Wedding Fever

Leaving the palace in style

After yesterday I cannot imagine that many people aren't feeling a little bit of the warm and fuzzies when thinking about the royal couple starting their lives together.  There is a definite chance we're all suffering complete media overkill but, as a bride to be myself, I know I could not get enough of watching the crowds, the flowers, the dress and of course the looks that the couple shared during and after the ceremony.  I loved the nerves before the wedding, the smiles during, the excitement when it was all over - and of course the surprised look as Kate and William walked out onto the balcony for that kiss and realised just how loved they were.  Not to mention the fact that afterwards, I got to sit in a sunny (although slightly chilly...) garden with friends, drinking champagne to toast William and Kate for the day off work and discuss the minute details with my like minded girlfriends.

I would never suggest that my wedding will be anything like the royal wedding yesterday.  Goodness knows that there will not be street parties across the land, although having a member of the world's media present to assist with skypeing the ceremony so my grandparents can watch in Colorado would be a nice touch.  Having said that, while planning is still in the early stages I hope that I don't get lost in the details and remember, like I think William and Kate did, that despite all the hoo-ha all that really matters is the commitment you are making.  It's not about the diamond tiaras, or horse drawn carriages, or expensive (really beautiful) dresses.  It is about having fun with the day, enjoying each other and the family and friends who are there to share it with you.  Plus the hats, I am really expecting some good hats in the crowd...

I know that I'll be Gav's princess, not just for the day.  I can't wait! 

Catching up

It's been a while since I sat down and wrote out a little something to say.  I think it's because the sun has started to shine and the world seems a lot more exciting than in the depths of January.  Well, maybe not more exciting, but there is definitely more opportunity and willing here to 'do' the fun stuff than 'not'.

So, what have we been up to?


Not as much on the allotment as we'd like, unfortunately.  Gav's been busy with projects and work of his own and I'm not certain how to use the rotovator, which is our next big task.  However, we did have a busy weekend just after my last post, where I got to borrow a Very Big Van from work and drive it around the city, to collect a shed that we bought on ebay.  For the bargain price of £20 we got to dismantle the shed, put it in the van and then put it back together again at a later date.  I was extremely helpful in the dismantling and carrying and Gav's done a fine job of rebuilding and making the shed nice now.  

He's also rearranged our 'poo store' and put it next to the shed.  It's nice to be able to have a proper home at the allotment, we've put some chairs there and bought a wheelbarrow that can live in the shed.  It's probably bigger than some New York apartments so all in all, a good deal.

The plan now is to rotovate the plot and create some proper beds for me to start work at planting and growing.  I've already pot planted some raspberries, blueberries and strawberries so should hopefully have a pretty mean fruit salad waiting for us later this year.  Given our current time scale I think we'll have to aim for some late season bits and pieces, not quite sure what yet as Gav is the primary reader of the gardening books, but any suggestions are welcome.  I'm mildly shocked that it's already late April but think that even if we don't get huge crops from our work this year, we'll have laid out the groundwork for some pretty good years to come.  Especially with all the poo that Gav's purchased.


Some photos coming soon for you (woops, lost my camera!).......  

After today I am going to be enjoying the best 11 day break from work since Christmas, so it is entirely possible I will get some time to play on the allotment.  Or do some studying of my own!!  I hope that everyone out there is looking forward to a nice long weekend, followed by another nice long weekend, possibly with a nice short work week or (if you're super lazy like me!) three extra days off in the sunny sunshine that we're currently enjoying.

Don't eat too many eggs!!