50th Birthday. Ouch I don't like the sound of it I'm afraid.  I know it's just a number but it is quite a big one.
Steve and I went out with my son Joe and Heather his partner for a meal in Sheffield last night.  It was lovely but I rather over did it and feel slightly fragile this morning.  Never mind it isn't my birthday every day.
Today we set off for a holiday in Norfolk.  Whilst we're away my brother will be here fitting our new bathroom and next week I will let you see the before and after pictures.
Anyway I better finish getting ready but thought I had better let you know that I won't be posting for the next week.  Bye for now and thank you for dropping by.
Paula x

New Shoes

Hi there
How do you like these beauties?

I bought them last night and I think they are rather sweet.  Perhaps nothing exciting in terms of brand, not designer or anything but still lovely.  I have always liked classic court shoes.  They really show off an outfit.
Anyway I just thought I'd share them with you.
At the moment whilst writing this I am sat with a plastic streaking cap on my head.  My glasses are wedged  inside it and are pressing on the bridge of my nose sending painful waves through my eyes.  Do you see what lengths I will go through to talk to you. 
This is not some kind of torture treatment.  I had my hair cut last night and am now having the blond put back in.  I do this myself and I better go and rinse off the peroxide before my hair turns to chewing gum.
Speak soon Paula x

Crocodile Shoes

Hi and thank you for dropping by.
I thought that you might like to see these little boots I have been working on.

Crocodile Booties

I fell in love with the pattern when I recently bought the Woman's Weekly craft magazine.  It usually comes out about every three months and usually has some really good knitting and crochet patterns in it. 
There is also one for a plain version and one for the girls which look like strawberries.  They're all so cute.
They were really easy to make.  The eyes were the worst bit as trying to get each one to sit exactly like the other was pretty tricky. By the next pair I might have got the hang of it.
I'm going out tonight.  I have been invited to my friend Janet for tea.  Afterwards we're going to have a crochet class.  I'm not sure if it will just be the two of us or if Joan will be there too. 
They both want to improve their crocheting skills for I volunteered to give them a few pointers.  I'm not that great myself but I think I'm a bit further on so hopefully I can help.
Well it's time to rise and shine.  I am sat in bed at the moment sipping coffee.  It's a great life.
This week is going to be very busy as I am preparing for our holiday.  Last night Louise the beautician came and did my eyebrows and other facial bits that we won't go into.  Tomorrow night is my hair appointment with a last minute visit to Matalan to pick up cheap t-shirts and anything else that takes my fancy.  Thursday evening is my nails appointment with Louise followed by baking.  We always take cakes to work when it is our Birthday.  Finally Friday is Pizza Express with Steve, Joe and Heather.  In between I have to get the holiday clothes ready and work full time.  It's all my own fault.  I always make the mistake of arranging everything in the last week before we go away and then end up being all frazzled and flustered when things don't go to schedule.  Call it a 'Woman Thing'.
Well I really must go.  Speak soon. Paula x

A Great Day Out

Hello again.
Hasn't it been a beautiful day?  Lovely sunshine.
Today I took my Mum and son Joe out for lunch to a little gem in Braithwell called the Garden Room.  It is a great little restaurant with the most gorgeous garden with tables and chairs situated in their own little hedged areas which makes each table feel very private.
Unfortunately due to the great number of wasps which I absolutely hate we did have to sit inside today but even so it was extremely pleasant.
Mum and I had big steak, mushroom and onion sandwiches made with crusty bread and Joe had a fruit scone with jam and fresh cream. 
We then had a look around the shop which stocks lots of knick knacks including plaques, hearts and lots and lots of gifts that I would give anything to own.  Unfortunately I thought I had better resist for the time being as I'm not sure what surprises Steve may have in store for me for my Birthday so I will just have to wait a little longer.

Above is a tasty morsel that my daughter-in-law Heather (Miss Cakeaholic) rustled up for us today.  It is a Malt flavoured cupcake and this was the last one.  The flavour was incredible and I can't wait until we meet up next Friday as I have been promised a batch of a surprise flavour as part of my birthday present. 
Well it's bed time now.  Don't the days fly by.
Speak soon and thank you for visiting my blog.  Paula x

New Technology

Hello again.  Sorry I haven't been with you for a while but as you have probably guessed I did order a new laptop and it has now arrived.  I have just got everything set up including wireless broadband and oh my word it is extraordinary.
I cannot believe how slick it all is.  My laptop is beautiful and I have a shiny new super hub providing me with 30 mb's of broadband capability.  Oh wow.

I'm not really in to technology because I always feel a little intimidated by it but as you know I have been having major problems with my old laptop so when Steve suggested that he would buy me a new one for my birthday, I snapped his hand off.
It's not my birthday until the 27th August but I'm lucky enough to be allowed to use it now rather than wait until next week.  Anyway I'm going to go for now as my favourite programme has just started.  It's called Back at Sea with Timothy Spall and his wife.  I love it.
Bye for now. Regards Paula x

Bunny Shoes

Hello and please accept my apologies for not blogging sooner.  It has been one of those weeks where with all the good intentions in the world I just haven't had the chance to settle down.  As you all know I am having trouble with my laptop.  It is a very old lady in computer years and has virtually ground to a halt.  However fret not as I will (all being well) be ordering a new one straight after I have signed off.  Oh how exciting.
I rang Virgin last night to ask them to send me a hub so that I will be able to use my new laptop wirelessly and they want to charge me £60.00.  I worked out that they have had about £5000 off me over the last twelve or more years and I think I deserve a freee hub, don't you.  I would get one if I went to BT or Sky.  Anyway I am going to give them a ring and see how they would feel if I switched by package to another provider.  It's worth a try I am told.
The above little baby bunny shoes were knitted by a lovely lady who visited my stall recently.  She was knitting them for the Help The Heroes charity and I couldn't resist them.  Unfortunately I let her go without asking her to bring me some more and I haven't seen her again.  I do hope she drops by soon as everyone I show them to wants a pair for their own little ones.
Well I'm off computer shopping and I won't even need to leave my seat.  Isn't the Internet a wonderful thing?
Wish me luck, Paula x