My birthday

I have had a lovely lovely birthday this year and am doing well at not dwelling on the fact that I am THIRTY SEVEN !!!!!!!!!

My birthday was on Thursday 5th October. The weekend before my birthday, Pat and I went away for the weekends to the Cotswolds and we had a really nice time. It was just the 2 of us and we didn’t talk about work - we just enjoyed being together - we were like newly weds! ;o)
On the Sunday afternoon, we collected the dogs from my parents and stayed for dinner and my brother Paul & Alice came as well which was really nice. We enjoyed a lovely family meal all together - I am so lucky that we all get on so well.

My actual birthday was spent at home but the following day, I went to my Mum’s and spent the day with her, riding, etc. In the afternoon/evening I had my birthday treat from my Mum - we went to the Berkshire College of Agriculture to see Monty Roberts - the original horse whisperer who took some dangerous and out of control horses and showed how to deal with them. visit www.montyroberts.com for more info. Monty Roberts is a wonderful man and very kind to both horses and humans and didn’t mind little old me bugging him for an autograph! :o)

The following day, I had my birthday treat from Sonia. We went to Madame Tussauds which was relaxing and enjoyable. We made dicks of ourselves hugging and linking arms with the waxworks - for some strange reason, John Wayne’s big strong chest had it’s attractions for me ..! :o))

That evening, I met up with 2 friends and we had a lovely time. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed myself. I think it was the best birthday, ever!

Lynsey got me a really special present - a photo from 15 years ago which meant so much to me. Here it is …

From left to right is my mum on Shady Lady (who died 3 years ago and Mum now has Paddy) then Susan on Ollie (Susan was a really close friend of mine - she was even my bridesmaid, but we have now lost touch - she couldn’t handle having 2 kids when I am infertile) Then me on George - my bestest boy in the world who I loved more than anything - he died 5 years ago and even now it breaks my heart to think of him and I really miss him. Lastly is Lynsey on Bouncer and she still has him, but he’s very old and dicrepid now. I didnt even know that this photo existed. Apparently, Lynsey’s mum took the picture (it was in colour) and Lynsey has made it sepia. I just LOVE it.

Sarah - The happy Birthday Girl

xx