Silly Tales

Stories from my travels and adventures including light humour and stupidity. Oh, and tales of the silly variety.

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Spent the most wonderful weekend with some of my favourite people. The terrible events that occurred in London make me thankful for the special people in my life. ❤️ #staystrong #wearenotafraid #shakespeare #stratforduponavon @cihardie (at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire)

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Outfit Oomph et al

I'll be heading off to Denmark in a few days - as covered in my last post. With the most important things like the presents and cards all covered, my mind wanders to the second-most important topic: what to wear?! Generally we're quite a casual family; dressing for comfort and warmth over anything else. However, when it comes to celebrations, we don't disappoint. I say 'we', what I mean is: my parents don't disappoint. Actually, to be completely honest, my mum doesn't disappoint. That woman knows how to dress! And in turn, she dresses my dad, hence the reason for him never disappointing. I honestly don't know what my dad would do without her. She dresses him, packs for him, feeds him. Although, let's give the man some credit, he can cook. So he wouldn't starve if the worst thing were to happen; heaven forbid, touch wood, and all that superstitious jazz. I am quite superstitious actually. But let's save that for another post... For the main event, we're going to a very posh restaurant for a lush lunch. So the question is: dress or 'nice top' and jeans? It's so easy for men. All they have to do is put on a shirt and jeans or trousers. But have you ever thought that easy might also be boring? Whilst I wish it was as easy for us women, I kind of like the amount of choice we have. We're basically blank canvases with a multitude of colours, materials, tools and emotions to work with. So, back to my dilemma. The practical side of my brain says top and jeans. It saves on packing. Anything I can do to save on packing is a win in my eyes, but only when it comes to short trips with only hand luggage. When I'm allowed to bring an actual suitcase, I am the queen of overpacking. Even in daily life, I'm the one with the Mary Poppins bag - containing everything you might need for every situation. Umbrella. Sunglasses. Hand cream. Hand sanitiser. Pain killers. Multiple cables for charging or otherwise. Even I know it's kind of ridiculous. But I'll never change! I feel I've digressed a little. So apologies for the all-over-the-place-ness. Will be more on point next time. 💋 xxx

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Cyber Webs

I may as well change my name to Guilty, because it's been devastatingly long since I wrote in my blog. Sadly, I'm not travelling anymore. I can categorically say I loved every second of it; every ray of sunshine, grain of sand (that I still find in my backpack!), and beautiful person I met along the way. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat - if only my bank account would let me. Alas, I'm afraid I'm stuck in ol' Blighty having to focus on the more 'adult' responsibilities, like trying with desperation to get a mortgage. That shiz is hard! I have vowed to travel more; just on holidays and city breaks, I'm afraid. Where's the next adventure, I hear you cry?! Well, I shall be joining the family on a much-needed trip to my second home: Denmark. We're all off to celebrate my Grandad's 90th in the finest fashion. My magnificent mother has booked a summer house for us all. And it'll be the first time my brother's girlfriend meets the devilish Danes. Alas, my boyfriend wasn't invited because, in my grandad's eyes, you're not serious until you've been together at least 5 years... 🤔 Fair enough; it's his birthday after all! My cousin has sorted out some 'activities' for my grandad to partake in when we have the main celebratory dinner. I obviously can't divulge details in case he reads this. Whilst unlikely, there's always a chance! He's got an iPad and everything. 😉 Promise to update again soon! Mwah 💋 xxx

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Lush dinner, yummy cocktails and a spectacular view. #StPaulsCathedral #MadisonsCafe #London (at Madison Restaurant London)

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Mijas. 😎☀️ #family #holiday #Spain (at Mijas Pueblo)

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Sundial in Mijas. 😍👌🏼🌞 #Spain #holiday #family #mycolour @tomlnuttall (at Mijas Pueblo)

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Funky flower pots on the wall of the restaurant at dinner in Marbella. 👍🏼😋🌺☀️ #family #holiday #Spain (at Restaurante Marbella Patio)

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Marbella Old Town ☀️⛪️ #family #holiday #Spain (at Marbella, Spain)

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Marbella Old Town. 👌🏼☀️ #family #holiday #Spain (at Marbella, Spain)

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🙈😝 (at The Whippet Inn)

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Can't wait to move in with this cheeky monkey! 🙊☺️😘 @k_bradders (at The Whippet Inn)

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Are you single?! You're a beaut :) x

And who might you be?

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Ice cream that looks like flowers!! #creative #CoventGarden #London #Igotthebiggerone #exploring #NaturalHistoryMuseum #TrafalgarSquare #PiccadillyCircus #happygirl (at Amorino Covent Garden)

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Cocktails in this magnificent beast of a building. #TheShard #LondonBridge #London #cocktailfun #smileyface (at The Shard)

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Flowers and cake on my birthday from a boy!! 😱☺️ #birthdaysurprises #heiscute #butalsomanly

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Just received this amazing birthday pressie allllll the way from Germany from my gorgeous travelling buddy. #sheknowsmesowell #lifetimesupplyofsweets #birthday #contikiNZ #friendforlife

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Lovely day walking through Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Beautiful deer being incredibly chilled. #London #Richmond #Wimbledon #sunshine #deer (at Richmond Park)