A New Season

16 October 2012 12:00AM

S-o-o- here I am in Spain and so far to date my time here has been most unusual. But first….The Chavos Ball;

What an amazing night. Clearly this function is going to just get better and better and already looking forward to the next one. I suppose the question is which will come next. Leeds once again or, London. Uhm!

Well a huge thanks to those who made it special including as always our Mariachis, Suzi our Soprano and the Folkloric dancers. Thanks to the boys who sold raffle tickets all night until they finally ran out and to all the people who worked so hard to make it a great event. A big thank you to Amathus drinks for a fabulous tequila cocktail reception and what about my consort who looked very dashing. Let’s see if I can book him for the next event!

I was so pleased that both the Lord Mayor of Leeds and Lord Mayor of Wakefield were able to attend and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Both were women, so power to the girls. Love it!

If you missed it this year I suggest you don’t miss the next one. Check out my facebook fan page as photos go on over the next week or so.

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Can’t remember whether I kissed any frogs or not that night ‘cos I had a few tequilas and then dashed off to Spain soon after, and of course I’m still there. Let’s see what’s waiting for me when I get back to the UK but, I really needed this time out. God’s perfect timing, as they say.

I know the Chavos Ball marked both the end of a season and the beginning of something new. With so many plans in the pipe-line and so many decisions to make, both personal and business. Not to mention books to get to the printers, people to see, places to go…..

I will tell you more about the ball, how much money we raised, what we are going to do with the money and what’s happening in Spain soon.

Luv and stuff

Anna

Madness

18 August 2011 12:00AM

Thank goodness last week’s madness on the city streets came to an end. Peace restored and over three thousand young people being rushed through the courts. What I don’t understand are the inconsistencies between sentencing in different parts of the country. A young woman with sixty previous charges for theft does not go to prison! Uhm. What happened there? Nevertheless I do agree that our judges overall are well able to make these decisions and the politicians should “butt out” and let them get on with it. Are they being too excessive in some areas is the question asked. I think not. If people see that we, as a nation are not willing to tolerate such horrendous behaviour, and they don’t like the consequences, then they will think twice before running riot again. We have been too soft in this country for too long, and need to toughen up. Where do we begin is the leading question? Well, certainly there needs to be changes within our schools. My generation listened to their teachers. We didn’t always like them, but we respected their position and authority and we did as we were told. We seem to be breeding a generation of kids who tell the adults what to do, and the adults let them get away with it. Drrrrr!
Sadly, lots of people are now trying to rebuild their lives. Some will never recover, especially those who are grieving for deceased loved ones.

So there’s a bit of madness around me at the moment. Two adorable little puppies who haven’t realised yet where they’re supposed to poo! Just moved into a new home. My home! I’m going through tons of baby wipes and carpet cleaner at the moment but they are just so adorable. Looking forward to the day when they can go out and I will have no excuse to get my but out of bed and take that early morning walk. There is something rather special about early morning, a time to reflect and plan for the forthcoming days ahead; whilst most of the neighbourhood sleeps on. So Butler and Gracie, welcome to the McKann household, and I will buy you your own shoes so you don’t have to chew mine! Thankfully I have a good support network and plenty of willing friends and relatives who want to take care of these delightful little bundles when I am away.
Speaking of which….Mexico is calling. Must sort out a flight soon, though I think a trip to Spain and a few quick dashes to London will have to take priority. Then of course it’s the Chavos Ball. Sooooo excited!  It’s going to be spectacular, so if you haven’t got your tickets yet, better do so soon before it’s too late.

I will put a picture of Butler and Gracie on my facebook fan page, so if anyone wants to give me any puppy tips. Feel free.

Luv & Stuff

Anna x