at lunch today, maria looked at me straight in the eye and, with a grave voice, said: " i read the blog this morning..."

i immediately knew what she meant.

and so tonight, i am removing my previous post as i have had 2nd thoughts about it all day and i have decided that i do not do criticism very well.

as we have said to each other more than once, we think this blog should stay positive and upbeat and talk about what we love and enjoy and not waste our energy on what we don't.

those who know maria will easily recognise her big bright smile as i write this...