Today is Australia day and to celebrate it my beloved and I went into London for posh afternoon tea which I bought on groupon at a discount. So whilst friends and family enjoyed sunshine down under we braved the awful weather for a chocoholics treat at the Hilton in Park Lane. A slightly coincidental thing, … Continue reading Celebrating Australia day with chocolate

This week I've had some annual leave so have been doing things that help restore my energy and my soul. Firstly was our trip to the Shard (see previous post), and next on the agenda was walking dogs with my beloved - would bring a smile to anyone's face.First I'd like to introduce you to … Continue reading Relaxation guaranteed

As a treat for my beloved I took him for breakfast at the Shard in London, which is the tallest building in western Europe.On our journey in on the underground a very nice young man offered Ken his seat - now Ken would like you to believe that he did this because he could see … Continue reading Breakfast at the Shard

This post is part of the Happy Wives Club Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with hundreds of inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, CLICK HERE!  Years ago, before we got married, I had an elderly Irish lady give me advice for having a strong and happy marriage - … Continue reading Our Secrets to a Happy (crazy) Marriage

Last week I had a birthday so on Saturday my beloved took me into London for a lovely meal at Las Iguanas which is a Latin American restaurant on the South Bank. The food is amazing - Ken had a chicken dish and I had lamb. I also had 1 or 3 Pina Coladas - … Continue reading Birthday trip to London

December 31st 2013 - the end of another year and the eve of a year of awaiting opportunities and lots of new adventures. It's been an interesting year and I thought it would be nice to recap it like so many tv shows are doing tonight and share with you some of my favourite moments.January … Continue reading 2013 – A Year in Review