2012

Hello 2012!

I know what you are thinking!?! - Where have you been Jessica? Well ... I've just been away enjoying myself and forgetting to blog. (Naughty.)

So 2012 has dawned on us very quickly and the blog is back in action. Since my last post the following amazing things happened to me ...

My Hen Weekend

2 days away in the cold with many a girl or two enjoying rock climbing, kayaking, assault course, zip wires, Archery, Great food, Discos and copious amounts of alchol. Best weekend of my life. Official!

 

I have so many Hen Weekend photographs that I could show you. It was a wonderful weekend and I thank all my friends for making it special. Even Bethany for throwing my toothbrush on the fire. 

I Got Married
Yes it is true. I am no longer a 'Harper' I am not a 'Veltman.' - Jessica Veltman. It was quite possibly the scariest, greatest, wonderfullest, nerve racking-est days of my life. But, worth every stress and every worry. It was astonishing and I loved every single second.

Enjoyed A Superb Christmas

Christmas was just that bit more special this year. My first Christmas as Mrs Veltman. Got to say it was extraordinary!

And to be fair the list goes on and on and on. Happy new year to all my followers, I hope you have had a wonderful 2011 and that 2012 is even better. Enjoy yourselves this year and don't waste a minute!

Guys and Dolls

South Staffs Musical Theatre Company Bring you ...

Guys and Dolls

As you are aware from previous posts - South Staffs Musical Theatre company are presenting us with "Guys and Dolls" this week at the Grand  Theatre in Wolverhampton and I have the up-most pleasure of being engaged to the director and being good friends with the cast!

I went to see the show on opening night (Tuesday) and I was utterly impressed by every single persons performance through out the production. Everyone looked like they were having a wonderful time. The show just oozed "Show biz" and "Pizazz" with a wonderful back drop and superb scenery that pleased the eye greatly.

On a personal note I would really like to congratulate everyone in the cast and company. I loved it that much, I am back there this evening with a bunch of friends that I have dragged along.

For anyone pondering over whether to come or not ... Don't take my good words for it. Check out the following reviews.

http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2011/10/12/review-guys-and-dolls-at-wolverhampton-grand-theatre/

http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/10/13/theatre-review-guys-and-dolls-wolverhampton-grand-theatre/

And for a sneak preview of Re-hearsals please follow the link below ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIypX8-bRqw&feature=player_embedded

Newhampton Soul Club

Sou L Shakedown Give you ...

The Newhampton Soul Club

Do you enjoy a bit of Northen Soul? and ... Are you local to Wolverhampton? If so, this could totally be the evening for you! 

"NEWHAMPTON SOUL CLUB"

Top NEW Soul Night

spinning best soul anthems and club classics, Sprung wooden dancefloor,Top soul Djs (to be announced),a top in-house sound system,hosted in a great theatre/ auditorium + bar with a free carpark, 10 minutes walking distance from town (very close to the wolves ground).

All for...

£4 on the door

8pm-1am

25th November

Newhampton Arts Centre,

Dunkley st (off Newhampton road),

Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN

for more information email

djsoul_shakedown@yahoo.com



Benjamin Jeavons!

Mr Jeavons and His Creative Mind

A friend of mine has recently started a photography and art blog and to be honest it something quite wonderful. Definitely worth a read.He is definitely one of a creative mind and ushers you to discuss your views on Music, art and photography. However, if you wish to discuss what you had for tea last night I'm sure he wouldn't mind that either.
If you fancy a mooch round his blog please follow the link below:

http://benvisualartist.tumblr.com/ 

You like his blog? If so, then why not check out his website:

www.jeavonsphotography.webs.com

New Birds

Seeing As Mr Fox Destroyed The Others ...

It is true the savage creature, known as a fox completely malled my last set of hens. Nice of him! So, to really annoy him - I HAVE GOT SOME MORE! Muh haha ... And, I have built a state of the art, fox proof, bad boy of a pen for them. No fox is getting into this hutch, final! 

And ... Here they are. Nameless my add. So any name ideas let me know.

Show the Fiancee Some Support ...

South Staffs Musical Theatre Company 2011

You have probably guessed that I am doing a little promoting for "South Staffs Musical Theatre Company." Some of you may remember "My Fair Lady" and "Boogie Nights" posts from previous years and shows. Well, I'm about to try my best to sell you this particular show.

I myself am not in it this year. However, the Fiancee, Mr Karl Veltman has directed it. So, I do feel it deserves a bit of a mention. Not only that but quite a lot of my good friends are strutting there stuff in this musical. 

The show is actually creeping up on us very quickly. It's next week actually! :-) Ah!

Performance Times:
Evenings at 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinees at 2.30pm

Sign Language Interpreted performance: Wed 12 Oct at 7.30pm

Ticket Prices:
Tues - Thurs eves & both matinees £6.50 - £17
Fri & Sat eves £6.50 - £18.
GRAND THEATRE WOLVERHAMPTON

If you would like to order tickets please let me know and I will try and get them sorted for you! :-) 

New York, the city that never sleeps! All the hot gamblers are in town, and they're depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week's incarnation of ''The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Dice Game in New York''; the only problem is, he needs $1000 to get the place!

And that's not his biggest problem. There's Adelaide, his high-maintenance girlfriend who desires nothing more than for Nathan to make an honest woman of her! 

Meanwhile, Seargant Sarah Brown of the Save a Soul Mission vainly continues in her quest to rid the city streets of sinners, gamblers and conmen, men like Sky Masterson - the coolest, highest roller of them all who would bet on anything that would turn him a profit!

Get ready for gangsters, molls and great song and dance as we welcome South Staffs Musical Theatre Company's all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit; Guys and Dolls.

 Please come and show your support! :-D

A Request

A Herman Request

After my "Herman The German Friendship Cake" post yesterday, a few of you have been in touch requesting the starter recipe. 

So ... For all of you wanting to get your own Herman on the go, please follow the recipe below.

The Herman Starter Mix

If you cant wait to receive a starter for this great little cake, the starter mix is very easy.
Firstly combine the following in a large mixing bowl:

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast

Stir in 2 cups very warm water until a smooth paste forms. Then cover with a clean cloth or tea towel and let the mix stand in a warm place to bubble away for 2 or 3 days. Stir the mix twice each day.
The mixture can then be kept in a container or bowl, partially covered to allow gases to escape. When you are ready to use it keep two cups for yourself and give one away to a friend with the recipe instructions.
Quantities in cups are American but you can easily find a conversion to ml. I believe it is about 200 ml to a cup.

Hope this helps you all. Let me know how you get on when starting your own cake mix as I haven't tired this. I have only worked from a mixture that was given to me.