Visit to the Vets and Afternoon Tea

Two weeks from today we're coming to California!

The poor kitties had to go to the vet today for their annual checkup and jabs. But they were so good and Tom even took his worm tablet which he never usually does! What good kitties!!!

I have got it into my head that I have found our dream house. Unfortunately, they only have a picture of the outside on the agent's website, but it is right in the centre of Upminster, backing onto the park - about a 10 minute walk to the station. 4 bedroom detached with a 2 car garage. You just don't get houses like that in Upminster!

I even got a mortgage quote and we could technically afford it, although we would be poor (at least until I qualify in September). But it is in the right place, for the right amount and it is beautiful. I wanted to be able to go view it today, but the agent couldn't get an appointment cuz the stupid owner is sick. Well - that is not convenient is it? How do they expect to sell their house if they won't let anyone see it on the weekend?!?! Nevermind - maybe we'll be able to go see it next week sometime. J is very scared though and says we're not ready to buy a house yet. He's probably right - but I can at least dream, can't I?

Today is our annual Afternoon Tea. We always go for afternoon tea at a nice hotel in London for Valentine's. The tradition started the first year I moved to London, before J and I were even engaged and were still dating. V day was on a Sunday that year and he surprised me by taking me to the Savoy for tea. It is a beautiful, elaborate ceremony choosing what tea you want, pouring it out, and eating all the yummy sandwiches, scones and clotted cream and cakes. And they keep bringing more around to your table until you are stuffed. Yummy! Since then we have been to Brown's, Claridges and The Dorchester. This year it's The Landmark. We still haven't done The Ritz cuz it's impossible to get a booking - but we'll try again next year! It's such a fun tradition.