The tree is up!

Yesterday I decided to put my Christmas tree up! (Yes I know it's not even the first of December) but with me selling my house, I am not Christmas-fying as I normally do (i.e. house is like Santa's Grotto) but it was nice to put the tree out.

Later that day my Aunt gave me a bauble (we all buy each other a Christmas bauble / decoration every year) and I thought it was hilarious... it says Santa ... I can explain LMAO!

Baby Seals!!!!!

Several weeks ago my Aunt went to RAF Donna Nook across the river in Lincolnshire (we're in Yorkshire) to check out the baby seals. Since the 1970s grey seals have been coming to Donna Nook in the Autumn months to have their pups - over 1,300 were born last year!

It's a sanctuary and completely free and a wonderful place to visit and see baby seals. I went a few days after my Aunt told me about it and was blown away (I took about 100 photos!) Baby and adult seals everywhere. Wild. And all on my 'doorstep'. It was a fantastic experience and a lovely day out. Will definitely be going back next Autumn when they return to see it all again!

Another weekend of Craft Fairs

Mum and I had another weekend of Craft Fairs. The photos above are from the one in the stables of a Stately Home - it was an awesome craft fair and we did really well! I really love our Christmas Craft Fairs as I love Christmas so much and it's nice having Christmassy music playing and being surrounded by Christmas trees etc.

Two Craft Fairs two days in a row was brutal though.

My new True Blood Mug

I painted this mug for myself (as I love True Blood) and I loved this design when I first saw it. Eric and Jessica are actually my favourite characters (in Season 2 anyway) so I'll be on the lookout for an Eric mug to paint for myself!

The saddest news

Yesterday I found out the tragic news that my cousin, Patrick, had passed away aged 41. Patrick had a very aggressive form of MS, such a horrible disease.

When I first found out his diagnosis several years ago, I remember the shock. Unfortunately I never saw him in person after that moment although I was shown a photo which still haunts me. There literally wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think of Patrick, praying for a cure, for peace, for comfort. That day I also started supporting the MS Society and Stem Cell Research.

His family is amazing and as devastated as I am - and I am completely heartbroken - my heart hurts for them the most.

He was a fantastic person and he is sorely missed.

Poorly

Been poorly now for ten days :( with sickness and diahorrea bug. I was off work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but have been back ever since. I had hope to shake the last of the bug this weekend but I still feel absolutely dreadful. Blargh!

Other news, I had my first viewing (of my house) on Saturday which was exciting. A woman around my age who has a small son.

So So Sad!

Stephen Gately (Boyzone) sadly passed away in Majorca last week, aged 33.

I have been watching the funeral procession on Sky News tonight - really sad!

11th October 2009

'We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever, Steo.' From Ronan, Keith, Mikey & Shane