Frozen Paradise

What is it about firms that they buy the cheapest aircon they can lay their grubby little mits on then expect it to work reliably and maintain an ambient temperature all year round. You've guessed it, the office is cold once again, and I'm talking really cold this time. First thing and it's barely above 16°C and is not likely to rise much above 19°C by home time. Funny how it don't fall below the minimum working temperature - not. I mean who else has to wear 2 vests, a long sleeved t-shirt, cardigan and a fleece waistcoat plus leggings under their trousers just to have a fighting chance of keeping warm in the office ;-)

Lakeside Xmas Grotto

Popped up to Lakeside today for some last minute xmas shopping and a look round. This was part of the Xmas Grotto which looked fantastic. I miss taking Julia to see Santa, it's part of the tradition of Christmas when children are small. Though alot of kids these days freak out about seeing Santa. My nephew is still not happy about going and he's almost four. Still I have the photos of Julia and Santa to put up along with the rest of the Xmas decs so will have to be content with them for now!

First sign of winter.

Snap of the first sign of winter this year. Done using a new app from android called camera zoom fx and one of the built in effects. The app is on their 10p list so well worth it plus the addons are free to download.
Hoping that this don't last though as we've missed the linedancing club do twice already due to the bloody weather! I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow and wanna be dressing up for the Xmas celebrations. We've also got to put the decorations up today as Julia was busy last weekend doing her college work so feel bad that they are not up yet. We were gonna go to Lakeside today but the weather has put us off so will see what it's like on Sunday instead. Besides Julia is still up near Writtle with James and won't be back till lunch time. They were out celebrating Tom's birthday last night. Anyway best go washup the breakfast things no peace for the wicked!

Mum (1939-1987)

24 years ago today I lost my Mum and my best friend and today I still mourn her loss and all the things she's missed, namely her granddaughter Julia and her grandsons George and William. She was a beautiful person inside and out and the hub of our family. Quite simply life has never been the same without her. RIP Mum xxx

Another foggy Monday

The start of another working week and still foggy though I guess that's better than ice or snow. Am getting onto the Xmas wavelength now as seen the odd Norad post on Facebook (the peeps who track Santa) and found myself humming the odd carol now and then. Most of the Xmas shopping is complete and am seriously looking forward to my extended Chrimbo break especially as there's no tattoos booked this year so we can just chillax and soak up some Xmas movies! Hoping we might be able to get semi up North to visit my brother and the kids though that will depend on what Mother Nature has in store for us this winter. Be good to spend some time with my girl as she's often busy with her uni work. In fact she's still there so better sort some tea for her return !