Meanwhile, over in Scotland and East London

As much as I miss hubby, I also love my quality time with Scarlett Grace

Postcard pic Bear sent me from Ben Nevis today. 

 Today I thourougly enjoyed a girls only day with my daughter, a very rare weekend being just the two of us,  (pic from Bills restaurant), as Sean was over in Mile End for a sleepover at Erik and JJ's,  and simultaneaously my man in Scotland climbing Britains highest mountain Ben Nevis. 

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Last night my darling husband Bear headed off on an adventure of a lifetime. This is what he said about it...

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"On Monday I leave for Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It will be the hardest physical challenge of my life!

My reasons are twofold; as someone once said, ”precious time is ticking away and life is not a dress rehearsal” - in other words we come this way once and I think we should really make the most of our time on this planet and enjoy as much of its wonders that we can. I hope to be able to use the trip to reflect, rejuvenate and to re-connect with my own personal and business “Why”? - in one of most beautiful places on earth.

The other reason is to give something back. I have long been a supporter of the amazing work done by the NSPCC in protecting vulnerable children and want to do my bit to make a difference to the lives of kids in the UK. As the NSPCC say - "Every childhood is worth fighting for”.

If you would like to help out and make a donation please click this link to my Just Giving page.

Wish me luck!
Alan "

- We do wish you all the luck and love in the world and although we will miss you, we are so proud of you Bear xxx

Mountain Man

As part of his training for his trip to climb Kilimanjaro in January, Bear and some friends of his travelled to Wales at the weekend to climb Mount Snowdon, the second highest mountain in the UK. His verdict?  - very tough, but great fun. And they were so lucky with the weather with blue skies and sunshine which is very rare in that part of the world.

So it seems that hubby has got a new hobby, and maybe he'll become the new Bear Grylls!