Seven Day Share 23-29 May |2016|

Jive Club on Monday which was lovely. Simon taught a brilliant Lindyhop  inspired lesson which was awesome as I've still not got to any lindy or swing lessons! 

There was an adorably cute and tiny puppy at the gliding club that I wanted to steal. Probably would have fitted in my pocket. 

My fabric sample turned up for my dress. I loved the pattern and it was a decent enough match, I'm just it sure about the weight of the fabric. It's very fine cotton lawn and for some reason I was expecting something with a bit more body to it. Going to have to try and visit a fabric shop I think, before I part with my money!! 

Had another lovely evening (and a lovely outfit!) at Footloose Jive in Bury. They're a really great bunch and the music is excellent. 

On Friday I finally purchased a new larger vivarium so the snakes can be split up. Flare is pooing properly (too much info??) again now, but still needs to be kept an eye on so they'll be moving in in the next week or so. Happy snakes! Charcoal is getting the bigger viv as he's the biggest and Flare will just be happy to be out of her monitoring box. She really hates it but it's been for her own good! 

We also visited a tiny castle ruin in Eye which I didn't know existed until fairly recently! 

My brother landed his glider in a field and had to be retrieved on Saturday. Luckily he wasn't too far away, but sadly he did do some damage to the glider. He's fine though which is the important thing! 

Started watching some of the Marvel movies over the weekend. Really want to get Agent Carter on DVD as she is awesome. Major style goals right there. 

I ran on Wednesday and Sunday again which was wonderful. Every time I run right now I beat my personal best for 5k which is a great feeling, and on Sunday I ran for the longest time so far! 

Other than running, Sunday was rather slow but I had a lovely roast dinner with my friends and we caught up on a bit more of Reign. Perfect Sunday evening! 

How was your week? 

Jo :) 

Seven Day Share 09-15 May |2016|

I feel like I've just been knackered all this week! Drove to Essex super early on Monday, which kind of wiped me out for the rest of the day. Lunched outside again. Managed to grab a kip before going to the Jive Club at marconi's in the evening. Had loads of fun and really loved my cute 60s inspired outfit. 

Worked away from the workshops at Rattlesden on Tuesday which is always a nice change. No time to explore the old buildings there this time, but I love the control tower clubhouse. 

Finished reading House of Cards today. Really enjoyed it. Found it nicely fast paced and gripping. Going to try and watch the TV shows at some point I think. 

Had an amazing day on Thursday. Stopped work at Tibenham at noon and helped my Dad rig and weigh his new glider. The Oly 401. She's a one off and Dad has flown her on three continents having been part of the Aden Services Gliding Club while he was in the RAF.

He's so pleased to have her back again and we got some lovely photos when my brother Mike and I chased him in another two seat glider! 

Topped the day off with chip shop chips. Such a treat! 

Watched "How to Train Your Dragon 2" and more "IZombie" both of which are brilliant. Friday nights with my friends are always full of good food and better company. 

Finally finished a canopy cover I've had in my sewing pile for years on Saturday. Made jazz posters and some hair flowers. Had a very lazy dinner of chinese takeaway with Dad before I packed everything up for this week. 

Had a Brilliant day at the Stow Maries fly in. The World War One planes from the vintage aviator are just stunning. 

I was very lucky to get to fly the Skybolt again after the public left and we did aerobatics! Three aileron rolls to be precise! Exciting stuff!! 

Jazz on a Sunday night for the first time in weeks. Lovely band with Mile Barry at the helm. Absolutely shattered again now!!

How was your week? 

Jo :) 

The Seven Day Share 02-08 May |2016|

I picked up my new to me car on Monday. It's all taxed, insured and ready to go. Very excited about that. Dropped it at the garage on Friday to have it's exhaust bolted back on, but that was an expected expense and the price I got it for reflected it, so I'm still pleased! 

She's called Astrid the Astra, because Dr Who and names that sound the same. (I've had a Penelope Peugeot previously. I'm not the only one who names cars, right?!)

My mega happy moment of the week was selling my old Jag ten minutes after I listed it on eBay! I might have got more if I'd let the auction run, but it's sold, and I've got the money to sort out Astrid in my pocket. I literally ran around the house like an over excited puppy. 

The weather was lovely this week and my three days working in Essex have involved a lot of time outside for lunch and actual work! Which has been great. Lunches outside have been gorgeous, it's of salad, hummus and veggie wraps. Perfect warm weather lunches. 

Treated myself to a couple of new books on Tuesday. I finished The Amber Shadows, it was ok. I quite enjoyed reading it but it wasn't overly thrilling. Something to dip in and out of on a train journey type book. I got House of Cards too. A friend watched the Netflix series and loved it so I shall read it, and then lend it to him! 

Dancing on Thursday at a fairly new place for us. Footloose Jive in Bury St Edmunds. They play really great music, which suits our style well, and the lessons have been good the few times we've been as well! 

Saturday I was determined to get my March/April sewing goal finished. Hey presto an ultra high waisted pencil skirt in a very bright tartan. I was very pleased with it. It took longer than I thought, but was worth it! 

I ended the week on a complete high, I re-joined my local gliding club last month and today spent a full day up there to fly rather than work. I'm very rusty, but had a couple of lovely flights and they were in a new glider type for me. Fingers crossed to go solo over the summer. I'd forgotten how much I love days at the airfield. I had dinner with my friends and goddaughter which just topped off a rather brilliant weekend. 

How has your week been? 

Jo :)