tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53679589385934142312024-02-19T08:38:01.318+00:00Jennie C L PikeJennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.comBlogger745125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-78556647194331933482013-01-12T11:24:00.001+00:002013-01-12T11:24:48.420+00:00Lazy Saturday morningI have always been someone who needs to recharge her batteries every few days/week. Whilst I have made lots of proactive New Year's resolutions one of mine was to also take time for myself- not to feel guilty about sleeping in at the weekend sometimes, not feeling like I should say yes to everything and always be out the house- having some me time! <br />
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I am always guilt ridden when I do this but I am trying this morning. I woke naturally at 10am (bliss!) and am now sitting in bed reading 'The Week' (we'll I was before I began writing on here!) I have Bb at my side snuggled right in for warmth, I made porridge, fresh coffee and am making sure I have a glass of water with breakfast (I am trying to drink 8 glasses a day....trying but not quite reaching that goal yet!)<br />
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It was a busy week at work but my new A4 diary system, rather than my usual notebook, is giving me a sense of achievement- I have been writing lists each day and highlighting the items once they are complete- w/c 7th Jan is now a pretty fluorescent week! <br />
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I also had a nice e-mail from colleagues abroad regards a calendar I have worked with the creative agency- they were really pleased which was a great way to end the week! <br />
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I then went and met my friend Pete at the Dome to catch up with him and hear all his news. Pete runs Foodies so I loved hearing about his latest ventures. We had a good catch up on life in general he was also offering me some advise on a wee project I am thinking about- it will take a while to get things in place and is more a future enterprise but as Pete thinks everyone should be an entrepreneur he was more than happy to listen and discuss. <br />
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Later on I met Hills and her flatmate Louise. We went to see Gangster Squad which was much more violent than I thought but with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling it was worth a watch. <br />
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At the cinema last night the new Weight Watchers discovery was that 1 scoop of Ben and Jerry's Fro Yo was only 3 points(about 100kcals) <br />
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Well as much as I am enjoying laying in I better think about doing some housework- I have promised myself I won't leave the house till it is all done today- no distractions- however tempting! With only 4 more hrs of daylight I want to make sure I get out at some point!<br />
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I walked home from my new Pilates class with Hannah and Libby. Level 1 is much tougher than the beginners class- lots more about the abs- so hopefully after 11 weeks I will have less of a food pouch! I really enjoy our walk back along Princes Street- as we all live in the West End. <br />
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I felt I should reward myself with a treat as I still had 15 WW weekly points left - a chocolate brownie with fresh raspberries and 0% fat free Greek yogurt (my favourite dessert combination since Uni) was on the menu- I would usually have a chocolate pudding or chocolate mouse but something drew me to the brownie. <br />
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After I ate my tea I sat down and typed in my points on the WW app- the brownie was 17 POINTS!!!! Eeeek! why didn't I check before? It just goes to show how many wrong choices sneak in there! <br />
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So I had to make sure I walked back from work today. I still have Thursday's Pilates class and hopefully my next WW week will be positive. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC3jG2yWRZjVl_hbFpO9sBCQ1lKoLiFfy-Ti7r3mWENH1Sa-qNkl2ic_WMA4tGvP0Mng4tB9CaxBW37g_wLRuQMFOpTuBuJmsme4tGntY6yfH3zZp6hjDPM_BI_f2MoRhAkdnfMn8WVuu/s640/blogger-image-1763725937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC3jG2yWRZjVl_hbFpO9sBCQ1lKoLiFfy-Ti7r3mWENH1Sa-qNkl2ic_WMA4tGvP0Mng4tB9CaxBW37g_wLRuQMFOpTuBuJmsme4tGntY6yfH3zZp6hjDPM_BI_f2MoRhAkdnfMn8WVuu/s640/blogger-image-1763725937.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-37157297884112039932013-01-08T14:53:00.002+00:002013-01-08T14:53:39.860+00:00PilatesOkay so let's start as I mean to go on! So far this 2013 has been pretty positive. <br />
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I am writing in my journal again, have started weight watchers (again!) and have booked into 2 pilates classes a week for the next 11 weeks. <br />
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The first is tonight at <a href="http://www.beaalexanderpilates.co.uk/">Bea Alexande</a>r just off Broughton Street. I have attended beginners level for 2 terms (one class a week) last year so I am looking forward to moving up to level 1 and doing 2 classes a week- it will be a challenge but along with WW I should hopefully tone up and feel better. <br />
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Just before midnight on the 31st I wrote a list of New Years Resolutions... I had aimed for 13 in total but I ended up with 21! Not all things I need to change but also tasks I need to complete. <br />
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I aim to be proactive in 2013 and move myself forward and be content. <br />
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I am also going to try and be very good with my money... however I am very tempted to buy new Pilates gear! I have found 2 websites that I love.. but they are so pricey.... maybe as a wee treat after these 11 weeks I can reward myself! <br />
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<a href="http://www.lululemon.co.uk/">http://www.lululemon.co.uk/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweatybetty.com/">http://www.sweatybetty.com/</a><br />
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<em>(There seems to be a problem with loading images onto here but I will update later.)</em> <br />
<br />Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-9424046834466611662012-09-29T22:45:00.001+01:002012-09-29T22:45:48.080+01:00Sunday Dinner RecipesI mentioned in a previous post about the recipe books I created for Christmas gifts back in 2009. <br />
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Well here are some pictures of them. <br />
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I was inspired by Susan Branch's books (pictured below). Susan lives between Martha's Vineyard (one of my favourite places in the world) and California where she illustrates and writes books with household decoration, gift and recipe ideas. <br />
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My friend Lauren's Mum, Linda first gave me one of Susan's books back in 2004. I love Susan Branch and adore that she now blogs. (I will work out how to link on iPad blogger to let you know how to get to it.) She only started her current vocation when she was in her 30s.<br />
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I would love to be the Scottish Susan Branch- working out a beautiful West coast house creating, making and baking and writing and illustrating about it.... Maybe one day. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFA7gpwg2ZlK-5hD5GWacnPMQdzPtXFyot4Gb9ReuZE9CfHyN6CoAOtbZcCzh9huOFfStn5B3zAKNkR7e4pgjLAxdN3lsyCA0e_Z5LHtB-qVpczpdiZYhr6qp7dpE9J-iIW3yF3HxuStt/s640/blogger-image--806970351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFA7gpwg2ZlK-5hD5GWacnPMQdzPtXFyot4Gb9ReuZE9CfHyN6CoAOtbZcCzh9huOFfStn5B3zAKNkR7e4pgjLAxdN3lsyCA0e_Z5LHtB-qVpczpdiZYhr6qp7dpE9J-iIW3yF3HxuStt/s640/blogger-image--806970351.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErMdoIL_aTb5qgMU9KBczByUKycnQx2ywEaG_8o56boYEB-zpgR27eIvmMGU25J_eNnGtnVh-_9t2xfSDuhPb0AaUHQi8tA8u2gwA_OCbIlTUNKYGQfxWcwKfAmqp7eKzVbj8UQu8HSS6/s640/blogger-image--1219320013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErMdoIL_aTb5qgMU9KBczByUKycnQx2ywEaG_8o56boYEB-zpgR27eIvmMGU25J_eNnGtnVh-_9t2xfSDuhPb0AaUHQi8tA8u2gwA_OCbIlTUNKYGQfxWcwKfAmqp7eKzVbj8UQu8HSS6/s640/blogger-image--1219320013.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXl2cPEPnOaDZWg3Xlf2h2dg6tALdBAoymOkLQOPfFgq4lPXwTwgCqJ3bE4cPMof1MXE8cgkRaZ6WjWto1a1p3FC0LXORjnLPmW4nSBgKESOSe3NYM9dUjo_s1zVhtAzlWTNSmu9X42eT/s640/blogger-image-296206563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXl2cPEPnOaDZWg3Xlf2h2dg6tALdBAoymOkLQOPfFgq4lPXwTwgCqJ3bE4cPMof1MXE8cgkRaZ6WjWto1a1p3FC0LXORjnLPmW4nSBgKESOSe3NYM9dUjo_s1zVhtAzlWTNSmu9X42eT/s640/blogger-image-296206563.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopeXcHjY6J0OBP5sLU8FxYvAxAzf8KocLL3DjeEdkl1C5ii6XTmgQ87cXi-Q9C-jGwKaONXi_cEjuq7amOudhSIOZl8oGneB2UA00bpqYxGkcyRRvKfmzLVuJP0MjSoJwFXTxp0bcYDf5/s640/blogger-image-2139963172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopeXcHjY6J0OBP5sLU8FxYvAxAzf8KocLL3DjeEdkl1C5ii6XTmgQ87cXi-Q9C-jGwKaONXi_cEjuq7amOudhSIOZl8oGneB2UA00bpqYxGkcyRRvKfmzLVuJP0MjSoJwFXTxp0bcYDf5/s640/blogger-image-2139963172.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-71876048725786310502012-09-29T21:17:00.001+01:002012-09-29T21:17:18.349+01:00HoroscopeWhen my Mum and I were getting pedicures earlier on today she was reading a magazine and read my horoscope to me......interesting!<br />
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My Mum loves reading her horoscopes each week but I am not sure how relevant/ real they are. <br />
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This however felt a little spooky!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEupnoCLrrbeOf_ISuBEaz28wjb7PMbaRbEdFdUTHbquuRAeE_vcm2SaRU3xrl_w2ob25TvqzNIknsx-JDXr83VyS2_EccYrAr3OWhfbjPiboR3im8wOQ_xRh5odn2Lx8liPuiJgpinjr/s640/blogger-image--2083136102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEupnoCLrrbeOf_ISuBEaz28wjb7PMbaRbEdFdUTHbquuRAeE_vcm2SaRU3xrl_w2ob25TvqzNIknsx-JDXr83VyS2_EccYrAr3OWhfbjPiboR3im8wOQ_xRh5odn2Lx8liPuiJgpinjr/s640/blogger-image--2083136102.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-24029414606136833442012-09-29T21:13:00.001+01:002012-09-29T21:13:08.291+01:00Hugo MaceThis little cutie is Corinne and James' little boy Hugo- he is adorable and has the cutest face (maybe something to do with his beautiful parents!) <br />
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Excuse my appearance- I cycled up to meet them for coffee. <br />
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I was so pleased to be able to get together with Cor and have a proper catch up. Hopefully more coffees are on the horizon. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4ibnZ7ZDEQYTiOvL0XlxxqRM29C5J2onY_ja-DdCvx5h2cGyqjwQONEjjnlY6ulvnxkbjjP79gaEDgS3fI3p5zB8Ad8DlD1yXQfnggee5cTf2ehHi3y2gF4MyseensuMdmrfdCphGMCW/s640/blogger-image-1957328763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4ibnZ7ZDEQYTiOvL0XlxxqRM29C5J2onY_ja-DdCvx5h2cGyqjwQONEjjnlY6ulvnxkbjjP79gaEDgS3fI3p5zB8Ad8DlD1yXQfnggee5cTf2ehHi3y2gF4MyseensuMdmrfdCphGMCW/s640/blogger-image-1957328763.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-65864755738562127572012-09-29T21:09:00.001+01:002012-09-29T21:09:06.799+01:00Chill in the airIt is getting cold in the flat. <br />
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We had our electricity meter changed earlier in the year and I swear we don't seem to be using any off peak electricity. Or electricity is working out twice as expensive! <br />
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So I am putting on extra jumpers and Miss Bb is cuddling under the covers! <br />
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I have woken up every morning with her under the duvet keeping cosy like this.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnJ7ri-M0eYj69xpyycYLTTb-E7gBxVRriS4qwUJUL_z7BhbV14y_WJdWj_HMY2mkeIStncXCa7k4gMCouWUV_n1jEnUr4HVU8fe2KzM626ji-g6CfiRMmfT_sfM-IaHsTsqwK8529Zgf/s640/blogger-image--300265867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnJ7ri-M0eYj69xpyycYLTTb-E7gBxVRriS4qwUJUL_z7BhbV14y_WJdWj_HMY2mkeIStncXCa7k4gMCouWUV_n1jEnUr4HVU8fe2KzM626ji-g6CfiRMmfT_sfM-IaHsTsqwK8529Zgf/s640/blogger-image--300265867.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-9829509890868633212012-09-29T21:04:00.001+01:002012-09-29T21:04:36.487+01:00TidyingI am trying to set manageable tidying/ decluttering goals for myself until early next year so I can get the flat organised. Little by little.<br />
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I have been holding on to too many items that I really don't need- it's cluttering up my life. I need to let go- give items to charity, put things on eBay and use up those items in the back of drawers. <br />
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The picture below is of the cards I have bought for people but never sent over the last year :-( they were amongst the pile of paperwork I sorted through. So I have now added them to my drawer of cards and stationary and I am not allowed to buy any new cards till I use these ones up! <br />
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I will get there...... then I just have to sort the last of my Grandma's flat ready for sale and finally move my remaining items from my Mum's house. Not too much then! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoSoeEikQQ5dRHVjFQPST2WtA2e7yBlOQ93DLZMwOuvMQ_V75xb83QlWNFDE6FgBQ2Yv1hBlJep8unosznDvlVCPRfKQzIqS1_4YPqUpRRbtAQUjl45TL0untw9Uhbi1Ao6KaxAPB-b7r/s640/blogger-image--175114031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoSoeEikQQ5dRHVjFQPST2WtA2e7yBlOQ93DLZMwOuvMQ_V75xb83QlWNFDE6FgBQ2Yv1hBlJep8unosznDvlVCPRfKQzIqS1_4YPqUpRRbtAQUjl45TL0untw9Uhbi1Ao6KaxAPB-b7r/s640/blogger-image--175114031.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-40877512626164485922012-09-29T20:55:00.001+01:002012-09-29T20:57:27.707+01:00Sunday DinnerThe last few Sundays I have made a full dinner- roast and veg or a large main + desert- some real winter warmers.<br />
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This past Sunday Hills came round and I made cottage pie (which I took the left overs for lunch at work Monday-Wednesday- talk about economic!) and also lime, apple and raspberry crumble. They are both recipes from the recipe book I made as a Christmas gift a few year ago. (I will post the pages next)<br />
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I forget how happy cooking makes me. <br />
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It felt very Autumnal being snugged in watching the Sunday night episode of the third season of Downton Abbey. Hills also had a wee snugly friend keeping her company (can you see a friendly cat theme emerging in these posts! She makes everyone feel welcome.) <br />
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I am hoping I can continue my Sunday Supper theme all through Autumn and Winter. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQ_3buFT4_OuDmQRQin8cCRsE_EzaMSG3HH8wQL_HpKtdZghnbrFfWYu6nAR3QSWmyZAOfqNM6VAf0KhYzqHQbOq-YtGVnJNDHMZRcf20NW-QzlwKpvsoKX6mM173mWHDfvFm8T3tnyJ7/s640/blogger-image--1175232796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQ_3buFT4_OuDmQRQin8cCRsE_EzaMSG3HH8wQL_HpKtdZghnbrFfWYu6nAR3QSWmyZAOfqNM6VAf0KhYzqHQbOq-YtGVnJNDHMZRcf20NW-QzlwKpvsoKX6mM173mWHDfvFm8T3tnyJ7/s640/blogger-image--1175232796.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgzIqDsg-Dd2ZGaKaUJSS2b6rfhh8fReT52dlwcUCV9SqfCaDoYFUwOr-UPUravaJwYCq4IGUWEAPeClBjK2_z7UnZrtsZ9mp3AGiadm1lnMe6PVCRwmwsiYN8U4hERquPctnNHyAr_-C/s640/blogger-image--1047769882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgzIqDsg-Dd2ZGaKaUJSS2b6rfhh8fReT52dlwcUCV9SqfCaDoYFUwOr-UPUravaJwYCq4IGUWEAPeClBjK2_z7UnZrtsZ9mp3AGiadm1lnMe6PVCRwmwsiYN8U4hERquPctnNHyAr_-C/s640/blogger-image--1047769882.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-b0pMfX4uJZtN21hrKM4fmPpB8g_JHn6ccqr5t8x5IV3sCH_umG1xbsLbGih2vsIgSd8BiCkobA4e8zc2rX0pnE70XFDXBsN2_OieLfZHhYJgZh8JUCkDgfoKfEwfLoMtqNdrqsJNT88b/s640/blogger-image--541921463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-b0pMfX4uJZtN21hrKM4fmPpB8g_JHn6ccqr5t8x5IV3sCH_umG1xbsLbGih2vsIgSd8BiCkobA4e8zc2rX0pnE70XFDXBsN2_OieLfZHhYJgZh8JUCkDgfoKfEwfLoMtqNdrqsJNT88b/s640/blogger-image--541921463.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-20163923330638637992012-09-29T20:00:00.001+01:002012-09-29T20:00:06.581+01:004s Rugby & Argentinian BBQ(I need to work out how to put the images in the correct order on the iPad app as they are all mixed up)<br />
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Last weekend Nathan played his first game of rugby in 9 months. It was for the 4s- which now consists of a lot of the guys Nathan used to play with 5- 6 years ago but they now have work and family commitments that means they can't train or play every week. <br />
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It was like a crèche on the sideline with babies a plenty which made for a lovely family atmosphere.<br />
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Ed plays for the 4s quite often and I loved seeing Katie watch her Daddy on the pitch. At the end of the match she walked on to the field and made her way through the line when the boys clapped each other off the pitch- it was very cute! <br />
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Ed's brother Tom (who lives in Edinburgh) and eldest brother Jamie (who lives in England with his wife Tere and baby Toia) also played. They were missing Charlie- the youngest of the Stuart boys. I love the picture of the Stuart boys and their beautiful girls.<br />
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Afterwards the boys cooked a proper Argentinian BBQ at the club- they had even been to the butchers to get the proper meat cuts and had sweet breads (definitely an acquired taste!) <br />
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It was nice to be back down at the club again- even if a little cold- I forgot how cold it gets standing on the sidelines! <br />
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It was lovely to have Loreen and Wendy round for some afternoon tea. We had a good catch up and blether with lots of kitten cuddles in the cosiness of the house whilst we all watched the rain pouring outside. I love afternoons like this- nothing is better than tea, cake and good company! <br />
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However I want to try and ensure Bb doesn't climb on the kitchen surfaces (she can't reach them yet) or on the dinning table- that last one might prove a little difficult as these pictures show!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ibR5yIhqVUiMrsX3TxUkCsw7-DrUxsAR1jo6jb2h_PlgRwgJY8jkg3yjuaOh-DGJnJFEOkD9wZODY5aGAmrbic_cAx1UvoAAH9VpLKX2LQPHvL_o4onqxQfXVOSVpnq0llIGrVSW8j9q/s640/blogger-image--1399924433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ibR5yIhqVUiMrsX3TxUkCsw7-DrUxsAR1jo6jb2h_PlgRwgJY8jkg3yjuaOh-DGJnJFEOkD9wZODY5aGAmrbic_cAx1UvoAAH9VpLKX2LQPHvL_o4onqxQfXVOSVpnq0llIGrVSW8j9q/s640/blogger-image--1399924433.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp4RMNorazj9LxtzU3HouAFiTDJf1Zy3gWXbvgR4DjFdAAOLrjNPv6N1dsBIN78yIboT9RZCTgQaJ6T6-sdfYWkoSGtCyY5JmVNYg0vFXjP3G1eq2AuLOsjfLoKa5z5NPgpZKwUAh7l_p/s640/blogger-image-681957088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp4RMNorazj9LxtzU3HouAFiTDJf1Zy3gWXbvgR4DjFdAAOLrjNPv6N1dsBIN78yIboT9RZCTgQaJ6T6-sdfYWkoSGtCyY5JmVNYg0vFXjP3G1eq2AuLOsjfLoKa5z5NPgpZKwUAh7l_p/s640/blogger-image-681957088.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-30878696114143611462012-09-29T19:33:00.001+01:002012-09-29T19:33:16.826+01:00Modern Art GalleryOver the summer I attended a few art gallery exhibition openings with my friend Zara- she gets tickets as her work sponsors some of the shows. <br />
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I had only managed to see the bottom floor of the Picasso exhibition at the Modern Art Gallery opening- which I loved. <br />
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So Mum (who hadn't seen any of the exhibition yet) and I made a plan to go one Sunday. <br />
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We decided to go to the cafe first- I had this delicious raspberry cake (I forget the other main ingredients but it was very tasty!) ...well we ended up talking so much we only gave ourselves half an hour till the gallery closed! Not nearly enough time to see the exhibition properly! <br />
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So we just need to make a plan to go back (and wait to go to the cafe afterwards!)<br />
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Outside the Dean Gallery we noticed the beautiful working garden of the cottage on the grounds- after the allotment show I was inspired. I also want to try and eat fresher, more in season and locally sourced products. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdR75oZXnfdr6gcv0PzF2o2RaCxpOtW2aEI1UPxgNXoNV1LjdmqxNIdRcS9pcuR1M_gIZLNGipb1Lw0iQjoh_ZoC3nZbaTFGWj6BaB0w573gv0TqnvEVj3qWNK1_mosva1dJiB7xBAnDYc/s640/blogger-image-964733372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdR75oZXnfdr6gcv0PzF2o2RaCxpOtW2aEI1UPxgNXoNV1LjdmqxNIdRcS9pcuR1M_gIZLNGipb1Lw0iQjoh_ZoC3nZbaTFGWj6BaB0w573gv0TqnvEVj3qWNK1_mosva1dJiB7xBAnDYc/s640/blogger-image-964733372.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia90NIa699w8YxEjvTzjKYCKrOXOPonKvuf7OsdQYJAxDImBkYfOWTYBvqW4uJg2Fb_4mDpoW9-VoDlDDx81CEUocCi3oPt-jlQtGioJCf0yxcBbaHRgLMtI86y8OS49Ia8htwlhRngmyA/s640/blogger-image-887169339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia90NIa699w8YxEjvTzjKYCKrOXOPonKvuf7OsdQYJAxDImBkYfOWTYBvqW4uJg2Fb_4mDpoW9-VoDlDDx81CEUocCi3oPt-jlQtGioJCf0yxcBbaHRgLMtI86y8OS49Ia8htwlhRngmyA/s640/blogger-image-887169339.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7c5Xagmn4Sx6hWcvm3x0s8F9nzPhCTZRKpks8Q6cE-aNF0n41Ac28K6N2VWieoeWomKVao2tO7zxqKXbRXb6ufGcQJb-JmAXrrV-A6eM00n62pRyP0lvDErAZuo1eFobyKBd4gNNaoDV/s640/blogger-image-95141801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7c5Xagmn4Sx6hWcvm3x0s8F9nzPhCTZRKpks8Q6cE-aNF0n41Ac28K6N2VWieoeWomKVao2tO7zxqKXbRXb6ufGcQJb-JmAXrrV-A6eM00n62pRyP0lvDErAZuo1eFobyKBd4gNNaoDV/s640/blogger-image-95141801.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlD6nQ8VWSb_bBrT1bH952KZ30kE8K6Qka1_9SzLfI3DH7IsOKClz6FH86F7vUhKCxd4q18jBiZu8t3oxz48kEFqvsQyym-fULa6hNPzbQ3kU292JdYL0ywBactLRvln7JN0ZBu-E5wnW/s640/blogger-image--1292312927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlD6nQ8VWSb_bBrT1bH952KZ30kE8K6Qka1_9SzLfI3DH7IsOKClz6FH86F7vUhKCxd4q18jBiZu8t3oxz48kEFqvsQyym-fULa6hNPzbQ3kU292JdYL0ywBactLRvln7JN0ZBu-E5wnW/s640/blogger-image--1292312927.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpJjI1iu7bFuT07vmlJErHCgSrr8Vmo2cwgIKcagV9Qilk6Af7x3wsGq0J4x2JejnJtRMwEjQund74gGMPjN1dktQ1a-KDFzjaZZzuDoF1EeNgqwTqW3-qsh88vFCFiGjcJL23dRtculR/s640/blogger-image--1637677277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpJjI1iu7bFuT07vmlJErHCgSrr8Vmo2cwgIKcagV9Qilk6Af7x3wsGq0J4x2JejnJtRMwEjQund74gGMPjN1dktQ1a-KDFzjaZZzuDoF1EeNgqwTqW3-qsh88vFCFiGjcJL23dRtculR/s640/blogger-image--1637677277.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-40741038296783290912012-09-29T19:17:00.001+01:002012-09-29T19:21:52.971+01:00Allotment Show- flowers and ScarecrowsI took some pictures of the beautiful flowers grown across Edinburgh's Allotments and Gardens on show at the Allotment Show. <br />
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I loved the sweat peas and wild flowers. <br />
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There was also a competition for the best fancy dress- visitors and exhibitors were encouraged to dress up as scarecrows! -this might have been my favourite part! ;-)<br />
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There was also some tasty looking fruit, craft work and beautiful bakery on display. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGx_rzC0nB6dNM9irgZgXEUcCD9pUVp6uz36oqOKO_OPF2pim6hQE3gU9E39jQ4hdF58tRF7gu1T2dly-vBJkI8p5GZmtgYOdKAx_N4lBWvV7he9JvsNUgzRrVdIn8whpi9wXud5MI2N30/s640/blogger-image--1865247500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGx_rzC0nB6dNM9irgZgXEUcCD9pUVp6uz36oqOKO_OPF2pim6hQE3gU9E39jQ4hdF58tRF7gu1T2dly-vBJkI8p5GZmtgYOdKAx_N4lBWvV7he9JvsNUgzRrVdIn8whpi9wXud5MI2N30/s640/blogger-image--1865247500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIkGdrZcL9d-5ZyjQCYhSGCDIVqKjrDUIl9el26SVuULviDORDo4cwCzvBi4jrZdk95S5BYlagD9avhi7moaMabjKaA8F4i6RccmHcSqo3kn0gcE342DLXJRB7jiAUKiNtilc-PAUsiUf/s640/blogger-image--1415233648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lily did very well with her turnips and placed for her beetroot too. She also entered the cucumber category. <br />
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I loved the competitive nature of all the exhibitors and some took it very seriously. <br />
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With all the rain we have been having Neil was telling me that there was half of what was shown last year due to fruit and veg not growing. They for example don't have one apple on their tree this year!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFNS_Ej680ZcjMZPLIokXxeZERrenI7IJ0FAyqECqnTyVctYuUpv7YqZlp-e5HALNjZnos7MA5gXn_H3ppCVqDyDk3il1BZUVsBo_xPARcF38599d9TjGny1SxC0NNhXTEaVery8IyuDf/s640/blogger-image--308418610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFNS_Ej680ZcjMZPLIokXxeZERrenI7IJ0FAyqECqnTyVctYuUpv7YqZlp-e5HALNjZnos7MA5gXn_H3ppCVqDyDk3il1BZUVsBo_xPARcF38599d9TjGny1SxC0NNhXTEaVery8IyuDf/s640/blogger-image--308418610.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYWLunG5Arlx6B20GEFlIjhvytCvlZ3Kzgb1ZJy15L62QfDPrrHKUjTwQz3iewzQGISU_KCZR5kbwt9_cMb3Gjdm41ZKd4uvq2u1YuYVh-x4Y3uT-8370AkjiaCUndZkY8fFT4sDlQrAt/s640/blogger-image--45146418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYWLunG5Arlx6B20GEFlIjhvytCvlZ3Kzgb1ZJy15L62QfDPrrHKUjTwQz3iewzQGISU_KCZR5kbwt9_cMb3Gjdm41ZKd4uvq2u1YuYVh-x4Y3uT-8370AkjiaCUndZkY8fFT4sDlQrAt/s640/blogger-image--45146418.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmp1Zjy4YvBgm20EIVw-UG8XTkW0xCPtNRX7_YYGy-h4idhNG-pCVC2AZ7Pmzj80DxqMVZ8RBGKuc0WpTI5y2Eyp1X-khMnk2zwvoeGam8t3uVm8TZd2RH_8VGkHJFs7txBVND535WtpaV/s640/blogger-image-1999725617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmp1Zjy4YvBgm20EIVw-UG8XTkW0xCPtNRX7_YYGy-h4idhNG-pCVC2AZ7Pmzj80DxqMVZ8RBGKuc0WpTI5y2Eyp1X-khMnk2zwvoeGam8t3uVm8TZd2RH_8VGkHJFs7txBVND535WtpaV/s640/blogger-image-1999725617.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdOGkloNErmjIr2dhvtj90GZIvxs2EhcrteqZpXY7qJ1A7RJObR82bTvxR29gpc4LhobQYujfbgtWOhkRPRowoVPu7RIhrWfrpgy_ZHZv7tkxZOrrotkuiIUjd1QgJGrejKO8AvpOFxXI/s640/blogger-image-2097479643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdOGkloNErmjIr2dhvtj90GZIvxs2EhcrteqZpXY7qJ1A7RJObR82bTvxR29gpc4LhobQYujfbgtWOhkRPRowoVPu7RIhrWfrpgy_ZHZv7tkxZOrrotkuiIUjd1QgJGrejKO8AvpOFxXI/s640/blogger-image-2097479643.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLKXUPQgjHl4nlNs5khieD12zfyLrS2TJh3m9tIiQGHgtXieBKcjqrSJxPDCkVJxeZWYy25NWQdNAR0wqRDbGBDKhtbv0GlSFqWTeHA4ZJGHvl38oewKhxS90H-hZWInd6S1CyXxqMufA/s640/blogger-image-1084796356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLKXUPQgjHl4nlNs5khieD12zfyLrS2TJh3m9tIiQGHgtXieBKcjqrSJxPDCkVJxeZWYy25NWQdNAR0wqRDbGBDKhtbv0GlSFqWTeHA4ZJGHvl38oewKhxS90H-hZWInd6S1CyXxqMufA/s640/blogger-image-1084796356.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-36671201051764431232012-09-29T19:01:00.001+01:002012-09-29T19:01:00.270+01:00Olympics legacyAfter the Olympics I was inspired to get back on my bike. <br />
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It had been in my Dad's garage since the day he passed away (in June 2010) and I hadn't moved it since. <br />
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I got it serviced and have even bought a basket for groceries. <br />
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I have been cycling to and from work (although haven't since I had the flu) but plan to be back at it next week. <br />
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I have put on a lot of weight in the last 18 months (when really I should have been losing it) so hopefully getting back on my bike will help me get back on track! <br />
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So here's hoping my own Olympics legacy continues well after 2012! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAgBPoEKLGHWmUjY99vVEwy93-UeqeDqZHhw6DNa3sQQxbIWO5op9I9pdes6aBVEc8qtlaSuwaFzIu6f7DQQs8jxxS_9Wsq6JiquR6QyV1EUONaYPJJLQsRB49D0RdxhsNYCSiqO3At3R/s640/blogger-image-48290480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAgBPoEKLGHWmUjY99vVEwy93-UeqeDqZHhw6DNa3sQQxbIWO5op9I9pdes6aBVEc8qtlaSuwaFzIu6f7DQQs8jxxS_9Wsq6JiquR6QyV1EUONaYPJJLQsRB49D0RdxhsNYCSiqO3At3R/s640/blogger-image-48290480.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-62275271062749016042012-09-29T18:50:00.001+01:002012-09-29T18:52:52.427+01:00Olympics ParadeOne of the most fantastic events that happened over this summer was of course The Olympics in London- I loved watching them. There were so many inspiring stories and great highlights. I was so proud of all of our GB athletes.<br />
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A few weeks ago I was therefore delighted to be working on an event- through work- to welcome home our Scottish athletes who were part of team GB and the Paralympic team. Just as local towns and cities had events up and down the country Glasgow welcomed our Olympic and Paralympic athletes home and showed our pride and gratitude. <br />
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I was quite stars truck especially when cyclist Sir Chris Hoy arrived.... And his lovely thighs! ;-) <br />
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I also loved seeing the Stella McCartney designed team kit up close- I loved the girls jackets which were nipped in at the waist with a lovely tie at the back (pretty flattering but then the athletes all have great bodies!) <br />
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I thought the Royal Mail's marketing team did a great job around the Olympics- for those of you that are from the States- they painted a mail box gold in the home towns of each of the Gold Medal athletes. Each gold medal team or individual then got a First Class stamp made of their photograph. At the Olympic Parade event each gold medalist was given their stamp as an enlarged board- there were over 10 in total from Scotland. We also recreated a gold post box for photo opportunities- which was a big hit. (My colleague Ailsa and I are photographed below)<br />
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We didn't have long to pull the event together but it was a privilege to be involved and say thank you for the amazing effort and dedication the athletes put into their sports in the run up to and also at the Olympics. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuFHLvkjPJiHlYoZU4WeJqZ3hyNAKKrGKPZqtD7ePdgflyfXu24gB2yLeR932uVm2BTROMMsZt75XdGKeHSSidhD9UH7KhyUMerkLaS0zJ2tdEM3lDleAkc4Uy6TV3kpVAEE-gsxgfg3b/s640/blogger-image-1876202112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuFHLvkjPJiHlYoZU4WeJqZ3hyNAKKrGKPZqtD7ePdgflyfXu24gB2yLeR932uVm2BTROMMsZt75XdGKeHSSidhD9UH7KhyUMerkLaS0zJ2tdEM3lDleAkc4Uy6TV3kpVAEE-gsxgfg3b/s640/blogger-image-1876202112.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbfRfHGercS7CQ36UpuMfUc4I_XGJBeGRqWAyYvlJqgEv_5sQbnboHTJ0yC0R2nygFPiDZAY6k4tO8WkRzFDNbk5QJlwW9c-boOE1ObQ4eOzS7wGPIT5YzQTkI1_0f65rkv5lrV11olkP/s640/blogger-image--1860772792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbfRfHGercS7CQ36UpuMfUc4I_XGJBeGRqWAyYvlJqgEv_5sQbnboHTJ0yC0R2nygFPiDZAY6k4tO8WkRzFDNbk5QJlwW9c-boOE1ObQ4eOzS7wGPIT5YzQTkI1_0f65rkv5lrV11olkP/s640/blogger-image--1860772792.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjGjgXNPNCYlOoxbJ0HDpoZ5CWu8nWQgEdazT9txv_G2LVUkfF9vTfG-aqMlDc734JYhrxxOslxi7QOJC8qtJzV80x_8kSNcOlOXmqnrvmJtjbhxICvIod3ohp2PGv7pYsTmog1Plhb1I/s640/blogger-image--225985867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjGjgXNPNCYlOoxbJ0HDpoZ5CWu8nWQgEdazT9txv_G2LVUkfF9vTfG-aqMlDc734JYhrxxOslxi7QOJC8qtJzV80x_8kSNcOlOXmqnrvmJtjbhxICvIod3ohp2PGv7pYsTmog1Plhb1I/s640/blogger-image--225985867.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-W6TR62Z1GVtdEpZUjEQ7VtzWZ5HERLPXO6UZzohikwYEZVAQmQ9UpnAFb1C3kV1nHS7vw_th-Egf9HJRgDmmSUn3mkJr9xpgqvrETQiEi_Z7X-CqraErGoZJ2i162pbKE1Krq12jH2z/s640/blogger-image--795486231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-W6TR62Z1GVtdEpZUjEQ7VtzWZ5HERLPXO6UZzohikwYEZVAQmQ9UpnAFb1C3kV1nHS7vw_th-Egf9HJRgDmmSUn3mkJr9xpgqvrETQiEi_Z7X-CqraErGoZJ2i162pbKE1Krq12jH2z/s640/blogger-image--795486231.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnAz1RmvlS3OBU5MLw7vuwFWB6ovapHaqV2sSXHpZaIA9YSATjW_rPgvTz2pbvNf7l5mvYmGFoqBMD8LwQzIV5o46W54eyD27ue6NzlJ_DWUUhU67-eDmyx018QwiapMRlEluFQtVMVVw/s640/blogger-image--2123923826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnAz1RmvlS3OBU5MLw7vuwFWB6ovapHaqV2sSXHpZaIA9YSATjW_rPgvTz2pbvNf7l5mvYmGFoqBMD8LwQzIV5o46W54eyD27ue6NzlJ_DWUUhU67-eDmyx018QwiapMRlEluFQtVMVVw/s640/blogger-image--2123923826.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZ1jbijphNDyyNpdJwbuk7j4Py0zq2y8DbR4fY_H7ZfHTq2dL60YSYUnVCVb_E_JmnqZZgNpjTv69IpJyKraGJvhGmfmgO_tQlof_VgOcWFVUja335Y_pV4FXxzUEi31N4my9lDME1bx_/s640/blogger-image-630004921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZ1jbijphNDyyNpdJwbuk7j4Py0zq2y8DbR4fY_H7ZfHTq2dL60YSYUnVCVb_E_JmnqZZgNpjTv69IpJyKraGJvhGmfmgO_tQlof_VgOcWFVUja335Y_pV4FXxzUEi31N4my9lDME1bx_/s640/blogger-image-630004921.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81SnM0sBVfPAYLjwcmclU2LMLhKbJBYwVHZhULJZC986prYVDZf382ff_bLZfxb83Pn_5kJDDTz-b0Flu4LcEc32iZp944H3gfWHqIvPvUxdxB_4sLkL1i5YIr41vBKdElTvRI38IRQwj/s640/blogger-image--187542791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81SnM0sBVfPAYLjwcmclU2LMLhKbJBYwVHZhULJZC986prYVDZf382ff_bLZfxb83Pn_5kJDDTz-b0Flu4LcEc32iZp944H3gfWHqIvPvUxdxB_4sLkL1i5YIr41vBKdElTvRI38IRQwj/s640/blogger-image--187542791.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-75106628052550923532012-09-22T15:27:00.001+01:002012-09-22T15:27:14.403+01:00ChoresI am a bit overwhelmed with chores at the moment. <br />
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I had a lot on my plate anyway and then being ill has meant they have had to be put off for another week. <br />
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I have made a start today and feel a bit better. However once you start you then realise how enormous the task is! And that's only in my own house! And I haven't even got to my bills, correspondence or any of my Grandma's stuff. <br />
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I have however cleared 2 black bags full of clothes for the charity shop this morning. (I am saying goodbye to clothes I have held on to for far too long!)<br />
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I managed to do a lot of cleaning and some laundry too- I even had a little helper! <br />
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I am hopeful of being focused till the job is done. Little and often!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCQbhPdWeXF_LUpuKN9c_A1HtRqo4Hkz7DOrJ56o-Pxgha_MoEJmYl_SfHPGEVWqOxTDGqGXdAucs4o47xjGNWl92ds51kLOHnsyAJZeXD9Qgx83Kd7jnzf6VlKpdUXeAjbvnFQI87Te5/s640/blogger-image--952286227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCQbhPdWeXF_LUpuKN9c_A1HtRqo4Hkz7DOrJ56o-Pxgha_MoEJmYl_SfHPGEVWqOxTDGqGXdAucs4o47xjGNWl92ds51kLOHnsyAJZeXD9Qgx83Kd7jnzf6VlKpdUXeAjbvnFQI87Te5/s640/blogger-image--952286227.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-80240728784736565502012-09-22T15:21:00.001+01:002012-09-22T15:21:20.927+01:00FluI have been unwell for the last week. It started a week past Thursday when I thought I had a cold and it then progressed into full- I can't even move my head off the pillow- flu!<br />
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I finally went to the Doctors a few days ago (i don't really like taking too many medicines but as you can see below i have stocked up) and have antibiotics so it should clear up but she said to expect to feel rubbish for at least another 2-3 weeks till I am fully recovered! Boo! <br />
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Bb has however been loving having a companion to snuggle up with. I have been a bit like a cat (yesterday for example I slept from 9am-1 then again from 2-7pm and then a full night from 11-7.30!) <br />
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I need to get fit and eat healthier 'cos I can't keep being ill. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0kyZTOCrIGMdAhOxWAgjk5UtyuxdOq8K9uUrMkRK6RkSKGvDFI6GinhnLeQ7QmiXYIqrE-nj1-Evs5pLam1g-GOdkRxd7rbAuMiyKCN6rWMhcfXCbNF9ApYQ0nlUrXdQPa9bq-wSdcV4/s640/blogger-image--1344441936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0kyZTOCrIGMdAhOxWAgjk5UtyuxdOq8K9uUrMkRK6RkSKGvDFI6GinhnLeQ7QmiXYIqrE-nj1-Evs5pLam1g-GOdkRxd7rbAuMiyKCN6rWMhcfXCbNF9ApYQ0nlUrXdQPa9bq-wSdcV4/s640/blogger-image--1344441936.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-71150605137203073022012-09-20T18:33:00.001+01:002012-09-20T18:33:20.884+01:00Fall FlowersMy lovely sister and Mum sent me these beautiful fall flowers.<br />
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I adore them and as you can see I am not the only one! (I took off the pollen for the lillies before Miss Bb got near them!) <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCowBDWLMvwTtgiKX5g7uGxEVhTTNsg_3_haX65d9IeUYrbebpXnqu0MU3lOcUWojks9j-NLpJ5z3f_la35kV1YceHr-fnb2vcsjhzVAe0l7vYlertvPwTL2Qz1R8dVfR7hjTO3DMNujwE/s640/blogger-image-689926193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCowBDWLMvwTtgiKX5g7uGxEVhTTNsg_3_haX65d9IeUYrbebpXnqu0MU3lOcUWojks9j-NLpJ5z3f_la35kV1YceHr-fnb2vcsjhzVAe0l7vYlertvPwTL2Qz1R8dVfR7hjTO3DMNujwE/s640/blogger-image-689926193.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZTDfHix93pEaL2Vj4-otaJg2phaQlZN6Aa3Wyid0EXU9vrUNgFV8_MDJXCYdplnrVEiIbB6RslUOTaKKqpdFaazQUIhgaTFglFpwN9Iop08Cgmfh0GhKVsxBo-YaLnif0xNtomP4gNQZ/s640/blogger-image-214364419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZTDfHix93pEaL2Vj4-otaJg2phaQlZN6Aa3Wyid0EXU9vrUNgFV8_MDJXCYdplnrVEiIbB6RslUOTaKKqpdFaazQUIhgaTFglFpwN9Iop08Cgmfh0GhKVsxBo-YaLnif0xNtomP4gNQZ/s640/blogger-image-214364419.jpg" /></a></div>Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-10554499813988068582012-09-20T18:30:00.001+01:002012-09-20T18:30:35.497+01:00Autumn has arrivedI love a change in season and especially an opportunity to put up or change my room decor. <br />
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I hope I always make an effort with my themes for the living space. <br />
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I have enjoyed having the candles lit now the nights are drawing in. <br />
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The newest news around here is that I got a little kitten. I have wanted one for the longest time so when my sister was over from Oz she accompanied me to pick up my crazy little ball of fur! <br />
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I will have to download the images on my phone of when we went to see her at 7 weeks old- she was very little. <br />
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We got her just after 8 weeks old and she has been a pleasure from day one- she used her litter tray straight away, eats well, is VERY playful but also SUPER cuddly and has been great with our friends and even their very playful kids.<br />
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The latest development is that she loves to lay round my neck or on my chest. It is very cute! <br />
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I love having a wee furry face to come home to and look after. <br />
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So prepare yourself for a lot more Bb pictures! (she's currently trying to pad the iPad too!) <br />
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I have started taking stock and I realise one of the things that used to make me happy was my blog. I think it channels me in the right way- I cook more, I get out and do more. <br />
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So I've downloaded blogger onto my I-paid and whilst I currently Facebook, tweet and Instagram every day I will now try and do a wee entry into my blog too. <br />
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I think I am going to have to just let go of the last (almost) 2 years of potential posts and realise sometimes life gets in the way. <br />
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Here's to a return to a simpler life. <br />
Jennie Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930331943866877052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367958938593414231.post-59967201924088712522012-03-22T15:15:00.000+00:002012-03-22T15:15:30.855+00:00I know... I know......I keep on promising to update this blog and also the Pike's Place blog. I think I have decided I am going to come back to this blog.... as it's my blog that I started 4 years ago... so I am going to continue to stay here and get back to what I love.<br />
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There are changes a foot so watch this space!<br />
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