Raspberry Picking...

Durleigh Marsh Farm Shop

Petersfield

Something I used to enjoy doing with my parents as a teenager was strawberry picking, the joy of choosing your own fruit and taking them home as goodies at the end of it.

Me and Dan have never taken Taylor before and I have been desperate to take him all summer holidays.

Now it's almost over, (one more week) with my little man we are going to make it last.

I also think it is very important for children in general to learn where fruit comes from and how you get it. 

We also learnt today that Raspberry bushes attract lots of Wasps and Queen Bees, and are prickley!

But so long as they are having lots of fun, it doesn't matter. 

It makes fruit fun! :)

 After searching Google this morning (very last minute as usual) for a local Strawberry picking area we found our farm!

It's been such a beautiful day for this so the shorts were out and the cardigans were left at home!

Unfortunatly when we arrived there were no Strawberries ready to be picked.  

Raspberries, Blackberries & Blueberries 

were to be picked for the EYLES/MASTERMAN crew today!

Making our way to the bushes to start harvesting.

They have 3 sizes of punnets 

  1/2kg

1kg
&

2kg

we went for the 1/2 and would go back for more if we fancied it!

 

T Mans top from Primark says 

'Mum thinks she's in charge - (back) but really it's me'

This is not a fact!

Seeing as this is his first fruit picking session, he did really well,

we had a little bit of complaining from the prickly parts of the branch but thoroughly enjoyed it! 

I really recommend it!

I even tried this picking fruit malarkey!

This farm also grew vegetables, from spinach to carrots

which daniel and taylor are trying to pull out themselves.

There were quite a few rude ones lying around! Hehe.

Lots and lots of berries!

We headed to the farm shop and looked at all the exotic condiments they had to offer!

Olives, marmalades and sauces!

We took away two corn on the cobs, which taste far better than Tesco's!

Now I think £3.70 for a huge punnet of berries and two corn on the cobs is a bargain!

I recommend this place for anyone it was a lovely afternoon out!

 

Pet Tag.. You're All Tagged!

I love this Tag it must be the  

cutest thing to see on blogs!

My Puppy means so much to me

he gets his own little post.

We are also going to start up his own Twitter

I'm warning you now!

He moans a lot, about politics 

his ex wife 

and his alcoholic problems (the pub not being open!)

*I don't actually let my dog drink alcohol you silly person thinking it might be true!*

Meet Whisky

 Whisky don't be rude, wake up and say hello.

This is one of the normal daily faces of Whisky.

He's a very dopey bear!

Cutey pants!

Such a tough life.

Oh there we go, Hello little one!

Right! Lets get on with this...

1. What is your pet's name?

Whisky

2. What kind of pet is it and what breed?

We think he is a Cross Norfolk and Norwich Terrier

 3. How long have you had your pet friend?

Since January 7th 2010

4. How did you get your pet? 

Well, we told Whisky he was brought to us by a stork at night and left on our doorstep.

However we got him from a Rescue Centre near Lincoln.

5. How old is your pet? 

We don't know :( I think he might be around 5/6 cause he's still a bit puppish

Look at that innocent face, trying to be the Sheriff about town

6. What are some quirky things about your pet's personality?

He's a clumsy, very loving, very friendly character. I love that he is extremely protective over my son Taylor who is almost 6.

He is such a cuddly creature and will even sit next to you when there is no room left! He has a big bottom that lands right on your lap.

7. What does your relationship with your pet mean to you?

It means everything, before I had Whisk I couldn't understand the relationship you create but he is just like a big brother for Taylor.

8. What are some of your favourite pastimes with your pet? 

One of my most favourite being, 

After picking him up from the rescue centre we took him straight home, he was scared and had little personality. As soon as we closed the door he changed and ran round the room like a mad man! He was happy to be home, where he belonged all along.

9. What are some nicknames you call your pet?  

Are you ready for this??

Whisk

Whisky noodle

Whisky poodle

Smith - started responding to this

Whisky Waffles Harry Boris Masterman

Stallion

Trusty Steed

Mr W

 Truffle

Ginger

Fluff

 Little Bear

Whiskymist727

this is only a few of them!

  I tag you all in this post, let me know 

Twitter - @heatherEYLES

Can't wait to see your gorgeous pets too!

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 29.. Almost there

The weather this summer so far has been quite bizarre

this morning this happened 

however now it's nice and sunny :)

My last 30 Day Snap

30 Day Snap.. Number 21&22+23.. Whoops!!

I have a valid reason for missing the last

three days of 30 Day Snaps

Whoops, sorry guys!

So my story begins on Wednesday the 17th

I was contacted by a Production Company to be a Runner

for the night! At the Basement Jaxx Live Streamed Gig at 

Somerset House in London!

What an experience!

Loved it :)

This was on Sunday! Then the day before this I was approached by another company

By a lovely gentleman recommending me, who Directed 

Naughty Boy ft. Sam Smith - La La La song!

 So therefore on Monday I arrived in Hackney

to work as a Runner again for a music video.

For the band Temples

They were really awesome and cool guys!

Check out their music!

So that is why I have been away for a while, and why I am slightly exhausted.

However it was all great fun and thank you to all the people who contacted/recommended/Iworkedwith!

These past few days I have worked with the nicest people, even after a 12 hour stint we were all still laughing and enjoying it!

And a huge thank you to Daniel who escorted me everywhere to make sure I was safe!  

My Last Snap!

30 Day Snap.. Number 20.. Gardening

Who needs a man to do this,

it lets out frustration while 

getting the grass cut!

Day 19 here

30 Day Snap.. Number 19.. Double Denim

I am sat outside in

30 Degree Heat

Yes I am living in England, UK

with my laptop, Taylor painting a cereal box

and my feet are bathing in cold water with The Body Shop Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue.

Anyway...

My double denim is 

short shorts 

and

Denim, BarryM Nail Paint

 

That's my kind of Double Denim.

Yesterdays Throwback Thursday

30 Day Snap.. Number 18.. Throwback Thursday!

Throwback Thursday and 30 Day Snap

Hayling Island

2/3 Years Old

Taking Fashion to the extreme!

Obviously.

 Number 17 Here

30 Day Snap.. Number 15.. Half way through!

Half way through my Thirty Day Snap Challenge!

It's made me realise I don't capture enough of my life on camera

especially as my little boy is growing up to 

fast before my eyes!

I ventured into Town earlier today and found some lovely things

Including another nail polish

whoopsie!

BarryM Gelly Hi Shine - Watermelon 

Painting outside in the sunshine!

With a ice cold Yazoo!

Cause I'm still a big kid!

 

Check out Days 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11&12 13&14 

 

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 13&14.. Hot Weekend!

I'm not very good at blogging over the weekend 

whoops 

but I'm naturally tanning outside chilling, which I need the most right now.

Day 13

Waiting in the car for Daniel to get drinks from Tesco!

(Today) Day 14

My god it has been a hot day!

We started the day with a water fight

as you do

and ended with drinks and good fun :)

  #nomakeup

#sunglassestocoverupdarkcircles

#boyfriend:)

What a lovely weekend!

Tell me what you got up to this weekend!

Fridays Post   

30 Day Snap.. Number 11&12.. Roses are red.

Hey Guys!

This is a double 30 Day Snap Post, as last night was extremely busy/stressful

However, now I have the time to post!

Day 11 Throwback Thursday (now friday) 

Short hair

19

Daniel bought me flowers :)

 Friday 30 Day Snap

I'm posting this picture from our week on the Isle Of Wight in April!

Spending time down near the needles :)

See Wednesdays Post Here 

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 10.. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Yum! 

Ice Cold Chocolate with Coffee

Just what I needed today at work!

My work place is like a Greenhouse and if I got a hot drink I would have melted.

Thank you Starbucks!

Although you are naughty with Tax!

Ice has been my savoir today!

Check out Day 9 

I'm gonna miss in August.

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 7.. Murray!!

If you have read the Post Title

Need I say anymore.

This is the first year I have enjoyed watching Tennis...

 

77 years we have waited for a UK Champion!

Murray you flipping legend!

Yesterdays Post

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 6.. Beer Garden

Yesterday evening,

after picking Daniel up from the station

we headed to the local Beer Garden for dinner.

This was our view.

Enjoy! We certainly did.

 I feel very lucky. :)

Yesterdays post 

 

30 Day Snap.. Number 1.. Last Summer

Kicking off the 30 Day Snap

Is a picture of Last Summer

As I miss this time last year.

Me and Daniel sat in Hyde Park

Watching UK come First (or Second) in Gymnastics.

A lovely time.

I'm also Collaborating with @DaisyDays21 

Click (here) 

for her first day.

 

INAMO Restaurant Review...

Back on the 22nd of December 2012, my charming and romantic Boyfriend treated me to a magical day out in London.

He had finished work a couple of days previously and decided it was time for us to have a day discovering the area which he worked.

All of the events that happened were kept a surprise until we literally walked into them.

I nagged and nagged, as I'm awful at not knowing what is happening next...

We started the day off going to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, although we didn't end up going on any rides, it was such a Wintery Magically place with tinkling lights and it had the beautiful Wintery atmosphere.

Our day was very scheduled so we couldn't spend too much time wandering around. 

The next thing Daniel was taking me on the underground for about 15 minutes, my mind thinking 'Ohh where are we going now, ... oh god damn you Daniel tell where we're going!'

We came out at the National History Museum 

(google - thanks)

Unsurprisingly it was v. busy, but equally as romantic and stunning. I would like to say I'm quite confident on the ice once I get my wobblies out the way first. However in the middle of the Ice Rink was a stunning Christmas tree, Daniel asked me to stand by it so we could take a picture. I floated over, but started to wobble, instead of falling on my bottom, like a normal person I fell straight onto my hands and knees (a very dignified, Heather's Bottom Waving in the air!)

so the picture I have is with soaked knees and a cheeky smile.

We also got a photo done by the Ice Rink guys, and 'accidently' walked away with it, as they were asking for £10.

 This took us to past mid day, and I knew we were having dinner some time later. We headed up to Oxford/Regent Street and as you can imagine 3 days before Christmas, it was slightly busy.

By slightly I mean bloody manic.

We looked in a few shops and decided to give up and warm ourselves with a Hot Chocolate.

It got to 5 O'Clock and we had to run to the Restaurant, as Daniel (the numpty) forgot what time he booked the table.

Daniel heard about this Restaurant at work and checked out the (website) 

 

  Honestly, you will not find another restaurant like it. In the UK anyway. I walked in and was a bit shocked as we usually go to quite traditional Restaurants, as do many people, we are stuck in our ways with what we like and what we don't.

The first thing you see is this...

 (Google)

The tables have a projected interactive image, and to the right of you, you have a touch screen mouse. 

There is no waiter hassling you while you have a mouth full of food and you can order whatever you like, whenever you like, and they just bring it to your table when it is ready.

The food was fantastic. It's an Oriental Menu, everything had a bit of spicyness to it as well, which is right up my street.

We started the meal with a cheeky Cocktail each.

Very strong, but very nice.

I had the 

Passionate Martini

and Daniel had the 

White Chocolate Martini 

Yummy way to start the meal.

While I popped for a quick tinkle,

Daniel (the silly boy, he should know how quickly I get drunk) bought a £20 bottle of wine.

Let me add, this wine was perfect, it didn't burn, it was smooth and tasty.

A big change to our usual, pop down to Tesco and get the cheapest available. Haha.

We had Chicken Satay and Tiger King Prawns for a Starter.

 Really nicely cooked and presented.

Daniel choose the Hot Stone Rib Eye Steak 

The Beef came out in small slices on this Hot Stone and you basically cooked it to your own liking!

It was unique touch and really nice.

I had some sort of Pork with a really nice sauce.

It's no longer on the Menu. But the food at this place is the bomb!

And of course because Daniel is obsessed with Creme Brulee, we had to have one of those too.

Here is the (menu)

Honestly, have a go, it's such fun, a really special and different night out.

To round the day off perfectly it was a surprise for the whole day and months previously...

we saw this ...

I cried when he told me, as I have wanted to see it for so long, and now I finally have.

Daniel you are the best boyfriend that could ever exist to me.

Heather