Sailing the seven seas

On Friday as a team bonding exercise a group of us from work went down to Southampton for a day's sailing around the Isle of White.

It was a bit of an early start (6am) but once we were down there it was fantastic. The sun was coming in and out of the clouds but we got a lovely wind up late morning and did some fantastic sailing, racing style, on it's side. Tacking from one side to the other was hilarious with a few slips and slides.

We also got the chance to get out on the speedboat which was hilarious. Clare & I sat up front and we were totally airborne going over the wake of the passing ships. We held onto each other and couldn't stop laughing.

A lovely lunch was then handed out whilst we watched the other sailor's practicing for Cow's week next week.

A glorious day, with a relaxing motor back into port. A bit wind burnt but well worth it!

I'm a Celebrity

(Suzy, Hayley, Rhianna, me & Pip in the stadium)

Yesterday I was selected (amongst 37 other team mates) to attend the celebrations for 2 years to go to the Olympics. We got taken to a platform outside the Aquatics Centre, then we walked across the bridge into the Olympic stadium. It was being taped by the BBC so we were all on our best behaviour.

(1st: Pip & I in front of the Aquatics, 2nd: Hayley, Pip, Me & Suzy, 3rd: Talking to Boris)

A few highlights were chatting with Boris Johnson (London Mayor), meeting Chris Hoy (Gold medal winner) and I also had a photo with Gary Linnekar. Michael Johnson, fastest man on the planet, was there and he ran a race with the local kids which was lovely.

(1st: Me & Gary Linnekar, 2nd: Me with the AMAZING Chris Hoy, 3rd: Michael Johnson)

A great event and it was wonderful to be part of it! See below for my chat with Boris!!!

Come Dine with Clare & Softball

On Tuesday 20th Clare had her Come Dine with me experience. She cooked for the 8 of us, entree was bacon lardon's with camenbert cheese. Main was beef lasagne & salad. Dessert was a heavenly creation of lemon cheesecake with strawberries on the side. The dessert was totally amazing and pulled her score up! Afterwards everyone went into the backyard to finish off the 11 bottles of drink!!! A great night.

Wednesday we had our first work softball night. We had plenty of people show up and it was great fun. Experience ranged from high to very low but everyone got in and had a go. My team won 39 to 35 so it was a tight one. Next match is Tues 3rd Aug!

Re-design

So although I have only just done my room, I felt like a change on the weekend so whilst Clare has been on holiday's in Spain, I moved some stuff around.

I think it really opens up the room!

Look out Don Burke!

We played softball on Thursday night and even though we were one person down we still won 12 - 10. The weekend was a quiet one. Saturday I went to a friends BBQ and it was lovely. So nice to be sitting outside in the sun relaxing & eating. Early night Saturday.

Sunday, after a lovely long lay in, I got up and Clare & I went to Homebase and got our garden furniture. Whilst we were out buying it, Lee (Clare's bro) started cleaning up the weeds in the backyard. When we got home he had nearly finished so I went and attached the bush on the left side. As you will see below it makes a massive difference! Can't wait to start planting and growing stuff.

Any tips Ma?