In The Pink

This is a great film and a brilliant compilation, a well spent 9 minutes 55 seconds. I guarantee a giggle and I tell you it's uplifting stuff!

But he that dares not grasp the thorn, should never crave the rose - Anne Bronte

I have been visiting over at T-Bone Travis's place and he mentions Pat Metheny. Anyway I put on Secret Story and Works I and it was awesome. Then I found myself just a little too relaxed with a small list of 'must do's' for the day! So, I have searched out a favourite track that popped up in the truck last week. Its a brilliant song with an equally clever video. I will return to Pat later on this evening! For now this has helped me find my motivation to go and clean things!

I thought of so many things to blog about last week but didn't manage to get to the PC. I tend to write many mental posts but few make it to the blog however I really want to record this event as it was a lovely thing to happen and kept me smiling through what was otherwise a naff day at work! A couple of weeks back while returning to the truck after my lunchtime walk I saw a chap sitting in the car park in his car. As I walked past with the pups he opened his car door and dropped an empty sweet bag and some wrappers out. I went over to the truck and secured the dogs and then walked back over to him. He was just reversing at this time to leave and I picked the wrapper up, turned towards him and mouthed 'Did you want this?'. (I can be a little cheeky when stressed or annoyed...actually no I am just cheeky full stop!) Anyway to my complete surprise, as I was expecting verbal abuse, he opened his window, held out his hand for the rubbish and said 'Sorry love.' I was pl...

Blimey! It's mid February already! It always amazes me how quickly the beginning of the year goes although I do feel like I have achieved a lot this year which is good. I also turned 38! Its nice to be back in even numbers, I prefer them to odd ones for some unknown reason. The picture opposite is one of my birthday gifts from my Mum and Dad. This beautiful mirror now takes pride of place in our living room. There are a couple of lovely ladies who work in our local garage in the mornings. I often fill up there are we have quick chat and a laugh. Well I was talking to one of them before Christmas and she told me that for her 18th birthday she was asked by her family what she wanted and she said a gilt frame mirror for her house. They bought her one and she has always had it in her living room. She then told me that she treasured it so because in the years that have passed since she was given it everyone she loved in her life has looked in it to straighten their hair, or hat or just...