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Hi Chris

Happy Workout! I'm a bit disappointed today - despite starving myself all week the scales only moved down 0.75lb this morning ... boooooo!

My lunch time treat is a trip to Arg0s to buy some girlie dumb-bells!

Laters taters.

Deevs
x

Have got to agree with you there CLP.

I'm currently sitting in the the sunshine in short sleeves feeding the birds. ( In Somerset!)

MTF.xx

Hi Chris

The sunshine hasn't reached our neck of the woods yet. Unfortunately I feel like a very rubbish human being! I've had the lurgy for most of January, have had a really bad bout of depression since October and also a an m.e. relapse. A little bit of sunshine would mean a lot to me right now!

Apologies for the self indulgent post.

Mary xx

I'm sorry Mary.

Maybe my post was a bit self indulgent.

Its been a very long hard Winter, days like these are rare this time of the year.

I wish I could send some sunshine your way.

Take care.



MTF.xx

Not at all MtF - it painted a lovely picture and brought a little sunshine into my mind, so thank you xx

Hiya all

Mary - sorry to hear about your lurgy

Haven't seen the sun yet today and by the time I leave the office it will be too late, got to love month end.

Deev - my weights are 2kg each, a good weight but watch your back and use them properly

had two bridesmaid fittings at the weekend, two lots of advice from the brides (1 - don't lose anymore weight, 2, don't grow your boobs any bigger), hope I can oblige both of them ;-)

Baggy

Hello CLP & Everyone.

A lovely day here in Wirral too.

The weather makes such a difference to how we feel, people are much happier when the sun is shining.

I love watching the cats, birds and squirrels in the garden.

I personally am so much better (with my COPD) during the summer when the windows are open, I'm struggling at the moment after the bad weather outside and central heating inside.

Onwards and upwards!

MM xxx

Afternoon,

It's wall to wall sunshine in North Kent too, if a tad chilly and I had to scrape the frost off the car this morning!!

Mary, I too wish I could send some sunshine your way xx How about a hug instead {{{}}} xxx

Sezza, You asked yesterday about motivating yourself when working in an office on your own. I've not idea, but like you I am very easily distracted. I try and tell myself that I won't look at the blog etc until I've done a certain piece of work, doesn't always work! xx

Oh well, I best step away from the blog and crack on.

AliB
xx

It is a beautiful day..

To DtMan,

Or should it be Dan-the-married-Man

Have just read your lovely news. CONGRATULATIONS.

Hope you have a long & beautiful life together.

I don't often log on, just check now an again, when I do I find

nice news like that . Lovely. Good Luck.

Red x

It is a lovely day here (Berkshire) sorry Mary!

I am just having a bite to eat and then I am going to clinic in Ascot. The drive is through Windsor Great Park and it will be glorious!!

Everyone have a lovely day x x

Thanks Baggy.

Ali that was a lovely hug - thank you xx

Cathmel - I used to live in that neck of the woods, love the drive through Windsor great park.

DtM - congratulations on your marriage, i wish you both the very best of health, luck and happiness for the future.

Mary xx

Afternoon all

Sezza, no this was something else, still need to get the wisdom teeth done yet :(

The mortgage is looking good, just need their head office to approve it, so thanks for all your good wishes.

Mary, sorry you've been poorly, I hope you get some sunshine soon to help you feel brighter.

Cathmel, I know that drive well too, it's lovely.

Well, I suppose I'd better get some lunch, and find something useful to do with the rest of my day off!

JG x

Hi Chris: great to see you sounding so good today. I agree: sunshine is superfood for the soul, and if I think hard enough, I can remember what sunshine looks like!

All the best to our lovely English friends with their good weather, I'm not jealous ... well, maybe a little!

Mary: I know you have had a very, very tough time of it. As you know, I am thinking of you, and as you can see, your lovely blogger friends are here for you too!

Cheryl: now, speaking as authority on weight loss (!) you'll see a big difference next week. Frustrating, I know, but that's how it works, isn't it?! And, starvation is never the way to go, but I know you know that too. Stay calm, don't panic!!

Hi, everyone else.

C xx

Totally agree with Chris's post! It is a BEAUTIFUL day!! Am at home today because new kitchen and bathroom blokes are coming tomorrow, so need to clear both. For the first time this year, the French Windows are OPEN!!! And Jasper-dog is warming himself in a sunbeam. Fantastic (or tanfastic, if you're a sun-addict). AND my crocii are coming out. As we inspected them (and the bluebell, daffodil, hyacinth, narcissii, etc., shoots) I said to Jasper "I think Spring might be here, Jazz."
He replied "Pfffthsssst!", which is Jasper-speak for "Yup. You might be right." A dog of few words... but mostly the right ones.

Baggy - good luck with the Year-end, sweetie. I have four budgets to look after. One of them looks like it MIGHT be on schedule for balancing on 31 March... ;-)

Love to all - keep smiling,

Roo xxx

Hi Chris, hope you enjoyed your gym workout. I just finished mine. It's a beautiful day in west sussex too. Have good rest of the day.

Hiya!

I am trying hard to send some of the beautiful sunshine we have here today up the country to all of you who need it

It's amazing how much better you feel for a glimpse of the sun

Something else that is amazing today is the Google Doodle!

Have a look and see what it's like 20,000 leagues under the sea!!

Sezza xxx

Sezza - just checked out the Google thing - a seriously good one today!
(Even though I prefer 'Around the World in 80 Days').

Bit of Jasper-trivia for you re. '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea': "Nemo" is the Latin word for "no-one", "nobody" or "nothing". So Captain Nemo = Captain No-one. Oooohhhh... ;-)

Roo xxx

okay, following on from convesation in the office - what are people doing for valentines day, eitehr those with partners or those whoa re foot loose and fancy free and can do what they please?

Me and him have a spa/ afternoon tea day booked on Sat and he is taking me out to a nice hotel Friday night :-)

Afternoon chums and chumps alike!

I'm proper struggling here. I like being on my own in the office, but yes, the temptation is too much to not actually do anything. I've turned the poddypod off as I have a tape full of dictation to get through so I'll make a start on that in a mo. Yes, really ....

Mary, sorry to hear you've had a rough time of it lately. Let's hope some sunshine beams your way soon and things pick up for you.

And Chrissie, thanks for the advice re the pounds not exactly shedding off me at the mo! Yep, you're right, starvation isn't the way forward. I keep telling myself to be patient (I lost 4lbs last week) and that it will happen - I just need to string a few "good" weeks together. I went for a swim after work last night and managed 44 lengths in 30 minutes, and felt fab for it afterwards.

I want to get into a habit of doing some light weights at home (as opposed to lightweights!) before I get ready for work in the mornings. I now have my dumb-bells (I will be carful Baggy, thank you!) and also a resistance band which I intend to start using again, and couple that with swimming twice a week, my yoga and our dancing lesson on a Sunday (proper exhausting!)

And then just trying to resist the crisps, bread, chocolate and cheese!

Lovely sunny crisp day here in Cannockshire - I've actually got the window open beside me.

Pub quiz tonight - my turn to drive :-(

Back later (after some dictation!)

Deevs

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Baggy - re Valentine's Day.

I really, truly, honestly have no idea! I've booked Monday 14th off though - what's the chances that both Nic and I will be deluged with job interviews and not see each other?!?!

Enjoy your time with the divinely lovely MrBP!

Deevs
x

Baggy -

Jasper-dog will spend Valentine's Day coping with the influx of his cards and gifts and sending messages to his principal wives and girlfriends.

I will spend the day alone, sobbing into a pillow. 'Twas ever thus...

But at least I NEVER have to re-lower The Seat... ;-)

Roo xxx

Roo - better to be sobbing into the pilow alone then with a man who doesnt apprecaite you, trust me I learned that one the hard way!

P.S. Deevs - I've seen a pic of Mr.BP; he is, as you suggest, exquisitely gorgeous. Don't tell Baggy I said that. This IS a priveate post, right?!? Uh-oh....

;-)

Valentines Day is sooooooo overrated.... bar humbug!!!

Roo, That made me chuckle.

I always play at full volume, "All by myself" and "Find me somebody to love" and sing along at the top of my voice - it never fails to make me chuckle out loud.

AliB (who will be spending yet another Valentines Day on her own, bovverred!)

xxx

Baggz - hate to admit it - but you're right! You've got yourself a good 'un now, though.

How are rehearsals going? xx

Roo - Lol

Ali - you are loved trust me and if no man can recognise how wonderful you are then more fool them!

Bless you Baggy xxx

Roo - wait til you meet the Divine MrBP - he gives good hugs!

To be honest, I'm not fussed what we do on 14th as long as we do it together. I too want to put my past behind me where Valentine's Day is concerned and look to the future!

Deevs
x


Ali - that did make me smile - sorry xxx

Deevs, I'm glad it did, as it always makes me smile xx

I meant to say congrats to you and MrElastic on your year together, where did that time go?? xx

AliB
xx

AliB - "All by Myself" - the Jamie O'Neal version (as featured in Bridget Jones's Diary) is my karaoke special! Singletons anthem!

You cannot imagine the torture of being single and also being the owner of an impossibly handsome and charismatic alpha-male Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has HIS opposite-s*x (canine AND human) dropping at his paws. Sometimes, life is not just cruel - it's sick.

But I have the last laugh. Singleness = me not reaching for the Tena-Lady bulk-buys anytime soon.... Buwaaa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha... [cough]...

Roo and Ali - why don't you go out together on Valentine's day, a kind of "two fingers" to the smug ones all coupled up (yes Baggy, that's me and you!!)

Tis doable ...!

And Ali - it doesn't seem that long ago wewere sat in Back Inn Time having that "farewell" meal!

Deevs
x

Roo, That's the one xx Your posts do make me chuckle. I think you and me need to have a mini meet sometime xx

Deevs - (HELLO!!!!) - don't think Baggz will let me near the beautiful Mr.BP after that public-private post... :-( Hehehehe...

(P.S. SERIOUS - despite Jasper's lifestyle, which I do NOT condone, I DEFINITELY don't do "other womens' blokes". There are many things I WILL do - but that ain't one. Wrong on a number of levels).

But - Baggz - if you get bored of him... ;-) Heeheehee... x

HaHa Deevs Great minds think alike. And yes I honestly don't know where time goes!
xx

Roo - I have already told him and asked if he wants me to pass on his number - however in my book, you get the man, you get his washing and ironing too!

AliB - deffo! Are you on Faceboot? Where are you based? I promise I'm me and not Charles Manson... x

Top suggestion Deevs! Stuff 'em all! (Please can I just kiss them a bit though...?) x

Ali - I promise shes her - I know, I met Roo and trust me you're in for a good time :-)

Baggz - Hahahaaaaaaa!!! Tell him washing and ironing provision is offered in direct proportion to his 'neath-duvet provision! Fair exchange is no robbery... ;-)

You didn't mention about the rehearsals - are they THAT bad?! xx

JG - thanks, I've been thinking about you and sending you good vibes. Hope everything gets sorted out for you xx

Cheryl - thank you xx

Chrissie - You are such a special friend. Even with everything that you are going through I know you are always there to get me through my dark days. No words could even begin to tell you how much that means to me. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend xx

Thanks for all the sunshine vibes they are very much appreciated.

Re: Valentines day I too will be home alone but as a friend said to me recently its better to be home alone than being home and wanting to be alone!

Mary xx

Roo, We are friends on FB, you're a bit of a way from me, but I am sure we can sort something out one day xx

Baggz - bless you. x

Roo - trying to keep rehersals quiet - don't want to end up with hundreds of bloggers attending the show and I'm quite frankly rubbish and not enjoying it at all, contary to popular belief I'm not a drama queen after all

JG: it does sound like good news for you - fingers still crossed for head office!

Mary: bless you. And you know what a wonderful friend you are to me too - I honestly don't know where I would be without you. xx

Hope everyone has a nice evening.

C xx

Oh Roo, have you let a cat out of the bag? (if Jasper will permit the term!) Or should I say a Bagpuss!!

Baggy, i hope that whatever you are up to, you are enjoying it really!

Ali and Deevs .........and Debs of course! It doesn't seem like any time at all since we were together in the old Inn.

I am trying to persuade Mr Sezza to join me on a very special Valentines night out but I'm not having much success so far!

My Monday evenings are usually spent at Jazzercise so our instructor has invited all our other halves along for the evening! Her fella is going to join her on stage - poor chap - and who knows who else will turn up!

Although I don't think I'm going to have any luck with Mr Sezza - probably for the best really!! It's bad enough getting the regulars all going in the same direction!

Sezza xx

Evening each

And no snow today Chris. Not quite wall-to-wall sunshine up here but decidedly warmer.

Hope everyone is well.

xxxxx

Evening all

I to will be doing nowt special for V day next week, tis, after all, just another day. One I no longer feel obliged to buy an expensive card for (or spend time sewing one). I suspect that I'll either be doing chores that evening or chatting on here. Will have to see who's about.

Hugs to all
Oz

Roo #31 - that made me chuckle.

Mary my dear, I hope you are starting to feel better. Cuddles.

Deevs, long ago my eldest son decided to get fit and asked for dumbbells for his birthday. Like you I went to that stupid shop where you queue 20 times and then couldn't lift the bloomin' things.

xxxxx

Sorry Chris
Whilst I'm glad you have a spring in your step, it makes no difference to me what the weather is like - if things is tough, they are tough - whatever the weather. Nothing to do with optimism - or positivity. However ..

.. it's always good to say 'helloo' to your rather wonderful loyal bloggers.

:^)

KatyMac
xx

Helllooo KatyMac :)

Have just tried to get a back issue of the mag with my dream birth sampler chart in, and am unsurprised to find they no longer have it in stock. The nice lady suggested I try a well known internet auction site. I have no better ideas. Best make some grub first though or I'll be there all night looking, it's been years since I used such a site, bet I can't remember my login/password!

Oz

Oz, has new baby got to have the same sampler? My boys have totally different samplers but they are both beautiful

'Lo Katy. Nice to see you. Hope you're ok, you sound a bit down. Have a (((x))) if you need it

Mary, sorry to hear about the awful winter you are having. I hope the spring starting to come will help to lift you. A friend of mine has battled with M.E. and has only found relief through hypnotism

Sezza xx

Katy, #49 - I wish there was a 'Like' button on here. I'd be clicking it.

xxxxxx

Sezza: if I can't track my dream one down, then most likely yes. I will change the colours round (there are various animals on it including a purple elephant which I'm sure can become green or blue or something) and no doubt it'll get a different set of stitching errors and they can play spot the difference with them when they're older ;)

Oz

Evenink

I figured that seeing as CLP blogs for us almost every day, it was time I blogged for him. So ....



just a bit of a ramble. I hope you enjoy!

Deevs
x

Well I feel quite proud of myself for cleaning the house this afternoon...

Sorry Bids there's still dust in some places, I didn't manage it all!!

Deev, loved your blog, didn't manage to comment though...sorry!

Can't give any tips on sewing, putting a button back on is my limit...

JG x

JG - buttons is about my limit with the needle and thread too!

Well done on the Domestic Goddessery too.

Deevs
x

Pub quiz time - see y'all on the morrow.

Sweet dreams.

Deevs
x

Evening all.

Back nice and early again.

I am beginning to think that Puffball is on my side.

She decided that she would like to part company with her rear end tonight.

It was only discovered, when I looked in my wing mirror and noticed something flapping frantically into the next lane!!!

Bit of a 'yikes' moment, but then I am getting used to them lately!

So, another over night stay at the local garage and hopefully, we will be back on the road once more, complete with road tax, now bossman has signed the cheque .......Duh!

MTF.xx

I'm not having an overnight stay at the local garage.

They dont stock my kind of fuel!!!

MTF.xx

Gypsy wedding time.

Looking forward to comments after!

Its all about the 'men' tonight!!

MTF.xx

MTF, you take care out there! Hope you are all fuelled up!

Am watching the Gypsy men!!

And trying to design Mr Sezza's birthday party invitation - I've just found out he's the same age as the Jaguar E-Type! Now, there's a theme!

His birthday's not until June but I'm thinking of buying him a Red-Letter day type adventure. Anyone else done something like this and what is the best thing you've done?

Sezza xx

Sezza, the best day I ever had was at Mercedes-Benz world, can drive all the AMG's on the track, and the handling circuits with water pouring down, and also do the 4x4 experience!!

It also taught me a lot about how to drive my car...

Plus, you can visit Goodwood museum and the circuit (what's left of it), and Concorde, all in the same day, cos it's next door!!

JG x

Oh, and you can look around the Mercedes place/museum, F1 cars included, and sit in all the latest cars for free!! xx

JG, that sounds good.

I was thinking of maybe a driving day - he did a rally driving once and enjoyed that

Sezza xx

You can book them there too! An hour, half-day, full day...bit pricey mind!!

JG x

Morning bloggers!!!

Have a great day y'all

x x x

BTW - I love Deeeva's blog about CLP - it's well worth the read.....

Thanks Cathmel - all written from the heart, and I meant every word!

It's blimmin' cold in this office today so we've whooped the heating up. If you hear snoring at about 10ish can you please give me a nudge to wake me up. A strong white coffee with no sugar should do the trick ....

Pub quiz last night - we came 2nd. We were leading all the way but fell at the last fence. Ne'er mind! I'm giving it a miss next week in favour of going to a friends' house to drink pink wine and talk rubbish!

Rips - hope all goes well for you and the family Rips today x x x

Back later.

Deevs
x

Hi everyone:

Nice to see all the chat on the blog last night.

KatyMac: how true your post is - absolutely spot on. And, it's always good to say "helloo" to you too!

Just wondering if anyone has heard from CSN? It's most unlike her not be here.

Hope everyone is ok.

C xx

Morning

Sorry to vanish last night JG, Mr Sezza has a Cold and we know how bad that can be! I had to administer hot lemony drinks and Beach pills!

The Driving you mentioned sounds fab. I'm going to suggest a whip-round for any one in the family who wants to chip in so we'll see what we get

Deevs, good going in the quiz but I like the sound of the pink wine evening too!

Morning to Cath and Chrissie and all who are around. I think CSN was looking after her poorly dog so she may be bit busy just now?

Sezza xx

Hi Sezza: hope Mr Sezza feels better soon. MrS, much as I love him, is a nightmare when he has a cold!

And, yes, you are probably right about CSN - it's just that when someone blogs every day, and then you don't see them, you do just wonder if everything is ok - thanks for your wee message. xx

Chrissie - Mr Sezza does seem to suffer with a cold but I will admit I am the worlds worst nurse! I hate all the coughing and sniffing and just want to tell him to get better and get on with it!

Best go look busy

i'm going to try Ali's suggestion - nothing but work until I have done this here list I have!

Laters

Sezza x x

Morning all

Didn't even have time to open laptop yesterday, Sorry if I worried you Chrissie and Sezza. xx

Very poorly dog at the moment, been up all night again and was thinking of moving my bed into the vets.

csn. xx

csn - the prices they charge for overnight stays, you'd be better off booking into The Dorchester!

Hope doggy is soon on the mend.

Deevs
x

Sezza: good luck with your list - I should attend to mine, too!

CSN: hello! Sorry if I over-reacted a bit ... I think I may be a little too emotional at the moment! Hope your lovely wee dog gets better very soon. xx

C xx

Deevs, your post made me smile, but I think your right. It would be a lot nicer and cheaper at the Dorchester. xx

Chrissie, thank you for your concern. I am thinking of you and all your family, take care. xx

Mary, thinking of you too. Hope you feel better very soon. xx

csn. xx

Morning all. Compliments of the day to you - and may I just say:

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!

New kitchen and bathroom fitting due to start today.
Did Roo prepare by clearing cupboards well in advance? She did not.
Did Roo heed super-early alarm-clock to get up and clear cupboards this morning. She did not.
Has Roo just run around like a whippet with a fire-work in its bott-bott madly clearing cupboards? Yes indeedy.

Are the builders here? No.

AND Jasper is laughing at me...

Kitchen done - off to tackle bathroom. I've got a headache now.

Keep smiling (although it's more of a grimace at the moment, to be honest).

Roo xx

Morning All,

AnnieG - Thanks for you lovely cuddle and emails xx

Katymac - like Annie and Chrissie I totally agree with your post. It's lovely to say hello to you too xx

Sezza - thanks for you kind msg. I've been managing my m.e. really well but I think because of the other ailments it all just got a bit too much. I have a great Homeopathy consultant. I'm really glad your find has found a suitable remedy, it makes it so much easier to manage when you get help and understanding.

MtF - sorry to hear you are still having car trouble.

CSN - Thanks for your msg. I really hope your wee dog is better soon, she has been through the mill a bit recently hasn't she?

Mary xx

PHEW!!!! All done! Collateral damage = several pints of sweat and half an opened packet of W****bix (Jasper-theft. He thinks I didn't see him). A small price to pay, however.

Builders STILL not here though...

Hi Mary, nice to "meet" you. xx

Roo x

Hi Roo - nice to meet you too. Well done for getting everything in order for the builders when they arrive. It's all such an upheaval isn't it? will be worth it in the end.

Mary xx

They're here!! Noise, etc. Jasper is supervising.

;-)

Morning all

sorry to hear about doggy CSN xx

Well, with a small trailer from Roo yesterday I can annouce that tickets to me and him featuring (in very small parts) in the local am dram version of the Odd couple (feemale version) on the 26th March

I'm sure you're all too far away and too busy but we were asked to advertise so here I am, fb me if you want details

Baggy

Where's "here" Baggy?

I@m at my "here" but you're not here!

Here Here!

Deevs
x


break a leg!

here in a vertiual sense

although the play itself is happening in my village in the Bucks area.

Baggy

Starbucks ????


MC xx

MC? uh?????????

:-)

Matchsticks and black coffee anyone?

csn. xx

lol MC! I'll have a skinny latte if you're offering!

x
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gingerbread latte for me x

Hello Everyone.

I wonder if Chris will say 'hello' to us today?

Maybe he's gently easing us into the closure of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ websites!

MM xxx

CSN - I'd love a hot chocolate with whipped cream and .. oh, what the heck, some marshmallows too!

Darn it, now I'm craving chocolate.

jillygoat x

Ummm... OK. I just went out to do a few bits 'n' bobs... take Jasper to one of his "ladies" (she likes to take him for a walk on Wednesdays), drop a sample off at the docs, get me some coffee*, whatever... back home, I find no kitchen; no bathroom; NO WORKMEN?!? Where are the boys with my new bits?!!! Blub!

As the mighty Bollo would say - "I gotta bad feeling about this..."

*Latte

Whipped



Cream






and




marshmallows






and




chocolate






*thud*




Deevs
x

Sorry Deevs, it's not allowed on your diet I know, but in my defence m'lud, I AM feeding a cold ........

Did that sound any better?

jillygoat x

Deevs - there is no need for that sort of language. You and Jillygoat should examine your consciences... ;-)

Sorry Roo (now hanging head in shame whilst at the same time trying to stop nose from running).

I haven't actually got any of the previously mentioned banned items, it was purely wishful thinking. Actually, it's probably too many of the hot lemony powder drinks - I think they're messing with my head!

jillygoat x

I will be gorgeous and fit. I will! I will! I will!

One day .....

Probably in my next life ....!

Deevs
x

Duly forgiven JillyG! ;-)

Sorry to hear you're snuffly... Chillies, my friend - they'll blast your snout-pipes clean. I never used to be one for chillies - but my mum bought some hot sauce for Christmas by mistake, thinking it was tomato relish. I took it, as I can't bear to see good food slung out. Then, one juicy-nosed day, I decided to have a cheese sarnie with some of the sauce in it... ohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy; HotHotHoTTTTT! But cleared up the sniffles like nothing else!

Deevs - you ARE gorgeous and fit! Oh no - hang on... I'm thinking of someone else...
(kidding!!! I'M kidding! B'ain't nort wrang wi' thee, purdy maid - that's Devon (or "Debbun") speak for "You're lovely".

;-)

Deevs you are gorgeous and fit my lovely!!!!!

SBP - am dram in bucks eh??? I bet I live close enough to come and support you.......more info please

Roo - how are things progressing love?

Chrissie & MwK - how are you girlies?

The replacement blade for the breadmaker arrived today (I managed to throw the other one away with a stale loaf of bread). Have whipped up a cherry cake that is making the house smell amazing!!

xx