Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ultrasound
Just a quick update to tell you all that we have our 20 week ultrasound on May 3rd. If at all possible, we are going to find out the sex...
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Congratulations all round
Just a quick post to publicly congratulate my Brother Jason and his Girlfriend Marie. They announced their engagement on Tuesday. Early plans are for a wedding next year.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Cav and Pag
Fi's Birthday weekend was a pleasant affair. Saturday night turned out to be a Karaoke-fest. It is with some misfortune that we have in our possession both the 'Singstar' games for the Playstation 2. The songs are mostly bouncy pop tunes from the charts but there are some classics there too keep the oldies interested!! Anyway, that went on until 1am(ish), by that time, our collective old age had got the better of us.
We had a good old family lunch on Sunday and followed it up with a trip to the Cinema to see 'Hitch' - an entertaining flick.
With Monday being Fi's actual Birthday, we both had the day off. Given that we've been member of the National Trust for some time now, we decided to go to Dunster Castle near Minehead. It turned out to be a good decision and I would recommend it to anyone who happens to find themselves in that part of England. In the Evening, we had a great meal in The Moon and Sixpence. It's a bit of a Bath favourite, but the first time we had been there and it was fantastic!
The Powergen Cup was last Saturday and Bath were in the final for the first time since 1996. We all had high hopes, not least because we were playing bottom of the Premiership Leeds Tykes. Sadly, we weren't good enough on the day and lost 20-12 despite dominating for much of the game. At least I didn't waste money on the ticket though!
I mock, but would've gone given half the chance, but as luck would have it we had booked tickets to see Mascagni's Cavallaria Rusticana and Leoncavalla's Pagliacci at the Bristol Hippodrome many moons ago. In contrast to the Rugby, the Opera(s) were excellent, especially as we somehow managed to get front row seats! Cavallaria Rusticana holds a particularly special place in our hearts as the Intermezzo was played as we signed the register at our wedding. The live performance was unforgettable.
We had a good old family lunch on Sunday and followed it up with a trip to the Cinema to see 'Hitch' - an entertaining flick.
With Monday being Fi's actual Birthday, we both had the day off. Given that we've been member of the National Trust for some time now, we decided to go to Dunster Castle near Minehead. It turned out to be a good decision and I would recommend it to anyone who happens to find themselves in that part of England. In the Evening, we had a great meal in The Moon and Sixpence. It's a bit of a Bath favourite, but the first time we had been there and it was fantastic!
The Powergen Cup was last Saturday and Bath were in the final for the first time since 1996. We all had high hopes, not least because we were playing bottom of the Premiership Leeds Tykes. Sadly, we weren't good enough on the day and lost 20-12 despite dominating for much of the game. At least I didn't waste money on the ticket though!
I mock, but would've gone given half the chance, but as luck would have it we had booked tickets to see Mascagni's Cavallaria Rusticana and Leoncavalla's Pagliacci at the Bristol Hippodrome many moons ago. In contrast to the Rugby, the Opera(s) were excellent, especially as we somehow managed to get front row seats! Cavallaria Rusticana holds a particularly special place in our hearts as the Intermezzo was played as we signed the register at our wedding. The live performance was unforgettable.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Fi's 30th Birthday
It's Fi's 30th Birthday on Monday and to celebrate we're having a weekend of activity. This evening I was hoping to host a BBQ in her honour but it' s turned really cold here in the last day or so. Now, I'm a hardy chap but I don't want to be outside on my own!! So, plan B I think - the less exciting 'buffet' option. Should be fun though
Fi's got some really nice presents, but I can't post what they are yet. After all, she does read this from time to time!
Fi's got some really nice presents, but I can't post what they are yet. After all, she does read this from time to time!
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Baby Excitement
We saw the midwife for the second time today. This time, we managed to hear it's heartbeat for the first time... Ahhhhhhh
It was quite emotional I can tell you.
It was quite emotional I can tell you.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Don King and I
We've had a quite relaxing weekend after our return from New York. It's a truly amazing place and a full-on assault on all the senses. After suggesting that we might take things a little easy, I realised that this isn't really possible in NYC. Everywhere you turn there is something to see, do, read, visit or eat. That being the case, we ended up doing the main tourist attractions - Empire State Building, Central Park, The U.N, Staten Island Ferry (not really an attraction in itself, but the views are amazing) , Tiffany's , St. Patricks Catherdral, Rockefeller Centre, etc, etc...
Here's a picture down 7th Avenue - just across from our hotel.
People have asked me since our return what my 'favourite' bit was. I suppose it depends on which way you take that. St. Patrick's Cathedral was suprising and enlightening, there were great views (and awful queues) to be had at Empire State and Ground Zero was moving, horrific and very emotional. What I will say is that we will definetly go back.
I can't really place New York. We were both relieved to get home but are both drawn back to the place. I can honestly say as a reasonably seasoned traveller, that there are few places I have a greater urge to return to.
One funny tale was that Don King was having Breakfast at our hotel (The Michelangelo) last Tuesday - it actually was him.
You can see all of our photos here sadly there are none of Don King.
So good they named it twice.
Here's a picture down 7th Avenue - just across from our hotel.
People have asked me since our return what my 'favourite' bit was. I suppose it depends on which way you take that. St. Patrick's Cathedral was suprising and enlightening, there were great views (and awful queues) to be had at Empire State and Ground Zero was moving, horrific and very emotional. What I will say is that we will definetly go back.
I can't really place New York. We were both relieved to get home but are both drawn back to the place. I can honestly say as a reasonably seasoned traveller, that there are few places I have a greater urge to return to.
One funny tale was that Don King was having Breakfast at our hotel (The Michelangelo) last Tuesday - it actually was him.
You can see all of our photos here sadly there are none of Don King.
So good they named it twice.
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