Day 38 - Sprain, Sparkle, Shopping & Shazza

My sixth day with no gym due to my foot injury and I can feel my stomach growing larger by the day...but don't worry the 30 boys as soon as I hear the beat of Gaga or Whitters tonight I will be a groovin'

So tonight we have to dress to impress with a bit of sparkle - so my outfit below is spot on!  No seriously guys dont worry I have my outfit planned....and that will be part of my blog tomorrow. Below was just me at the request of Nat attempting to be cool and hip in Sport & Soccor....I was in that maze of a shop getting old fashioned trainers for my 1950's outfit for next weeks 50's party!  All go on the social scene in June!

Just finished watching Sharapova win her second French Open, what a match - best ladies final for years! Congrats Shazza....

Right let me don my sparkle and party.........

Day 37 - Tennis Talk

Yes Carl this is another tennis burp.....

So semi finals are complete at the French Open!   We have Sharapova against Simona, looking forward to that one - the former champion against the rising star of the game!  Will Shazza out grunt the Romanian....or will the world number 4 get her first grand slam!?

In the mens it is one against two Rafa v Novak.....

Gulbis unfortunately couldn't gain another top 10 scalp today and Djokovic pulled through in four sets...

I was expecting a nail biting five set tussle between Rafa and Andy, but as my shocked face shows I couldn't believe Rafa's 63 62 61 demolition of Andy. Oh well at least Andy can head home and get some grass court practice for his Wimbledon title defence!

This years French Open has seen some great matches, shocks and some new faces emerge on the tennis scene.

Allez!!!

Day 36 - Save up all your....Telephone!

Today my blog is for Mr Treloar

Happy birthday we all roar 

Who would believe Dicky is thirty?

He can still grind those hips to "Dirrty"

And get all the boys saying "cor!"

Not great at limericks so please humour me!

Last night Nat and I popped up to give Richard his pressie, what do you get a guy who has everything?  Wine of course, and wine produced by a South African called Richard.....

The evening included a few bottles of wine, and we even tried Richard's vintage! Quite tasty...

Just before midnight Richard played his last song of his 20's Cher's "Save up all your tears" a throwback classic. Then he started his 30's with Gaga's "Telephone".  He loves a diva :-) 

Happy birthday my dear friend! Have a great day and embrace your 30's. Your nearly 40 pal....hey, we will have 142 days together in our 30's!!!!

Day 35 - Street Art

Over the past few years I have really grown fond of street art and I often head up to Brick Lane to have a wander round and see what's new on the art scene! Some people still take the view that it is Graffiti but take a look at the quality of the artistry and most of the art really enhances an otherwise bland and derelict wall!  

For my birthday last year Richard and Darren bought me a street art cycle tour, which was great - and this really gave me the bug and I have now started to recognise particular artists such as Banksy, Otto Schade and Fanakapan to name just a few. 

The four pieces of art below are from Brighton, which I spotted while we were on the Punter-Stone's Civil Ceremony Celebration.  Poor Lindsey, think I bored her slightly when I spotted the art and started trying to explain techniques and ways the artists promote their work....she is a good friend and genuinely sounded interested....inside was probably a different story!  #bored #yawn

Even Tunny has a few bits of street art, the piece below can be found on Camden Road. 

If anyone fancies heading up to London and wandering round looking for street art just let me know, always up for it!

Day 34 - English Country Garden

Today I'm going all Monty Don and talking gardens. While making coffee this morning at work I spotted this stunning rose in my bosses garden.  Got to love a rose....

If you are in London anytime soon make sure to head to Hyde Park Corner and go into the park and you will find a stunning garden!  I am not sure what it is called but the flowers and gardens are beautifully maintained - I have been here a few times and it never disappoints!  I went there a few weeks back and some of the flowers are shown below.

Not having a small garden is the downside to having a flat, would love to have a herb garden or a small alpine section....one day!

Day 33 - Spot the difference!

It's been a mundane Monday and I needed inspiration for my blog photo today and Natalie delivered.....

"My Precious. My Preccccc-iiii-ooo-uu-s!" 

Day 32 - Going Home!

Update - Mrs Grinham's Lamb Kofta Meatball Curry last night was sensational as was her Lasagne, another great evening with the crew!  Could have done without Natalie and Dan trying to do the dance routine to Little Mix's Salute - an out of sync nightmare!

This afternoon I headed back to Dewhurst Cottages, my home for well over 30 years. To spend some time with the folks and have dinner on the new decking!

The top photo is my old room, now turned into my parents dressing room - but my black photo albums still take up a large area of the room! Yep, it's tiny....

Dad is enjoying his retirement and the front garden looks great and loving the decking out the back....even if train travellers to Hastings can see what's on our dinner plates!