For a long time now mum has had an obsession with Jaguars. It started when the Nice Gent took her out for a test drive in one when he was thinking about his six monthly car change. Any time we see one in a car park or are passed by one she has to stop and have a look. "Very nice."
So, we thought if Mum likes Jags Mum will have a Jag. One quick Ebay best offer of not very much and now this beasty is on the drive.
A 1996 XJ Executive, Interior like a gentlemans club all walnut and leather and clothed in a very caddish British Racing Green. As we had to travel to the quaintly named Steeple Bumpstead to collect the beast we thought we would combine it with a visit to Saffron Walden to visit someone from twitter. If you use twitter and you dont follow the wonderful @ladytronfashion then quite frankly you are wasting your time. A very pleasant couple of hours talking to Tom in his shop (currently 50% off everything) Mum in a lovely new cardigan and Sarah with a new dress we hit the road in the Jag. Mum loves it, spends most of the drive home stroking the dashboard and saying "lovely" If nothing else her mind is off the builders for a while.
Grans Designs.
As usual I have forgotten to take photos but the east wing is progressing nicely. Plastering is nearly finished, the wall panels are done in the ensuite, waiting on quotes for fitted wardrobes but everything is progressing to plan.
Week Off
The big news, which I have saved till last, Mum is away for a week staying at Fabias in Kings Lynn. She has days out organised and a short break in the Cotswolds. Just hope she doesnt miss the Jag too much!
To make things even better Sarah has the week off too. Builders and weather permitting we are making plans for days out too.
I am hoping Fabia may write a bit about her week with mum, to give another perspective. I think Mum and I both need this break, the changes taking place in the house are hard for her although in the long run they can only be a good thing.
I am going to dedicate part of my week to perfecting some curry sauces I have been experimenting with, so I may blog about that for a change, we shall see.
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