Author Archives: JJ

iCheat….sorta

Bank holidays are notoriously lazy and this morning started no differently that Saturday and Sunday morning this week.  I didn’t have that much time though as we had plans to visit Southend-On-Sea to see my husband’s dad for lunch. Lunch was lovely – we went to Roslin Beach hotel and I enjoyed a lovely rib-eye […]

Cut it Out!

I’ve made a decision. My husband has no faith in my ability to stick to my decision which is either going to have 1 of 2 results: I’ll stick to it to prove him wrong and win (although there is no real prize) I will cave within the week. The decision is that until the […]

Exploring Photoshop

I love taking photographs and will be the first to admit that I am not that creative or talented but I have managed to take a few pictures that Steve and I like.  In my blips I have always (until today) published pictures straight out of the camera.  With exception on filters from iPhone pictures but […]

Winter Warmers

Today’s dinner time menu was a delicious dish from Ultimate Slow Cooker by Sara Lewis called Gingered Beef with Bay.  It worked out really well and I served it with carrots and mash potato. I am still trying to get used to the new slow cooker which is part of the function of Steve’s new pressure […]

How to Blog…or not…

I will start by saying I am not actually looking to be a “blogger”.  For the past 5 years I have been a reasonably active user of  Blipfoto.  With there being a lot of uncertainty over the future of the site, in looking for a replacement it seems this may be the best option for […]