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Tuesday date with Sir Alan...and a win!

Thursday, May 29
I've been a little slack with my blog recently but I've been really busy with a range of things including a massive project at work that is taking ... (29/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

Sir Al's apprentices are compulsive viewing

Thursday, May 8
Now I know I keep harping on about The Apprentice but it really is thrilling television. This week the teams flew to Morocco for their latest challenge ... (08/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'll name and shame those bus people

Thursday, May 1
A pinch, a punch, the first of the month!!
Hard to believe that we're almost half way through the year and half way through The Apprentice. ... (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Sir Alan's got me hooked

Wednesday, April 23
This is not a game!!!!!
I shall marry Sir Alan a week from Saturday - but don't let on to his wife nor Smug Farmer. ... (29/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

I so heart John Barrowman....

Wednesday, April 9
Number of times said: "I shall marry John Barrowman a week from Saturday" -
3,937
Although I am not sure who said it the most times, myself or Smug Posh.
Doesn't ... (09/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

Methinks Sir Alan made a mistake

Thursday, April 2
Number of times said: "You're a lightweight. You're fired!!!!
It's week two of The Apprentice and ... (03/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

Sir Alan's back in the boardroom

Thursday, March 27
Number of times said: "This is not a game!"
Woo hoo! Sir Alan is back and he's bigger and better than ever. ... (27/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

Fab time in the Big Smoke

Saturday, March 15
I'm here in the Big Smoke and having a fantastic time.
For one night only (last night), Smug Farmer ... (16/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

So ready for the big holiday

Thursday, March 6
ONLY seven more big sit ups until Smug Farmer and myself are off to The Smoke. I feel really ready for a big holiday as taxi accident and ... (06/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

Quake has left me shaken and stirred

Thursday, February 28
BATH is still sorted. I can't believe that the water is going down the plughole so fast!
Everyone should love their plughole ... (29/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

I knew romance wasn't dead!

Thursday, February 21
I've been blocked up!!!!
No, not my nose - my bath pipe. Now my bath has never been the fastest for letting water out, but last week all ... (21/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

I knew romance wasn't dead!

Thursday, February 14 - Valentine's Day
SMUG Farmer's taking me out for a v. romantic meal this evening. I think I can guess where he's taking me but I keep acting ... (14/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

Collecting the silverware...

Thursday, February 7
Have felt a little grumpy this week. I've not seen Smug Farmer since Sunday because he woke up Monday morning poorly sick and doesn't have enough energy to ... (08/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

I can see clearly now...

Wednesday, January 30
Caroline Kay - View of the Thames from The SavoyI've had new glasses. I love my new glasses (didn't like paying for them though) but it's quite worring as Mum has told me, on more than one ... (30/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Really saddened by Heath's death

Wednesday, January 23
Oh I do feel very sad today. Sadder than a sad person. The news of Heath Ledger's death has really upset me, even to the point that Mum ... (23/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Checking out my family ties

Thursday, January 17
A few weeks ago I decided I would delve a little deeper into my family history. It's amazing what information you can get from t'internet nowadays and I ... (17/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

2008 is off to a flying start

Wednesday, January 9
How fast is this year flying already? It only seems a week ago and it was my birthday. .. (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

2007 - not a bad year after all!

Monday, December 31
It's hard to believe that 2007 is finally coming to a close. It doesn't seem five minutes since last New Year's Eve, although it is a ... (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

It's only one sleep to Christmas!

Monday, December 24
Well, that's it.
After 12 weeks of putting my life on hold the decision has been made and Alesha Dixon is this year's Dancing Queen. The final was ... (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Plan to brush up on festive rugby skills

Saturday, December 15
Only 10 more days until the main event and since I came back from Belgium, I don't really feel very Christmassy at all. ... (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Off on my jollies at last!

Thursday, December 6
5pm
That's it! I've finished all my packing for the big holiday tomorrow. I did actually pack last night but I was once told that I should ... (06/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'm so living life in the fast lane

Friday, November 23
What a week! I feel quite worn out by it all, especially after watching England play Croatia on Wednesday. It's all right sacking Steve McLaren, but who's going ... (27/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

Viva Las Vegas (Night)

Monday, November 19
Number of times sang 'Viva Las Vegas' - 3,239
I am more excited than an excited person. I am so excited I can hardly get my breath. ... (20/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

They cannot be serious...!

Tuesday, November 13
Woke up this morning more tired than when I went to sleep last night! Most mornings wake up to the dulcet tones of Sarah Kennedy (she's a big ... (20/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

Is bonfire night over and done with yet...??

Tuesday, November 6
Remember, remember the fifth of November. Remember, remember to put cotton wool in ears to shield all the banging from fireworks - it's driving me crazy.
I know bonfire ... (08/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

All this dancing is wearing me out...

Monday, October 29
Crikey Charlie. I feel like a worn out dish rag.
Have just finished watching Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two and there's been some frayed tempers on ... (01/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'm strictly disappointed.....

Wednesday, October 17
I've watched two weekends of Strictly Come Dancing and every episode of Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two and I am more disappointed than a disappointed person. ... (24/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

Facebook....it's the new MySpace

Friday, October 5
I have gone Facebook crazy this week.
A work colleage introduced me to this fabulous website months ago but I wasn't interested in joining. That was until I ... (07/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

I strictly can't wait.....!

Wednesday, September 26
I'm more excited than an excited person. Not only has there been traffic monitors checking the amount of random traffic tazzing up and down Burton's High ... (27/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'm missing my siesta

Thursday, September 20
First day back at work today after nearly two weeks off and I felt immensely floppy come 4.30pm as I'd not had my siesta.
Mine and Smug Farmer's ... (25/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

Oh, what a night out...

Thursday, September 6
Well, my mate Smug Posh has come up trumps again. The Police were fantastic and well worth the, erm, nothing I paid for the ticket (Smug Posh has ... (06/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'm STILL holding out for that Indian summer

Monday, September 3

Well, September's finally here and I'm still holding out for an Indian summer as there hasn't been much of an English one to date. That is, unless we ... (25/03/2008) Read More [Read More]

Fingers crossed for an Indian summer

Thursday, August 22

The days seem to be flying by at the moment and if I'm not careful, I'll be meeting myself coming back. I'm working hard, playing hard and bowling badly.
There's much ... (25/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'll give you bucket and spade holidays!

Thursday, August 9

It's been a funny old week. I've been ultra busy at work instead of the usual really busy, and to add to the stress, I had to play ... (12/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

Life in the fast lane with Albert Ross

Friday, August 3

It's hard to believe that it's a whole week since I updated my blog. I'm getting slack! Not a lot has happed in the last seven days - ... (03/02/2008) Read More [Read More]

Support your local businesses

Friday, July 27

If it's Friday, it must be my day for stocking up my fridge with goodies off the market. Last week I was soooo tempted with the cheese stall ... (29/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

I'm back on my soapbox...!

Thursday, July 26

I'm having a rant again. What's new there then, I hear you cry. My soap box is out and this time the bus companies are having my wrath. ... (29/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Bowls and me are friends again

Friday, July 20

Have no longer fallen out with crown green bowling.
Last night I had to retrieve my bowls from the bottom of the River Trent (where I threw them on ... (25/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Old age, here I come!

Thursday, July 19

I'm getting old! There's no two ways about it - but are any of us getting any younger?
Reason for suddenly realising that I'm not going to see ... (25/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Tired out from partying

Monday, July 16

Had a fantastic weekend. Went for a curry with my friend Smug Skinny on Friday evening and, as always, I wanted what she'd ordered and she wouldn't share. ... (18/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

BB addiction - but I'm not alone!

Thursday, July 12

I've finally come down off my high of seeing Michael on Sunday and it's back to the real world.
I'm still really missing The Apprentice but, I have ... (17/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Love, love changes everything!

Sunday, July 8

10pm
I'm freezing cold but oh so happy. Mum and I went to Repton this evening to see the delectable Michael Ball at Repton School. I've wanted to see ... (10/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

Weather was a right downer

Saturday, July 7

Can't believe that only a week ago Smug Farmer and myself were visiting the Lincolnshire Coast. Now I know everyone keeps mocking me for calling it this, but ... (07/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

New hazard on the High Street

Wednesday, July 4

Arrived back from v. wet adventure on the Lincolnshire Coast on Monday, but shall write all about the holiday tomorrow.
I have to write about Burton High Street ... (04/01/2008) Read More [Read More]

My Lincolnshire jaunt is here at last!

Wednesday, June 27

It's all systems go for mine and Smug Farmer's big adventure on the Lincolnshire Coast. The highlight of the holiday for Smug Farmer is our trip to Market ... (31/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Come on Tiger Tim

Tuesday, June 26

I'm beginning to get v. confused. More confused than normal in fact. I thought St Swithen's Day was July 15, but, methinks it has all gone to pot ... (31/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

June: What a washout!

Friday, June 22

What a washout of a week. So much for the start of summer, it's done nothing but rain!
A work colleague has gone to Glastonbury Festival, and much ... (31/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

The trouble with traffic....

Tuesday, June 19

I am beginning to sound like a stuck record. It seems to be a monthly moan of mine about the amount of traffic in Burton's High Street, and ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Sir Alan, you've made a big mistake . . .


Thursday, June 14

I am outraged. More outraged than a person who is outraged!
What on earth was Sir Alan thinking of by appointing soppy Simon his Apprentice? Fair play though ... (14/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Final date with Sir Alan


Wednesday, June 13

Caroline Kay - sir alan sugarI'm more excited than an excited person. It's the big final of The Apprentice and I have a hot date with Smug Farmer, Sir Alan and a big ... (14/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

A day at the races


Monday, June 11

Had a fab time at the races on Thursday. I picked two winners, although Smug Farmer does make fun of the way I pick my horses. I go ... (14/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Surely Simple Simon can't be a winner

Thursday, June 7

How fantastic was The Apprentice last night? Who would have thought Katie had two little girls? The editors kept that quiet from us all well, unless anyone ... (07/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Summer here at last?

Tuesday, June 5
Glorious, glorious sunshine. Is the summer finally here? I do hope so, and I hope it stays fine this evening as I've got a bowls match. I won't ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Christmas is nearly here...

Friday, June 1
A pinch, a punch, the first of the month.
I cannot believe we're almost half way through the year already. It doesn't seem five minutes since I was buying ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Thursday May 31

Thursday May 31

Thursday, May 31
I feel quite Apprenticed out today. Smug Farmer and myself roared with laughter at Simon's attempt to sell a mini trampoline, and it has to go down as ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Move over and make space for Sir Alan

Wednesday, May 30
If it's Wednesday it must be me, Smug Farmer and Sir Alan. Again, I am really looking forward to watching The Apprentice this evening, but a bit nervous ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Sheltering from Bank Holiday weather

Friday, May 25
The weekend starts here!
I'm really looking forward to the bank holiday, although I'm not looking forward to the weather.
Smug Farmer and myself have been invited to a barbecue ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Sir Alan kept me on tenterhooks

Thursday, May 24
Feel like a wrung out dishrag this morning. Oh Sir Alan didn't half keep me on the edge of my seat last night and for one moment I ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Snidey Katie needs the bullet

Wednesday, May 23
I love Wednesday nights because I get to spend the evening with Smug Farmer and Sir Alan Sugar. I have no idea what I'm going to do when ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Full of food and sleepy as a toad

Sunday, May 21
Smug Farmer and myself took ourselves off to Ashbourne for Sunday lunch. A couple of months ago we paid a visit to the market village and happened across, ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Does the Post Office want my support?

Saturday, May 20
I try to use independently owned shops as often as I can. I buy my fruit, veg and meat off the market, and support the smaller Post Offices ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

Looking out for Albert Ross

Caroline Kay - AlbatrossFriday, May 19
Sent an absolute rook (excuse the pun) of stamps to the RSPB to help save the albatross (more affectionately known as Albert Ross). Over the past few ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]

I'm part of the Internet revolution!

Thursday, May 18
Oh, how times have changed.

From writing my diary in a diary, to the newspaper, to a blog! Crikey, does this mean I've finally moved into the 21st century? ... (06/12/2007) Read More [Read More]