Blackpool Bound For Rose-Marie's Album Launch 07/12/15

Another journey today but this time not by plane but rail, I do love the train its so much more relaxing & less stressful.
I started the day off working in Blackpool & then it was off to the big event, my lovely friend Irish singing sensation Rose-Marie's new album launch party.
Rose-Marie has been a chart topping singer for many years all over the world & she has spent this year in the studio recording her latest album.
I found out on the day that I was booked into the same hotel as my friend Mark who was also in Blackpool to attend the launch event, so we met early and went off into town for some dinner & of course some vino before heading off to the launch.
The launch was being held in a prestigious venue in Blackpool which has hosted many an event.
In true form Rose-Marie was the perfect host she had her usual energy & bubbly  friendly character shining all around the room.
We were all treated to a great performance from Rose-Marie which included some racks from her new album along with some long time favourites. There was also a touching tribute to the late Cilla Black when Rose-Marie performed the hit 'You Are My World" What a voice & stage presence she has.
The night was a great success with many lovely people attending you could just feel the warmth & love in the room that everyone had for the star of the night.

                                                 Rose-Marie On Stage Where She Shines

                                                       Touching Tribute To Cilla Black

                                              Enjoying Lots Of Laughs & Vino's With Mark

                                                     With The Star Herself Rose-Marie

                                                         Great Times With Janice

After the launch party it was time to relax with a few drinks before heading back to the hotel after what had been a great night.

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Christmas Is Coming 01/12/15

As the 1st of December arrived I felt that it was time to get into the Christmas spirit.
As usual I would be going to Scotland to spend Christmas with my family so I wouldn't normally bother decorating my hime but this year was different.
This year for Christmas my good friends from Spain were flying over to London to spend Christmas there while I am away in Scotland so decorations were in order.
I felt that 1st December is far too early to put decorations up but I wanted to enjoy them before I left for the Frozen North so today was the day to do it.
I opted for a contemporary Christmas tree this year as the thought of either pine needles or piece of tinsel all over the floor was driving me mad!!

                                                  My Contemporary Christmas Tree

After my early start & the tree being erected it was off to London for some work meetings, first stop a quick coffee with my lovely friend Hayley who is expecting her first baby. Always lots of chit chat & laughs when Hayley and I get together and never enough time. Hayley is one of those friends who I can not see for 6 months then when I see her its as if I saw her the previous day.

                                               Hayley & I Having A Laugh A Minute

After a jam packed afternoon of work meetings it was off for dinner with my friend Andrea. We hadn't made plans on where we would go so we enjoyed a nice walk along the river to the Strand where we had some gorgeous Italian food, My favourite.

                                                    Just The One Glass Of Wine (Honest)

                                                  Andrea & I & It Is Still The Same Glass

After dinner it was time for the train home & all before 11pm which was bliss, what a busy day & it was certainly beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.