Hannah Louise Swift » General Ramblings http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk All about me and my ramblings! Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:08:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Zak Typing His Own Name http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/zak-typing-his-own-name/ http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/zak-typing-his-own-name/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:42:02 +0000 admin http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/?p=1336 The below is my gorgeous 2 and a half year old nephew typing his own name – TOO CUTE!

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]]> http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/zak-typing-his-own-name/feed/ 0 Powercut Fun – 30,000 homes across Matlock, Darley Dale and Cromford all in darkness http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/powercut-fun-30000-homes-across-matlock-darley-dale-and-cromford-all-in-darkness/ http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/powercut-fun-30000-homes-across-matlock-darley-dale-and-cromford-all-in-darkness/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:43:43 +0000 admin http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/?p=1333 It seems powercuts and me go hand in hand, no matter where I live, I seem to be followed by major powercuts. Or maybe powercuts are just more popular than I remember…
So yesterday afternoon, just before 1pm – everything went dark (well, less lit than usual for a weekday at midday) Apparently a massive explosion at a sub station in Winster caused a huge powercut that wiped out a considerable number of homes across Derbyshire, specifically my home village of Darley Dale.
The afternoon saw traffic lights not working, businesses closing and sending staff home, and a huge amount of candles being sold!!! Shops shut as those lovely automatic doors can’t function without electricity…
Firefighters faught the fire for a good few hours!
Tanks of fish died.
Freezers full of food went off.
Western Power Distribution went AWOL.

Almost 24 hours later and over 5000 homes are still without power!

I’m currently working from my Nan’s house, trying to get something productive done and to charge my phone!

More info here;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-15285462
http://www.matlockmercury.co.uk/news/local-news/matlock_power_cut_latest_1_3865623

]]> http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/powercut-fun-30000-homes-across-matlock-darley-dale-and-cromford-all-in-darkness/feed/ 1 What a difference a month makes! http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/what-a-difference-a-month-makes/ http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/what-a-difference-a-month-makes/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:25:07 +0000 admin http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/?p=1328 This time one month ago, I was almost home – having got in the car jam packed with all my belongings that hadn’t already been moved. A tearful goodbye to some dear friends and a slow drive and my life was just about to take a dramatic turn. Not only leaving a secure income, good friends and a lovely house, but I was suddenly about to embark on living not just with people again, but my parents, no job, no income and few friends left in the area.

A month on and I haven’t looked back!!!

Things are going really well with the business, old friends are peeping out of the woodwork and I have been up and down the country so much I’m yet to really annoy the parents! Fabulous!

Here is to the next few months!

Hannah x

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AndroidLet’s start with the usual suspects;
Gmail
Email
Twitter
Facebook
Google+
eBay

Now to the less obvious…
iGeology
Volcano Report
Scuba Exam Lite
Earthquake!
Speak It
Bajan Lingo
Urban Dictionary
New Scientist
QR Droid
SCUBA Log
Science Facts
Caribbean Foods
Mixology

I am a total science/scuba geek!

I would give you a link to them all – but that is far too easy! So go, scoot, find the pretties!

Over and out

xxx

p.s – I have only had this phone for a small amount of time – so all recommendations are welcome!

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When an invite popped up on my facebook to a ‘Sausage and Cider Festival‘ I didn’t even check the date in case I was busy – instant ‘I’m in!’  The Clovelly Bay Inn was holding this amazing event!

There were – 4 types of mash, beans or green beans, 3 types of gravy and SEVEN TYPES OF SAUSAGE!!! Never mind the extensive selection of over 21 ciders!
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Cider List
Brimblecombe Rum Conditioned 10.0% A.B.V.
Brimblecombe 2004 Vintage 10.0%
Countryman Gold 7.0%
Green Valley Strong Traditional Medium 6.8%
Brimblecombe Blackcurrant 6.5%
Brimblecombe Medium Farmhouse 6.5%
Brimblecombe Dry Farmhouse 6.5%
Countryman Medium 6.5%
Countryman Dry 6.5%
Grays Sweet 6.5%
Grays Medium 6.5%
Grays Dry 6.5%
Grays Sweet 6.5%
Grays Medium 6.5%
Grays Dry 6.5%
Hunts Sweet 6.0%
Hunts Medium 6.0%
Hunts Dry 6.0%
Green Valley Traditional Sweet 5.5%
Green Valley Traditional Medium 5.5%
Green Valley Traditional Dry 5.5%
Cornish Orchards Medium 4.5%
Skinners Press Gang 4.5%
Winkleigh Devon Cider 4.5%
Green Valley Strawberry 4.0%
Gernit Sniffler Mary Tavy %?

Sausage List
Spicy Spanish
Black Pudding & Bacon
Honey Roast
Butchers Banger
Beer & Beef
Pork Cider
Vegetarian
Plus a few secret varieties

What can I say – I was more than slightly tiddled after a few ciders, and then spent the weekend craving more sausages! I’m off to find the local butcher who supplied the sausages – Moostone Farm in Wembury to order a box of meat from them! Can life get any better than a box of meat turning up on your door – no, I thought not!

Big thanks to Terri, Martyn, Dean, Paula, Tom, Tracey and Richard for making the day so ‘eventful’ and just brilliant!

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The plate/bowl is no longer available or being made, so it’s a internet hunt for another one!

If you come into the presence of one please let me know, plates just don’t hold as much gravy :(

http://www.chinaetc.co.uk/portmeirion/splat.asp – here it is in it’s full glory! The low footed bowl!

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http://www.youtube.com/krystletips#p/a/u/1/WCSzexgjjAI

Krys has just started releasing some awesome videos for makeup tips and the such like! If only I was a) not lazy and b) not lazy – I might actually follow some of her tips!
Krys, you have come a long way since doing this to me;

So give her a follow on youtube, become her fan on facebook, follow her on twitter, check out her website – and tell her I sent you!

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Ordered next day Saturday delivery on my new pretty hair straighteners and did they turn up? Did they arse!

I have put in my complaint and am waiting for your feedback.

That is all

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This is where I should have been – in the nice water :(
Scuba Diving

Then it all went wrong!

I was coming down the stairs when something didn’t go right and I heard an almighty crunch, followed by excruciating pain (so painful I found myself unable to swear, and cried!) Next thing I know I’m on the sofa shivering violently and feeling like someone just shot me in the foot. Given my recent EFR training I was able to keep myself warm to control the shivers, raise my foot up high and knew to call for help.

Bring on the rescuers!

A little while later, fresh from Zumba, Terri and Martyn came to my rescue, took one look at me and ushered me into the car and off to a and e! At this point I sobbed (that’s how much it hurt!) 3 hours later, 5 xrays, solpadol, a pink pill and some morphine in a syringe that I had to drink and I was finally home.

I have basically chipped a bone in my foot, and have been given some sexy crutches and told to stay off my foot for a while as it heals! Nice

So, no diving! But luckily the guys at in deep are super nice and postponed my course for me! Thanks to Sean, Pete and Kirsten!

Huge thanks to Martyn and Terri for coming to my aid!

Big thanks to everyone for the get well soon messages and the texts checking if I am alive!

x

]]> http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/a-good-week-gone-bad/feed/ 1 Mrs Cupcake Made My Day http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/mrscupcake-made-my-day/ http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/mrscupcake-made-my-day/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:57:24 +0000 admin http://www.hannahlouiseswift.co.uk/?p=1260 There is nothing better than a surprise box in the post. Add cupcakes into that and you just made my year! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like cupcakes and if you do know someone, trust me – they’d be turned into a lover with these! The lovely Gem wanted to test the sending of her delicious cupcakes to someone and thankfully, she picked me! Hurrah! They turned up in amazing condition, still moist and spongey and incredible. You could smell them through the box and I knew something good was about to happen.
I always think it’s important with any food that it tastes as good as it looks. These cupcakes if possible exceed that – not only do they look stunning, but they taste even better! I can’t sing the praises of Mrs Cupcake any higher, you seriously need to order some! mrscupcake.co.uk – have a look at the amazing cakes on there and get treating yourself today! She does all sorts including wedding cupcakes,birthday cupcakes,chocolate cupcakes,corporate cupcakes,childrens cupcakes, and much much more!

Ooh a big box!

Ooh what is it?
Mrs Cupcake
Ooh a pretty box with a ribbon!
Mrs Cupcake
Nom Nom Nom!
Mrs Cupcake

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