There's only going to be one speech and that is mine. Mr BM isnt really happy at the idea of public speaking so it will be my job to thank everyone, crack a few jokes, say how lovely the bridesmaids...
I am thinking of wearing this to my wedding evening do https://www.littlewingsfactory.com/products/liana-white-and-pink-florals-flare-dress?variant=7035335376951 (I think after around 8 hours being...
Sitting in the garden earlier we were watching a pied wagtail. Mr BM remarked he had not seen a yellow wagtail for years. I have never seen one. 10 mins later, I was making coffee, looked out the...
We have been discussing the music for the service just recently. So far suggestions have been:- Another one bites the dust I will survive Chopin's funeral march Over to you for your suggestions....
Having a wee shin dig in June (you may already be aware!!!) 60 for afternoon tea. (There are evening guests, but I havent decided what I am doing about that yet). We need fizz for arrival. Wine on the...
Like it or hate it? Do you have a favourite flavour or recipe? I've just started making it. White choc and cranberry is current favourite. (Yes am on the beg for ideas. This is wedding related)!...
I do wonder at the sanity of people who go to a race meeting on a freezing April day (certainly the temperature round here yesterday peaked at a balmy 9 degrees when the sun came out temporarily) in...
OK, I am going to be the annoying bridezilla for the next 2.5 months. I have 2 young ladies who have agreed to assist me on the day. Aged 7 and 10. I would like to buy them something to remember. They...
Yes I know that is a contradiction in terms. Basically I have some tiny vases (and I mean tiny) you cant even get your little finger in them. They are the place card holders for the forthcoming...
The last two days my knuckles in my right hand have been SO painful. Both the upper joint and the main knuckle. It's radiating up my fingers into the hand. I have done very little typing over the last...
Any ideas? We heard what we thought was a dog barking (say a medium sized dog) and then saw a large bird flying across the field. It was this bird definitely making this noise. Trouble is it was only...
I need to arrange emergency respite for an elderly gent with advanced dementia - he cannot be left for even a minute. It may well be that his wife (who has shockingly high blood pressure and a broken...
Have the techies been fiddling with the cookie jar again? I keep getting that "cookie" message up, consistently and I am constantly having to press "accept" and then it doesnt always work. I'm using...
Just a heads up that this one is doing the rounds again:- https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/asda-aldi-facebook-scam-response-2285657 Another version is a message sent on Whatsapp. If...
Over the last 6-8 weeks, we have noticed a bit of a pong in two of our rooms. We have the living room next to the dining room and a connecting arch between them (external wall one side of the arch and...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6430199/Etiquette-expert-William-Hanson-reveals-Christmas-decorations-make-look-common.html This article made me laugh and sigh in equal measure. I like to...
Having set the date, I am now furiously planning a day to remember. You have always been so good with suggestions, so I'm asking for some more now (it will be all over by the end of June! I...