Door Men and Black Cabs.

I went to Hugh's and newly ringed up Girlie's party on Sat. It was held in London and so I had to stay in a hotel.

This. I. Love. Hotels....... all lovely linen and deep mattresses and the only thing to do in the room is nothing!!! No washing up... no cleaning... no "have to's"

I got there and the Door man took my bags from the Cabbie and then each time I went in and out of the hotel the Door man was there to hail cabs and light cigerettes and be jolly. He also, when I came back from shopping, wanted to know what I had bought (parental stylie) and was "it shoes??" (obviously it was!)

He walked me to the pub where the party was being held as
a. there was a mysterious absence of cabs.
b. he said it was close.
c. he was on a break and wanted a walk
d. he thought I would break my ankle walking alone in the shoes I was wearing!!

So, the two of us, Me, all shoes hair and chest and Him, all top hat and tails walked arm in arm to a pub. I felt like a princess!! (and it wasnt creepy or anything)

So, as well as having a lovely party and a fantastic hotel I now also love both Black Cabs and Door Men. My weekend wouldn't have been as perfect without them.

lybxx

New Years Resolution...... Tick!

You know the whole New Years Resolution thing, that you make a resolution (actaully I made this resolution in November, but anyway!) and then about a week and a half later you just ever-so-casually slip back to your old behaviour?

Well, I have kept mine. And....and... I have a new job to show for it.

I put myself out of my Comfort Zone filling in an application form and sitting in an interview for 75 minutes. My mouth was so dry when I came out my tongue was sticking to the roof of my mouth and had exhausted myself with talking (which NEVER happens!!)

So, later that day I had a phone call telling me I had a job and managed to not scream "fecking yes!!!" while on the phone.
And I start on tuesday. 9 tennants and a huge staff team to manage.

The fear hits me everytime I think about it. Who's bloody idea was this then???? Why did I think I could achieve this??? I keep asking myself the question~ comfortable comfort zone with bean bags and duvets and hugs or spine chilling terror????

Then I grin. I have a New Job!!!!


Lybxx

Muley Woooooooo

Enter a new member of the family. One that we have known would join us for about 18 months. She is a next step for Small. The Gentleman Jed, although fantastic, is ready for a new family. We too are ready for a new pony. Enter Muley Wooo.

She is brown and white and has the funniest expressions. I have not laughted so much at a pony for a long time. She was previously owned by Janey and has enabled her children (who are very cool) to gain both confidence and knowledge. Small has riden her at Janey's so it wasnt such a shock when Wooo came to live with us.

She has taught children who are at Smalls stage of riding for ever, so for alot of the time she looks a bit 'oh... this again'. She is a bit blonde and keeps forgetting she has 4 feet and has to remember to pick all of them up and put them down in the right order. Its her expressions that are so funny. She doesnt need much encouragement to go quickly and can jump and go fast, so what Small is doing now is a bit boring for her. She keeps looking at whoever is near her and Twinkleing. Then she does something terribly harmless but a bit scarey for Small and them very clearly pisses herself with laughter.

I love her already. So does Small. I can see what she and Small will be able to do in the future. And its all good!



lybxx

1+1

I actually only know 4 couples that I would utter shock at if they spit up. 3 of them are family members and one is 'chosen family' .

My brother Hugh has very recently become engaged. As one this family is delighted (ooo I sound like the Queen) with his choice. She is utterly fantasitc. Funny, intelligent, sparky, thoughtful and someone who 'fits'... not just my brother, but it seems nearly every situation she is in. I have watched her and its a talent I wish I had!

The whole saga of being 'engaged' for them now starts. The choices and decision making about when where and who. They both have big families and so are bound to feel like they have to please other people in these decisions and choices. I hope that they dont forget that they are meant to enjoy this process. That it is meant to be fun. .. and it is, although it doesnt always feel like it!

So, another strong woman joins this family. ... there are alot of us!! Actually, thinking about the couples I know that are bound together forever thats the comman denominator. They all have strong women at their heart, the men, who are all very dear to me and all have charactoristics that I both admire and love, all have strong women to stand beside. And, as Hugh is marrying a woman who not only knows her own mind but has the courage to stand by its convictions this, I think, bodes well for the future. Grin.


lybxx