SHOP IS NOT OPENING TILL MONDAY
DUE TO PEOPLE MESSING US ABOUT (WON'T BORE YOU WITH DETAILS)
Anyway shop sign went up today and we think it looks good so not bothered what anyone else thinks :):) (im turning into a hard woman)
Day to day running is going to seem like a doddle compared to the last few weeks.
I still haven't posted any pics and seen as i should be able to get some pics of the complete thing tomorrow i will do them all at once.
Thursday 29 March 2007
Wednesday 28 March 2007
28th March
Well today was the day of the world record attempt at the longest rolling Mini convoy.
We arrived at 6pm where we signed in and had a drink, there was a local group playing which were good.
At 7.30pm we had a drivers briefing where we were told what to and what not to do :) we were then given a sticker to say that we had attened , if you didn't have the sticker you were not allowed to drive. While we were in the meeting out passengers had to go and get into the cars ready to go.
We all dashed back to our cars to drive up the road a bit to where the police had closed the road ready, we formed 2 rows then on the go ahead we all set off. There were people along the route taking pics and waving which added to the atmosphere.
when we had driven the 2.2 miles we went up to the next roundabout then back on ourselves where we could see the rest of the mini's behind us doing the bit we had just done. Then it was a dash back to woodmans BMW where they had Champagne and food waiting for us.
The group came back on and the GWR guy anounced that we had done it, we had 269 minis. The record we were trying to beat was 195 so we did it easily, it was well organised and we should find out in the morning how much money was raised for comic relief.
We arrived at 6pm where we signed in and had a drink, there was a local group playing which were good.
At 7.30pm we had a drivers briefing where we were told what to and what not to do :) we were then given a sticker to say that we had attened , if you didn't have the sticker you were not allowed to drive. While we were in the meeting out passengers had to go and get into the cars ready to go.
We all dashed back to our cars to drive up the road a bit to where the police had closed the road ready, we formed 2 rows then on the go ahead we all set off. There were people along the route taking pics and waving which added to the atmosphere.
when we had driven the 2.2 miles we went up to the next roundabout then back on ourselves where we could see the rest of the mini's behind us doing the bit we had just done. Then it was a dash back to woodmans BMW where they had Champagne and food waiting for us.
The group came back on and the GWR guy anounced that we had done it, we had 269 minis. The record we were trying to beat was 195 so we did it easily, it was well organised and we should find out in the morning how much money was raised for comic relief.
Monday 26 March 2007
26th March
OMG so busy at the moment trying to get the shop open for friday.
Doing loads of last minute things.
Also doing the record mini rolling convoy on wednesday night too, need a break.
Loads happening this week, it's totally mad.
Got my coursework to do too.
I will do a longer post when i get time.
Doing loads of last minute things.
Also doing the record mini rolling convoy on wednesday night too, need a break.
Loads happening this week, it's totally mad.
Got my coursework to do too.
I will do a longer post when i get time.
Wednesday 21 March 2007
21st March
Well im feeling better today the bug or whatever it was has gone :)
Had all kinds of problems this last week with so called professionals not ringing or emailing or not delivering things when they are supposed to and to say it's getting my back up is a understatement. I seriously need to be earning some money now and it isn't funny anymore, in general i always try and see the funny side when TSHTF but i am past that now and am PO.
Pray for good weather as i need to do some painting outside in the next couple of days.
Had all kinds of problems this last week with so called professionals not ringing or emailing or not delivering things when they are supposed to and to say it's getting my back up is a understatement. I seriously need to be earning some money now and it isn't funny anymore, in general i always try and see the funny side when TSHTF but i am past that now and am PO.
Pray for good weather as i need to do some painting outside in the next couple of days.
Monday 19 March 2007
19th March
Well the serveover chiller arrived, im still in shock that is has finally arrived in one piece this time.
Still waitng for the replacement warmer and for them to pick up the one that's in pieces.
The weather today is very cold and windy and the hills have loads of snow on them, so lovely.
Parents evening went well, both girls are fab.
Very short blog today as im not feeling to good.
See you bloggers tomorrow:)
Still waitng for the replacement warmer and for them to pick up the one that's in pieces.
The weather today is very cold and windy and the hills have loads of snow on them, so lovely.
Parents evening went well, both girls are fab.
Very short blog today as im not feeling to good.
See you bloggers tomorrow:)
Sunday 18 March 2007
18th March
Great day today, not done anything to do with the shop at all.chill time.
Got a fab bag from Meg today for Mothers Day she made the felt to make it with and everything. Dad took them to get me some chocs yesterday too.
Abs made me some badges :) and a huge poster instead of a card.
Hubby got me a watch and some flowers for our 12th wedding anniversary, and we have been out to our nearest pub for a fab meal. Also promised a day off soon to go on a felt making class.
We went for a very short walk because it was so windy and cold today, it has snowed on and off.
In the morning the chiller is supossed to arrive at 9.30 so i have managed to get some helpers arriving to help get it in the shop so it better come or i will do my nut.
Parents evening tomorrow, better be good or there will be trouble :) :)
Got a fab bag from Meg today for Mothers Day she made the felt to make it with and everything. Dad took them to get me some chocs yesterday too.
Abs made me some badges :) and a huge poster instead of a card.
Hubby got me a watch and some flowers for our 12th wedding anniversary, and we have been out to our nearest pub for a fab meal. Also promised a day off soon to go on a felt making class.
We went for a very short walk because it was so windy and cold today, it has snowed on and off.
In the morning the chiller is supossed to arrive at 9.30 so i have managed to get some helpers arriving to help get it in the shop so it better come or i will do my nut.
Parents evening tomorrow, better be good or there will be trouble :) :)
Friday 16 March 2007
16th March
Well still no chiller. The warmer arrived i opened it and all the glass was broken in the bottom of the box. When i came out of the shop to go home a bird shit on my head. So all in all a fantastic day (NOT)
Thursday 15 March 2007
15th March
Well the coffee man came today and a machine is going to cost 2500, and i don't even like coffee.
The serve over chiller hasn't turned up and i am now very very p***** off with them.
While i was at nightschool Meg was doing morris dancing at Browines and Hubby had to go and join in, i wish it had been on video. Enamelling at nightschool at the moment which is fun after making the boring box from hell.
That's it for today as i am in a bad mood.
The serve over chiller hasn't turned up and i am now very very p***** off with them.
While i was at nightschool Meg was doing morris dancing at Browines and Hubby had to go and join in, i wish it had been on video. Enamelling at nightschool at the moment which is fun after making the boring box from hell.
That's it for today as i am in a bad mood.
Wednesday 14 March 2007
14th March
Thanks Rachel, i managed to get on through the comments (you are a star)
Well not been able to get on here for ages so i don't know where to start really.
With the shop at the moment,
the serveover chiller arrived last week (yipee at last i thought) but the marble top was broken in half so it had to go back. I am expecting it to arrive anytime this week and to be honest i am now sick of waiting for the cowboys to deliver another one.
We have been busy sorting out all the last little bits that take ages to do, today i have been making blackboards :) :) ( i like the making bits) also hubby has been drilling very deep holes in the toilet wall for a extractor fan and wireing that up, trips to tip etc.
We have been to see a few wholesalers and one of them is trying to get us a free drinks fridge which would be fab. In the morning the best coffee man in the area is coming to visit us to try and help with our trying to find decent coffee and machine.
It looks like we have staff sorted :)
I have the bar installed just need six stools, which i tried to get on sunday but they didn't have any left and won't have any in for 5 weeks :(
Trying to find somewhere to get a sign made for the front of the shop which doesn't charge a fortune which is proving hard, so if anyone knows anywhere it would be very much appreciated.
Our new shop opening date at the moment is 28th March which is also the day i have entered myself into the mini world record rolling convoy in aid of comic relief, it's going to be in Blackpool and will start at 8pm with a police escort. There will need to be over 195 mini's to break the record, at the moment we have 155 so if anyone else would like to join in leave a message and i will get back to you.
Oh and while ive been away i have also offered to run our village youth group, but won't start that till autumn now.
We are having a village Easter bash on good friday with egg rolling/cake eating/egg decorating etc, it should be fun.
The only crafty thing i have bought lately was 33 flowers from Dunelm on sunday.
I will shut up now as i have gone on and on.
Well not been able to get on here for ages so i don't know where to start really.
With the shop at the moment,
the serveover chiller arrived last week (yipee at last i thought) but the marble top was broken in half so it had to go back. I am expecting it to arrive anytime this week and to be honest i am now sick of waiting for the cowboys to deliver another one.
We have been busy sorting out all the last little bits that take ages to do, today i have been making blackboards :) :) ( i like the making bits) also hubby has been drilling very deep holes in the toilet wall for a extractor fan and wireing that up, trips to tip etc.
We have been to see a few wholesalers and one of them is trying to get us a free drinks fridge which would be fab. In the morning the best coffee man in the area is coming to visit us to try and help with our trying to find decent coffee and machine.
It looks like we have staff sorted :)
I have the bar installed just need six stools, which i tried to get on sunday but they didn't have any left and won't have any in for 5 weeks :(
Trying to find somewhere to get a sign made for the front of the shop which doesn't charge a fortune which is proving hard, so if anyone knows anywhere it would be very much appreciated.
Our new shop opening date at the moment is 28th March which is also the day i have entered myself into the mini world record rolling convoy in aid of comic relief, it's going to be in Blackpool and will start at 8pm with a police escort. There will need to be over 195 mini's to break the record, at the moment we have 155 so if anyone else would like to join in leave a message and i will get back to you.
Oh and while ive been away i have also offered to run our village youth group, but won't start that till autumn now.
We are having a village Easter bash on good friday with egg rolling/cake eating/egg decorating etc, it should be fun.
The only crafty thing i have bought lately was 33 flowers from Dunelm on sunday.
I will shut up now as i have gone on and on.
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