Day 14 - Girls Day Out

To-day is Girls day, Bek and I set off for a morning round Eden Garden Centre.

I have to say this was very spectacular for a garden centre. The display of flowers, plants, and finer objects were quite wonderful. We met Anne from Bek's work there for lunch and did more than justice to a very pleasant salmon (with all the trimmings) sandwich and chips. We met two of Nellie’s sisters then departed home to prepare for my birthday treat.

We went into town for a viewing of David Jones food hall, this I can’t believe we had missed previously. After one or two purchases we then set off for the fish market. My birthday present from Bek was a cookery lesson at the famous Doyles Fish Market for Tapas, this was also a birthday present to Bek from Lesley and Andrew.
The two hours went so quickly, we had a session in the Auditorium watching the instructor, then proceeded to the next room where we were in group of five’s and let loose in the kitchen. One of the girl’s in our party, Bek thought was quite bossy, no please don’t laugh. We all started attacking the produce although I finished just preparing the tomato salad and preparing the table and bread. The demonstration was the most important, we all enjoyed it, then proceeded to the third room which was the dining room. It was a really good atmosphere and I think everyone had a good time. Before we left we were all given a bag with some goodies so home to bed, another full day.

Don’t worry about Chalky, although he had to fend for himself he had Gareth round for a game of chess (which he won) and leftovers from yesterdays BBQ. Watch this space but the word on the street is that Bek might even find the kitchen tomorrow!!

(Obviously the last paragraph was inserted by Chalk!)