FATHERS DAY 2011

Father's Day was celebrated in the usual way at The Lounge in Driffield. Grandad got 5 cards, a pair of "Grandad" socks, 3 bottles of beer, kit kats, and some Lynx body spray and shower gel. Looking forward to next year's already.

ANDREW & LAURA WEDDING

Well the big day finally arrived - May 28th 2011 - Andrew and Laura Wedding Day. Most guests in evening dress as requested and a great occasion it was. The wedding took place in the centre of Bristol at Bakers and Cutlers Halls owned by Raymond Blanc in Cabot Circus. The two halls are medieval and made a fascinating location for a wedding and subsequent reception. The festivities went on until midnight having started officially at 4pm.
On the following day Andrew and Laura held an "open house" and the two families got together for a few hours before departing for home in the afternoon. We were treated to a mammoth wedding present opening session.

Andrew and Laura left for a two week honeymoon in Italy in the early hours of last Wednesday morning.

P.S. Dougal wasn't invited so he spent four days in kennels but seems to have survived ok.

DAWN'S 12TH BIRTHDAY

It was Dawn's 12th birthday on 3rd May and as per usual she celebrated with Katy and Paul, Nanna and Grandad, at The Lounge in Driffield. She got a new mobile phone and a watch and is seen above with her "Belle" birthday cake following her role in Beauty & The Beast last weekend.

BOWLER

Grandad just before he starts his outdoor bowling season. Very smart !!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Yesterday Dawn completed her two performances as Belle in Starstrucks production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She was very good and has a splendid singing voice. Although the show is on again next weekend Dawn's participation reverts to a more minor role as someone else takes a turn at Belle.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Happy anniversary to Nanna and Grandad who reach 41 years of marriage today April 11th.

SWIMATHON 2011

"Sally's Swimmers completed their Swimathon last Friday evening and in doing so raised in excess of £500.00 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Well done to all five. Especially well done to Dawn and Katy who both completed a mile.

MOTHERS DAY 2011

Yesterday was Mothers Day and Nanna received five cards from Uncle Simon, Uncle Pando and Auntie Katy plus one from Martin and Mikey and one from Dawn. We all went to Auntie Katy's house late afternoon for dinner (even I got dinner as well) and a few drinks.

WHEN I'M 64

Grandad celebrated his 64th birthday on 24th March with a night out at The Lounge in Driffield followed by a night at the Water Margin Chinese restaurant on the 25th. I think a good time was had by all.

WEEKEND AWAY

Nanna and Grandad went to see Uncle Pando and Laura at the weekend leaving me to stay with Uncle Colin, Jan and the boys together with Rosie the dog. Its the first time i've stayed with another dog but I seem to have got on quite well and been out for lots of good walks. Not been eating a lot though. Anyway i'm now back home. Nanna and Grandad had a nice (although really a flying visit) stay in Portishead near Bristol where Pando and Laura live. The picture is one of Portishead marina where they all had a walk to on Saturday afternoon.

LEAKING FISH TANK

A short time ago Nanna and Grandad noticed a leak in their fish tank. Buckets and bowls were employed to catch the drips which unfortunately did not stop therefore they decided to give up keeping fish, drained and emptied the tank and gave the fish away. A bit sad really but it would have meant trying to reseal the tank with no guarantee that you sort out the problem. Never mind, it was fun while it lasted. At least they were down on fish numbers.

LEGALLY BLONDE

Nanna met up with Katy and Dawn yesterday to go and see the musical Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre in London. Katy travelled from Cambridge where she was staying after picking up Dawn, and Nanna went by train from Driffield. A long day but well worth it was the verdict.

SWIMATHON 2011

Nanna has assembled her team for Swimathon 2011 next month. All sponsorship is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

STOP PRESS NEWS
Dawn lands the part of Belle in Starstruck's forthcoming production of Beauty and the Beast.

EDINBURGH

I went with Nanna and Grandad last weekend to Edinburgh to see Martin and Mikey and Uncle Simon and Auntie Karen. It was just a quick overnight stop but it was nice to see everyone as we hadn't seen them for several months.

GYM COMPETITION

Dawn won Bronze in her latest Gym competition in Hull yesterday. Nanna and Katy went with her to watch.

PUNCTURE

On their way back from the cinema last Monday Nanna and Grandad heard a "bang" at the back of Grandad's car. Eventually a flat tyre was discovered and they didn't quite make it back home. Had to change the wheel on the outskirts of Driffield and the wheel has now been fitted with a new tyre. New Year - more expense !!

SHUFFLES TAP SHOW 2011

Nanna and Dawn took part in the annual Shuffles tap dance show last Saturday.

PANTOMIME

Grandad's usual Xmas treat is to take everybody to the Pantomime at York Theatre Royal and this year were Grandad, Nanna, Katy, Paul, Dawn, Georgia, Pando and Laura. We had good seats three rows back in the Dress Circle to watch Jack and the Beanstalk. The usual cast but opinion said not quite as good as last years Humpty Dumpty. Very difficult to get better and better and still very watchable at about 8.5/10. Anyway we all had a good afternoons entertainment and no doubt we'll be back for more next year.