Lending laughter to (mid) life

GIT might like to invest in aSwitch Stick- a brilliant company run by my friend Vicky Mitchell – which offers… Read More »

But read on……..the website of theBritish Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association. It is helpful………

Hey Ellie, HIM has a classic case of hypochondria i.e. an abnormal anxiety about his health. If a man get’s… Read More »

Last week spent quite some time on secret mission to buy car for teenage son. (Not something that either husband… Read More »

If anyone were to pen a Snorer’s Symphony, my husband would be a top contender for composer. Last night I… Read More »

120 million people worldwide, and me, watching the Eurovision although only a select few get Graham Norton’s hilarious commentary. Germany… Read More »

Double sausage and bacon McMuffin (so embarrassed we went to McD’s that we got rid of packaging immediately) 560cals, black… Read More »

I don’t know what I’d do without mine. Some live here and some live so very far away, but I… Read More »

Last night when I was closing my bedroom curtains I saw a man climb out of his car, lock it… Read More »

I agree with Ellie everyone should take a holiday and if the government will contribute then all well and good… Read More »

Yesterday our postbox was jammed with letters – 27 of them were the same Amex statement in 27 different envelopes!… Read More »

Basil and Raspberry Meringues:(makes about 10 meringues)Groundnut oil for greasing4 egg whites110g granulated sugar110g caster sugar (plus little more for… Read More »

Every day I walk my labrador and Jack Russell. I rarely see anyone as I live in a fairly rural… Read More »

The man came to dump lots of chemicals in our algae strewn pool and casually mentioned as he was leaving… Read More »

Oh Grace Bullies are the worst kind of children and when your own child is being bullied (as mine have… Read More »

Two of my friends have thirteen year olds who are being bullied at school. Interestingly, both these boys happen to… Read More »

Ellie, I loved our chat on the phone about the horrors of summer clothing in this wonderful heatwave. It is… Read More »

Was in Fenwicks last week and saw Una Stubbs. She was a credit to older women – despite wrinkles, her… Read More »

Both daughters and I read this on holiday and we loved it. It takes one day, July 15th, over 20… Read More »

because the search for Dorothy is over……..and the right girl, Danielle, won! We as a family are real suckers for… Read More »

That, due to some clever arbitration by husband, son and I now back cuddling and smiling (instead of scowling) at… Read More »

Like a typical Brit, the weather forecast was so good I decided to get my lardy white legs out for… Read More »

Another day, another dog walk. Foraged some wild garlic (aka allium ursinum, ramson, jack-by-hedge or bear’s garlic) half way round… Read More »

New ways for the kids to study for upcoming exams; Woman & Homesuggests logging on for last minute cramming! The… Read More »

Went to Fenwicks today with my marvellous friend B. to find an outfit for Ascot. In under one hour, she… Read More »

through eldest daughter as her relationship hits a low point. Do you remember what young love was like? All consuming… Read More »

After springing off the scales – amazingly my low calorie intake yesterday meant I was FOUR pounds lighter than yesterday… Read More »

Have had to send tax rebate back girls. I spoke to my accountant and he confirmed thatit’s a mistake!! Oh… Read More »

as hotel manager, for many years, of a ‘Youth hotel’. 1. Teenagers always treat home like a hotel, part of… Read More »

Have just takeneldests mouse to the vet to be put to sleep. Saucy, as she was known to us, had… Read More »

Of cors ur kwite rite Ellie abbout ‘an hotel’, but I jist cant bare bad speling awr gramar;Still feel like… Read More »

Wish I was just in disarray like A. At least you did your ‘duty’ without complaining. I just lost it… Read More »

A hurricane came to Henley in the form of children, some mine, some borrowed (my 2 nephews aged 5 and… Read More »

Are we tempted by a little Colonic Irrigation after last week’s liquid diets at all? Ellie xoxoxoxo

Son busy doing AS work at home (fingers crossed) so husband and I drove down to Itchenor for this year’s… Read More »

Glad the detox went well Annabel – I wish I had as much self control as you and could detox… Read More »

Have finished detox and can eat solids tomorrow!!!! Feel good, bit lightheaded but flat stomach and hopefully fully cleansed.Have two… Read More »

As we were chatting our way around the upper lake in Petworth Park, my friend C. noticed one of her… Read More »

but amazingly full of energy and zingy though only beginning of day 2!! Just did exercise class and thought I… Read More »

HOW ARE WE TODAY A AND OM!! ELLIEXOXOXOX