Went to my niece's 40th birthday party down in Sussex last night. Stayed at the Cooden Beach Hotel, where we stayed in a room with a balcony looking out onto the sea.

I resisted the urge to go for a walk along the beach, but took a snap shot of Simon instead.








And then we went partying...........

The birthday girl with her mum - my first (of many) sister-in-laws

If only we had known it was fancy dress- we'd have dressed up!

Sober as a judge....

Christmas is coming....

Had a brilliant day window shopping in the West End. Very self indulgent, but I think I shall do it every year from now on. Had a great day. Loved the atmosphere, loved the lights, loved everything....






How about this for an alternative Christmas tree. It would be a good project for a young lego enthusiast...


Lego tree ar St. Pancreas



30 years?!!

 On the morning of 16th November I came downstairs to find a beautiful bouquet and a card congratulating me on my 30 years in nursing. I have obviously harped on too much about this event recently, or Simon would never have remembered, but it is a date that I always remember. At the tender age of 18 my dad dropped me off at the nurses home in Barts. to start my chosen career and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

1st Year Student Nurse Age 18



Ward Sister Age 23



Student Midwife Age 25

St. Bartholomew's School of Nursing 1981

Went to the first Ideal Home Christmas Exhibition. Great day out. Bought a couple of nice Xmas decorations and posed outside in front of the Xmas trees.

Chocolate theme today

 A friend sent me some pictures of these works of art.

And today my new wellies arrived in the post. Aren't they yummy?!