Birthdays, Boots and Blog Refit

Hello folks,
Just another quick post from the Heather Isle. As I think I mentioned in my last post, I'm finding that the internet connection I have here is pretty up and down only with my laptop so think it must be a setting on my PC.

First up you can see that I've given my blog a refit - decided that it was part and parcel of the refit and revamp I'll be doing to my eating and exercise habits and which will start when I get back to Oz at the end of next week.

My little stay in London was absolutely great - first of all I met up with my friend Shaz's daughter - we had a lovely time chatting over coffee and then doing a bit of shopping. Then it was time to meet up with my old school buddy after 36 years. It was great - we got on so well and had a lovely time reminiscing about people we used to know. On the first night we went out for dinner with his elder brother who I also know from school days. The next day I spent checking out the local shops - this was at Ealing Broadway and I had a wonderful time and managed to spend a dollar or two! That night Al cooked us a lovely meal while we wandered down a few more memory lanes. Then Tuesday morning it was time to fly back to Glasgow.

Mum continues to improve and this week we've managed a few outings to some aunties and uncles as well as a trip to the hairdresser today. Today in fact is her 75th birthday so we're all heading out to dinner at the local pub tonight.

I've been talking to Bloss and he seems to be managing to cope - suspect there's been a fair bit of takeaway in his diet these past couple of weeks!!

In good blogging tradition I've included a few photos with some comments below each one.

First up some gorgeous little boots I found when I was out shopping with Mum and my sister - ummed and aahhed about whether or not I should buy them - and finally I did - so glad cause I love them.

Next we have Bloss's Christmas present - I told him I wanted to get myself a pair of boots when I was in UK. I found these in London - so beautiful!

Found this place today which does embroidered jerseys for teddies. Mum has a collection of teddies on her bed so I bought this little chap above to add to them and had it embroidered and gave it to her on behalf of my boys and grand boys!

And here he is - the new member of the clan.

Well that's the news from me - only a few more days then I'm winging my way back home - and the good news is that it will only be a short farewell this time - my sister and husband are coming out to spend next Christmas with us and bringing Mum with them. So the next 11 months will just fly by. And it makes it so much easier for me to say goodbye next week.

I'm sorry I still haven't commented to any of you - it's all just been too hard but I have still been managing to have a quick read here and there and will look forward to catching up properly with you all next week.

Take care lads and lassies
Zanna xx