Truly Madly Cuckoo

Writing tip and jam recipe

Sorry for missing a couple of days, I’ve spent too much time on the computer. I have almost finished my article on pet allergies, just need to get someone to read it and check for mistakes before I send it…

Domestic Goddess

Result – six jars of plum jam, prettily labelled in my kitchen.Another batch needs making tomorrow before the plums go mushy – think novelty has worn off a little now! Three – the number of people who have sarcastically asked…

Last day of summer holidays

Mixed feelings about today, I feel sad that the boys are off to school tomorrow, but also feel really happy that I’m going to have some spare time. I’m going to concentrate on completing a couple of stories I’ve half…

Still on a high

Still buzzing from yesterdays news, you would have thought I had won the lottery. Phoned up everyone I could think of and posted it on Facebook. Had a lovely day today at Studley Deer Park. We intended to collect conkers,…

Story accepted!!

I’m so excited! I wrote a short story and sent it to The Weekly News a while ago, I’ve had a lovely email today from their fiction editor saying she liked my story and they hope to feature it in…

Oh dear, what to write. Had a boring day today, decided to stay at home and tidy up. Let the boys play on the Wii too long which resulted in lots of squabbles and helped to clean out sons hamster…

I’ve been super organised today. Got the boys to try on their uniforms from last year to see what needs to be bought. Luckily only need to buy my eldest a new sweat shirt and tshirt with the school logo…

Hesketh Farm Park

We went to Hesketh farm park today near Bolton Abbey. It’s the second time we have been this summer, the boys love it. Word of warning it is always raining and cold or at least has been whenever we have…

The end of a fabulously busy weekend, absolutely shattered! We went to Spofforth Gala today, the rain held off and we had a great time listening and dancing to my hubby’s band The Diamonds. The boys spent a fortune on…

WOW!

Last nights production of The Railway Children was amazing! I would urge anyone anywhere near york to see it. The audience sits in tierd seats either side of a real railway track and the setting and sounds, smells etc are…

The Railway Children at the National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum in York are showing The Railway Children production until early September. My eldest son and I are going tonight with a couple of friends, can’t wait as it’s had amazing reviews. I will try to write…