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| November 21st, 2011 Thank you all for birthday wishes
We had an amazing time. And if you are within striking distance of Bradford in West Yorkshire, you must – and I mean YOU MUST try the wonderful restaurant where we celebrated with one of the most delicious meals I have eaten – this family-run business makes you feel as if you have been invited into their home – NOTHING is too much trouble. They even made sure the children chose the colour of the plates and cups they would be using – and you really can’t ask for more than that
I think you can tell a great time was had by all…
Some of us eating slightly more than others
And later there was ice cream and cake Who told me to ‘eat cake’ on Facebook??!! You speak and I obey!!! Sxx November 18th, 2011
Thank goodness for our wonderful National Health Service. And to everyone who works so hard to keep us well. The stunning shot at the head of this mail is from my friends on board Welcome to Yorkshire, and was taken when the Southern Ocean was in an ususually benign mood. For everyone working in the NHS, this is for you. The image reminds me that on board the yacht Edinburgh, Inspiring Capital (E I C just won the Ocean Sprint – Fantastic news, guys! Huge congratulations) there are members of organ transplant teams and patients who haven’t had to remortgage their house to receive the life-saving treatment they needed. Edinburgh, you are inspiring in every way. On with my praise of our precious NHS – And I am absolutely not influenced by the fact that our local medical centre Sister had my book on her desk! Though it is humbling to learn that she loves Mills and Boon, especially the Modern series, and always keeps one handy to ‘lift her’ during whatever short break she might have in a long working day It occurred to me as I collected my suitcase full of stuff to keep my eyes from turning into a bigger, redder, veinier version of Tom the cat when he’s just been steamrollered in a Tom and Jerry cartoon, how enormously lucky we are to have the NHS, and what a national treasure it is. Maybe we are particularly lucky at our medical centre, where we have smiling, endlessly helpful receptionists, happy nurses, and a selection of very pleasant doctors. My sincere and grateful thanks to you all. That’s right – You won’t be treating me for stress, Doctor – Because… DRUM ROLL PLEASE – here, at last, is the fabulous cover for Shameless Ruiz -
And yes, he is HOT. But just to show you how ungrateful I can be – I actually prefer the lazy, bad-boy looks of Nero Caracas on the cover of The Untamed Argentinian.
Now – if I could only work out what I’m doing wrong with my comments section, you could all write in and tell me which you prefer – but I need a specialist to help me out with that one Wishing you a stress-free day, ladies November 17th, 2011 The extraordinary power of hugging I am usually hugely sceptical of so called ‘miracle’ workers, but to see thousands queuing for the chance to be hugged on the news today, reminded me that there’s a lot to be said for the simple human contact of a hug. Just a moment spent quietly hugging, two people delivering love with good, positive thoughts and the warmth of their body.
As I watched the news I remembered Welcome to Yorkshire sailing into Cape Town after braving the Atlantic Ocean. I hugged my daughter, and then I hugged the skipper – quite a shock for him, I can tell you, since Rupert is quite a reserved character. But I had to hug him. I had to say, ‘Thank you for bringing my daughter back safely.’ And nothing but a hug would have done that job. Hug someone you care about today November 16th, 2011 Forget the Monday mug – this is a photograph!
Huge thanks to the fabulous Clipper Ventures for allowing me to share this with you. And this is the latest shot of our friends on board Welcome to Yorkshire on Remembrance Sunday in the Southern Ocean I had another suggestion from a reader for a cover model for Shameless Ruiz…
Great suggestion, Janie, thank you! xxx I’ll pass it on! November 15th, 2011 I can’t concentrate for lusting after my new cover. I’ve been told the cover for The Shameless Life of Ruiz Acosta is hot so many times, but so far not a glimpse- Is this some new war of attrition to keep me chained to my desk, checking the cover files every five minutes? I want this With a sprinkling of this And a whole lot of this Is that too much to ask for? Watch this space Have a good one, ladies, Sxx November 14th, 2011
Didn’t I warn you what would happen when my children stopped doing exciting things? The next thing I know, I receive a request to bare all and show my Monday mug – Well, I think that’s what they mean… Have a happy Monday, everyone – and don’t be a mug for anyone November 12th, 2011
I did a quick straw poll amongst friends and family and we all agreed on two things: Okay, so with that established, and loud shrieks of please please please bring Xandra back - I have this very good friend who is a top-flight astrologer, as well as being incredibly accepting of all our foibles when it comes to doubting on the one hand and taking serious notice on the other. Readers of long-standing will remember the fabulous XANDRA KING - and in a true show of friendship to yours truly, the beautiful, all-seeing Xandra has agreed to make a welcome return to this web site. So I can now officially say, ‘COMING SOON, THE SPOOKILY ACCURATE XANDRA KING!’ Yay! Hip Hip Hooray! at least someone will know what I’m doing Have a great weekend, everyone! November 11th, 2011
For Uncle Wallace aged 18. Always remembered Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Gas! Gas! Quick, boys!—An ecstasy of fumbling, In all my dreams, before my helpless sight, From Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen November 10th, 2011
Q. Is it true your latest polo ms includes waxing and razor rash? A. Uh, yes, it’s true. Are you still sitting comfortably? Wishing you a day full of soothing potions and hunky men – And narry a razor or a pot of hot wax in sight Sxx November 9th, 2011
I sent my latest polo ms off yesterday am – then mailed to say I’d read it through again and wanted to amend some things – then I sent the amended ms off again last night – then I mailed again this am to say, Can you put this line in? DH, reading over my shoulder, commented, none too politely, I thought, ‘Your editor deserves a !*^”!*! medal Now you know why I never write ‘The End’ when I send in a ms BTW, can I just draw your attention to the polo player at the top of this mail – that’s if you’ve stopped looking at him yet!!! He is the inspiration for Luke Forster, my latest polo player. Ah, well, on to Nacho Acosta, the oldest and hardest, hunkiest and sexiest of the Acosta brothers – No one ever said this would be easy… Wishing you a stress-free day Sxx |
