Liz and I aim to meet up every few weeks now that we no longer work together.It was mine, or rather Sheffields turn to host on this occasion. I'd been keen to try the Pointing Dog ever since it had opened. I can recall a few weeks ago standing in Nonna's Bar 'half of lager' … Continue reading A Blog about a Dog – The Pointing Dog, Sheffield
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Let us introduce you to Piccolino and the New All Weather Terrace
We received an invitation to attend the VIP opening of Piccolino New All Weather Terrace last Wednesday evening. We didn't have to be asked twice and jumped at the chance. Piccolino's is situated in Millennium Square, Sheffield City Centre. Near to the Peace Gardens, opposite the 5-star St Pauls Hotel and the Winter Gardens, it's a beautiful spot. We … Continue reading Let us introduce you to Piccolino and the New All Weather Terrace
Just abit of this and abit of that …
So I got my first interview under the belt and hey it went ok. I say ok , I actually thought 'lady done really good' untiI I got back into the car and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. OMG I was bright red. So much so it looked as though my head was about to … Continue reading Just abit of this and abit of that …
Style Tips Part 1…The Jeans
'I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes' - Yves Saint Laurent I live in jeans. My current favourites and the ones which are seemingly never … Continue reading Style Tips Part 1…The Jeans
LIFE – The Diary of an Unemployed 43 year old – Week 2. Workshops, Secret Kitchens & more food …
Ok, so as promised here's my weekly update on life following my sudden redundancy... I think last time we spoke I advised you that I was enrolled on an interview technique workshop at the delightful Job Centre. I can’t say I was looking forward to it but I rocked up there last Monday with a spring … Continue reading LIFE – The Diary of an Unemployed 43 year old – Week 2. Workshops, Secret Kitchens & more food …
Afternoon Tea and Barges …
Its sun-shining outside, I've painted my toes bright pink, I don't have tights on and there's a definite swing in my step. I think spring may have sprung. I'm like an excitable little lamb! I've had an excellent weekend which I am going to share with you ... yes you. Before I do, I have to fore-warn you that … Continue reading Afternoon Tea and Barges …
Redundancy, Daytime TV and escaping to Garden Centres …
Hey up its me, A lot has happened since we last spoke and I'm in a very weird place. A good but weird place. After 13 long years at the same company I have taken voluntary redundancy and I'm now jobless. Ekkkkk. I loved my old job but truth be told I wasn't going anywhere very quickly … Continue reading Redundancy, Daytime TV and escaping to Garden Centres …
Okeh Cafe, Sheffield … we are the MODS!
Sandy: My parents want to invite you over for tea on Sunday. Danny: I don't like tea. Sandy: [laughing] You don't have to drink tea. Danny: I don't like parents. I've just been for breakfast at the Okeh Café. An unassuming , little retro café on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield . It was just Darren and … Continue reading Okeh Cafe, Sheffield … we are the MODS!
