I want to go to Scarborough fair!

Groovy Gran and Grandaughter !....

Geez I can't believe it's been 2 whole weeks since we got back from the states, feels like longer..the week after we came home I dissapeared off to Scarborough with my Grandparents while they were away. They took a short break (away from all those grandkid and dog sitting!) I drove there all alone, much to mum's worry and my excitement..what a thrill, dad sent me text messages with which roads to follow and off I went, didn't get lost once! I have to say I really enjoy driving here, there and everywhere, I must get it from my dad as my mum's a nervous driver, don't think she's travelled further than Manchester in the car and she's been driving for some 20 odd years!!

I'd be lying if I said I'd driven the whole way, Grandad decided to meet me at Clifton Moor, just outside York city, we had a coffee and a bite in the supermarket there then headed off to Bridlington, very nice sea-side resort I even managed to drag Gran on one of those simulator rides..very very funny to hear her screaming ' oh bloody hell Luce!' several times!

At night we walked down to Scarborough town, had great fun on the penny slot machine which both me and Gran won a pair of sunglasses, Grandad claimed we'd paid for the sunglasses with all the 2p coins we'd put in, we were determined to win them!

I stayed there till the following morning, drove to Filey, spent an hour or two there then headed back toward Clifton Mill for lunch, then home..... ahh I want to go to Scarborough again..planning now

The sunshine state... part II

Some pictures from our stay in that wonderful city....

The Sunshine state..part I

I'm back!!!!! Much to disappointment and relief..firstly I want to say what a fab time we had with Lois, Cassie and those super duper kiddos Thomas and Lucy, little sweethearts and what characters! They really entertained us, and I think we did likewise. It was so good to see Lois again, what a precious friend she is..we both felt part of the family with her and her fantastic granddaughter and great grandkids.

Secondly it is nice to be home but at the same time a huge disappointment. Work has been a nightmare and a real ballache to say the least. During our last few days at Marina Del Rey I received an e-mail from the receptionist at the mill telling me that the general manager had moved my stall as my neighbouring tenant was expanding, no polite notice, communication or courtesy...zip!! I am absolutely blazing and disgusted with the people that run this place, that isn't how you run a business and when they moved me they just dumped everything so my poor Dad had to sort things out as best he could, the lighting is crap, there are hazzards everywhere and there is no where near enough space to display everything. As it happens I've written a rather strong worded e-mail to the director and general manager about my situation and let them know that I am not happy at all!

All I can do now is dream of that good ol' city of amazment and wonder, Los Angeles...until next year!......*big big sigh*

yo-yo night

My last night out with my most important friends, it's just a shame my best girl Rachel couldn't make it! Was so looking forward to seeing her before I go..we'll have a playdate on my return though.

Saturday such a busy day, shopping, packing, play, family and partying all in one day!!

This is probably my last post before jet 5,000 miles away so adios, farewell and goodbye...... VIVA LA!!

Not long now

Well it's exactly 4 days till we jet off to L.A.....3 if you count the fact that's I'm typing this and it's almost 9pm! Roll on Thursday...the packing has begun!

The former Woodside Rd gang....

Wow, it's been almost 6 weeks since Dave and Em moved away! Mum and I finally found some time in our busy little lives to go and see them, and after googling the area (googling everything since Dan took the satnav) and a near hit on the motorway (partly my fault, and partly mum's due to her shoddy map reading) we found the place!

What a beautiful and ancient little cottage (date 1613), a few close neighbours but nontheless very quaint with buckets of character! The weather was glorious once again (same as BBQ weekend) so we sat out in the sun under her huge sunbrella, I so want one of those Em! Mum played football with Kye whilst Em and I caught up on a few things, then it was my turn to entertain the little one, I say little he's almost 2 stone in weight and a very tall lad for a nearly 3 year old! He's such a character, I had the job of holding a glass whist he tipped a full bottle of water into it, trying not to spill it, not easy for a toddler! Then it was my turn to tip the water from the glass back into the bottle, not easy for me either!! Then his turn, then my turn, really kept him amused until all the water had spilled on the patio...oh well

Shame we wanted to stay longer but as Mum was working nights again, we had to shoot off, sorry we didn't see Dave, he was out on various jobs..but we'll certainly do it again when get back from L.A.

BBQ weekend..

BBQ with the Southwards...