Friends and Fun!!

I had a fabulous weekend, which started by me going to stay with my brother Paul. I caught the coach to Cambridge and was met by Paul. He kindly took me out for a birthday meal. We went to a great Noodle Bar...Kymmoys in Mill Road...We had Chicken Satay and Vegetable Spring Rolls, followed by noodle dishes..Singapore Mai Fun and Kymmoy Special Noodles..so tasty!!

The following morning I was meeting Sally. I was going to travel into meet her, but then she had to go on a rescue mission to Geoff at Wimpole Hall...so she picked me up on route...we delivered Geoffs socks, had a coffee and the headed back to Cambridge. We spent the rest of the day perusing around Cambridge shops..having lunch, chatting as we went!! In the evening, we had a lovely bottle of wine, Thanks Geoff, and then Sally treated me to a meal at Bella Pasta.

On Sunday morning I took Sally a cup of tea in bed..taking things easy!!! Then we set off for our walk to The Orchard in Grantchester, where we had tea and scones. The weather was absolutely beautiful, we walked along the edge of the river, where people were picnicing and lazing around...


On Sunday evening we took ourselves off to the cinema for the preview showing of the film The Edge Of Love about Dylan Thomas.Which included a question and answer session live by satellite with the director John Maybury. This film is great and we both really enjoyed it.

We ended our day with a lovely sauna and more girly chat!!! The next morning (Monday) was time for us to head off to our homes!!! but not before Sally treated me to one of her fantastic Massages, such a treat...if any of you get a chance, phone Sally and book one, you will not be disappointed!! Sally walked down to the bus station with me, where we had a cappucino in Savinos and then we both set off for home.

I would just like to say a big thank you to Geoff for making it possible...love staying there..I feel like I am in a hotel..We had a fantastic weekend.

My Latest Book Buy!!

Whilst in Cambridge a few weeks ago, my brother and I went into a brilliant bookshop Galloway and Porter that sells books at bargain prices... I could of spent hours in there browsing, but one little book caught my eye!!!


A Little Taste of Italy has some great recipes for me to try, can't wait for the family to come down, so I can get cooking!!!

Thanks Sally and Geoff for sending me details of the shop!

Sunday with Sally

After a very restful and good nights sleep, Sally cooked us breakfast, Kippers on toast, it was delightful, and just the right start to the day, as we were walking to Grantchester to have a coffee and scone at The Orchard.
I really enjoyed the walk, great company, great weather, what more could you ask for!!! It was hard to find a seat at The Orchard as the brilliant weather had brought people out in droves...but we didn;t give up, and finally there we were, sat with coffee and scone, right in the middle of this beautiful setting...quite surreal for the middle of February.



It was great..my brother also came to join us, which was great, had tea and chat, and then Sally and I made our way back to Cambridge, had a lovely stroll around the sunday market before heading home - well back to Geoff's.

Had a small snack, as we were going out to eat, then Sally gave me a massage!!! It was brilliant, you would never think that Sally was still in training, brilliant. it was so relaxing, in fact, so relaxing, that I nearly wanted to stay in and go to sleep!!! So for all of you that live near Downham Market or Kings Lynn, phone Sally and give her massage a whirl, and then tell all your friends. She will even come to you, if need be. Sally is in Cambridge most weekends, so her area is extended, just phone and ask.

We did make it out and had a great meal at The Varsity Restaurant, we shared a Cyprus Meze, which was delicious.

We had a fantastic weekend, hope its not too long, till the next time. A big Thank You to Geoff..:-)

Our Weekend....Saturday

Sally and I had a fabulous weekend..I arrived in Cambridge and found my way to Geoff's house, where Sally was waiting for me. It was so great to see her, we haven;t seen each other for at least 6 years. It was just as though we had seen each other last month or so..it all just clicked into place. After a cup of coffee and a chat, we headed into Cambridge centre, which is just a walk away, which is fab.

Sally really wanted to go into a shop that she has seen for ages, it is called White Stuff, and in the window was a skirt she really really liked. We just had to go in..it was great..we tried on a few things, and then after much persausion by each other we made our purchases. We said to the guys on the till "quick just put the items through before we change our minds".

We then perused all the shoes shops, and all the other little shops we wanted too, without a male lingering over our shoulders!!You know what it is like ladies :-).

Had a break at Stavinos for coffee and a panino which we shared. and then carried on our shopping. It was great to have a friend with me..and a friend with shared interests.

After all this shopping we made our way home, to a Gin and Tonic or two..had a great meal of Mussels in White Wine sauce, which Sally cooked, it was lush and so easy, so I am going to do it at home..

Sally then planned for us to watch "Atonement", it was excellent and I really enjoyed it..whilst we were watching the film, the sauna was heating up..what a fab way to end our first day!!!! Never been in a sauna, it was brilliant..Thanks Geoff!!

Tomorrow is the start of an....

Exciting weekend. I am off to see Sally , and will be staying at Geoff's in Cambridge.

We are going to have so much fun...Our plan is to Eat, Drink and be Merry!!! We are going to watch a film, hopefully get a walk to Grantchester, no I am not a walker like Sally, but I do walk most days, so hopefully will be alright. Do a bit of shopping, and on top of all that Sally says she is going to treat me to a massage!!!

Sally and I have been through some hard and tough times, in the last few years, and even though we have only seen each other once since we left Raf St Athan,I left in 2000, and a little bit earlier, I know that Sally is always at the end of the phone if I need her, no matter what time it is and vice versa....a great thoughtful friend.

A big thank you to Geoff for the invite :-)....

We are going to have a great time!!!

Oh I just realized this is my 100th post...Wow, I made it, surprised myself. :-)