Saw in the new year with friends of the family, watching the Sydney fireworks on the telly then had a swim in the pool at 00.15. Gorgeous! The Australian number made its first call with a nice chat to Momma and Poppa Wilson!!! Not remotely near to celebrating the bells. Good chat and company saw … Continue reading Welcoming in 2013
Forest Lake
The Hobbit
Having looked forward to this and wanting to see it in 3D in the cinema, I got tickets for the relatives for Christmas. A slow and tedious start had me a little worried. Once the unexpected journey had begun I found it a bit more engrossing. A little too similar to Lord of The Rings … Continue reading The Hobbit
Christmas!!
Seeing the kids excited about Christmas was nice. Reminds you who it is really for. Now understand why people bought me and Lou the same presents!! Fun day had with Tony's relatives, eating, drinking, Secret Santaing and playing backyard Olympics. Was introduced to the wonderment of Cobb loaf - amazing!! Nice to relax and enjoy … Continue reading Christmas!!
Les Misérables
I had planned to do some Christmas shopping but on heading to the cinema to buy my relatives movie vouchers I saw that there was an advanced showing of Les Misérables on. As I had been looking forward to seeing it I thought why not! The first part was captivating. Fully enjoyed the early cameo, … Continue reading Les Misérables
Leaving Scotland…
Armed with a mission to watch as many movies as possible I got on the first plane from Glasgow to Dubai. Sat next to an elderly couple in the window seat, my first choice was 'Chernobyl diaries'. A little generic in the first half then got better in the second half. Encouraged by Sheena I … Continue reading Leaving Scotland…
Scottish Footprints 