Author Archives: Karen

Despite the rain, I decided that it would be nice to have a bit of a break today. (I know I’ve only been in town a couple of days but it feels like I never left – which is a … Continue reading →

Nose back to the grindstone and a couple of weeks of relentless work and reorganisation, punctuated by the remarkable feat (feet) of myself, Sam and Kath walking 20 miles over the South Downs (they should be called up and downs). 10 … Continue reading →

I have tasty blood. Very tasty blood. The mosquitos are partying in my room and getting drunk on it. No amount of garlic and vitamin C seems to help. Add to this 2 round trips to the bank trying to … Continue reading →

I arrive on Wednesday evening after a 17 odd hour journey, shower, change and off I go to eat and meet a few friends. I don’t get to bed until late and hardly sleep due to noisy aircon and over … Continue reading →

I managed to cram in a couple of gigs (Gang of Four and Neil Diamond), a trip to Locanda Locatelli for Father’s Day, a very pleasant afternoon grazing in the Delis of Marylebone, a day at the races – all … Continue reading →

I had met with my bank manager, who, 6 or 7 months ago was full of enthusiasm for my project and said it would be no problem to fund it. Not so now. After hours of arguing and reminding him … Continue reading →

After an uneventful trip, I get back with a couple of days to spare before my birthday. This consists of a 2 night adventure (I never do anything by halves!). The first night, a very civilised slow cooked delicious lamb … Continue reading →

First a meeting with the chainsmoking Francois – a French chef and friend of Matthew’s. Boy he knows his stuff. He would be interested in working with me to help in the design and fit of the kitchen, dining area … Continue reading →

The next day and a half are spent banging my head against a brick wall. I have found an English speaking accountant which is as lucky and joyous as it gets. He’s not cheap but seems to know his stuff. So … Continue reading →

It started at around 4pm yesterday afternoon. It is now 11.15am and the only change is a variation in intensity from I can’t see in front of me to I’m drenched if I step outside my door.  You think it … Continue reading →