Day 1

Breakfast at Katz Deli this morning. Interesting customer service - all male staff looked like they might shoot you if you got your order wrong!!

We got on the hop on hop off bus tour this morning. 

There are 2 loops; the uptown and downtown. We started with down town and got off at the Staten Island ferry. 

This took us past the Statue of Liberty.  

Arrived in New York

We have arrived at JFK airport 8:30 hours after leaving Heathrow. The flight was great mainly due to BAs inflight entertainment. Loads of films and games to watch and play - Martian, Steve Jobs, and many more. Dad also had no seat in front of him so had plenty of leg room. 

When arriving in New York it was colder than forecast and has been snowing ever since. 

We got a yellow cab to the hotel which is really newly decorated and really nice. We went for a walk and some lovely Chilean to do a bit of shopping. 

A nice drink in the hotel bar before bed. 

Pre New York

We took Alfie for his 'holiday' before setting off for the Sheraton Skyline hotel near Heathrow airport. Lovely hotel. Nice pool and Table tennis.

Trippy corridors and carpets tho!!

Early to bed as we have to be up early for our New York holiday. 

Last day at MidKent College

Friday 12th February was my last day of working at MKC after roughly 15 years of service. A morning of chocolate, biscuits and not a lot of work with 1X. Lex and Devon bought me some flowers 😀Followed by a presentation of leaving gifts by Sally and the department: lovely vase and candle stick from Kat, Jo, Sally and Barrie. A bottle of Moët and some flowers from everyone else. After a quick Costa I left forever!!!

Kat, Jo, Sally and I met for a lovely meal at the Hengist at 7:00 and we didn't leave til 3 courses and lots of fizz later at about 10:30. 

Alfie training

Alfie did really well at obedience training tonight. He spent the whole time in the main hall and was awarded Reserve most improved puppy!!

New York

The Sprees are off to New York for half term. Whoop whoop. 

Dollars organised. Itinerary to finalise. 

Ashford 10k

Took part in the Ashford 10k this morning. Really lovely run through the countryside. 

Simon was marshalling. 

Massive medal  with Jaffa cakes and chocolate milk at the end!!