How did this big gorgeous monster.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUDDS!!!
Friday, 10 February 2012
Happy Birthday ....
Today was yet another milestone in the TulStig Household. Our little girl -the only one in the house- was four years old today. I can't believe it was four years ago when we went to that little farm
down on the seafront adn were chosen by this tiny little puppy, who
wanted to come and live with us!
How did this big gorgeous monster.....
grow from this cute little puppy in just four years...
I am pleased to say that even though she is the equivalent of 28 years of the human-kind she is no more mature than the rest of us!!
How did this big gorgeous monster.....
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Grinning, bearing it, and loving it....
This evening I saw a beautiful yellow Labrador coming towards me, walking jauntily on its lead beside its mum. It was wearing a vet cone so I guessed it must have had some sort of treatment recently. It wasn't until it got closer that I could see that it's jaws were wired with at least half a dozen screws and bolts sticking out. I couldn't believe it- he was clearly happy to be out walking with his mum -that shone through his eyes and whole demeanour, and really made me reassess my gripes over my sciatica, which incidentally has been at its worst today, but I shall endeavour to bear it with good grace, and hopefully tomorrow have another massage with Jordi before our relaxing weekend.
This morning I decided to do a bot of baking. Realising that we had a few bits of chocolate in the chocolate trunk, ends of bars we hadn't got round to finishing off yet so decided to throw them all in a bowl, with some cranberries and crushed hazelnuts, then whip up some muffins, which I took to school -and which were well received, as you can see from the following selection of pics:
WHen one of the other teachers asked why I baked - my reply was that I love cooking, and so enJOY seeing the smiles on my colleagues faces as the stuff the goodies down, as you can see from the above pictures.
On another note - I've been back to the writing big time today with 'The sequel' as we're currently calling it, until I settle on a name for Winner's sequel- today Lucy found her voice and boy she has really been chatting away, and I have loved every minute of writing up her words.
This morning I decided to do a bot of baking. Realising that we had a few bits of chocolate in the chocolate trunk, ends of bars we hadn't got round to finishing off yet so decided to throw them all in a bowl, with some cranberries and crushed hazelnuts, then whip up some muffins, which I took to school -and which were well received, as you can see from the following selection of pics:
WHen one of the other teachers asked why I baked - my reply was that I love cooking, and so enJOY seeing the smiles on my colleagues faces as the stuff the goodies down, as you can see from the above pictures.
On another note - I've been back to the writing big time today with 'The sequel' as we're currently calling it, until I settle on a name for Winner's sequel- today Lucy found her voice and boy she has really been chatting away, and I have loved every minute of writing up her words.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Keeping Toasty
Still blinking cold here, but so bright and crisp it's a pleasure. Out walking with Xali and Cuddy in the early mornings does mean I need to wrap up warm, but with my new jacket, bought last year, a scarf I got as a Christmas present from one of Tony's sisters, and the hat that Tony bought me I stay rather toasty.
I've even taken to wearing my new hat to school to keep my head and ears warm- which has created a bit of a stir amongst the other teachers- well a giggle really -Sue said it even looks like I have pigtails, but I still refuse to answer to 'Heidi'! The other morning when Liam picked me up at the roundabout down the road for our trip to Ikea he commented that he wasn't looking for father Christmas when he pulled up at the kerb!
I've even taken to wearing my new hat to school to keep my head and ears warm- which has created a bit of a stir amongst the other teachers- well a giggle really -Sue said it even looks like I have pigtails, but I still refuse to answer to 'Heidi'! The other morning when Liam picked me up at the roundabout down the road for our trip to Ikea he commented that he wasn't looking for father Christmas when he pulled up at the kerb!
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
TRUST
I forgot to mention yesterday that I have been back at the PC writing this week.
For a while I wasn't writing much, life got busy, I got ill, excuses, excuses, excuses. Then a couple of nights ago some of the characters from Winner acme to visit in my dreams- and when i woke in the morning I knew that their continuing story needed to be told. They insisted on it!
I was a bit worried that I'd have lost my mojo, and that the muse may have deserted me, but plucked up the courage, opened the 'sequel' file (it does have a working title, but not sure of it yet!) and asked for my characters to return and tell their stories. No sooner said than done. Aaron - one of the members of the boy band Bounce stepped up to the plate and started to tell his story -and once again it all feels so organic- I'm loving it. That voice over my shoulder that puts the story together is still chattering away- and now is asking why I'm writing this and not concentrating on book 2 in the Joey et al saga- and that's a pretty good question -I will be back with the whole mob tomorrow- which is quite important for me, as when I spoke to Nick today who has already read 'Winner' he expressed his desire to hear 'what happens next'. Hold tight young man, I'm going to set to, and hopefully in a couple of months the sequel will hit the lulu website.
While talking to Nick today, which was better than 'really nice' I spoke my dreams aloud for one of the first times- I am a writer, and would love to concentrate on that more. To walk in the summer and write the rest of the year- now that's how I see my future. So Universe I'm sure you're listening (when aren't you) and even if not I know you hear, so watch this space.
To check the Universe is on-line I decided to take an 'Oracle Card' so grabbed the box 'Wisdom of the Hidden Realms' and this one fell out before I had chance to choose anything:
The message:
Yup - The Universe is listening should I have doubted it. By the Way I love this deck of Oracle cards. It feels right with me - it really resonates.
Synchronicity is ruling my world for sure. Before starting to write this entry I tried to access the Lovely Michelle's blog, but kept getting an error message- I've just got in and read her day's entry- Trust your vibes and Abundance - How cool is that- another message to tell me to get a grip of myself and realise I know where I am going.
As for other news this morning I eventually got to Ikea, thanks to dear Liam, and our guest room is now full of cardboard boxes as we plan to assemble everything in a few days time. This afternoon I chatted with Nick- I felt he needed a call, and it was great to catch up. This evening I've had some good classes, and am now toasty and full of Tony's delicious Spag Bol. Mmmm Good day all round.
For a while I wasn't writing much, life got busy, I got ill, excuses, excuses, excuses. Then a couple of nights ago some of the characters from Winner acme to visit in my dreams- and when i woke in the morning I knew that their continuing story needed to be told. They insisted on it!
I was a bit worried that I'd have lost my mojo, and that the muse may have deserted me, but plucked up the courage, opened the 'sequel' file (it does have a working title, but not sure of it yet!) and asked for my characters to return and tell their stories. No sooner said than done. Aaron - one of the members of the boy band Bounce stepped up to the plate and started to tell his story -and once again it all feels so organic- I'm loving it. That voice over my shoulder that puts the story together is still chattering away- and now is asking why I'm writing this and not concentrating on book 2 in the Joey et al saga- and that's a pretty good question -I will be back with the whole mob tomorrow- which is quite important for me, as when I spoke to Nick today who has already read 'Winner' he expressed his desire to hear 'what happens next'. Hold tight young man, I'm going to set to, and hopefully in a couple of months the sequel will hit the lulu website.
While talking to Nick today, which was better than 'really nice' I spoke my dreams aloud for one of the first times- I am a writer, and would love to concentrate on that more. To walk in the summer and write the rest of the year- now that's how I see my future. So Universe I'm sure you're listening (when aren't you) and even if not I know you hear, so watch this space.
To check the Universe is on-line I decided to take an 'Oracle Card' so grabbed the box 'Wisdom of the Hidden Realms' and this one fell out before I had chance to choose anything:
The message:
Always Allies and never Challengers, the Winged Wise Ones represent the aid of all the angels.
When you enter their realm, know that your sincere prayers will be answered according to the will of the Divine.
This also represents Divine intervention and the potential of miracles to heal and transforms as if by magic.
Have faith, whatever your circumstances: Heavenly beings are watching over you.
The Winged Wise Ones give you a glimpse of the future by offering messages whispered on the wind.
These are translated within you as inspired thought, instantly unravelling the past and revealing the present.
Be aware of the Higher Consciousness in you.
This is a good time to observe your thoughts through meditation.
Who is observing those thoughts?
That self is kin to the Winged Wise Ones, who have come to help you soar.
Yup - The Universe is listening should I have doubted it. By the Way I love this deck of Oracle cards. It feels right with me - it really resonates.
Synchronicity is ruling my world for sure. Before starting to write this entry I tried to access the Lovely Michelle's blog, but kept getting an error message- I've just got in and read her day's entry- Trust your vibes and Abundance - How cool is that- another message to tell me to get a grip of myself and realise I know where I am going.
As for other news this morning I eventually got to Ikea, thanks to dear Liam, and our guest room is now full of cardboard boxes as we plan to assemble everything in a few days time. This afternoon I chatted with Nick- I felt he needed a call, and it was great to catch up. This evening I've had some good classes, and am now toasty and full of Tony's delicious Spag Bol. Mmmm Good day all round.
Monday, 6 February 2012
Wrapping up
I've not been on here for a few days again -Apologies for the lack of normal service, but I've been ...well not sure really- busy, nithered by the cold, not in the mood to blog, a bit glum, well a little of all the above.
It's been freezing here the last few days -and yes I mean that literally- by early evening on Sunday the temperature in our patio had dropped to -1º. I can honestly say that it's not been this cold since we moved here, wo we're keeping well wrapped up with the heating blasting through the house too. We were promised snow but no go on that one. The frozen roads in the mountain did put pay to a trip to Ikea though when Liam had problems getting into town and then had a puncture, but that's been re-scheduled for tomorrow.
This weekend I've been talking 'The Magic' again. On Friday Michael called to discuss translating it into German. He's doing a translation course and would like the experience to translate a couple of books. He also thought he might be able to find a publisher in Germany, or at least help the promotion. And with a contact who is a publisher in London we've fingers crossed that the English version will be taken up too. Fingers crossed.
As for 'Winner'- It was a rather strange experience to walk into a class on Saturday and see my book in one of the students bags- She'd brought it in for signing. And almost as strange both books are now available on Amazon.co.uk!
It's been freezing here the last few days -and yes I mean that literally- by early evening on Sunday the temperature in our patio had dropped to -1º. I can honestly say that it's not been this cold since we moved here, wo we're keeping well wrapped up with the heating blasting through the house too. We were promised snow but no go on that one. The frozen roads in the mountain did put pay to a trip to Ikea though when Liam had problems getting into town and then had a puncture, but that's been re-scheduled for tomorrow.
This weekend I've been talking 'The Magic' again. On Friday Michael called to discuss translating it into German. He's doing a translation course and would like the experience to translate a couple of books. He also thought he might be able to find a publisher in Germany, or at least help the promotion. And with a contact who is a publisher in London we've fingers crossed that the English version will be taken up too. Fingers crossed.
As for 'Winner'- It was a rather strange experience to walk into a class on Saturday and see my book in one of the students bags- She'd brought it in for signing. And almost as strange both books are now available on Amazon.co.uk!
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Brrrrr
This morning Tony and I were out early -in the car for 7.30 to be off and we were more than shocked to see the temperature gauge registering at 3º -we were even more shocked when a little later as we headed inland into the hills that it dropped to 2º.
This evening the temperature is dropping back and is expected to hit zero, or even just below. There's been a lot of talk of snow coming our way, and the schools even closed at 3.00pm just in case -ours didn't of course -we're made of sturdier stuff than that.
We've the heating on full tilt and we're happy indoors, but goodness knows what tomorrow may bring- will it snow, or just be a cold day again. Well lets wait and see....
This evening the temperature is dropping back and is expected to hit zero, or even just below. There's been a lot of talk of snow coming our way, and the schools even closed at 3.00pm just in case -ours didn't of course -we're made of sturdier stuff than that.
We've the heating on full tilt and we're happy indoors, but goodness knows what tomorrow may bring- will it snow, or just be a cold day again. Well lets wait and see....
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
February the FIRST.
WEll here's February and so far things can only get better 'as they say'.
Today:
ONE. I was supposed to be going up to Ikea with Liam this morning to get some new furniture for our guest room. Just before he was supposed to pick me up he called to say because of the ice in the mountains he was going to be delayed. A few minutes later he called to say his had had got a puncture and he'd be round as soon as he could. Half an hour later he called again- the tyre changing was becoming a bit of a palaver and we decided to postpone.
TWO. Whilst waiting for Liam this morning it started to rain. When I came back in I noticed that the water wasn't going down the drain. To check what was going ion I flushed the loo, but the water didn't appear down the usual drain route, but it did rain. ???? I thought. we called the insurance company who sent someone round to take a look. After a lot of head shaking they said that as there was no damage anywhere they couldn't fix anything under the terms of our insurance- we now have to wait for something serious to happen. WTF I thought. I'm going to see if I can get hold of some drain rods over the next few days and check it out myself.
THREE. I settled down to check e-mails and do PC stuff, as the day was looking like a write off on any other front. Yup you've guessed it- The computer started to give me weird error messages. SO I turned it off and left it till much later- and happily it seems to have sorted itself.
FOUR. Nope haven't got a number four yet. And guess what? we're both still smiling and doing the whole 'Que Sera, que sera' thing- we can't do anything so aren't worrying either. Well the Ikea trip has been rescheduled, the drains appear OK at the moment and we have a plan, and the PC is working OK.
What a start to the month. And tomorrow snow is forecast- YES- Snow- WTF I am thinking!!
Happily I have had some lovely correspondence with some of the ladies from OZ, and managed to get this month's newsletter out too. I've also been road-testing my new trainers, and had some time to read up on the Camino Primitivo. Was it a bad day -not really- a wasted day- not at all.
Today:
ONE. I was supposed to be going up to Ikea with Liam this morning to get some new furniture for our guest room. Just before he was supposed to pick me up he called to say because of the ice in the mountains he was going to be delayed. A few minutes later he called to say his had had got a puncture and he'd be round as soon as he could. Half an hour later he called again- the tyre changing was becoming a bit of a palaver and we decided to postpone.
TWO. Whilst waiting for Liam this morning it started to rain. When I came back in I noticed that the water wasn't going down the drain. To check what was going ion I flushed the loo, but the water didn't appear down the usual drain route, but it did rain. ???? I thought. we called the insurance company who sent someone round to take a look. After a lot of head shaking they said that as there was no damage anywhere they couldn't fix anything under the terms of our insurance- we now have to wait for something serious to happen. WTF I thought. I'm going to see if I can get hold of some drain rods over the next few days and check it out myself.
THREE. I settled down to check e-mails and do PC stuff, as the day was looking like a write off on any other front. Yup you've guessed it- The computer started to give me weird error messages. SO I turned it off and left it till much later- and happily it seems to have sorted itself.
FOUR. Nope haven't got a number four yet. And guess what? we're both still smiling and doing the whole 'Que Sera, que sera' thing- we can't do anything so aren't worrying either. Well the Ikea trip has been rescheduled, the drains appear OK at the moment and we have a plan, and the PC is working OK.
What a start to the month. And tomorrow snow is forecast- YES- Snow- WTF I am thinking!!
Happily I have had some lovely correspondence with some of the ladies from OZ, and managed to get this month's newsletter out too. I've also been road-testing my new trainers, and had some time to read up on the Camino Primitivo. Was it a bad day -not really- a wasted day- not at all.
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