Davies Express

Today is Steven's 30th Birthday, i only saw him briefly and he was in a mood.

I took Bob to work, so he could collect his new car.

Then i went to work in the Calendar Club with Jenny, we had 19 cases delivered  by our friendly TNT driver, this took us nearly all day to put out because we were busy with customers, then about 2.30pm a  TNT driver came in wearing his TNT jacket and said he had a delivery of 42 cases for us, me and jen were stunned, we said couldn't be for us we had had our delivery, he said yes that was part of it, this is the rest, after continuing to pull our leg he finally told us that he lived in Kings Lynn and came in for a Calendar, and couldn't resist having a bit of fun and pulling our leg.

This evening me and jude went on a Brownie Guide training in Dersingham, about the Adventure Books, it was quite interesting, it was nice having someone to go with.  One unusual thing the trainer did was at the end of the training she gave everyone a postcard and asked them to fill in their name and address on one side and the other side write what we had gained from the training, then in the new year she is going to post it back to us.

I finished reading
The Savage Garden by Mark Mills
Vanessa (our resident chiropodist) lent me this book, and unusual and interesting read.

Today we had 2 reps, we had the DB rep, who bought us a tin of luxery biscuits this morning and this afternoon, we had the Padders rep, I have to say we gave him a hard time, and his leaving parting shot was, 'Goodbye Ladies' ' I wish I could say it has been nice seeing you',  and he didn't bring us anything for christmas, how mean.

This morning while walking Spot i found her coat hung on a fencepost, so call off the search.

At Brownies we had a visitor from the deaf association, he taught us how to communicate with deaf people and how to sign our own name, then we finished by singing the first verse of Silent Night in Sign Language which was fun.

My Rover went kaputt, last week. The engine had been overheating a bit and was obviously the start of something nasty. According to the 'experts', there had been a head block crack or head gasket leak which had a consequential cause of a leak in the radiator. The nett result, blown engine. I have been told that the model was prone to it.

Since then I have been trying to work out an alternative. The Rover is off to a scrap yard and I have found a W reg Proton with only 37000 miles on the clock. It drives well, has 11 months MOT and the best bit, will only cost £295.

I collect it on Friday ready to tax it for the first of the month.

This morning me and Spot couldn't do our usual walk along the sea front, we couldn't see where the sea ended and the prom began, it was a high tide and the prom was awash, this evening we attempted going on the beach, but the sea was coming in thick and fast, and we thought better of it.

Spot has mislaid her coat, so if you see a  blue greyhound sized coat about, then it could be hers.

Tonight I attended a District Meeting for Smithdon and Brothercross Guide Association, it was held at Brancaster Staithe in a converted barn called Wol's House, there are 2 bedrooms downstairs, a small lounge and kitchenette upstairs, and everywhere is decorated with Winnie the Pooh memorabilia, i took my Brownies on a sleepover there earlier this year, it sleeps 8, it is lovely and cosy, with a log fire burning. It was a good friendly meeting.

Today I finished reading

Flood Tide by Clive Cussler
A Dirk Pitt, novel, very good, enjoyable read.

This year Hunstanton had bran new christmas lights, they were switched on yesterday by the Dame, in the Priness Theatre Pantomine, Sleeping Beauty. There was also a parade of decorated minis, and the Town Band playing, the streets were crowded to watch the Lights come on.

And Jacksons what did we do, well the christmas lighting event is the only sunday a year we open, to make a splash we decided to give 25% off everything, we must be mad, we opened 11-3, and from 11 to 1, it was complete chaos, we were so busy, at one point near the till, we had a huge pile of shoeboxes and shoes that needed to be matched up, as we weren't getting time to put stock away.

I have not been warm all day, it has been freezing.
The coast is on Flood Watch this weekend, when I walked Spot this evening it was bitterly cold, and a very high tide, it is surprising how many people were out with camcorders and cameras taking pictures of the sea

These days, it is a fine line which has to be walked.

The double wammy of asthma and acid reflux means that constant medication has to be maintained to keep them both in check. Most of the time, it is not a problem, but the asthma is allergy induced, and the list of allergies is rather large, so there is no real control available other than living in a bubble. (Not an option)

The worst side effect of the asthma is the lack of co-ordination it can produce. Nothing drastic, but Bob is aware of the symptom.

Medication involves 3 inhalers and a set of tablets.

It was a very cold day, we left home at 7.45am and arrived back home at 9pm.

I worked with Jenny in the Calendar Club all day, although i went into town a couple of times and enjoyed myself pottering about and getting bits for my cardmaking, after Bob finished work he joined us, and Andy bought the children up.

The Lights were switched on, there was reindeer, a band playing, santas procession, an ice rink, the lights look really nice this year.

When we got home Spot had been a nuisance, she had pee'd on kitchen floor and emptied the rubbish bin, however it had been a long day for her Kevin had walked her but he had forgot!!!! to feed her.

Kevin is now 16 and since September has attended 6th Form at Smithdon High School, he is studying AS Level Physics, Design and Technology and Art.

His future aim if everything works out is to be an Engineer or Pilot in the RAF.

Tonight was 6th Form Parents Evening, and overall the results seemed to be satisfactory, the only negative comment was lack of concentration especially if his girlfriend Louren walks by.

Yesterday the Christmas Windows were finished they look really nice very stylish.

On Monday Steven had his hair cut, YES really, he had his hair cut properly to a grade 3, surprisingly it suits him very well.

As i hadn't yet got round to giving him the link, Steven did a search on google for my blog and it came up 4th, not bad.

At Brownies tonight we had a man came to visit us and to discuss mobility, and he played a game with the Brownies, then after that I had a Girlguiding Division Meeting in Kings Lynn, a very interesting informative meeting.  I got home about 10.30pm.

Bob has decided to scrap the car and give up on it, this evening Bob attended a Regeneration Meeting on behalf of Hunstanton United Businesses of which he is Chairman.

I worked at the Calendar Club with Jenny, it was a long day, very cold and wet.

Bob took us but the car was not happy, then on the way home he limped into Lynn to pick us up and it finally died, and we had to call mum to collect us, so it was 7.30pm by the time we got home, we had been out for 12 hoursand we were cold, wet and tired, we left the car in Lynn to be sorted out tomorrow. And then to top it all, kevin had walked and fed Spot to help out, but she still had pee'd on the kitchen floor.

Its has been a nice day, but oh so cold i don't think i will every get warm again. The shop christmas window is being done this week. There is a slight sign that my health is starting to improve.

Jenny attended a course this evening about A Taster of  Becoming a Teachers Assistant NVQ level 2, she felt this would go well with her Working with Children course she took earlier in the year. She ideally would like to be a Teachers Assistant, but her problem in proceeding is she has got to get a placement, and living in a small community, you have got to hit it at the right time to get a vacancy.

Today I attended a Church Parade Service with my Brownies, the service was a Childrens service to bless the Shoe Box Appeal, My Brownies took part in a colour party with the rainbows, other brownies and guides, they took part in an activity and wrote and said a Prayer.

It was a lovely service.

This evening the family came round for dinner.

Today me and Jen had a meeting with the Speech Therapist Amanda, It was a most positive helpful meeting.

The Speech Therapist said that Sophie has a very severe case, one of the worse she has come across of Verbal Dyspraxia. Sophie is going to be referred by her consultant to a Speech professional  (her title is a long mouthful) at Great Ormond Street London, where she will have a 3hr assessment for an Electronic Communication Aid (Finally..........), after she has been assessed, they have an electronic communication aid aid Library and she will be loaned an appliance, untill the right one is found, when the right appliance has been found Norfolk Primary Care Trust has agreed to purchase one. Brilliant!!!!!

Also this week following rising the profile in the press of Sophie, we have been contacted by West Norfolk Dyspraxia Association, every Saturday morning, they have a childrens club in Kings Lynn called The Dyscoverers Club, where they do activities, have outings ect, not only will this be good for Sophie, it will be good networking for Jen and Andy, to compare notes and make them realise they are not alone.  www.dyspraxiawn.org.uk

So since we contacted the press the developments we have had are:-

Weekly Speech Therapy
Had contacts and offers of sympathy and support from 3 people
Contact by the local Dyspraxia Association, with Sophie joining their club
Action Plan put in place for Sophie to get an Electronic Communication Aid.

I can certainly say it was well worth doing, there has been a short follow up in the press  giving an update on Sophies progress, after a phone call from the reporter, as she is running a similar story about another child.

I have had an awful night, feeling unwell, with coughing fits, this morning my throat is red raw through coughing and my chest is sore.

On walking Spot along the beach this morning it was lovely and clear, very mild, a pleasant walk.

Today started off badly and got progressively worse, once again Steven was unexpectedly there when i needed him the most, there seems to be this unbreakable link between us, that has amazed me more than once.   As i was upset, in the evening Bob bought me Harry Potter and the Order of Pheonix, a huge bar of Cadbury's Fruit and Nut and a Couple of Bottles to cheer me up.

A picture of Spot taken last year on one of our many walks

After working all day i went to my Brownie meeting.

We are working on our Disability Awareness Badge, last week we had a lady from the blind association come in and talk about Braille and Moon reading and do some games using our senses with us.

This evening we had a Guide Dog Puppy come in and see us named Bennet, they also played some games which the Brownies Loved.

This morning it was cold and dark on the beach when i walked Spot, I had a long day at Calendar Club, we found out today, that a Calendar Factory is opening in Kings Lynn, but although cheaper product, it does not appear to be same selection and quality, so we'll see, then I walked home, it was 7.30pm till i could have my tea and take it easy, it was pretty tiring.

We have a beautiful intelligent 7 yr old granddaughter named Sophie, she attends  Junior School, and 1^st Hunstanton Brownies, however, she cannot talk, she has been diagnosed with Verbal Dyspraxia. You would think at age 7, there would be speech and therapy support, but you could not be more wrong. At age 3 while at playgroup, for 2 months she attended Speech Therapy department in Kings Lynn once a week, till told she could no longer attend, however they concentrated on her understanding and not her speech, there has never been a problem with her understanding, but they didn’t listen.  At age 3 she had a picture book to aid her communication, but this became too big and unmanageable. At age 5, we were told that a Speech Therapist would visit Sophie in school once a week, this never happened. Hunstanton First School have been brilliant and we can not fault them, they taught Sophie Sign language and gave her and the family a lot of support. Then at age 7 we had the worry of her moving up to Junior School, in a meeting with the relevant parties, it was agreed that Sophie would have an Electronic Communication Aid in time for the summer holidays, so she would be used to using it by the start of term, once again we were let down, they offered Sophie a picture book, like she had been using in the playgroup, which is just too limiting. The Headmaster  spoke to the Speech Therapy Department and the most they could offer was a copy of all the exercises Sophie had been doing at the First School, this is not necessarily wrong, but it still does not help her to communicate.           
           Sophie needs help in communicating, she is getting angry and frustrated because  she cannot make people understand, and it is becoming a real problem, we are getting quite desperate and just don’t know where to go for help.   We are constantly being fobbed off by the Speech and Language Department.

The Photo that appeared in the Newspaper.

There had been another very High Tide, me and Spot had to walk against the sea wall to prevent being splashed.  Although a fine morning, it is very cold and windy, sky a wonderful soft blues and pinks, very
pretty.
Vanessa our resident chiropodist, was upset today, she is having her 11 yr old dog Aisha a German Shepherd put down today.
This evening after work on walking Spot, it was a lovely clear sky with a lovely sunset, and there was some beach (first time for about 10 days) so Spot could have a run, however the tide was coming in pretty fast and i nearly got cut off, the downside was it was bitterly cold.

On September 1st Micheal was in a car accident, someone ran into him and his car was assigned a write off although it was still drivable so today he bought a new car, he bought 1.8 M reg Cavalier

I have just finished The Last Lighthouse Keeper by Alan Titchmarsh
A lovely book.
There was a boat called Sokai, when asked what it meant the owner said 'Spending Our Kids Anticipated Inheritance'

It has been a week of High Gales on the East Coast, with the coast on Flood Alert, although the danger has now past.
This morning i took Spot for our morning walk along the sea front, there had obviously been a very high tide, the tide line with seaweed and driftwood was well over the prom, and it was still a very high wind and it was very overcast, the sea looked terribly dark and bleak.

Later on this morning, i met up with my Brownies for the Remembrance Day parade, luckily the clouds had blown away and the wind had dropped, it was still cold, but not too bad, while on the cliff top laying the wreaths at the cenotaph, i spotted some idiots out at sea windsurfing, i bet they were frozen.

That is Charlotte in the pink jacket, holding the flag, although she could do with holding it straighter, and Sophie walking beside her.

We then had our usual sunday get together with the family and i had 10 for Roast Dinner, steven couldn't come as he was working.

We do have strange customers at times, one lady came in complaining the shoes she bought were too big, i got down tightened the laces and she said they were fine now. Another customer came in and asked for some shoes to walk in, i felt like asking what else did she plan on doing with them.

It has been about 8 weeks now since i have been unwell, including all through pack holiday, in that time i have lost my voice completely twice,  keep having coughing fits, always talking with a hoarse gravelly voice, i have a sore chest and it hurts when i breathe, sometimes i am so cold, there seems no ever getting warm, i am tired all the time, sometimes there seems no end to it. I have not been to yoga class for ages, in case it does more harm than good, or i have a coughing fit which would be so embarrassing.

I attended a Anglia Team conference, in my new role as Joint County PR advisor, i left home at 5.30am, to get to Norwich by 7.30am, to catch a bus to go to Cambridge for the conference.
It was an informative and interesting day, i got home about 7.30pm.

Sunday 4th November
I worked in Calendar Club today, this evening we had a Firework Party, there was Kevin with girlfriend Lauren, Jude, Charlotte and Kira, Jenny, Andy, Sophie and Dylan. Steven was working. We also had the chocolate fountain going.

The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie

At Brownies we had a Halloween Party complete with Chocolate Fountain

Me and Debbie had spent months organising a Victorian week, most of it happened while i was on pack holiday. I dressed up (well sort of). We had falconry display (which was very popular), entertainment, punch and judy, a visit by some vintage cycles and the Victorian Strollers, a reenactment group that dress up to create atmosphere. It was a lovely day, a pity more businesses didn't help though.

Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
Long winded
The poor salesman having just got you to commit to purchase, after telling you how reliable the product is, then embarks on getting you to sign an insurance policy by pointing out thow inefficient and unreliable it is

This week i took 1st and 3rd Hunstanton Brownies on Pack Holiday, this is the 1st time i have organised pack holiday, although i have been on loads. I am taking my Pack Holiday License, so i can take my brownies away anytime.
Our theme was festivals, we had a harvest festival, then Easter Day with an Easter Egg Hunt, then we had valentines day, and our last day was Christmas day with all the trimmings, including a visit from Father Christmas, and a full Christmas Dinner, it was a good week, everything went to plan , weather was good, i was disappointed that an assessor didn't attend though

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Saturday 20th October 2007

Bob got up at 5:00am to drive up to the Welsh border to attend Dapols a model train manufacturers open day. He is a member of their club and club members had the anouncement of new models, the day before the press and trade. He arrived home after 12 twelve hours, very tired, but had enjoyed it.

Me and Jen went on a coach trip to see Sound of Music in London, a fantastic show, on the way home we stopped at the Lazy Otter for a meal, a lovely day, Michelle organised it

Well we opened the Calendar shop today. We still had loads to do though, but we could work round customers. Another very tiring day. Kevin was at sixth form today though

Once again this year the family will be having a Calendar Club shop in Kings Lynn, today is the day we set up, Bob, Me, Jenny and Kevin got to the shop at 8am, we unloaded the van and then started setting up, it was a long hard day, could barely walk at the end of it, however, the shop is ready to open barring finishing touches

Around this time, someone I knew from my Scouting/Guiding Connections Commit Suicide, he drove himself and his ageing dog off of Hunstanton's Cliffs, it was quite a shock, he used to be Stevens Scout Master.

The Stonehenge Gate by Jack Williamson
A bit long winded

Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie

I attended a PR meeting in Norwich today, once again it was mentioned about Chris's successor, i eventually agreed to take on the role jointly with Louise, another PRA, Louise works for the BBC and is familiar with the media, so she will deal with that side, i will deal with admin and guiding stuff. I am nervous but excited, i am still concerned about time off on Saturdays, but i really want to do this, I am really looking forward to the challenges ahead, and knowing i am sharing the burden with someone else, eases the pressure.

Shroud for a Nightingale by PD James
Chief Superintendant Adam Dalgleish

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Cold Moon by Jeffrey Deaver
A Lincoln Rhyme Book
Strawberry Moon  - Spring
Harvest Moon - Fall
Hunter Moon - Fall
Cold Moon - December
(From the Lunar Calendar)

4th of July by James Patterson
Book 4 in the Womens Murder Club

The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie
Great names including Chimneys, Pongo, Bundle

African Queen by CS Forrester

I went to a Brownie Training weekend at Hautbois Girlguiding Training and Activity Centre, it was a lovely weekend, Sue and Sara from 3rd Hunstanton Brownies went as well, we did crafts and all sorts of things, at one meal there was a range of Gateaux for puddings Sara had been saying all weekend she was intolerant to citrus fruit, the gateaux she chose was coffee and orange decorated with oranges, she sat down and said do you think this has citrus fruit in, oh well.

Me and Jen went to see Joseph in Kings Lynn, we had a lovely evening

The Enemy by Lee Child
Prequel to Jack Reacher Novels
Good Book

3rd Degree by James Patterson
3rd book in Womens Murder Club

Brownies first meeting after the holidays, i have been running brownies for some time on my own now, but Jude has offered to become my unit helper which is great, can't wait.

Kevin started Sixth Form this term, doing art and physics.

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
A huge book in 3 parts   Not Bad
It was a queer summer that year, or rather it was no summer at all.  Winter had extended its reach into August, the sun was scarcely seen, thick grey clouds covered the sky, bitter winds blew through towns and battered crops, storms of rain and hail, enlivened by occasional displays of thunder and lightning.  In many ways it was worse than winter.  The long hours of daylight denied people the consolation of darkness which would have hidden these miseries for a while.

Sound a little like 2007 dont you think

The Lost World by Michael Crichton
Not Bad

An Overdose of Death by Agatha Christie
Formerly The Patriotic Murders and One, Two Buckle my shoe

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 2007

Bob helped out on a stand at the N Gauge Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition for the weekend. He managed to look round and took a few of his bits to show off. He even managed to get a mention in one of the model railway magazines as a result.

This is Jens 27th birthday

Steven got a job as a Kitchen Porter in Hunstanton's flagship hotel, The Golden Lion, i am pleased he has wanted to get into kitchen work for a long time

Micheal got a transfer from Sainsburys Bakery to Stock Control

Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
Short Stories

The Double Edge by James Twining
Brilliant

Next to you by Gloria Hunniford
About Caron Keating
Brilliant
Sometimes when the sun goes down
It seems it will never rise again - but it will
Sometimes when you feel alone
It seems your heart will break in two - but it won't
Sometimes it seems hardly worth carrying on - but it is
For sometimes when the sun goes down
It seems that it will never rise again - but it does

1st Hunstanton Scouts and Guides had a tombola stall at Hunstanton's kite festival, another day taken up

Quite a few books listed here

Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs
A Temperance Brennan Novel

Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon
Brilliant

Dying by the book by Judith Cutler
Very slow rather boring, some interesting words though like shtoom

Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie

Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Brilliant book in the same vein as Indiana Jones
Fool me once shame on you
Fool me twice shame on me

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

The Relic by Lincoln Preston
Brilliant

This evening me and Bob attended the Borough Mayors concert in Kings Lynn, followed by a sit down supper, it was a very interesting and pleasant evening

This weekend was Norton Hill miniature railway, we organised and ran some traditional childrens games for the whole weekend

On the 17th I attended a PR Meeting in Norwich.
On the 18th i attended a Division social, where after the business part of the meeting, we had some food and wine

In September the Brownie programme changes slightly, and this evening i tended a meeting explaining the changes to us.

Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
What can i say another brilliant book

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling
Well worth the wait

Today was the District Circus Skills day, unfortunately although my brownies attended i couldn't go because i was at work

I have finished reading The Cauldron by Colin Forbes
Main character is called Tweed, he could easily be Steed from the Avengers.

Today was Hunstanton's carnival, where i spent the day helping to run a tombola stall for 1st Hunstanton Scouts and Guides

I read Ashes to Ashes by Tami Hoag

Also Blood from a stone by Donna Leon

Today I joined the Rainbows in my PR Hat at Banham Zoo, Jen also took 1st Hunstanton Rainbows, below is the press release i did.

This year, the younger section (age 5-7) of Girlguiding UK, the Rainbow Guides, are 20 years old. It was great to see so many well behaved, smiling children. Not even the rain shower, at lunch time, could dampen the spirits of these Rainbows.

Over 1200 Rainbows and their leaders from all over Norfolk, enjoyed a day of fun, friendship and celebration.

The day started at 10.30am and included Exclusive Amazing Animal Talks, where we were able to see and learn about animals close up, including the Kestrel, Ferret and Rats. They enjoyed Feeding Talks and rides upon the parks Safari Roadtrain.

The day came to a climax with a big Birthday Party at 3.00 – 4-30pm. Everyone was welcomed to the party by BBC presenter Carol Bundock, President of Girlguiding Norfolk and treated to fun and games with Razz the Clown. A large birthday cake was cut by Twins Alicia and Sophie, aged 7, from 3rd Thorpe Rainbows, and Eloise, aged 6, from 2nd Attleborough Rainbows who celebrated their birthdays on this magnificent day.

Each Rainbow unit designed a birthday card to be entered into a competition. 1st place was won by 1st Salhouse Rainbows, 2nd was 1st Brundall Rainbows and 3rd, 2nd Pakefield Rainbows.

The Rainbow Guides have adopted a Red Panda and the staff at Banham Zoo made a short presentation, about the Red Panda, ably assisted by Carol Bundock who joined in the the audience participation.

I attended a challenging behaviour guiding training which was very interesting

Me and Bob had a lovely day at the Royal Norfolk Show, weather was fine, if ground a little muddy

I attended a Brownie Revels at Houghton Hall, as part of my PR duties

Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs
A Temperance Brennan Novel
Lyrics popped into my head, a song about a handy smile we'd sung it in Brownies when I was 8.
There's something in my pocket
It belongs upon my face
I keep it very close to me
In a most convenient place.......

Cat and Mouse by James Patterson
Book 4 in the Alex Cross series
Good read, there should be a follow up

I arranged for library to put in a display to celebrate Rainbows 20th birthday

I took my Brownies on a Sleepover, this was part of Britains Giant Sleepover, taking part nationally were schools, cubs, scouts, brownies and guides and other youth organisations, to try and get as many people doing a sleepover on one night. We had a lovely time, our theme was Pop Stars, and Jenny used this to take her Sleepover License, so she can take the Rainbows away overnight, she thought taking her license might be easier with brownies

Today Dylan was transferred back to Kings Lynn after his successful operation. It was good to be back on 'home' ground so to speak. It felt like we were all camping at Addenbrooks at various times and the food was not very good.

Blood Work by Michael Connelly
Brilliant

Indelible by Karin Slaughter
Book 4 in Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver books
Brilliant

I am on a committee with guiding organising a 12hr challenge, which is challenging people to give 12 hours per year, helping out, tonight i went to a 12 hour challenge meeting.

Mum and Dads Golden Wedding
8th June was Mum and Dads Golden Wedding, as they didn't want a party, me and Debbie got together and got a golden shoe and had a floral display done in it, we made a CD of  No 1 hits from 1957, we had an announcement in the Lynn News and the Leicester Mercury, we also framed one of their wedding photos, and made a frame of things that happened in 1957.  And then we got together with both families and did Mum and Dad a traditional 1957 Tea, Debbie made a cake.

Miss Marple Short Stories by Agatha Christie

Adam and Eve and Pinch Me by Ruth Rendall
An unusual book, a bit strange, not one of her best

Today is Sophie's 7th Birthday.

The Sunbird by Wilbur Smith
Not very good, I didn't finish

Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
A Temprance Brennan Novel

The antibiotics didn't appear to be clearing Dylan up completely, there was still infection, it was decided he needed to have his hips drained of poison but the Kings Lynn Hospital didn't have the capability to do this on a child this young, so he was transferred to Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, for the procedure, he was operated on, quite quickly

Today is Micheal's 21st Birthday, but he decided he didn't want to do anything special

Dylan was admitted to Kings Lynn hospital on the evening of 30th May, he was very poorly, no strength or energy. Dylan was recovering or so we thought from Chickenpox (which he caught from Sophie). Dylan has now been diagnosed with Blood Poisoning (used to be called Septaceamia), he remains in hospital on antibiotics, I made Jen go home for a proper nights sleep and bath, she had stayed at hospital all the time and was really tired, so I pulled the night shift.
Andys Mum and Dad were over here from Sheffield so stayed an extra week to help with Sophie, Sophie had her 7th Birthday during this time, we took her to the hospital, and had some birthday cake with her. On the 8th June Andys parents left for home, then we heard that Dylan was to be transferred to Addenbrooks hospital, to have an operation to release Poisonous fluid from his hip joint, as the antibiotics didn't appear to be doing their job properly, he had the operation and it took time for his to recover he was eventually transferred back to Kings Lynn on Wednesday 13th June, and discharged for home on the 20th June, an awful 3 weeks where we virtually lived at the hospital

Today although Dylan is still in hospital we took Sophie to the Princess Theatre to see the Singing Kettle, as tickets had been purchased for a while for her birthday on Thursday, Bob had to use some persuasion to make Jen leave Dylan, but Sophie also needed to be considered.

Hautbois House, Anglia Girlguiding Activity and Training Centre, has had massive alterations done and today was the official opening by the Chief Guide and our President Carol Bundock, it was a lovely afternoon

Today Bob had an hospital appointment for an endescopic examination, and before anyone asks, it was down the throat.
Dylan is still quite poorly in hospital, he is on a high dosage of antibiotics.

Silencer by Campbell Armstrong
Didn't finish it a bit harsh.

Harm Done by Ruth Rendall
Inspector Wexford Mystery

Today we went on a coach trip to Cadburys World, there was Jen and Andy, Andy's Mum and Dad, Kira, Sophie, Dylan, Me and Kevin.
We had a really lovely day, though it rained most of the day, on the way home, i was concerned about how Dylan (18 mths old) looked, he was very floppy, no energy, I told Jen if he was no better tomorrow she must take him Doctors, however during the course of the journey we decided to take him to A and E, so I bundled as many as i could in my car, to get the children home. Needless to say Dylan was admitted to Rudham ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn

I have recently finished Violets are Blue by James Patterson
An Alex Cross Novel
A well written unusual story,
Love is finding someone you can talk to late into the night

The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner
A Pierce Quincy Novel
Brilliant

I had a Tupperware Party today at St Ives, Cambs, it was a long journey

During this period Jen took a Working with Children Course, and passed it, considering some of the course was while Dylan was in hospital, and she got bullied into attending while i stayed with Dylan that wasn't bad

The Mobile Library by Iam Sansom
Or The case of the missing books
A  humourous book about a librarian.

Candle for a Corpse by Ann Granger
A Mitchell and Markby Mystery

Today i took my Brownies to Wild about Wensum, which was at Pensthorpe Wildlife Park in Fakenham, we had a lovely day, listening to stories, making things, looking round the Park

The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn by Colin Dexter
An Inspector Morse Mystery
A good read if a little slow

Looking Good Dead by Peter James
A Detective Superintendant Roy Grace Novel
Brilliant

Today was 1st Hunstanton Scout and Guide Group AGM, of which i am the Secretary, once again virtually no support

2nd Chance by James Patterson
2nd book in the Womens Murder Club series
A good read

All Hallows Eve by Richard Laymon
OK

I attended a Rainbow Bash meeting, in Norwich

The Five People you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom
An interesting easy read.

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The cemetary of the forgotten books.
Good story if slow at times
I never allowed her to know me and i never took steps to know her, we spent our lives like two strangers who see each other every day and greet one another out of politeness

1st to Die by James Patterson
Book one of the Women's Murder Club Series
Brilliant

After Brownies I attended the Division Sausage Sizzle, it was a bit cold and blustery

The Clocks by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie at her best, Hercule Poirot made an appearance

Today i took a First Aid course, to update my certificate

I had a PR meeting in the County Office at Norwich, it takes me an hour and a half to get there, that means a long day.

This evening we attended the Meatloaf Story at Kings Lynn Corn Exchange, it was a brilliant tribute to Meatloaf band

I attended Sophies Annual Review at School, Sophie is 6 and does not yet speak, she has been diagnosed with Verbal Dyspraxia, this meeting was with her school and the school she will be going to in September, to discuss her needs and progress.
Me and Bob were invited to the Mayors Annual Reception, but Bob had car trouble and was late home so we didn't go.

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
An intrigueing story but very slow, about a Historian and his daughter on the trail of Dracula

This year is the 20th Anniversary since Rainbow Guides were formed, the county of Norfolk decided to hold a birthday party at Banham Zoo in celebration, and called it the Rainbow Birthday Bash as part of my duties on the PR team I was asked if i could do the PR, i agreed to do this, so this evening i had my first meeting with the Rainbow Bash Team

Labyrinth by Kate Moss
Set in 1209 and 2005.
A brilliant book.

The Abortionists Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde
An OK Book.

Today is Easter Sunday and Charlottes 9th birthday

I read Jaded by Lucy Hawking
Pleasant light hearted read.

The Day after Tomorrow by Whitley Streiber
Based on the movie
Very like the film, a good story

I attended at coffee evening this evening, at 1st Heacham Guides

I have finished Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson
Childrens classic, i gave up, i didn;t enjoy it

Finished Wicca the Coven by Cate Tiernan
The 2nd book in the Wicca series.
Not bad, but very shallow on its own, might be better read as a series

After my Brownie meeting, me and Susanne had a meeting with James Lowe, we have been invited to have a stall at Norton Miniature Railway Weekend at Snettisham, all proceeds from the weekend will be split between 3 charities.

I finished The Torment of Others by Val McDermid
The series Wire in the Blood is based on these books.
This is the 4th book in the series about Dr Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan
A great book with lots of twists and turns

I had an Hunstanton in Bloom meeting today.

Debbies Dog a lurcher called Bandit, became very ill and ended up in hospital in Newmarket.
This is a picture as Bandit was getting better.

Debbie and Bandit

I have finished reading Child of My Love by Sue Ryder
This is an autobiography, i ended up skimming through it and finally gave up, very boring.
 I am surprised at the number of well meaning people who desire to help, look at the problems facing humanity and say the problem is too big, there is nothing i can do to help. The truth is that there are few problems confronting humanity that are incapable of solution if a sufficient number of people apply their hearts and energies.

Me and Jen went to see Guiding Star, which was the local heat of a talent competition, for girlguiding members, we had a lovely afternoon.

I have read Goodbye Jimmy Choo by Annie Sanders
Poets Day 'Piss off Early tomorrows Saturday'
A fantastic book

I read Moonseed by Stephen Baxter
Started off promising, but very slow, i ploughed through it and finished it.

Today our Brownie Meeting was held at the Library, where we learnt about recycling.

In March Micheal Started a new job in Sainsburys Bakery Department

Kevin said he is NFU I asked what that meant he said Normal for Norfolk

I finished reading The Houdini Girl by Martyn Bedford
The magician is supremely honest, he tells you he is going to decieve you and then lives upto his word.
Not a very good book, lots of bad language.

I also finished reading Codex by Lew Grossman
Good potential but very disappointing

Today i went on a Guiding PR Training entitled Project Perception, i joined up with Chris Bond (County PR), Jane Eaton, Louise Jones who are all part of the Norfolk PR Team, we had a lovely weekend, learning how to use Microsoft Publisher, we also had a tour of BBC Norwich Studios, and we met and talked to the County President Carol Bundock.
This was the first time becoming the County PRA was raised, Chris's term of office comes to an end on the 31st December 2007, and her successor was discussed, i was concerned about the amount of potential saturday meetings and also didn't feel confident enough in dealing with the media, however i was very tempted and the challenge appealed to me

Today i had a District Meeting at the Union Church Hall

A busy day, i had my health measurements taken this morning at the Gym, then this afternoon was Girlguiding District Thinking Day, at Redgate School.

I had a Tupperware Party at Parson Drove, the other side of Wisbech, not a nice journey on a dark winters night, driving through the Fens, on narrow inadequate sign posted roads

The Murder Room by PD James
A very good read.
'God what a dump, the baby looked fine, i wonder how much they pay for that hovel.  But it won't help them with the local authority waiting list, they'll be pensioners before they qualify, they'd have done better sleeping on the streets, then they'd get priority.  This is a terrible country to be poor in, that''s if your honest.  The scroungers and cheats do well but try to be dependent and see what help you get'

Keeper of the Bride by Tess Gerritsen
A fast well paced well written book

Silent Witness by Richard North Patterson
Very enjoyable book

A Short History of the Wellington Boot by Adam Edwards

Killing of the Shadows by Val McDermid
About criminal psychologist Dr Fiona Cameron and her partner Kit
When i was a child, i spake as a child, I thought as a child, but when i became a man, I put away childish things.
A good story but slow moving

I had an appointment with Michelle to have a manicure and Pedicure.
I also had an induction at the Gym at the Oasis in Hunstanton.

I recently finished His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
1st novel in the Temeraire series, set in the time of Napolean and Nelson when Dragons joined in the war.   I found the book slow and disjointed.

I also read When the Wind Blows by James Patterson
Fantastic Book
Is it a Thriller, Fantasy, Sci Fi, that is the question
It is about an 11yr old girl who can fly, she has been bioengineered by a group of greedy scientists

This evening i had a Tupperware Party in Kings Lynn.

I have just finished reading Watch Me Disappear by Jill Dawson
Set in a Fenland Village near Ely., there is also a visit in Hunstanton.

Also recently read Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton
A Kinsey Millhone Mystery.
Good Well written book.

Today is my son Kevins 16th Birthday, I had a Brownie Meeting this evening, after Brownies we took Kevin and his friend Danny to the Hungry Horse at Fakenham for a meal.

I recently finished Anne of Avonlea by L M Montgomery
Sequal to Anne of Green Gables.
Paul Irving said 'Fathers hair is grey, you see father is nearly 50, thats a ripe old age, but its only outside hes old, inside he's just as young as anybody'

I attended a Shoe Show at Norwich Castle Museum with Mum and my sister Debbie we drove to Drayton and then bussed in to Norwich. We had a lovely day.

I have recently read Kisscut by Karin Slaughter
One of a series of books based on coroner Sara Linton and ex husband Chief of Police Jeffrey Tolliver.
This was book 2 in the series.
Sara has 2 greyhounds named Bob and Billy

At 10am i had an appointment with Michelle for a Pedicure and Manicure the same as i do every month

I recently finished reading Charlottes Fields by Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy is a Radio 2 presenter.
The book started very slow and then picked up till i couldn't put it down

I also reas 24 Hours by Greg Iles
Well written, very good book, a kidnap thriller

Today i attended a Hunstanton in Bloom meeting, in the council chambers.
It should have been my first Yoga class after the holidays, but there was a District Meeting for Guiding so I went there.

I have just read Monday Mourning By Kathy Reichs.
A brilliant book its No 7 in the Tempe Brennan series, the Sky One series 'Bones is based on these books.

I also have recently read
Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery
A nice walk back into my youth, a nice fun light read.
'What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve.