November 27, 2012

Today

 The fruit is getting plump and juicy. Will probably make this Christmas cake late today or tomorrow.


Another three metre stretch of bunting - Christmas theme this time. So far, I've made nine metres and looking to make another nine.


A gift from my thoughtful girl. She bought two silk scarves after seeing them made in a workshop in Cambodia. She held them up and asked me to choose. Aren't I lucky?


I didn't have to choose this lovely hand-embroidered napkin from Vietnam. Nicka felt it would look lovely with one of the vintage cups. Like I said.  My thoughtful girl.

What about Nicka's trip?  Very successful by the sounds of it. The owners of the travel agency were most pleased with her work attitude but also with her social skills. Apparently they made mention it was difficult to find someone with excellent people skills whilst also being a competent photographer.

Result? A trip to France next year with celebrity chef George Colombaris and Matt Preston. This time she'll be paid too.  Destinations of many faraway places were talked about but the one place that has absolutely consumed her with passion and yearning is Antarctica. She'll do everything in her power to be on board when and if that cruise is organised.  And knowing Nicka it'll happen. Sorry if the following line offends, but as her brother says with great affection; "that girl was struck up the arse with a rainbow".

6 comments:

  1. FRANCE!? Oh my! That really IS amazing. What an amazing opportunity for my mala sestra. Glad she came back in one piece!

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  2. Congratulations to your daughter! It sounds like exciting things are on her horizon. I love the look of your bunting too - I imagine it will be gorgeous when all strung up.

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    1. I may have to join her on one of the cruises. It does sound exciting Kari.

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  3. Hiya Mariana, Congratulations to Nicola and good on that rainbow!!! Your bunting looks lovely and so does that fruit.

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    1. Ooooh that rainbow Glenda - I've noticed some people in life are luckier than others and things just seem to happen for them. Whilst Nicka does get struck time and again, she certainly makes the most of the opportunity to enhance her position.

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