tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508366175141040492024-02-19T06:30:41.207-08:00Bumblebees and Apple TreesBecky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-4120442249805158542013-01-14T12:15:00.000-08:002013-01-14T12:15:13.333-08:00Cold!<br />
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There were about 20 hardy souls out there, many of whom didn't wear a wetsuit. </div>
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Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-83620764716347726072013-01-09T14:38:00.000-08:002013-01-09T14:49:35.527-08:00My Goals I have been thinking about my goals. In fact, I took myself on a lone trip to London last week for a nice treat. I took the train down which gave me the perfect chance to sit and write and think about what I want.<br />
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To be honest, I am a bit confused about what I want out of life. Or rather, I want to do so much and they are not always compatible.<br />
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But these are some of my goals which I am putting here to I can refer back to them and see how I am getting on............<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Say Yes more - I find myself automatically saying No, without even thinking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be open to experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Swim outdoors all year round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Run the Lincoln 10k in April.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a weekly Saturday date night with my lovely husband. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spend regular time with each child separately and together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Achieve my fitness goal by August.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teach archery and bushcraft.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Work on the Tea Room and increase my business by 20 percent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get my camp licence with Girl Guides</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Really get on top of my finances and budget.</span><br />
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They are all achievable but will need me to put effort in! So this is here to remind me to get off my backside and do something!!!<br />
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-41930399903226934052013-01-02T01:45:00.001-08:002013-01-02T01:45:25.056-08:00New Year and a New Challenge! Happy New Year to all!<br />
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I have been away for far too long, but am back now.<br />
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It is the new year and I have got myself a new challenge.......<br />
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I have signed up for Winter Swim Club, which is basically learning to swim through the winter! The swims take place in an old gravel pit in Lincolnshire.<br />
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It is going to be cold.<br />
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But I think it will be fun too!<br />
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Right now I am just concentrating on the fun!<br />
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I will let you know how it goes.<br />
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-38443801594903896532012-10-25T12:52:00.001-07:002012-10-25T12:52:29.654-07:00Our London Break <br />
Because of my new little business has been keeping me busy every day, we have not had chance to go away this year as a family. <br />
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Now things have quietened down at work we thought we would take the children to London for a few days. <br />
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I did some research and got a great deal for 2 days at Legoland and a night in a hotel.<br />
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So we spent two very happy days wandering around Legoland. It was a bit dull and damp, but quite mild there, but the best part was because it is October and not all schools are on holidays this week there were no queues! Most things we just walked straight on which makes things much easier!<br />
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We left Legoland and headed to stay with our best friends for a night and had the chance to meet their beautiful new miracle baby boy -ahhhh so broody now!<br />
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Wednesday we headed into London by train for a lovely day or mooching around the Natural History Museum (which has a fantastic restaurant by the way), followed by seeing the sights on an open topped bus, then heading to Covent Garden to drop our stuff off at the hotel, then head into Leicester Square for dinner.<br />
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I worked for some time in Covent Garden, so it was great to go back and see the old places again and do all the touristy things I never got round to doing whilst I was there.<br />
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But my favourite day has to be today. We had booked the London Eye as my son was desperate to have a go. It was a bit misty but fine. But when we nipped into the new Jubilee toilets by the Eye, the lady in there said that the Queen was coming later that morning to officially open the Jubilee Gardens. So we waited 10 minutes and then she and her entourage arrived!<br />
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We were amazed. I have never seen the Queen and then there she was. Soooo excited!<br />
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This was my Simple Sunday.......<br />
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We love it. This years show was held last Saturday. It was a beautiful day and so sunny all day.<br />
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As well as the other displays, there is also the produce and home crafts marquee. This year I thought I would have a go and put some things in the baking section. <br />
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I decided to enter seven things then spent a couple of slightly stressful days baking - it turns out that I am really bad at making jam tarts! Plus my first attempt at a lemon cake looked decidedly unappetizing. <br />
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I stuck at it and by Saturday morning I had all my entries ready. My husband had also entered the 'Man in the Kitchen' competition and made a beautiful Victoria sponge.<br />
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When we returned later that day after judging, we were amazed to see that husband had won first prize for his cake and I had won 3 Firsts, 1 Second and a Third, meaning we both won a trophy!<br />
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This is us very surprised with our spoils! <br />
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I think we might have annoyed some of the older locals who win every year - he he he!<br />
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It made a wonderful day even better!<br />
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I am usually terrible at finding anything in charity shops - I see the wracks of things and my mind goes blank - I just can't see anything decent in amongst all the stuff. Perhaps it is something that needs practice!<br />
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But, this time, the first shop I went into I saw a long dress on the rail, pulled it out and there was the most beautiful 40's style Monsoon dress. It was a size 10. I tried it on and it fitted like a glove - yeah (the healthy eating is working)! Not sure when I am going to wear it, but I love it!<br />
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I also picked up a really nice light jacket to wear now the days are getting cooler.<br />
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After that, I couldn't find a single decent thing, but it didn't matter. <br />
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Next time I wear it, I will take a photo. Now to get hubby to take me somewhere fancy so I put on my new frock! (I love that word).<br />
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Now, I am a girl that was bought up in the country and I like all of natures little beasties. I am fine with spiders and snakes and all those other things that make some people shudder.<br />
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But, I have a real problem with earwigs. I just don't like the little blighters.<br />
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They seem to get everywhere! I always seem to find them in my washing when it is hanging on the line - how do they get up there?!? - can these pesky little devils now fly or are they hitching a ride on a passing bird? <br />
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And if I don't shake my washing enough before I bring it in, then they snuggle down in my clean laundry waiting to surprise me - I found one happily ensconced in my knickers this morning. Not what I wanted to see at 6.00am. <br />
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I am sure they have a purpose in this world but I would be very grateful if they could go and do their business elsewhere thank you very much.<br />
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-45650700280835301102012-08-21T12:27:00.002-07:002012-08-21T12:27:26.074-07:00Little green eyed monster Ok, I am jealous. I know I shouldn't be, but I am.<br />
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My little boy had a couple of friends round to play today, and I dropped them home afterwards (I hadn't been to their house before) and I was taken aback by how fantastic their house is.<br />
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It is the kind of house you would pay good money to look round and come away thinking 'if only'.<br />
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The parents are absolutely lovely and I know it must take a lot of upkeep to look after such an old house, but I still couldn't help myself thinking about what it must be like to live there.<br />
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I have also recently become friends with another couple who have moved to the village. They are possibly the nicest and most generous people I have met. They recently moved into the 'big house' in the village, complete with pool, tennis court and everything else. <br />
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Again, I know I shouldn't be jealous, but I am a little bit. And I know it is just my ego talking, but I wonder what they will think when they come round to our little bungalow with its woodchip wallpaper and scruffy old furniture. <br />
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In fact, I am sure they will say nothing, it is just me being silly. <br />
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I love my little house really. I love that is so ugly and tiny from the front, then when you walk in, it opens up to a lovely family home. It is relatively cheap to look after and was a bargain when we bought it. <br />
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Perhaps it is just me and my Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice fantasies about living in the Manor House and floating around in a lovely dress, reciting poetry. <br />
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But I am certain that neither friend does that anyway.<br />
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In fact, who does?!?!?<br />
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Time to put away my silly thoughts, and enjoy the house I am lucky enough to own.<br />
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-87174425181906046412012-07-26T09:34:00.002-07:002012-07-26T09:34:57.546-07:00Dublin BoundTonight I am busy packing and getting everything ready for a weekend in Dublin. I am so, so ,so <span style="font-size: large;"><b>excited! </b></span><br />
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Hubby and I are going over for a friends wedding. We lived over there for 5 years so I can't wait to meet up with old friends and visit some of our old haunts. <br />
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Where we are headed tomorrow evening. </div>
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A place to be avoided! </div>
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It is rather ironic that all my favourite places are pubs but I am now a non-drinker. </div>
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-91642211772251027042012-07-25T11:45:00.001-07:002012-07-25T11:45:40.337-07:00Cleaning, cleaning cleaning Part 3Well I had my home kitchen assessment today. This is so I can bake cakes at home to take into the tea room. <br />
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All went well. I got 4 stars. I would have got 5 but I needed the official paperwork and not just my cleaning schedule. <br />
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I had spent much of yesterday evening cleaning and making sure every surface was spick and span. <br />
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I thought the inspector would go through every cupboard and check my oven etc. But no. He didn't even open the fridge - I could have had a dead dog in there for all he knew! I almost felt a bit miffed that he didn't marvel at my beautiful cupboards!<br />
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Oh well, I am pleased with the outcome. <br />
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I shall go and gaze joyfully at my perfectly organised cupboards instead. <br />
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Little things please little minds.Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-32679155042263991152012-07-22T13:18:00.003-07:002012-07-22T13:18:49.399-07:00Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning Part 2After spending all day and much of the evening cleaning and scrubbing every surface and nook and cranny in the kitchen, and polishing the oven so it looked like new ready for the Environmental Health chappy to come round and assess my kitchen, I had a phone call an hour before his arrival -<br />
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'Sorry I can't make it' <br />
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Ho hum, at least I have a tidy kitchen and a spotless oven.<br />
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It is rescheduled for Wednesday morning. <br />
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I wonder if I can keep everyone out of the kitchen until then ;)Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-64041405583030032452012-07-19T14:17:00.001-07:002012-07-19T14:17:18.961-07:00Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.I had a call at lunchtime today from the Environmental Health to organise a home visit to assess my kitchen - I want to be able to bake cakes for work at home and have to have my kitchen certified. I was expecting it would be in a couple of weeks, but no, he asked if he could come tomorrow! <br />
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My little brain was going 'say no, say no, delay it till next week'.<br />
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Mouth said 'Sure, tomorrow is fine'. <br />
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Cue manic cleaning of kitchen.<br />
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It is not that my kitchen is dirty, but if someone is going to be poking in every cupboard and draw and assessing my kitchen, it has got to be pretty darn clean. <br />
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I have spent all day cleaning - the room has been scrubbed and wiped, polished and buffed. Just the floor to do which I will finish tomorrow after the munchkins have had breakfast. <br />
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Then it is just fingers crossed I haven't forgotten anything!Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-83896130209894944222012-07-12T12:17:00.000-07:002012-07-12T12:17:40.492-07:00Dishwashers and this and thatHusband is still set on a dishwasher. I am against. I can't justify spending all that money. I will see how long I can hold out. Thank you so much for your comments on the last post - I like to hear what other people do!<br />
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So I managed to get down to the allotment for some much needed weeding. The little plot has been doing us proud at the moment. We are eating our own potatoes, peas, beans, kale and there are plenty of strawberries. I gain so much pleasure from putting a meal on the table the consists of mainly our own produce. Simple pleasures. <br />
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Another thing which is making me happy, is that we have made our first repayment on our mortgage. It is only a little step, but it feels good to have made that first step. </div>
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I have been reading Rhonda's <a href="http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/mindful-living-being-content-paying-off.html" target="_blank">Down to Earth</a> blog and this post really hit a chord. She just makes so much sense. I really must be more content with what I have and to appreciate every day - too often I find myself wishing away the time or getting angry at the children (this seems to happen far too often!). </div>
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Every so often we would walk past and give it a sneaky tug, as if perhaps it was just playing with us and if we snuck up on it, it would be caught unawares. <br />
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Of course, the door remained firmly closed, with all our cutlery inside. <br />
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These were the only knives we had left.<br />
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A Tombilboo childrens knife or a cleaver - try eating with those!<br />
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We had to admit defeat and call in the repair man who had to break open the door. <br />
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So now I have a dilemma - to fix our dishwasher we need a new door which will cost £250+, or buy a new machine. <br />
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In theory we should fix ours, but it is old and not very good and probably uses loads of water (am I just trying to make myself feel better!). A new one would be far more ecological. <br />
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But my main dilemma is do we really need a dishwasher at all? Is it a luxury or a necessity? Washing up is not that much of a chore and I am certain I could spend my money on something far more important. We hardly used the last one, so I don't really want to replace it.<br />
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I am happy to do without, but hubby is not so sure. <br />
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Do you do without?Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-53938665823585282352012-06-20T11:11:00.001-07:002012-06-20T11:11:37.943-07:00A Magical EveningMy husband and I have begun a tradition of each year going to see Shakespeare at the open air theatre near Stamford. <br />
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This year was Twelfth Night. I never studied Shakespeare at school and had never seen any plays, so I feel it is high time to make up for it, and it was just magical.<br />
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The theater is set at Tolethorpe Hall and they have built the open air stage amongst the trees (the audience have the luxury of having a covered seating area). <br />
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It is just beautiful and there is something quite magical about watching the play as dusk falls and it gradually turns to evening, all the while hearing birds and seeing them fly over head. Even watching a play in the rain seems to add a unique spin on it.<br />
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<li>Having my own business - my little Tea Room.</li>
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<li>Seeing the confidence of my son grow each time he gets on his bike (he has only been riding for a couple of weeks)</li>
<li>Sitting in the kitchen and looking out of our big windows and watching the sunset (which is what I am doing right now!)</li>
<li>Climbing Snowdon next week with my husband, sister and brother in law. </li>
<li>Things growing on the allotment. </li>
<li>Planning a camping trip.</li>
<li>A WEEKEND IN DUBLIN with no children - ok, so it is not until July, but I am so excited about it! </li>
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-39919517097010961382012-05-18T13:23:00.000-07:002012-05-18T13:23:04.294-07:00THANK YOU!I just want to say thank you to all those who took the time to comment about the tea room I will be opening very soon. (I am trying not to think about how many days it is or I might just have a little panic attack).<br />
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You all gave me some great ideas. There will definitely be homemade cakes - as well as the old favourites, I am looking forward to playing around with what I am growing in my allotment - at the moment, lots of rhubarb.<br />
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I am just looking at soy milk (the one I tried curdled for a flat white coffee, but it seemed ok for a cappuccino). The current menu is very bread heavy, so I am going to try a few salads and lighter things. Definitely put in more choice for vegetarians and a vegan choice - since becoming vegetarian I am very aware of how meat dominates most menus and it is usually a cheese sandwich or a veggie lasagne for non-meat eaters. There is never anything suitable for vegans. <br />
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Mrs Accidental - that is a great idea about the colouring paper and pencils. <br />
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SFT - I completely agree about the menus, they must be clean. And clean toilets are a must. My job next weekend is to decorate them. <br />
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Lisa - thanks so much for commenting. Funny you should mention not liking drinking out of clear cups, I had a customer come in the same day and say the same thing. I have been out and bought a few mugs as I think a lot of people prefer to drink out of mugs. <br />
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Kay - if you could point me in the direction of some good vegan/gluten free cake recipes, I would be very grateful.<br />
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Thank you also Fostermummy, Jane and Chris, Phillipa Jayne, Sandra, Dannie, Datacreata (The Peacock Tea Room looks fantastic!), Lissy Lou, Keeping it Simple and Mrs No Spend. I really appreciate your comments.<br />
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You are always welcome to come and have a free cup of tea with me!!!<br />
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The reason my mind has been elsewhere, is that from the beginning of next month I will be running my own tea room. I have been working in a little tea room in the village since last year, as an opportunity has come up for me to take it over.<br />
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Not exactly what I had in mind in my career plan, but it could be good. <br />
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So I have been doing lots of planning and thinking about menus and advertising and all the other stuff I hadn't originally thought about - there was me thinking it would just be baking a few extra cakes.<br />
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I want to make this the best I can, so I would love some input - do you ever go to tea rooms/cafes etc? What do you like/dislike about them? What do you like to see on the menu? And anything else you can think of that could perhaps help me. <br />
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Tonight I am going to be designing the new menu (in between a bit of blog reading).<br />
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This is not my tea room, but love the look of it......<br />
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Yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon in Japan, then got home in time for tea. </div>
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This is the lovely Japanese Meditation Gardens which are just down the road from where I live. It seems rather odd to find this little gem tucked away in a Nottinghamshire village. </div>
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A rare treat to just sit and think and do nothing, before heading home to the usual noise and demands of everyday life. </div>
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P.S Thanks for all the messages left on the last post, in fact on all the posts. I don't always have time to reply, but I read them all and I am very touched that people take time to comment. </div>
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<br /></div>Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-9127393405335249082012-04-16T14:37:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:21:39.032-07:00Sad news from the Duck Maternity Ward<br />
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We found our poor wild duck dead today. <br />
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We thought she might be poorly as she normally comes over and feeds when we go outside, but she had not left her nest for a couple of days. We put water and food next to her, but she didn't seem interested.<br />
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This morning we saw her up and about under the apple trees so thought she might be better. Then sadly at lunchtime we looked out of the window and saw she was dead. <br />
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We were unsure what to do with the nest (partly as it is illegal to move eggs). We had a look at the eggs and I don't think any were viable (we shone a torch through them and there was no sign of life) I think they might have got cold early on when she first got poorly. <br />
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Part of me wanted to try and save the eggs, but it is not for me to do. This is part of nature. <br />
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The children were ever so sad and were struggling with the concept of death. <br />
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A sad day in our little garden.Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-37214871068871612872012-04-14T02:24:00.001-07:002012-04-14T02:24:24.669-07:00April budget has all gone to pot<br />
It is only the 14th April and already my budget for food for the month has nearly run out. Ooops. I have £19 to last me until May. <br />
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We have had a very sociable couple of weeks which seems to have eaten all my money. <br />
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We had my sister and her family to stay - all of whom eat different things and prefer branded stuff (they came to the wrong house here then!). We then had an Easter party for 20 people, a dinner party for friends last night, husbands family coming for lunch today and we are out again for dinner tonight. <br />
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So my poor food pot is looking very empty. <br />
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I am not really complaining as it has been lovely to catch up with so many people. <br />
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I shall just have to make the most of what is in the cupboards and freezer. Plus work our way through the stash of Easter eggs that we have been given - I didn't think I would say this, but I think I have gone off chocolate!<br />
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<br />Becky Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884193651036873271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550836617514104049.post-58485187678168044962012-04-10T00:06:00.001-07:002012-04-10T01:12:54.825-07:00Tuesday Morning Quote<br />
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I am joining in with the lovely Astra's Happiness Revolution. Have a look at her blog <a href="http://ajourneytoadream.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/vive-le-revolution.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Just think of 10 things that are making you happy this month, write them down and grab the banner above for your post! Lets forget about the negatives for a minute, turn </span><u style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">off</u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> the news and give some attention to all the good things in our lives!</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">The 10 things making me happy these days are:</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Watching the season change and Spring arriving with a flourish of blossom and new green leaves. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Watching the birds in the garden, especially the blue tits busily building a nest. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Mrs Duck nesting in the garden and her now sitting on her clutch of 16 eggs - I hope they all hatch! </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Listening to the children laugh. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My lovely house - it makes me very happy to live here. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My family and my in-laws - I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Meeting a freinds new baby today and having lots of baby cuddles. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Veggies growing at the allotment - I spied the asparagus growing - my favourite vegetable.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My husband. My best friend and the person who makes me laugh most in the world. </span></span></li>
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