Sunday, 27 April 2008

A Happy Rocking Time

 

I can`t believe that it`s almost a week since my last entry. I just felt like not much had happened and I didn`t want to waffle on about nothing in particular.  However I have things to tell now so I will begin.

On Tuesday our new computer arrived and by the evening it was up and running.  I really do like it too, it`s very slick and modern and it actually does what I ask of it. It`s fast, AOL works like a dream (fingers VERY firmly crossed!) and is so much easier to use, I couldn`t be happier with it.

I have been busying myself with all gardening matters and I must report that all the seeds I`ve sown are doing well and I`m hoping to have a great deal of strong healthy plants for the Summer. I cleared more of the main flower bed of weeds and it won`t be long until I`m finished completely, I just hope the weather will be kind though it`s forecast to be wet all week long.:o)

Jim has recovered well from his fall and only has a slightly sore wrist. I however, had a fall of my own on Friday night that has left me slightly sore.  Actually it was all a bit silly and nowhere near as bad as Jim`s but I stubbed my toe on the corner of the bed, overbalanced and fell headlong onto the carpet. Jim laughed because he said one minute I was there, the next I`d vanished, just like a scene from a comedy film..... Ha flippin` Ha, I`ll remember that next time he`s unfortunate to fall over again. My toe really hurt and the next morning I did ache a bit but I didn`t have time to worry about that as were off to the Dominion theatre in London to see the Queen musical "We Will Rock You" which we have been waiting to see for ages.

We caught the train into London and then the Underground to Topttenham Court Road station which is right outside the theatre. We got there early so we could have a walk around Oxford St and Soho. It was a lovely day and very warm and we really wanted a cup of coffee so we went into Starbucks where we had coffee and fruit bread and watched the world go by through the window.  Then we looked in the shops, at least Jim did. Believe it or not it was him who encouraged me to go in and look at the " really nice shoes" that he saw in the window. Well, what is a girl supposed to do?  I went in with a strong resolve not to spend any money and came out with a new pair of summer shoes in a carrier bag....for this I blame is on my husband for exploiting my weak nature when it comes to new shoes....lol!

The show itself was fantastic, a magical experience for any Queen fan, which of course Jim and I have always been.  I`f you want to know what it is all about just click on this link.  "We Will Rock You"  We came away with our ears ringing but feeling euphoric. It really was a show that I will remember for a long, long time.  After the show we went to Pizza Hut, had a great meal and then headed for home on a train that was unusually on time and not at all crowded. It had been a wonderful day out but as always it`s always nice to get home again.

I want to say a belated Happy Birthday to Jim who reached the grand old age of 56 on Friday. he got lots of cards and presents and the trip to the theatre was the icing on the cake for him. Also I have to add that it is a relief that once again he is the same age as me. On my birthday he always says that he is now married to an older woman and that he is my toyboy....hmmm, come 25th April every year, he`s not anymore...lol!

Bye Bye for now. :o)

 

 

 

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad Jim had a nice birthday I would like to see we will rock you as my youngest son is a big queen fan Take care  Louise x

Anonymous said...

No problems with Windows Vista, then?  I love getting a new computer; it's like having a clean slate.

Anonymous said...

So very sorry about your fall ,LOL I mean fall from grace buying those shoes that you really didnt want to ,but I undestand how you felt when Jim made you do it ,Ah well   Imelda Im sure you were in desperate need of them ,so enjoy hee hee ...love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Happy bday to Jim! I am glad you two went and had such a good time....sounds divine! I hope you both do not fall again....you could have really hurt yourself. Glad to know the new PC is just what you wanted.
LOVE ya

Anonymous said...

Happy bday to Jim! I am glad you two went and had such a good time....sounds divine! I hope you both do not fall again....you could have really hurt yourself. Glad to know the new PC is just what you wanted.
LOVE ya

Anonymous said...

I am so glad that you have had such a lovely week. Good to keep us up to date. I planted up a hanging basket this morning so fingers crossed taht the really frosty nights are over. I will keep it bythe back door then if need be I can cover it up..Love  Sybil xx

Anonymous said...

Hope your toe is feeling a little better Sandra.OUCH it don't half hurt when you do that LOL!! Sorry but like Jim I always seem to laugh when others do that.Fit to kill if it's my toe though LOL!!Glad to here the seeds are doing well.I have always been a big fan of Queen Sanrda .I knew you would love the show.Sounds like a realy good weekend you have had.Now get them plans drawn up for the extention for your shoes LOL!! I could do with one too He-He.56 same age as the Rooster.H e is my toy boy though I am six yrs older LOL!!Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

Wow, you two are really taking some spills.  And the bad thing is, as we "mature" we need to be more careful.  Broken bones are easier to come by.  I can see it in myself too.  I think that's the thing I fear most~falling and breaking something important.  Happy belated birthday to Jim....glad he caught up with you. LOL  I cleaned out all my hanging baskets the other day and once some $$ comes in the first of the month, I'm off to the garden shop. I'm ready to start planting. Linda in WA

Anonymous said...

I knew you would love the show Sandra.  I told you B and D loved it.  I am a great Queen fan and I wish I could get to see it.  Nice that you have a new pair of shoes, I rarely buy them as not going out very much, I never wear the ones I have out.  It is raining here now but quite mild.  Yes, they forecast a wet week.  Trouble is when we do have the sun it will be so hot and we will not be able to cope with it.  I am sorry I missed Jim's Birthday, will you give him belated best wishes from me please.
I bet your garden will look great.  Shall watch out for photos.  Tell Jim good luck with his family tree.

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Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to Jim!  So nice of him to promote your shopping, I love it when Floyd does that, takes all my guilt away.  Be careful about those falls.  Joni

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed the show, it sounds great. I laughed at the way Jim exploited your good nature in the shoe shop! How are you meant to say no to him on his birthday?! Lol! I hope your aches have gone now and I'm glad Jim is healing up too. Have a lovely week, I hope it doesn't rain too hard, we have it forecast for every day too! Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Jim.......glad you both enjoyed your trip to London (rather than the one stubbing your toe).  Eileen x

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Jim, glad you're having a nice time Sandra.

Anonymous said...

and a belated Happy Birthday to jim from me too!!
you sound great!
Lyn
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Anonymous said...

Sandra Belated Happy Birthday to Jim ~ glad he getting on well after his fall ~ and hope your toe isn't too sore ~ and the aches have gone away ~ Glad you enjoyed the show ~ Ally x    

Anonymous said...

First - Happy Belated Birthday to Jim!

The show sounds like great fun!  I'd love to see it myself. :-)

The computer, I want one like that!  You know that runs when expected. :-)  It's time for me to update this one soon.

Have a great week!

Monica

Anonymous said...

Happy belated Birthday Jim ,glad you enjoyed the show .Fancy getting talked into buying some new shoes ,but then a girl has to do whats shes told !!!!! Have a good week .......love Jeanx

Anonymous said...

happy Belated Birthday to Jim!  Enjoy your week.
Missie

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday to Jim :o)  So glad you both enjoyed the musical.  It's such a great experience the first time you see it.........now we are all waiting for the sequel LOL...........Sorry to hear about your fall, glad you didn't hurt yourself too badly though x

Jenny

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