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Two more jobs done…

Christmas cake iced  ……   Cranberry sauce made !

First time I made my own Cranberry sauce, not too sure if I like the taste but wont really be able to tell till I have some Turkey to go with it.

Sure like the colour of it though 🙂

Tomorrow its Mince Pie night if I can stay awake after a 5am start to the day 🙁

On the 8th day of Christmas

Found this great blog Post over at Wee Sally

Eight reasons to get, or give the gift of massage this season:

  1. Relaxation, always the number one reason, especially after the stress of the holiday shopping, and driving, and cooking.
  2. Massage is a great way to relieve headaches, especially after having to deal with the inlaws for a few days.
  3. It can get you into that healing and healthy living mindset
    preparing you for those New Years resolutions you are going to plan to
    break again this year.
  4. Massages increase circulation, if you are anything like me and abhor the cold weather, a massage is a great way to warm up.
  5. Treatment of Sprains, Strains and Whiplash. Some of the most common
    injuries received during winter, whether it be due to slips and falls,
    or accidents on the roads, massage therapy is a great way to reduce
    swelling, reduce scar tissue and relieve pain associated with these
    injuries. As well as reducing the chance of long term damage.
  6. Physical contact is a great way to bond with a loved one. If your
    budget doesnt stretch to a massage at a Spa or Salon, why not offer to
    do the massage yourself. It’s a great way to spend time with the one
    you love and build a closer relationship. Just listen to their feedback
    and ease up on the pressure if they ask you to.
  7. Massage can often enhance the mood. The holiday season can often
    lead to depression for some, and a deeper depression for those who
    already struggle with it in their daily lives. Massage can help take
    the edge off, and help raise that Christmas Spirit.
  8. Why else would you want to get a massage, other than they are AWESOME?

Wee Sally will be moving back to Scotland soon and will be looking for Massage clients so if your in Scotland be sure to look her up 🙂

Getting there..

At last my Christmas tree is up.

Slowly but surely everything is getting done 🙂

Delivered all presents to my Mum and Dad on Saturday.

I have bought all my other gifts, just have to get them wrapped, and stop myself from buying more.

One special gift left to make… had 2 attempts already,they failed  🙁 so going to give it one more try but that’s a story for another day 🙂

On his way up…

From Kitchen Porter to Chef .

He started part time as a Kitchen Porter.

When he passed his driving test he was promoted to Baguette chef with almost full time hours.

Now Andrew has been having some real Chef training.

Yesterday he did some over time and made 160 portions of Lasagne.

He bought some home for us to try and it was delicious.

Hopefully after Christmas sometime he will start his NVQ Chef training.

How cool is that 🙂

Muddy !!

That is the best way to describe Sundays walk from St Ives

We did a 14 mile circular walk along the Ouse Valley way to Earith.

Although very wet and muddy under foot we did have a lovely sunny day with blue skies.

At one point it became so muddy we made our way to the Guided bus track and walked back into St Ives along the track.

Interestingly we saw many many other people walking along the track too 🙂

During this walk we crossed the Meridian Line so the photo below shows me standing on the line, one leg in the West the other in the East

Other photos can be seen here