Santa's 'Little' Helper...

Santa came to our place this week - made some little bunnies very happy!!

I Was There When Doyley Scored...

This won't mean a thing to most people in the world, but Watford has this player called Lloyd Doyley. He's been with us from the age or 11, plays as a full back and has ALWAYS given his all - mainly on the right where, in all honesty he was given to starting a season being outstanding, then tailing off and losing his place - but since the Malky revolution, he has been proving himself to be a pretty good left back.

Anyway - in all his games, as a youth right through 268 first team games, he's NEVER scored a goal...until Monday!!

This video will give you a glimpse of how we felt....

Coffee...

Been and splashed out on a coffee machine...

Makes YUMMY coffee....

and we get the coffee from http://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk .

Re Dinner..

Beef was ok...yorkies and roasties..better..BUT the gravy was SUPERB....!!

Life, Sport & Dinner.....

Life....

Life here in the Fazey-Wood household has been strained of late - nothing to do with a soap style crisis between Suzie and Me...just work impinging itself through our little bubble here in the nest.

I'm finding it hard to concentrate on any issue - head is just spinning around like a top at present and it's not nice...just makes it all the harder to get what I'm supposed to be doing in any sort of order - I find I'm just jumping around from one half finished issue to another: not good for me or the children I'm teaching -:(

Suzie has apparently not been making enough phone calls...but she doesn't have to bring her work issues back to the nest and can at least relax here...

So...what to do?

Options are....stop moaning, clear my mind and get on with the graft...get back to the clear and concise organisation of the workload I was capable of doing...or drink more...or seek help to stop the spinning top inside my bonce...-:)

Today it's the first option....

Sport....

Football...

Watford are doing remarkably well - except for the games I go and see!! We're 9th in the table and hopefully secure from a relegation battle...

Went yesterday to watch us play Crystal Palace at their place - I ALWAYS enjoy an away day even we are stuffed (as were see the report here )...train trips...different ales...food (although yesterday I cocked it up, was starving so I opted for fish n' chips then came to the most wonderful aroma of a jerk chicken take a way..I'll have to go back next year to try it out...)

Hertford -a different story here!! Right now we've no chairman (which means no money for ANYTHING)...and no manager after Pablo left ! Mind you, I reckon Scott (who has been running the reserves ) will do okay..if he doesn't want to play anymore himself that is....

Waikato ended up just missing the play-offs in the Air New Zealand Cup...I THOROUGHLY enjoyed watching the rugby on a Saturday morning sat in bed....roll on the Super 14 and The Chiefs !!

Dinner...

When (!) I've finished 'THE FIRST OPTION'...it's a superb piece of sirloin beef today - Deliah's in charge..

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Payne...

The deed done...

Sisters, Sisters......

Thanks for a great weekend...

Skywatch Friday

Haven't done this for a LONG while....

A Staffordshire skyline on a mid November morning...

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Peace..Perfect Peace

Dr Dix's and Maid Marion place....yummy

Been a crap time in the fazey-Wood nest...

Trying to keep our spirits up - work is the crappy bit....not going well at the moment for either of us...Knackered personally.

Must keep up the writing though - need to get sunshine in our life...off to sunny Staffordshire tomorrow for day with The Doctor and his Maid marion :)

Blogging in the Autumn

You know, I blog, I tweet, I keep a journal, I'm on Facebook...why is it I can do this all year, but come September/October it always seems to wither away into a senile dribble?

Answers on a postcard please...and roll on November!

Sister Act

This the Whoopi original version - lots of fun

BUT

went to the stage show last night....

http://www.sisteractthemusical.com/

EXCELLENT...

Go and enjoy...

Skywatch Friday

A couple of pictures from our recent holiday...

The sun setting at Harwich while waiting to board the ferry...

A very grey scene whilst crossong the causeway...

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Our 'oliday - some pics...

Some pics from our Nederlands jaunt with the boys...

See we got everything in...

Driving over the causeway....

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We did TRY the herring thing..

How many bites...

Now..wonder who's tent this is???

A blustery day on the mere...

My favourite pic...

A Dutch 'car' ferry....

Going native....

Nice cappuccino in Amsterdam...

It's back....

FOOTBALL that is....!!

First day of the new season for the Golden Boys...

Here's a great rallying call for all us fans...

Our Watford

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The dawn of a new season and probably a make or break one for our beloved Watford.

Those lucky enough to be the present incumbents of the board have a responsibilty to represent and uphold the values of our club and to lead us through these troubled times with integrity and wisdom. The assets of the club have long been stripped by others; barely nothing remains and we must trust that all the vultures have indeed flown the nest. The road back to prosperity is a long one and a single wrong turn could be catastrophic. Surely then only brave men would invest where financial gain seems the motive?

Those pulling on the yellow shirt and representing the club at all levels are privileged to do so. Many less talented amongst us would consider it an honour to be in their position even for barely a minute. Their youth musn't excuse them from understanding the seriousness of this moment at this pivotal time in the club's hisory. Their's is a responsibility to perform always to the best of their ability, for the betterment of the team over themselves.

Our manager is untried but trusted. Let his wisdom guide the team through the season, let his strengths overcome all obstacles. Let his pride, resilience and winning mentality spread throughout his players.

And us, the fans? We may not hold the power, the footballing skill or the managerial influence but our gift is an undying love and passion for our club. We will pass it down from generation to generation and it will forever bind us all, as one family, whoever or wherever we may be. Our love will never give up and our faith, hope and patience will never fail.

C'mon you golden boys.

Boring...but ...it's about our hols...:)

Getting the 'top box'...

First - have two great friends who'll lend you one...

Second - try to put it on...

Third - look thoughtful whilst saying ****** doesn't fit....

Fourthly - Danger man at work...new pins needed

Fifthly...eazee peazy lemon squeezy

Lastly - Thanks again XXX

Happy Hols....

Nearly there...leaving on Friday for this place...

Lauwersoog campsite, situated in the heart of the National Park of Lauwersmeer.

Booked on the overnight ferry from harwich....getting excited -:)

Skywatch Friday

The afternoon sky over Hertford Castle on a sunny Sunday ...

Where we were watching this lot play 'A Midsummer Nights' Dream',,,and good they were too...

We've been here before..!

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Skywatch Friday

The sky above mymother's place in Chesham last weekend...

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Look who's gone posh....

A great night was had by all at Suzie's company Summer Ball....

Skywatch Friday

Tried to get a picture with the sun 'haloing' over the birds back...

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Father's Day

Feeling good - thanks girls (and Malik!)...

and Debs....

Skywatch Friday

Went to play badminton last night and this was the sky as we left...

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Daily Pic

A 5000 year old landscape....

Skara Brae

Daily Pic

Daily Pic

A set of steps near the Thames...when they were built there was water at the bottom of them!!

They're next to one of the Temples...

Sunday's Pic...

Walk this way....

Don't know why, but I found these funny, just abandonded!

Hey ho....

Today's pic..,

Nan as I remember her...taken at Whitby

Nan...wow !!

Flowers

The Lilly is doing well...

as is this...

haven't killed them yet!!

Skywatch Friday

The sky over our little courtyard this week...where's our summer gone?

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