Day 281 Death to the Swede

Attack it! Death to the swede via a knife. It tasted good though...

Day 280 Bear Hat

As eldest daughter would say in a squeaky tone, "hey, what's that bear doing wearing that hat, silly old bear"

Day 279 You expect me to talk

Today marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond on the silver screen. Now I'm a massive Bond fan and can't wait to see the new film at the end of the month. The Bond franchise us something us Brits can be truly proud of and is something that can, at the best of times as Roger Moore once said, "Keep the British end up".

Of the 22 (soon 23) films there have been many great scenes and actors/actresses to pick out just one to be you favourite as a fan would be nigh on impossible. To pick a favourite film again would be, but the 3 that come closest to winning that accolade to me are, Casino Royale, The Living Daylights or Goldfinger.

Again to pick out the best, or my favourite Bond is a tough task, but that award currently lies with Sean Connery for me. He was a great Bond, great action and actor. He had more good movies than any other, but I can easily see Daniel Craig taking over this award the way he is going. Just as I side note I really liked Timothy Dalton as Bond, playing a more darker version just, just like the books were written, if he had more Bond Films he may well have been number 1 for me.

So from me it's Happy Birthday Commander Bond, here's to 50 more years....

Day 278 Liverpool Wheel

This is the sight outside Liverpool arena. Like many cities nowadays, Liverpool has an 'eye' a Ferris wheel which gives you a view of the famous city. Liverpool's is located on the riverfront next to the impressive Echo arena. It has to be said that in the night it looks very spectacular and beautiful...

Day 277 The Bish

Gertie (OH) bought us tickets to go see one of my favourite comedians whilst we are in Liverpool. So tonight is the night we go see him, John Bishop. I am hoping its a good show with it being a home town gig, I'm ready to laugh...

Day 276 Liverpool surprises

Today is the second day of my trip to Liverpool. OH has had a surprise planned for me today, of which I have no idea what is in store.

As time ticked, she gave nothing away, except say something, then get confused and reply, "I think it's just best you do as I say!" Whatever could it be?

We set off on our merry way, me feeling a little nervous due to knowing OH was in charge. We walked past a pub where she said, oh we're early lets get a drink, so we did. 20 minutes later sat at our table I was hit over the head, it was my friend Don whom I lived with at Uni, for a split second I thought he'd just bumped into us, then I realised this wasn't the case and infact my surprise was an evening with Don and his fiancé Gina.

After our brief drink we left for our meal which again was a closely guarded secret by Don and everyone, and that is where my picture lies. The meal was at Liverpool fc's home. My spiritual home, Anfield. It was at the Boot Room restaurant. I'd always wanted to go here just never got the chance, but today was my day, thanks Gertie...

Day 275 Liverpool

It's over a month to go until my birthday but my OH has decided to treat me early. We have escaped away from the kids for 3 nights and in what was meant to be a surprise, ( it had been a surprise for 4 months until OH's mother had accidently said on Saturday.)

Liverpool is my favourite city of all them I've been privileged to see, I spent 3 wonderful years there as a student and would be back living there in a heart beat if I could convince the family.

4 days in my fave city, with what I'm told are a few surprises thrown in, what a great present, thank you OH