Dinner in London - 20th June

 Wednesday was so busy ........ after the excitement of seeing the Queen - I then had dinner in London with Gillian Dennis & David. We went to Applebees in Borough Market.

Boriugh Market

Applebees Fish restaurant.

What a delicious dinner! I had the mixed grilled fish platter and it was the best thing I have eaten out at a restaurant for ages! We had such a great evening - lots of laughs as there always is when we get together.

A quartet of panna cottas - we shared !

Gillian & Dennis - towards the end of the evening!

David and me - that flash was bright!

Royal Ascot

I went to see the start of the Royal Procession for Royal Ascot on Wednesday with Ruth. The sun shone and it was beautiful to see the horses , riders and of course the Queen & Prince Philip, The Queen looked radiant and she was so close to me.

from left to right - Ruth, me & Sheila (who I work with at Cancer Research.

Start of the procession.

The Queen & Duke of Edinburgh

Pricess Alexandra

The Queen's car - she drives through part of Windsor Great Park before getting ion the carriages.

My Birthday - 17 June - A wonderful surprise!

 What a lovely surprise - some friends got together and organised a lunch at our house while we were out and when I returned they were all quietky hiding in the dining room. I have never had a surprise like this before and it was so lovely - after I got over the shock. As you can see in oneof teh photos of me below the genuine surprise on my face! Thanks to all and especially Neil for organising this - it was very special!

Me 55 years young!

 


Ruth & me - a morning cuppa - trying to imitate the photo wof us in Fego in the frame.

Ruth, Sally, Lynne (Neil's mum), Lisa     (Daughter) & Claire.

 A delicious lumch that everyone prepared -  from left to right - Lynne ( Neil's Mum), Ruth & Pam (my sister).
I love the balloons!

Colin - who was such a good boy!

Emma - my neice.

Look at us!

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 As you can see it was a complete surprise!

Pam and me sat chatting.

This is true! Lovely gift from daughter and Claire - so many lovely gifts!

     Get ready to sing Happy Birthday. Ruth and my birthday cake

Happy times!

Modern Family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Busy.......

 What a busy time I have had lately. Feeling well means that I have been out and about catching up with people and enjoying myself! I have taken the advice from the "holistic" doctor I saw at Penny Brohn to have fun. Here are some photos..............

Nina's 60th Birthday Celebrations in Lower Slaughter

Lower Slaughter Manor

Philip Nina & Me

What fun!

The day after - no hangovers!

Luke's Birthday Party

  

Luke ( centre) with his crew as he calls them!
Can't believe I have a great nephew who is 8.  

Lectures, Lunch and Exhibition Day in London with Sarah.

Sarah at Somerset House

Holiday in France at Chris & Philip's house.

Lazy  Lunch - Philp Chris & me.

Happy days........check out the swimming pool reflection in the sun glasses.

Local market in Uzes.

Beautiful Pool at the house - oops Neil's knee got in the way!

Diamond Jubilee Street Party

The Sunningdale Royal Family

Look what I made!

Yummy cup cakes!

Cupcakes and Fun!

Colin Neil & Me