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Its that time again. The long weekend is back and I have it on good sources that the weather is going to be sunny! Or at least that’s what they are telling us at the moment…

This week we here at Gadgets Towers have been very busy. Monday was catching up with all those free deliveries on offer at the weekend and Tuesday was even busier with all the new products arriving.

Calming down, mid week Wednesday I am afraid to say the biscuits have made a return to the office. Although we all should be staying healthy as I have Gym, Mandy has her cycling trip coming up and Dirk has his race on Monday! But what the hell we deserve a naughty treat now and again! Speaking of the staff we all wish Dirk the best of luck as he is running bright and early Monday morning for charity in a 10K race.

Thursday was caring on with the biscuit theme as gadgets tried to win on Heart 106.2. All we had to do was choose a song (from the same old selection may I add) and we go into a draw to have a huge box of Fox’s biscuits (as advertised by Vinnie below) sent to us. Looks like Dirks run would turn in to a roll? Ha, well we didn’t win so I suppose it was written in the stars.

Now Friday has arrived and the weekend is in my grasp. Tonight I am having a girls night in. So face packs, chick flicks and “Ben and Jerry’s” ice cream is at the ready! Come to think of it I may even bring along our new Foot Spa pack! Even though I have no special plans for the bank holiday I do know what ever I do will be something out-doors.

Anyway have to go as this week is nearly at a close, and there’s work to be done!

Enjoy the bank holiday every one xx

Happy Friday everyone!

You know what that means? It’s time for another catch up on the Gadgets Towers week!

Monday was a catch up on what we did at the weekend, not to mention the gossip of Katie and Peter breaking up. I am aware it has already been mentioned but hey its the biggest gossip since the Beckham scandal in my eyes!

Tuesday Gadgets found out it is British National Sandwich Week. The search was on for Gadgets favourite sandwich. Everyone knows that sandwiches are the best form of snack, however there is one odd soul around here that is not a member of the club! Dirk, and I quote, doesn’t like sandwiches because “bread is only there to stop your hands getting messy when there’s no plate”. To add insult his favourite is Roast Beef and Horse Radish! Tut, we do worry about him!

As for myself it was touch and go but against egg and salad cream, the mighty winner that is the good old Chip Butty! (On brown bread to be healthy of course)

Mandy was a strange choice of a fish finger sandwich….. Rather a bacon roll myself, but what ever floats your fishing boat excusing the pun!

Wednesday was mid week and everyone was discussing the new healthy regimes they have going on now that it’s near Summer. Mandy is working out on her bike, and Dirk is running 5K nearly everyday for a run he is doing soon. I am still going to the gym, although this week I have slipped in to laziness.

Adding to my naughty week as well as national sandwich week it is also British National Doughnut Week. What’s a girl to do but celebrate with a nice doughnut. Top faves for this are the Classic Jam Doughnuts, Iced Ring Doughnuts, and not forgetting Krispy Kreme’s. Yummmm!

And so this brings me to Friday. What with Mandy away, the team are all looking forward to the weekend off. Having just seen Angels and Demons last night (I’ve included the trailer below) I’m going make sure I spend this weekend looking for a short break to Rome. Looks amazing and cultured so a definite visit needs to be arranged.

Anyway till next week everyone.

Enjoy the time off!

Its Friday again!

We’ve reached the end of the week at last. What with having Monday off this week has been short and sweet.

If you’ve already read my blog on Tuesday you’ll know I visited the Zoo on Monday where I found the newest member of the gadgets team.

As it was back to work on Tuesday the gadgets team got stuck into catching up on all the work from the weekend pile up. Hopefully some of you took advantage of the free delivery we offered over the weekend break?

Wednesday, samples of new stock arrived for inspection. One item was the Mini Boules Kit, so of course for ‘research purposes’ we “let the games begin!” Having never played before I can really say I thought I was going to have trouble. Winning the first game I then became confidently sloppy and my title was taken by Mandy by the second game. Dirk was referee to stop it getting out of hand as we’re quite a competitive lot! Later that evening I went on to watch the Barcelona vs Chelsea match. For those of you who watched it I’m sure you’ll agree that Dirk probably would have done a better job refereeing that game too.

As for Thursday the topic of conversation in the office was the British man who won the “best job in the world” For those of you who didn’t hear about it, the job was for a caretaker on a beautiful island just off Australia. The pay was more than fair at £972 per hour, all the winning applicant has to do is write a blog about events on the island. I know, I know.. and all I get is an office in Watford!

And so that brings me to today’s “Fun Friday”. True to its title we are having a very fun day as it involves chocolate…mmmm. The new Fondue Mug for two arrived earlier this week and today’s the day we get to test it out. Equipped with giant buttons, marshmallows and a banana I started to melt the chocolate. Thinking I’d have to leave it to melt for a while I was surprised that it melted in seconds, I actually managed to burn the first lot eek! And so we started again. Once I mastered the melted chocolate it was all hands in. Yes it was messy, and yes we are all stuffed like greedy pigs, but it was sooo worth it. In fact Dirk still has his little pile on his desk which I’m sure he’ll make his way through this afternoon.

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Having stuffed our faces this morning the Gadgets tower subject of conversation has turned to how we are all going to make up for all that chocolate. Mandy will be riding her new bike all weekend, I will be at the gym and Dirk…will be doing his usual rounds down the pub he he!

What ever you do this weekend have a good one! x

Happy Fun Friday everyone.

Finally the week has come to an end. What with all the nice weather it seemed so much more exciting for the weekend to be drawing near! Lets just hope it stays nice for us all!

As for this week, Monday was buzzing. The Gadgets team took inspiration from the sunny weather and vowed to have a healthy week.

You may have noticed Tuesdays blog about keeping fit. The much loved biscuits were binned, and the carrot sticks were brought out. Cereal for breakfast and no more bacon butties. It’s been a week and I for one feel much livelier and more energetic (although I do miss my mid morning biscuits!)

Wednesday was the hottest day so far. It’s great to see that summer is nearly here. My walk to work was so much easier to achieve with the sun shining early, it gives me a good start to the day. I went to see the new Fast and Furious movie in the evening. I thought it was good, even though most people have criticised it. Now of course my opinion has nothing to do with having an hour and a half of Vin Diesel (cough cough). I’ve even included the trailer below for anyone else to ogle.

Thursday, for those of you who didn’t remember, was St Georges Day. At this point I would like to add I am in full support for this day to be a public holiday…(surprised?) The fact that the day is based on the famous story of Saint George and a fight with a dragon is irrelevant, not to mention the fact it is highly likely that old George ever actually visited England. But never mind this the day should be spent out of work remembering St George…. known throughout the world as the dragon-slaying patron saint of England. Who’s with me?

Today is dress down day and my comfy trainers are on, so it’s time for the Rock ‘n’ Hopper to be pumped up and put to the test. In connection to our healthy week this is also a really enjoyable form of exercise. I can’t tell you the fun the gadgets team have had with this toy today, with some minor injuries narrowly avoided. I dare say this will be a great toy that me and the girls will be playing in the park this weekend providing I can persuade the boss to let me have it!

Anyway enjoy your weekend everyone… have a good one xx