Happy days
Celebrated Steve's birthday on the first evening of the Christmas holiday. Somehow managed to get out at 1pm! Had to visit Kerry's hairdresser Tony in Notting Hill to collect something then tubed it over to Clapham for a bar called Inigo. Usual suspects were there though Steve looked like death and was forc-fed his Stella and shots. The bar had some great DJs lined up for other nights. Shame that night didn't have one.
A day of recovering and food shopping on the next day then Xmas Eve a bit of fresh air was needed so headed over to Hythe. Southampton spreads itself north and east of the Itchen river and Hythe is on the west side of the water with the New Forest behind that. The main (and only attraction is the pier with mini train to the ferry depot. Originally built in the victorian ages, the pier is built with boards paid for by those who want to leave a lasting message like wedding anniversaries, deaths and birthdays. Best one has been pictured above.
Christmas Day was just me and the missus. Cooked some French Toast and strawberries for breakfast whilst Kerry spoke to Emma all the way from Oz. Ripped into the presents which we both got some great results. Camera tripod, t-shirt, jumper, headphones, mp3 player case (and more) for me. Kerry got her Armani rings back after over a year of losing them courtesy of me, plus a posh necklace, Dick & Dom annual, Perplex City game (and more).
Boxing Day was when everyone in the whole country decided to drive in the direction as us up to Norfolk to see my dad that night. He spoiled us again with a Jaguar car calendar, some champagne glasses and briefcase full of very, very sharp chef knives (Oh and a nice big cheque).
Next day saw most of Norfolk covered in snow with more still falling. Slightly worrying as we had to see my mum and nan then drive another 200 miles home. Great to see my nan again though she couldn't really say the same as her eye-sight had got worse - bless. Still, she had the cheekiness still there boasting she's 96 and like to let everyone know about it.
The main road around Norwich (A47) was starting to look a bit dicey with snow settling on both lanes. However after Norfolk there was no problem and got back in excellent time.
A day of recovering and food shopping on the next day then Xmas Eve a bit of fresh air was needed so headed over to Hythe. Southampton spreads itself north and east of the Itchen river and Hythe is on the west side of the water with the New Forest behind that. The main (and only attraction is the pier with mini train to the ferry depot. Originally built in the victorian ages, the pier is built with boards paid for by those who want to leave a lasting message like wedding anniversaries, deaths and birthdays. Best one has been pictured above.
Christmas Day was just me and the missus. Cooked some French Toast and strawberries for breakfast whilst Kerry spoke to Emma all the way from Oz. Ripped into the presents which we both got some great results. Camera tripod, t-shirt, jumper, headphones, mp3 player case (and more) for me. Kerry got her Armani rings back after over a year of losing them courtesy of me, plus a posh necklace, Dick & Dom annual, Perplex City game (and more).
Boxing Day was when everyone in the whole country decided to drive in the direction as us up to Norfolk to see my dad that night. He spoiled us again with a Jaguar car calendar, some champagne glasses and briefcase full of very, very sharp chef knives (Oh and a nice big cheque).
Next day saw most of Norfolk covered in snow with more still falling. Slightly worrying as we had to see my mum and nan then drive another 200 miles home. Great to see my nan again though she couldn't really say the same as her eye-sight had got worse - bless. Still, she had the cheekiness still there boasting she's 96 and like to let everyone know about it.
The main road around Norwich (A47) was starting to look a bit dicey with snow settling on both lanes. However after Norfolk there was no problem and got back in excellent time.
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