You only live once #AtoZChallenge

What's with  the  spinning around the kitchen in your nightdress Bernie? I'm practicing For what? I've signed up for a new class with Julie What class needs  leg warmers and sweat bands?All you're short of is a pair of skates Roller blades Jimmy, no one skates anymore Don't tell me you're taking up roller blading? … Continue reading You only live once #AtoZChallenge

Xanadu #AtoZChallenge

What are you doing under the stairs ma? I'm looking for Kylies old roller blades For what ma? For knitting a pair of gloves, what do you think? Calm down ma I'm only asking Have you seen them? I was sure they were under here Did da not sell them in the car boot sale … Continue reading Xanadu #AtoZChallenge

Weight not want not #AprilAtoZChallenge

Where are you off to today Bernie? Shopping with Julie Again?I predict the smell the credit card melting I'm not buying anything; we're just looking Are you not well? I'm buying nothing until I lose weight You must have lost some weight by now. Don't start with me Jimmy You're the one eating sneaky rasher … Continue reading Weight not want not #AprilAtoZChallenge

Vinyasa Yoga #AtoZChallenge

Hiya Ma Hiya Kylie So what's new? Vinyasa yoga What's that when it's at home? Vinyasa Yoga aligns movement and breath in a smoothly flowing sequence. What? It’s a challenging practice designed to bring complete awareness of your posture, alignment, and patterns of movement. You sound like you're reading from a brochure ma With Vinyasa … Continue reading Vinyasa Yoga #AtoZChallenge

Talking to myself

Sometimes, you're the only one who'll listen...   Morning Bernie Alright Bernadette How's things? Grand Any news? Nothing? You? You don't look the best Bernie You're not looking too hot yourself Ber I'm knackered to be honest I know how you feel, it's this bloody... ...diet Ah I'm sick of it now Me too. All … Continue reading Talking to myself

Running #AtoZChallenge

They say you shouldn't run before you can walk. I don't know what possessed me to go running with Julie this morning I have to go home Julie What? We're not even at the top of the road Bernie I can't do it, I'm sweating, and I've a pain in me chest You'll be grand, … Continue reading Running #AtoZChallenge

Quark and Quinoa

BERNIE! WHAT? WHAT'S THIS WHITE STUFF ON MY PLATE QUARK WHAT? QUARK WHY ARE YOU MAKING DUCK NOISES? WHAT? WILL YOU JUST COME IN TO THE KITCHEN What? What's this white stuff on my plate? Quark, I told you Ducks quack QUARK ... it's a cheese Jimmy Why didn't you just say cheese? And what's … Continue reading Quark and Quinoa

Obituary of a dieting housewife #AtoZChallenge

Best know for her love of karaoke and vodka shots, Bernie Rose Violet lived a full and happy life...until she decided to go on a diet. ''That was the day the music died for me'' Bernie said, as she nibbled on a celery stick, and sipped her low cal iced water with a dash of … Continue reading Obituary of a dieting housewife #AtoZChallenge