IN BRIEF

Monday 12th

It was funny having to get up 'early' this morning to do a card workshop over at Hatton. We made shaker cards in the shape of a heart for Valentine's Day and another two 'basic' cards to finish off. Luckily the three hours just flew by and I think everyone went home happy.
Straight out after lunch, which Lucy had lovingly prepared for me (I'd left instructions) and off to town for a spot of Valentine's Day shopping. This was rounded off with food shopping at Morrisons and a bunch of red roses in case someone forgot/didn't have time.

Tuesday 13th

Graham came home at lunch time with a huge bunch of gorgeous roses from M&S. He was concerned they might be ruined by tomorrow morning, thanks Graham.
Rest of day spent catching up with the website and then out with Lucy in the afternoon. Didn't find anything at the The Bottle Kiln but ended up in Home Bargains with an armful of stuff for less than the price of a Derby car parking ticket.
Tap again this week, dance is now set, can't wait for the fishnets, top hat and tails...

Wednesday 14th Valentine's Day

Had a really successful day , Graham liked his presents, roses, bottle of pink Cava ( M&S), two bags of seed potatoes (= million brownie points) and what he's always wanted - a shiny new Ducati (OK, so it was a model...)
Took loads of photos of roses, but cameras just don't like red (so I'm told). Sunny afternoon, but had to spend it indoors at tutor meeting.
Lucy had planned the perfect romantic afternoon complete with red and white paper chains (hand-made) adorning the sun lounge. Unfortunately, Ben's presents didn't match up and by the end of the evening there was quite a disappointed bunny. We, on the other hand had a lovely meal out at The Spotted Cow at Holbrook. Just time for a glass of the pink cava before bed...

Thursday 15th

Post came early and had to open the door in my dressing grown (old ones are the best!).
Took us till nearly 10.30am to get ready to set off to see grand-parents. Glad to report my mum looked really well and my dad was 'happy as Larry' making a sword for Lucy's Fancy Dress party she is going to on Saturday. They'd cooked pheasant for dinner especially for us (complete with shot still embedded) a birthday present to my dad from my uncle (quaint countryside custom). Managed to come home with teeth still intact!