John Lewis Fun

Best bit of wedding preparation so far, we went to John Lewis to set up our wedding list. Top fun which including zapping things with our own scanner, eating cake and choosing some cool things for our new home. Jen put on some sensible items such as a new football and a beach cricket set, but I was a a bit less traditional in adding things such as crockery and towels.

Hopefully some one will buy the Abdo Guard (Mens), not that I expect I will need it once I am married to Jen, but might help against fast bowling.

https://www.johnlewisgiftlist.com/giftint/JSPs/GiftList/BuyGifts/GuestFindAList.jsp

The list is set up on the website, but we have also suggested that we wouldn't mind books and CDs. Instead of getting us a card, writing a message in the inside cover would be ace.

Worst Ever Liverpool Team

Following lengthy discussions over a few Amstel's, here is the worst Liverpool team in history

Sander Westerveld

Steve Harkness
Bjørn Tore Kvarme

Jamie Carrager (c)

Julian Dicks

Jimmy Carter

Barry Venison

Igor Biscan

David Speedie

Sean Dundee

Istvan Kozma

Joint Managers -Roy Evans and Gerrard Houllier

Hello Laydees,

Firstly, a huge thank you to Sal for organising my hen-do in The Don. It was to be a smashing night (literally towards the end in Los Locos with my slippy hands; sorry for any sore toes in the morning). I was really blown away with you all being there and to Sal for arranging such a logistical feat.

The day began with cocktail making in Covent Garden and we didn't half come up with some delicious ones, especial chocolate liqueur and lime - yummy! I remember all of this bit, even the VERY embarssing truth or dare stories that I don't think I'll ever repeat (hopefully). Don't worry though, your secrets are safe with me.

And then we all hot footed it down to the beer boat for some Mr and Mrs quiz action. Unfortunately it's here in the evening that my memory fails me slightly but I think Dave and Sally sufficiently set me up! I've also been told since that some passing blokes were listening in from on the embankment - at least I might have been saved if I'd gone and fallen in. I think this is where I dropped my first drink as well

Just for laughs here's a picture of me the next morning. It may be shocking but it is only half nine and I did make it up and out with my first pint at 12pm waiting for Mr Ormiston to reach Mile 22 of his fantastic epic run.

I do remember bits of Los Locos. I think I managed to tell you all how much I really do love you all and feel very lucky to have had you all there. I'm so excited about the wedding and so glad you're all coming.

Love you all very VERY much
Jen

Hen Do

Jen recently went on a Hen Do with London girls (and few northern travellers)


She promises a full blog post accounting for everything she can remember from the night (which might not be much). However in the meantime here is a link to the photos.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveandjenny2007/sets/72157600126081427/

Stag Do Accomadation

I have booked my room at the Novotel, about £45 per person

http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/3145/fiche_hotel.shtml

Get it sorted, Manchester is busy this time of the year

I have 4 spare beds, first come first serve, let us know if you want one

I understand that stag dos can be a bit lively, and I expect a bit of tom foolery, however I dont want to end up like Crossy

Pony Town v Rest of the World

The Ryder Cup Stag Do challange is taking shape. The chances are that it will be Pony Town v The Rest of the World. Squads are listed in a previous post. Team selection and pairings will be selected by the skippers nearer the day.

Format of the golf
- pitch and putt
- not too tricky for the non golfers (Bernie, Sideshow Bob etc)
- 9 holes
- 2 teams divided into pairs playing against each other
- 1 point for pair which wins the most holes
- team with the most points wins the trophy

Team Colours
Can you bring along a tee shirt in Red if you are playing for Pony Town or Blue if you represent the Rest of the World

The plan for the day
11am Check into a hotel in Manchester
12 noon Get train out to Pony Town
1pm Stag Do Challenge starts at Adlington
3pm Last paring do battle down the closing hole as the rest of the players cheer them on with a beer in hand
4pm Celebratory beers in The Farmers Arms, Pony Town
6pm Train back in to Manchester for more beers
12 midnight More beer/Cuzza in Rusholme/Disco Dancing

I have included a few links below to hotels in Manchester.
Get yourselves a room before they all run out

http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/3145/fiche_hotel.shtml

http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3142/fiche_hotel.shtml

http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24057

Nice one

Ormie's Fun Run

Went to watch the Fun Run for the last time. Ormie, one fo the ushers at the wedding was running. He got round in a very decent time considering the 25 degrees heat. I think he was asking Lydnsey that after running 26 miles whether he smells...

Some more photos are on the Flicker

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveandjenny2007/