It's over to you, chef!

Hey I am back!
So much has been happening since I last posted a blog here!

First, I am pleased to announce that I am now officially a student again since I recently started a part-time FD degree in Paramedic Science. Out of 600 applicants, only 25 of us made it on this cohort alone, so I suppose it is in itself some sort of achievement. I am enjoying every minute of it, and what's more, I can now bombard Keith with questions full of big words he doesn't even understand himself sometimes!

Second, my friend Julie finally left her Notting Hill studio flat for the luxury of our suburban two-bedroom maisonette . Both Rob and myself are very pleased with this since we now know she is safe, loved, fed and cuddled! I think that fateful day the bathroom ceiling decided to rain on her became a tad too much.
The only problem is that Jon has not been able to to come over for dinner because' his' bedroom has a full-time lodger. I spoke to him many times, insisting that nothing could stop him from visiting for lunch and get the bus home if he wanted to drink alcohol ( it is a direct bus route). I miss him and wish he came to see us more often, even if it's only for a quick cuppa. What can you do? The grumpy old bugger does not improve with age!

Also, as from next week, Julie's partner Kirsty is moving in too! Apart from being a very sensible and caring young woman, Kirsty is a chef. Not any type of chef since she has worked in very reputable places in the capital. We recently had a sample of her savoir-faire when Julie's folks came over and I must say, despite being an acceptable cook myself, she is a pro and I can't compete with this!

How can life get any better after so many good stuff happening in the space of a few months? It can! Did tell you I took everyone by surprise by winning a showing class on my favourite pony recently?Little Winnie really won the judges' hearts in the Working Hunter Pony class: all we had to do was to demonstrate some controlled gear changes at speed and jump a couple of fences in the process. Next year's objective will be to jump her at the Wimbledon Fair, where another show takes place. It is somewhat lucky that this mare is only 14hh as she has a tendency to be a bit difficult to control. We, however, have been doing very well lately. I was even told that we formed a great partnership..... So great in fact that I was offered to take her on loan . Unfortunately I have neither the time nor the money. Maybe when I graduate in two years' time?

Until then....