Had a great day today. Weather has been briliant and I was outside with my sidekicks, Mrs P,F and T soaking up the sun. Think it was the best lessons all year for PPA.Monday is the new Friday! Red, white and blue seems to be a recurring theme at the moment; bunting,cakes,plants,placemats and leggings. Think I will be dreaming it, or will I be dreaming about Mr Grey! Don't think I dare start to read it!Hope the weather holds good for the Hillside Jubliee Street Party later in the week.

B...... marvellous. Can upload on the computer. Had a lovely day today in the sun, stopping off at some lovely spots around the Broads in Norfolk. First stop Rollesby Broad where E fed the Egyptian ducks. "How did they get here, Egypt is a long way away? She asked( don't say said!).

False alarm still struggling to upload.Was going to put on a lovely photo of Rollesby Broad. Never mind, maybe will have it sorted tomorrow.

Anyway, then on to Hickling Broad and the Pleasureboat, where a shandy refreshed the parts. Then homeward bound dodging some of the 4,000 cyclists pedaling round Norfolk raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Wish they didn't cycle three abreast on those windy Norfolk lanes. Overtaking was a mouth in hands job.

Look out for photos tomorrow!

No photos

So frustrated not able to upload photos to my blogs. Followed the steps advised by my IT expert Mr L and I still cannot do it. Upload is greyed out on the upload box. Are my settings wrong on the IPad? Will try on the computer.Will have to get Mr L to look at it tomorrow and see if he can sus it. On the plus side looking forward to Quadblogging this week.

Shoots of growth

Been to the allotment tonight and the fruits of all the hard work are beginning to show. Runner beans are raising their heads from the bone dry earth, looks like the slugs have started to nibble though. Climbing French beans seem to be in deep slumber, the canes are ready and waiting to bear the finger like pods. Broad beans are doing just fine. Carrots were slow to peep out;but can now be seen between the weeds! Talking of weeds, hoeing in this dry weather is ideal as they just shrivel and die when attacked with the hoe. Not good for the water supply as the waterbutts are getting low. On the plus side there looks like we will have a bumper crop of strawberries. Roll on the jam making. May need to tweet Nigella for a recipe,she messaged me one for the rhubarb!

Pet hate

Swearing. Why do teenagers feel they have to do it? Are they not intelligent enough to articulate without the use of the F word? Do they feel they have to do it to be one of the crowd? Or maybe to be the leader. So shocked when following someone on Twitter and every post has to contain a vile word. Unfollow I say.One of these days the penny will drop that it is not big and it is not clever. Am I alone in this opinion? Is it that I am out of touch with today's society? I hope not. What do you think?

Assembly

Got to plan an assembly tonight on Respect for others. Is respect a thing of the past? Not sure there is enough respect around these days. When I was younger we would respect people in authority such as policemen and referees. Now-a-days they are sworn at and have things thrown at them. Tomorrow night I am going to show my respect to Adam Dury at his Testimonial match against Celtic at Carrow Rosd. Eleven years service at one club is unheard of these days. A random fact;did you know respect is one of the Olympic values?

Jubliee overload

Am thinking that by time the Queens Jubliee comes round I will be Jublieed out! It's starting early, invitations, baking, making, decorating and the rest. I seem to be dreaming in red, white and blue. Outfit sorted, but not sure I dare wear it. May keep for my trip to the Olympics,not sure the girls will approve. Ex HPS pupil in Olympic trials, competing against Jessica Ennis, may see if she can give us a look.

Ruddy good!

Great news for John Ruddy on selection for the England squad. He joins another ex Norwich keeper in the squad, Rob Green, they keep rolling off the production line.Pity Holty couldn't join them for the trip. Let's hope the strikers do the job in the tournament, so Hodgson does not rue leaving him out. The only bonus is that he will have a restful summer break, ready to prove the doubters wrong again next season. Not bad for a tyre fitter. Just goes to show dreams can become a reality if you work hard enough.Heres hoping Paul Lambert is not dreaming of becoming Villa manager!

Decisions, decisions

Finally booked a stay over Jubliee weekend. North Norfolk here we come. Now to decide on where to eat; The Pigs,Wivieton Bell,The Lifeboat Inn,Byfords, The Crown, too much choice! Can't believe how cold it is tonight. Got frozen picking rhubarb at the allotment; now defrosting by the gas fire. Can't remember the last time we had it on!

Child free

As Mr M and I seem to be child free over the Jubliee weekend,I thought it would be great to get away from it all and treat ourselves to a night away. Well not too far away! You wouldn't believe how hard it is to book a hotel room in North Norfolk over the Jubliee weekend. Most want you to book two nights or the prices are mega money. Maybe we will have to settle for a quiet weekend in!

Final day of season

Travelling to Northampton today encountered coach loads of Villa fans at Cambridge Services. They were dressed in various so called fancy dress outfits,X Men,Batman,Robin,and Batwoman (tragic as my daughter said.) Also bumped into a chapter of Harley Davidson enthuasists, sadly all over forty.Come kick off time this afternoon was sat in student accommodation with a Spurs,Liverpool,Man U,closet Man C and three Norwich fans,watching Sky Sports News.Then two laptops went on with two separate games on. Crazy times especially as there seemed to be a goal going in all round the country every minute, for the first ten. Time to leave,so had to be content to listening to the radio commentary. How gripping! Joey Barton, I think your time is up, a long ban and hopefully the sack from QPR. You have had too many chances. Finally enjoyed watching the coach loads of Villa fans on the long road home after defeat by City. Looking forward to watching all the highlights later.

New York,New York

Great evening last night with friends. Looks like it's full steam ahead for special trip in May 2014. Got Mrs P on the case for the forward planning. Seems that I need more than £500 saved as I think there is going to be some serious shopping,eating and drinking.I am also looking forward to reading Mrs S's book and attending the premier!Have to pay for this years holiday this week, which means it must be only 10 weeks away. Can't wait. Mind you so much happening before then; daughter number one will be twenty( surely I look too young);Olympic torch coming through Yarmouth; Year six trip(not sure if going though);Jubliee weekend away(child free, fingers crossed);meal and night at The Swan; hockey at the Olympics.However s....y the week has been there is always something to look forward to and someone to share it with. Don't hesitate live life to the full, you never know what's round the corner or what road life is going to take.

10.5.12

The Also Rans swept into second place, due to Mrs W being closest to Woolworths opening in 1870 something,at the quiz last night. Mrs H and L came in a close third. I feel a popadom coming on! Tonight I am out with my other glamorous friends, for a meal. It's the 40 something club. Hoping we will talk about our trip,to help us celebrate our next special birthday.

9.5.12

Wonder how many sad people auditioned for the X Factor, outside the Forum in Norwich, today.How many competitive parents took days off work,to take little Jonny, to try their luck! Bet Norfolk schools attendance figures took a hammering! Better start planting trees. Think I may of used several today, whilst preparing for next week.Still have more to do. Also helped to fill the shredding bin, due to my inability to program our Hi tec photocopier! Off to pit my witts,against Manbys finest quiz teams later. Hope AW has read up on the latest news.

7.5.12

Been back to 1216 today. King John arrived at Framlingham,demanding the surrender of the castle.Watched the Men at Arms and Archers defend the castle by firing the catapult and giant arrows over the battlements. Listened to some dodgy medieval singing, watched the stew cooking in the pots over an open fire and watched hand to hand combat. A thoroughly good day all round.

6.5.12

Great result for the Canaries yesterday, disappointed there was no Match of the Day last night to hear Lawros thoughtson the game. Will have to watch tonight, wonder how far down the programme we will be? Have really enjoyed watching the Olympic hockey test event, culminating in a GB women win against the top team Argentina, or Afganistan as E kept saying. Now watching Newcastle v Man City, what a miss by Toure.N is in his usual position on the sofa, asleep. Might flick onto the snooker in a bit, then E has swimming later. Looking forward to cracking open the Cloudy Bay later. Memories of a special time and family no longer here.

4.5.12

How did that Argentinian hockey captain sneak onto the Falklands to film that Olympic video?On the Olympic theme, I'm hoping all that military hardwear, sailing up the Thames or stationed on the roofs of flats, is not needed this Summer.Don't know if I should feel nervous about attending the Olympic or excited!

2.5.12

No rain today! Today's Sun has show itself up with its headline about Roy Hodgson. They should be getting the country behind him not ridiculing him because of the way he talks.What chance has he? Whilst on football, why can't spectators spectate and not get involved, let managers, coaches and officials get on with the job in hand, instead of interfering?Just enjoy what you have gone to watch.Without these people there would be no games.End of rant for today.

1.5.12

Doing my bit, 'digging for victory' tonight.Runner bean frame erected and seeds planted. Broad beans;parsnips;spinach;lettuce all peeping through the soil.Rhubarb picked for mum and Tina.Happy days.No need to look for the 'black market!'