tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64259132011-12-14T03:58:18.109ZI think it has now turned into comedic joys contrasted with Marta's tragedies, musings, rants and wanders down memory lane.Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.comBlogger5381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-3562813941153398392009-12-19T20:23:00.002Z2009-12-19T20:26:20.833Z

I met a lovely lady called Lisa who does Botox just as I am starting to hate the ruffled brow between my eyebrows. I've also got a headache that won't go away and have heard Botox helps some people. The medical skin peels sound amazing for anti-ageing, pigmentation and acne. Not sure if I should hold off a bit more but if you are ready to take the plunge with Bournemouth Botox, Lisa's mobile is

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-62648244873231896902009-08-23T09:59:00.002Z2009-08-23T10:01:15.938Z

Womens belts in stunning designs not available on the High Street is what you'll find at http://www.onceuponabelt.com from wide waist belts to classic black leather belts, jeans belts to obi belts.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-39337226622793437452009-08-23T09:44:00.003Z2009-08-23T14:53:20.317Z

Ladies interchangeable shoes have been a hot topic in the UK since Jane Rafter appeared on Dragons Den with her very pretty Slinks retailing at £120. Their warm reception is good news for http://www.swaptopshoes.com launching soon as they specialise in the best of the interchangeable top shoe brands such as SwitchFlops (switch flops) and Onesole (one sole). They have plenty more exciting stuff up

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-35337885714815877912009-06-19T12:12:00.002Z2009-06-19T12:14:36.956Z

Love this site - onceuponabelt.com! All the belts a woman could wish to choose from.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-18313801462183685002008-12-28T12:20:00.006Z2008-12-28T12:39:31.974Z

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-74561468061781504162008-12-24T12:01:00.012Z2008-12-24T12:21:13.160Z

12th November 2007Hello there Having a great time. Were a wee bit worried when the rain started last night and poured on right through to mid morning. Thought we were gonna be those holiday makers taking videos of the rain before the cyclone hit. But no, it cleared up and was hot enough for another day by the pool. Today we had some of the complimentary celebrate love package (you get it if you

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-51907010957095812442008-12-22T12:48:00.001Z2008-12-22T12:48:38.136Z

DOG's DIARY 8:00 am - Dog food! My favourite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favourite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favourite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing! 12:00 pm - Lunch! My favourite thing! 1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favourite thing! 3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favourite thing

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-69888424580160352062008-12-22T12:44:00.001Z2008-12-22T12:53:27.196Z

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkIOK GO

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-66571427848713325922008-12-22T12:38:00.002Z2008-12-22T12:41:58.088Z

I found notes I made from reading a book on living and eating right for my blood type. It's the new star sign I swear. It is so me. First thing notes say is..."Leader, extroversion, energy, focusNot good under stress, express anger when stressed, sensation-seeking, impulsivity"and then lots of good advice on how to be less of a lunatic.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-88953812914960613382008-12-22T12:34:00.003Z2008-12-22T12:36:04.708Z

1) I saw a fat woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said 'Thyroid problem?'2) When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realised that The Lord doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to forgive me.3) I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming.4) I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-50681166426236777592008-12-22T12:22:00.001Z2008-12-22T12:25:37.667Z

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-17037574069753780042008-12-22T12:11:00.003Z2008-12-22T12:20:06.051Z

Some great things to contemplate here <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt;

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-26612677286229967092008-12-22T12:07:00.003Z2008-12-22T12:08:54.836Z

How exactly do you dial 999 for the Coastguard?!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-88527714805518601772008-12-22T11:56:00.004Z2008-12-22T12:03:28.996Z

I am going to share my experience of getting PVD in my left eye on my blog in case it helps anyone else who has this horrible thing happen to them come to terms with it and to know as dreadful as it is at first it really does get better, even though you feel blind to begin with. I was 36 and it is not supposed to happen to people under 60 which made me feel particularly cursed. Before it happened

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-39683449476842848452008-12-21T17:45:00.002Z2008-12-21T17:53:49.804Z

This year I got PVD in my left eye. What a year it has been! My already dire spatial awareness has been further impaired but it did have a funny consequence. While working at an agency I was standing next to the designer talking about some designs on his screen. I put my hand on his desk to steady myself and immediately felt something warm and wet under my hand. All sorts of things flashed

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-74797897716147186752008-12-21T17:43:00.001Z2008-12-21T17:45:23.084Z

Robin: "Will I be one of those stories insurance companies publish about ludicrous claims...? I was down in Dorset for the weekend with the school doing outward boundy sort of things.I parked in a field and walked down to where a bunch of posh and hormonal 15 year olds were attempting canoeing and came back to find a mucus coloured wreck with dangling wing mirrors and a lump bitten out of the

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-84462187759018925312008-12-21T17:02:00.002Z2008-12-21T17:43:51.265Z

I like clever use of theatre props and men in black, especially the Matrix style ping pong - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-dcmDscwEcI and for Karate http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dv13HOn4xY&feature=related and finally http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yyU0pe6EFBQ&feature=related which should have been on the generation game.If you miss the X Factor then you could well love this - http://

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-14701021124592732602008-12-21T16:28:00.002Z2008-12-21T16:32:38.833Z

I miss living abroad but it's great to have an international evening out. Must try to make more foreign bonkers friends here in Bournemouth. Having a good clear out and found an email about this fun night out in 2005."I went to a concert before Xmas with a very international crowd which I like - French, Hungarian, Russian, Armenian, Polish (me), American and 2 Brits. The band was very good, altho

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-73911957270611126842008-12-21T10:25:00.001Z2008-12-21T10:59:15.430Z

http://mirell.org/swf/london_underground.swfWarning: contains extreme swearing

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-83372891187262931982008-12-21T10:10:00.002Z2008-12-21T11:02:26.039Z

"WHY ANIMALS DON'T LIVE AS LONG AS PEOPLE(Copied - Author unknown)Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owner, his wife, and their little boy were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-55992896893120053982008-12-21T10:09:00.001Z2008-12-21T11:03:58.256Z

ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middleBEAUTY PARLOR: A place where women curl up and dyeCANNIBAL: Someone who is fed up with peopleCHICKENS: The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are deadCOMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hoursDUST: Mud with the juice squeezed outEGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-10164712232116395322008-12-18T12:18:00.002Z2008-12-18T12:27:24.457Z

I learn various things as I get older - one is that violence can work and sometimes is the only answer. I had neighbour issues once (inc my front door being glued) and the main protaganist, a drunk who told lies about me that others believed would not listen to sense. It was very stressful and he was trying to intimidate me to move out. I met him outside the flats one day and in response to his

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-49225901784358178272008-12-18T11:48:00.002Z2008-12-18T12:18:33.728Z

What I love about Polish culture is that it is so unselfish e.g. on Xmas eve which is the big celebration, tradition has it you lay an extra place and put a candle in the window lest someone is lost in the snow so they can enjoy Xmas Eve with you. I define hospitality as sitting 8 around a table for 4 happily. I was really sad when I heard a friend spent Xmas alone because when he asked his

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-19929686558818753772008-12-18T11:41:00.002Z2008-12-18T11:48:49.052Z

My mum is just awesome although she drives me nuts like you would not believe. Packing my handbag for me is too much. She's also extremely embarrassing. Like the time we were out having a pub lunch. I arrived and my brother who as mentioned is stuck in about age 11 roared at the top of his voice "She's here!". Then we sat down and she was bringing me up to date with this old guy she'd been dating

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-13271330536531635902008-12-18T11:39:00.000Z2008-12-18T11:41:04.601Z

Recently I dreamt a penguin was living in my letter box. Cool or what?

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-8758598743370061442008-12-18T11:38:00.000Z2008-12-18T11:39:32.462Z

I returned from the doctors and passed our local postbox which bugs the hell out of me because it is really faded and scruffy. It is crying out to be painted. I fantasize about getting out at 2am one morning and giving it a make over. Some nice Paul Smith style stripes I think. I seriously am considering this. Only you will know my secret.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-58103294843660132412008-12-16T07:30:00.000Z2008-12-16T07:31:46.555Z

To generate a South Park character go to www.sp-studio.de

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-72594590311277125572008-12-13T18:50:00.004Z2008-12-13T23:05:10.069Z

Pictured Natasha, Marta and Sarah <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt;

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-30161685674734522512008-12-13T18:45:00.002Z2008-12-13T18:50:01.231Z

Belated blogging lest I forget the moment. Kamal at Mars always said I'd get on like a house on fire with his sister Nina, a lawyer working in Birmingham, and that we even had heart problems in common as well as trouble with men and were both fiery no nonsense characters. She rang one day and we chatted for ages like two old friends. After promising to meet up one day when close enough,

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-10428268708844653822008-06-07T18:27:00.002Z2008-06-07T18:29:11.769Z

23rd June I start my new job in Bournemouth heading up the digital arm of an agency. 3rd July we move house to there just half a mile from the sea. My dreams have come true. Very excited about it all!!!!!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-82719172338661045562008-05-08T22:21:00.002Z2008-05-08T22:33:43.709Z

In addition to decluttering with the help of ebay for our impending move to Bournemouth, Andrew has been involved in hours of computer based work preparing the move. No, not researching where to live but ripping CDs we own. Mine proved difficult to index due to my weird finds and he's horrified I own soundtrack of the waves. He's now transferring his record collection to mini disc to then

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-19775038032290190592008-05-08T22:17:00.003Z2008-05-08T22:37:28.620Z

Robin who I lived next to in Bracknell has become a close friend. When he went full-time with his photography business I recommended work use him for business portraits. And so they did this week. I met him coming out of the lift with Tara in PR. "Oh hello" he said "You look so different in your business clothes." He then turned to Tara and reveals "I normally see her in her dressing gown!!!"I

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-14793502806196290532008-03-30T17:41:00.005Z2008-03-30T17:49:25.343Z

Had a lovely day today visited by my dad and Rita. We took a Sunday afternoon drive in the countryside. We were a 4 hat family! Have meant to post pics of this car I researched for months and love to bits. Got it November last year but may have to sell it soon. Here I am doing my Noddy impression.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-20629466394037200532008-03-09T01:07:00.004Z2008-03-09T01:19:30.286Z

My blog of the Argentina grand tour can be found at http://realtravel.com/argentina-trips-i6665513.html and what a wonderful trip it is turning out to be from peaks to penguin poo at the end of the earth. Love it and worth the 12 year wait to get here.All my recent photos are now moved to this address in case you had the other one bookmarked - http://picasaweb.google.com/inmyfootsteps. Some great

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-26271104319218170412008-02-12T19:03:00.000Z2008-02-12T19:41:14.181Z

I am off work for a recuperative spell because I literally exhausted my adrenal glands. Adrenal fatigue is what they call it. Basically from long hours running around like a crazy person with adrenals in constant overdrive for months on end without proper breaks will do this to you. So a fortnight ago I was a physical and emotional gibbering heap. Now I sleep like a baby when I can get to sleep

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-70241015319909350592008-01-30T18:45:00.000Z2008-01-30T18:46:53.537Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-68812570717893764902007-11-01T15:02:00.000Z2007-11-01T15:03:31.170Z

A cabbie picks up a NunShe gets into the cab, and notices that the VERYhandsome cab driver won't stop staring at her.She asks him why he is staring.He replies: "I have a question to ask you but I don'twant to offend you."She answers, "My son, you cannot offend me. Whenyou're as old as I am and have been a nun as long as Ihave, you get a chance to see and hear just abouteverything. I'm sure that

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-17549137562309480582007-10-22T21:39:00.001Z2007-10-22T21:42:04.304Z

Oh and it was true. The cat is terrified of the new cat flap because it clicks when she comes near with the infra-red thingy on her collar. So rather than brave the click she did a poo on Katie's English homework folder under the coffee table and scratched around. For something so horrible it had us crying with laughterAndrew was so amused he got the camera to take a photo. Yes a family kodak

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-40512244274713361952007-10-18T21:25:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:26:27.919Z

"I don't want to set the world on fire. I just want to start a little flame in your heart"

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-70655736946480964532007-10-18T21:23:00.001Z2007-10-18T21:24:30.527Z

asked my mum about WIFI

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-47607729491542955522007-10-18T21:17:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:20:51.001Z

I just love this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8mBDQXWflbM

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-442734164094473372007-10-18T21:14:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:16:49.829Z

One day my housework challenged husband decided to wash his Sweat- shirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?" "It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?" He yelled back, " University of Oklahoma ." And they say blondes are dumb... ----------------------------------------------------------- A couple is

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-76012421134743729852007-10-18T21:05:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:08:10.743Z

We put about 100 bricks in some particularorder in a closed room with an open window.Then send 2 or 3 candidates in the room andclose the door.Leave them alone and come back after 6 hoursand then analyze the situation. If they are counting the bricks......Put them in the accounts department. If they are recounting them....... Put them in auditing. If they have messed up the whole place with

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-8439129670065195082007-10-18T20:56:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:08:49.108Z

How are we? Sunburnt and doesn't it feel good after all the rain and more rain and the cats and the dogs. Andrew and I are just back from a short break in the Isle of Wight. We got the ferry yesterday am at 10.15am from Lymington. Drove to Freshwater Bay where we parked before hiking up the Tennyson Downs to the Needles, then to Alum Bay and then back up over the Downs. I had my Birkenstocks on

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-39026737616782608112007-10-18T20:48:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:09:16.569Z

"Oh must tell you. I had a sort of induction yesterday. But when I was told where to stand in the office if I had an accident I just guffawed!Companies can be so funny!"So any split nails etc. go stand by the stationery cupboard until someone notices and rescues you. Brilliant!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-35297433977529417602007-10-18T20:31:00.000Z2007-10-18T21:10:33.621Z

http://www.fishki.net/comment.php?id=26900 - let it load first and ensure you have sound on. If I say it's a parrot dancing you'll want to just hit delete but all my friends mailed back saying how they nearly did that but were so glad they didn't as they loved it to bits. Watch the bird in the cage on the left join in too. Jan reckons some men don't even dance that well.From Carolyn it prompted

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-84792491258848562672007-10-18T20:21:00.000Z2007-10-18T20:30:21.635Z

Andrew's super DVD player that allegedly could play anything has been put to the test. He researched it very thoroughly and one reviewer said "If you do a shit on a plate and put it in, this thing will play it". They lied, not that we have tried that. I really wanted the girl's to see the very funny French film 'Le Placard' or 'The Closet' so ordered the DVD. It will not play on our DVD player.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-11148105800001115222007-10-04T21:34:00.000Z2007-10-04T21:37:01.520Z

BROWN PAPER PACKAGES TIED UP WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTION - THIS IS NOT ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS...WHEN MY DOG BITES, THE POSTMAN'S LEG, WHEN I'M FEELING SAD.This was the fabulous email title from my ever inspirational facilities manager at work

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-54948940266657694392007-09-16T22:24:00.000Z2007-09-16T22:25:13.076Z

Weird - when I put up a post blogger comes back confirming it in German!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-80532627829545122922007-09-16T22:21:00.000Z2007-09-16T22:24:04.693Z

Spray it again The final bit of repair work was undertaken yesterday morning, so the fountain should be back in action early next week. We are just getting the lighting replaced (the fish get so annoyed if they can't see where they are going), and then it will be refilled. Bit of H&S info for you - the lower area of the fountain (the bit you park your cars up to), is 4 ft deep and contains

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-7073710437042408402007-09-16T09:34:00.000Z2007-09-16T09:36:54.606Z

We're terrified of it. He thinks humans are not for cute cuddling but to climb up claws out and bite. He's ferocious and doesn't stop. You wave your hand as you talk and he's jumping up to grab on to it. I swear it's hyperactivity in a cat mixed with crocodile wrestling. When we visit we have to ask for him to be shut in another room otherwise it won't be long before we're wondering what the

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-10155054508028425212007-09-10T22:11:00.000Z2007-09-10T22:15:58.308Z

SMART ASS ANSWER #6It was mealtime during a flight on Hooters Airline."Would you like dinner?" the flight attendant asked John, seated in front."What are my choices?" John asked."Yes or no," she replied.SMART ASS ANSWER #5A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets.As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket and he opened his trench coat and flashed her.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-4460415123377989932007-09-06T20:57:00.000Z2007-09-06T20:59:00.324Z

Apparently they are responsible for lots of house fires. So said the email I received today.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-31273728846073651362007-09-01T17:27:00.000Z2007-09-01T17:31:33.630Z

Here is a photo for your blog. This place is not far from me and is in Hyannis on Cape Cod. Every time I drive by it I think of you and think "I must take a photo of this place, Marta probably owns it and never told anyone".

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-63478510741882797452007-09-01T15:46:00.000Z2007-09-01T15:55:46.718Z

I had to explain the difference in toilet terms between number 1 and number 2 to Andrew today although he was arguing fiercely that no. 1 is something of more significance, the big kahuna, and it should be the other way around. He proceeded to state it was like distinguishing Ant from Dec, our fabulous UK TV presenters who are always paired up. That made me laugh the leap from piss and shit to

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-7240558206791476052007-08-29T23:07:00.001Z2007-08-29T23:08:15.353Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-25647689911132075792007-08-29T22:58:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:59:38.535Z

Katie took me up on the offer. Alas it was to go into her fancy dress box!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-53901392936475827052007-08-29T22:52:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:55:50.958Z

This was the day I had to abandon my car because Thatcham was flooded. I walked home along the A4 from one end of Thatcham to the other wading through water which was up to me knees in certain parts. Thank heavens we live on bit of a hill and missed being surrounded by a moat unlike others a few roads down.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-31498977997878753742007-08-29T22:47:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:50:29.128Z

she made a Harry Potter egg. I made an effort and watched 'The Goblet of Fire' film and it was okay. Still don't see myself reading any of the books - have looked at them but the prose did nothing for me whatsoever. However at my friend Mark's writers group there was a chap who did the same genre but so so so much better. In fact watching Harry Potter made me yearn to go back to the writers group

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-356186909054819612007-08-29T22:44:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:45:41.773Z

From the new horror film

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-8544407364745169502007-08-29T22:40:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:42:17.916Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-36596970620776457462007-08-29T22:07:00.000Z2007-08-29T22:09:58.394Z

Turned me into Jane Goody. I have seen the future and I'm going to put the donut down right now!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-4373251983665149982007-08-29T22:06:00.001Z2007-08-29T22:07:07.093Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-12543616642628667182007-08-29T21:55:00.000Z2007-08-29T21:56:52.120Z

Emma got 4 As and a B, then Katie got all A stars with 98% in Sciences. What a proud step mom I am.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-14499161705795831322007-08-29T21:46:00.001Z2007-08-29T21:52:33.181Z

I asked Andrew for the recipe as it was so delish. I traded the recipe with my work canteen who got me a catering bag of Ebly as that's the only way you can get it or open an account yourself with http://www.vegetarianexpress.co.uk/ "Can't remember exactly what I did but it was something like ...A stuffing mixture made of cooked ebly, garlic, onion, sun-dried tomato paste, bits of chopped

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-27968722424597414752007-08-29T18:54:00.000Z2007-08-29T19:11:21.458Z

It all happened over Saturday night dinner with Bruce - there was some geek boy utterings about Macs. Then followed some research over the next few days. I got some emails from Andrew declaring his growing desire. By Friday he was driving down to Southampton to make his first macpurchase as there was no way he could wait 10 days for delivery if he ordered it online. We went away for the weekend.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-30582835617335829132007-08-29T18:50:00.001Z2007-08-29T18:54:50.392Z

A scrummy mix of varied veggie finery. I am such a FLB!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-27199896836054811692007-08-29T18:06:00.000Z2007-08-29T18:16:23.878Z

Here's a best of selection. Very entertaining indeed. Names and places changed to protect the not so innocent.Subject: BOVVERED? WELL YES, I AM AS IT HAPPENS...Hi All,Admittedly, it is a bit of a long one this week, but it's as vital to yourwell being, as Hollyoaks is to a teenage boy... WalkwaysThese have recently been re-carpeted. If I could ask you to leave it a couple of weeks

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-51766977950516103712007-08-27T18:45:00.000Z2007-08-27T18:47:05.564Z

Katie: MartaMarta: YesKatie: Have you done yoga?Marta: Yes I haveKatie: Do you fart when you do yoga?

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-60963748762244575422007-08-27T18:44:00.000Z2007-08-27T18:45:47.066Z

I like any music where you can dance in the style of a robot doing DIY.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-72107012630497514082007-08-24T19:42:00.000Z2007-08-24T19:46:27.966Z

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell"Furious activity is no substitute for understanding." - HH Williams

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-10775294771286102002007-08-24T19:28:00.000Z2007-08-24T19:31:36.670Z

March this year I went with Andrew to visit my mum in North Wales and stayed at a Vegetarian guest house - very nice it was too. I dreamt of lots of butterflies and when I woke up walked into the bathroom where a butterfly was trying to get out of the window. Spooky or did I just see it in a semi awake state?

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-49955339994004355692007-08-21T22:05:00.001Z2007-08-24T19:28:43.098Z

Shopping at woolies.One day, in a queue at the company cafeteria, Joe says to Mike behind him,"My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor.""Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies."There's a diagnostic computer down at Woolworth's. Just give it a urine sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.It takes ten

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-43627571139595229172007-08-21T21:03:00.000Z2007-08-21T21:16:13.556Z

This am I had the most random dream ever. I was standing by a double grave of 2 people I had killed explaining about it to a friend. The fact I killed them was somehow not a really bad thing. 1 was Madonna and the other a guy called Bill who I had found on the Internet and he had asked to be killed by having his head sliced off. Bill was not called Bill but something else except I kept forgetting

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-64528945961947294522007-08-21T20:57:00.000Z2007-08-21T20:58:59.373Z

from the wife of a dear friend and Mars excolleague - http://www.russianlingo.co.uk/index.html

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-764411163620563532007-08-03T17:20:00.000Z2007-08-03T17:23:01.077Z

I put on my one piece to do my exercise bike one Sunday morning, declaring to my step daughters it was a hoo ha suit. They asked why it was called a hoo ha suit. I looked stunned "I don't know. I just made it up."Then on the bike I realised it must be because as you toil on the bike you can pant "Hoo" "Ha" "Hoo" "Ha" to help you along. That made sense to all who laughed at me - they were laughing

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-29201816350098368702007-07-29T22:22:00.000Z2007-07-29T22:24:50.327Z

Andrew told me about a fab new Anti-Virus tool which in tests came out head and shoulders above Norton. Just started using it and it is great. Laptop running faster without the Norton stuff too. Happy camper is me.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-60935274707506459942007-07-14T22:58:00.000Z2007-07-29T22:22:34.818Z

See http://photos.norniak.co.uk for latest holiday photos. I really like the Picasa Google thing and that it is all linked to one account.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-63875255759425529942007-04-23T22:43:00.000Z2007-04-23T22:51:20.660Z

Na, but I do have a huge soft spot for Shrek. This was our day at Universal Studios which was lots of fun even if like me you don't like roller coasters. The closest I got was sat calmly eating my hot dog when suddenly a wave of water came from nowhere (or rather the final slide in the Jurassic Park ride) and drenched us. I saw it in slow motion but couldn't move fast enough to escape. Luckily

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-72775480307822984092007-04-23T22:41:00.000Z2007-04-23T22:43:49.501Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-28760089855449452007-04-23T22:40:00.000Z2007-04-23T22:41:34.333Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-75452321348660061882007-04-23T22:38:00.000Z2007-04-23T22:40:23.126Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-12550323973615343492007-04-23T22:15:00.000Z2007-04-23T22:36:13.784Z

Now this is the life. Two bright intelligent talented daughters (15 and 17) I'm so proud of with no labour pains and no sleepless nights. Just find single dad who has them every other week. A very lovely man who is shown here making us fresh pasta. It's a lot of fun and they're definitely a selling point rather than a problem. Where else would I hear great stories like "In Home Economics I made

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-29450579656657146682007-03-02T21:48:00.000Z2007-03-02T21:51:43.341Z

Here are Andrew's daughters, Katie and Emma. Honeymoon pics follow.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-90526330019928203772007-03-02T20:43:00.002Z2007-03-02T20:45:14.647Z

Sunbathers at La Fortuna waterfall

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-36873715084067077072007-03-02T20:41:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:43:35.422Z

Volcano viewed from hot springs which were part of the hotel as well as the spa and better still zip line canopy tour. Hotel URL below http://www.arenalparaiso.com/english/main.htm

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-36282846445842803452007-03-02T20:40:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:41:21.177Z

A regular occurence only visible when dark enough. Here we are watching it from bed. Cool or what?

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-65182682204643960822007-03-02T20:36:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:40:00.522Z

Andrew experiencing the best zip lines in Costa Rica over the river and above the canopy. I got to the first platform expecting a gentle start, quivered with vertigo at the valley below and couldn't see the end of the line even so bottled it and fled to negotiate a refund while my heart still functioned.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-37545534896179661382007-03-02T20:32:00.000Z2007-03-02T21:32:24.054Z

This was a crazy morning - the car rental guy having agreed to be at the office at 8am when they opened to receive the car and take us to the regional airport for our 9am flight, wasn't there so luckily the gift shop had his mobile. He was some 15 km away in another office so just said leave the car open and the keys under the carpet in the airport parking.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-18353001493707195552007-03-02T20:26:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:32:54.599Z

After check-in, with highly technical list on clip board from guy who arrived casually 20 minutes after we should have checked in, this was weighing the luggage before boarding the 12 seater Cessna. Excellent take off on run way that ends in the sea or with a beautiful view of a bay as we climb to the clouds.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-40328871255356567452007-03-02T20:22:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:26:13.015Z

included a ferry ride from Puntarenas which was breathtaking. There was a disco on the top deck and a cockerel crowing non stop. Plenty of tiny beaches and islands along the way. I didn't get sea sick for once but then I had taken the pills hours before.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-37992059039438257522007-03-02T20:19:00.000Z2007-03-02T21:32:59.183Z

On the way to climb a waterfall (yes really climb up a waterfall and cling onto an at times vertical river bank to see a better waterfall with cool pool to swim in - they don't do tourist paths very often in Costa Rica) we say a Cappuchin monkey.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-63743160587407980312007-03-02T20:17:00.002Z2007-03-02T21:25:00.647Z

Ms Shipwrecked - isn't that the worst TV programme ever. Watched 5 minutes and wanted to relieve my misery by shooting myself in the head. Nooooooo!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-52277528210046481172007-03-02T20:17:00.001Z2007-03-02T20:17:55.247Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-41037200375394422482007-03-02T20:16:00.001Z2007-03-02T21:33:15.840Z

The roads definitely demanded a 4WD and that made it a pretty memorable holiday too. Roads were terrible so even short trips in the beach resort were an adventure. We cracked up laughing when they told us how much money had been invested and the roads were 100% better now.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-27951869571353380272007-03-02T20:12:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:16:03.849Z

A rain shower in the rain forest with a sea view. Lovely!

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-81659903521501952262007-03-02T20:11:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:12:43.935Z

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-32397786426343719002007-03-02T20:10:00.000Z2007-03-02T21:28:35.769Z

Glorious stretch of very empty beach at Santa Teresa

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-74679699179173739502007-03-02T20:07:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:10:21.718Z

I have developed an obsession with hammocks.

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425913.post-54651836121985352712007-03-02T20:06:00.000Z2007-03-02T20:07:39.917Z

Discrete front of a restaurant and cheap hotel/camp site

Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11801667777312450372noreply@blogger.com0