Sunday, 8 January 2012

7th January 2012

Day two of hen do and day 2 of migraine. It was do bad I had to retire from the celebrations back to my parents' house.
Cue sympathy for me...anyone? Someone?
Here are some pics while I could still see to take them.

The outside of the cottage we stayed in. It was gorgeous. I want to own it and live in it as my house!

Fabulous spa! Gutted I couldn't fully enjoy it but the bits when I wasn't in total mind blowing agony with migraine were very nice and relaxing.

After having to retire from hen party activities, and back in the family homestead; Chuckles helps a poorly Cagga by not making her sit up to remove her socks. Such a thoughtful kitten!

Guess what?! Sophie's still in a box!

After all the sock removing, Charlie passed out on Mummy Hartley's knee in front of Casualty. Bless.

6th January 2012

The first day of my future sister-in-law's hen do! Which meant traveling from Liverpool to Lichfield to Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Of course, I can't say everything that went on, but some pictures of my day may...hint...at the antics.
It was also day 1 of migraine. Let's not focus on that...

I'm not sure if this was a bargain or not. However, it got me to where I needed to be!
Stafford train station. I've spent many an hour here in the last 10 years. Can't say it's all been fun...but it's been ok...

Queen Sophie "Spohicles/Sophocles" Hartley. Mamma cat. The friendliest kitty you ever did meet. She also likes boxes.
Commadore Charles Zeus Zoltan Hartley III. Aka Charlicles or Chuckles. 20 weeks old (or so) here. Little Chucky Rascal!
So to the hen-do. Cupcakes! L-R: Vanilla sponge with strawberry frosting; Chocolate sponge with peppermint frosting; and Chocolate sponge with vanilla frosting. All delish. Notice also the phallic straws and my glass of water! :)

One of the hen's many surprise gifts. A lickable calendar. Filth, I tells ya.


This is Annabel licking said calendar. Disgusting. In many many ways!

5th January 2012

Ah yes, the 5th of January. Also known as the morning without tea!
This is my first cup of the day, in work. It was amazing! Worship this brew! It's the best cuppa!


The best cup of tea EVER. In a nice large Whittards of Chelsea mug. MMM!

4th January 2012

The Wedding box. Where all the guilty pleasure magazines live, so they aren't scattered and making a mess of the house!
Makes a good use of the wine boxes from Christmas! Yay!


Yeah yeah, I know. Anyway, it doesn't matter how many I buy; I still won't find what I'm looking for!

3rd January 2012

These were a gift from Paul. Another awesome gift! Love them! Haters are only laughing because they are jealous!
It's bloomin' windy! These are the only thing to keep my elf ears warm!

2nd January 2012

The Wedding Fund!
A gift from the mother-in-law so we can afford a massive do in the South of France!
Yeah, doubt that little thing can hold enough pennies to even get us to the airport!

Our new money box. If it can save enough change to pay for our wedding, I'll eat it. Fact.

1st January 2012

Happy New Year!

Maia and champagne in bed...3 of my favourite things!

Best way to spend New Year's Day!

Maia, snoozing, while I sup Veuve Clicquot yellow label. Good times!