Ending The Blog

For reasons I'd rather not go into I have decided to stop writing on this public blog.

For those that have made supportive comments, thank you and please email me should you wish to keep in contact - or comment here.

For those that have been less than supportive, you know where you can go.

Lesley x

Ending This Blog

For reasons I shall not go into on here, I have decided to stop writing on this public blog.

If you are a reader who wishes to remain in touch then please feel free to email me.

Many thanks for all the supportive comments I have had - for those that have not been so supportive, you know where you can go.

Kate - Rest in Peace at last

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Parklife

Have had a wonderful weekend - lots of activities that haven't involved traipsing round the malls!

Friday and Saturday are our weekend and Fridays are big family days in the UAE - it's very quiet on the roads and normally people start coming out in the afternoon and early evening. This was the case on Friday when we went to Safa Park. It's a huge open green (yay!) space where families go to chill out and relax.

It's a nominal fee to get in which helps pay for the splendid upkeep and cleanliness.

Anyway, the big thing is to take a picnic - in Dubai that means LOADS of food - there are lots of barbecue stands so you can cook your own food and the smells of various delights waft through the park. Here is a shot of one feast ready for preparation - including shisha pipes!

This next picture doesn't really do justice - I was trying to show the huge numbers of people relaxing but doesn't really convey the large numbers there:

I was also trying hard not to offend anyone by taking their picture so obviously - this one I took of Lydia was also to show the group of lads out on a Friday night in Dubai!

There is a Ferris wheel in the park and Lydia was determined to go on it - She first when on with Clive and loved it so I went with her the next time - I can say I didn't love it as much! When I was younger I would go on every ride and love it but the older I get, the more reserved I am becoming!

Still, I got some good shots of The Burj Dubai Tower - the tallest structure in the world - still not finished but absolutely dominates the skyline:

Lastly some shots of the day - also have a video but Blogger giving me problems so will try and update later!

Princess Lydia

Lydia had a Halloween party at school today - here she is sporting her new crown and mask complete with chocolate mouth!
She's also getting really good at recognising letters everywhere and constantly points out L for Lydia - she has also amazed me by copying her name - look!

I Got Tickets!!!!!

My Daughter The Model!!

A while ago Lydia did some shots for a book on play. I visited the mailbox today and got a wonderful surprise - not only is the book published but she's on the cover!!!!!