tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82349407851013282782008-03-14T17:18:45.866ZMarianneBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-68899280795258902022008-03-13T17:15:00.001Z2008-03-14T17:18:45.930Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2332682261/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2332682261_4ab69c457f_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Earthy" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2332682343/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2332682343_841fe0eb56_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Feel the Wind" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-77440054502843660782008-03-12T21:07:00.001Z2008-03-14T17:14:30.682Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2333510350/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2333510350_f06e1c39fb_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Pink Beauty" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2332682221/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2332682221_8efd15be97_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Up and Away" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-2833345841940874072008-03-11T15:00:00.001Z2008-03-11T15:00:56.616Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2326978414/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2326978414_c1b8d12653_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Softly" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2326978368/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2326978368_bc37d73938_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Softly" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-70051195163045572062008-03-10T18:15:00.002Z2008-03-10T18:16:36.114Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2324881142/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2324881142_ca23a3a673_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Rainy Season" /></a><br /><br />Ugh what an icky rainy and windy day it's been. And the forecast for the rest of the week doesn't seem to be much better.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-33904127146675796322008-03-05T22:25:00.000Z2008-03-06T14:27:16.046Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2314720266/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2297/2314720266_7606d5120e_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Say it with Colour" /></a><br /><br />I accepted a job offer. Stu brought me flowers to congratulate. :)Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-79712901540274742392008-03-01T21:22:00.000Z2008-03-06T14:24:03.638Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2314720234/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2314720234_8b13dbbece_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Désolée" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-35710209977310306322008-02-27T23:06:00.000Z2008-02-28T03:24:54.604Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2297578954/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2297578954_f235f05cc7_o.jpg" width="650" height="423" alt="Reverend and the Makers" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2296784913/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2296784913_d78fa74de9_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Reverend and the Makers" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2296784843/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2296784843_d3f57ac719_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Reverend and the Makers" /></a><br /><br />As Sooz (allegedly) licked the seat on the train and got ill at the most inopportune time I talked Rachel into coming with me to see Reverend and the Makers at the Roundhouse yesterday. It was a fun night. Even though I must admit that this was one gig where I felt a teensy weensy bit old. :P What a cool and different venue though, I'd never been there before.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-33888154055808483472008-02-25T13:56:00.001Z2008-02-25T13:58:05.549Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2290671253/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2290671253_1ed8862a2e_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Blossom" /></a><br /><br />Everything seems to be blossoming suddenly. How lovely.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2291463978/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2291463978_c25fbf16ee_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Blossom" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-17600061814862579462008-02-24T15:53:00.000Z2008-02-25T13:55:16.576Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2291463940/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2291463940_3c320c7d8e_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Park Life" /></a><br /><br />Went for a walkabout in Richmond park. It was a bit rainy but it didn't matter. It was just nice to enjoy the open spaces.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-51523867233906245012008-02-23T21:49:00.003Z2008-02-25T13:53:09.905Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2290671075/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2290671075_f79687d1f1_o.jpg" width="650" height="492" alt="Lunch" /></a><br /><br />We went for a nice lunch at our local with Sooz. They had candles in every table, even if it was in the middle of the day. It made for a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-84488017392484382582008-02-18T21:56:00.001Z2008-02-18T21:58:31.934Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2274839579/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/2274839579_dcbf90c561_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Home by Sunset" /></a><br /><br />The sunset today was such a lovely rich orange. Delicious.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-36575502392997592812008-02-16T02:18:00.003Z2008-02-16T02:23:54.373ZWent to see Turin Brakes at Cadogan Hall. Such a great gig with a fun and intimate atmosphere. And the venue was just super! There's a few more snaps on flickr.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2268247222/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2268247222_53ceaeddf4_o.jpg" width="650" height="387" alt="Cadogan Hall" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2267460143/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2088/2267460143_83664d7433_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Turin Brakes" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2268247420/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2268247420_e082eb4e2a_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Turin Brakes" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2268247514/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/2268247514_a2c5a0ff5a_o.jpg" width="650" height="423" alt="Turin Brakes" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-29929306150307220932008-02-14T16:25:00.003Z2008-02-14T16:29:52.633Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2265347436/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2179/2265347436_e15425f2fb_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="From Your Valentine" /></a><br /><br />I got a gorgeous bouquet of roses from my husband today, clearly the bestet husband in the world. <3<br /><br />I wish you all a lovely Valentine's Day! - Ja Hyvää Ystävänpäivää ystäville Suomeen!Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-47728947284166123102008-02-10T17:59:00.000Z2008-02-10T18:00:50.368Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2255586232/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2255586232_947f8b60ef_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="In Bloom" /></a><br /><br />It's been a lovely weekend. What a difference some sunlight makes!Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-82013902633759274022008-02-10T00:22:00.000Z2008-02-10T00:31:54.949Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2253858700/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2253858700_d5d9a77cf7_o.jpg" width="650" height="480" alt="Spring in Her Step" /></a><br /><br />The children in Marble Hill Park were running around with spring in their step. I hope the sunshine is here to stay.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2253060699/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2253060699_3bf0511edf_o.jpg" width="650" height="227" alt="Elli" /></a><br /><br />Riina, Elli and Noa came over to see us today and we made good use of the lovely weather by walking to Richmond for a lazy lunch.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2253858768/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2253858768_11abd37eab_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Elli in Sunlight" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-28060200530444399692008-02-08T17:38:00.000Z2008-02-08T17:41:47.159Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2251053440/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2251053440_914a34b98b_o.jpg" width="650" height="390" alt="Days Like These" /></a><br /><br />My favourite shop in Richmond. On gloriously sunny days like today I don't miss working so much... surprising huh. :PMariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-88996616200328788192008-01-31T17:58:00.000Z2008-01-31T18:00:48.402Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2232484815/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2232484815_b769d77c17_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Threading Rainbows I" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2233272710/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2233272710_f0d2d33c84_o.jpg" width="650" height="476" alt="Threading Rainbows II" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2232484725/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2232484725_8dfeeca677_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Threading Rainbows III" /></a><br /><br />I'm in love with my new sewing machine. <3 It was actually a Christmas present but I didn't get it until today. And all the thread that I got with it should last for some time to come!Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-56515259186355606562008-01-30T17:13:00.000Z2008-01-30T17:16:54.699Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2230389843/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2230389843_e91e29ae09_o.jpg" width="650" height="385" alt="Sunny Side of the Street I" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2231184760/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/2231184760_5fecbb83bf_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Sunny Side of the Street II" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2231184844/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2231184844_6252894002_o.jpg" width="650" height="432" alt="Sunny Side of the Street III" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2231184918/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2231184918_fc8b6edbf6_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Sunny Side of the Street IV" /></a><br /><br />What an unexpectedly glorious day it was today! The forecast has been showing rain for today all day long (it's still persistent in fact), but in reality it was lovely and sunny. Felt like spring!Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-67231470901185701102008-01-29T23:12:00.000Z2008-01-30T17:12:42.020Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2230387509/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2054/2230387509_7240f796a5_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="Lend a Hand" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-17964523057187590152008-01-28T02:22:00.000Z2008-01-28T02:27:31.275Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2225007996/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2225007996_dea8fb55ae_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Sunrise Simulation" /></a><br /><br />The street light behind the window at the ladies at Shepherd's Bush Empire was sort of mesmerising to me. Perhaps not quite as mesmerising as the lady on stage however. Her demeanour was restless and fidgety and she kept on disappearing into the dark corners of the stage. But her voice was a gift and I'm very happy I had the opportunity to see Cat Power sing live.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2224221375/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2224221375_6da892838c_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Cat Power" /></a>Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-59991688157255950772008-01-23T23:19:00.000Z2008-01-25T01:23:06.876Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2217099795/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2217099795_b39404a4eb_o.jpg" width="650" height="433" alt="The Way the Cookie Crumbles" /></a><br /><br />Received big tin of home baked cookies from Paul in the post. Apparently he had baked 193 cookies altogether.* I'm not complaining, they are delicious! (*Perhaps I'm not the only one who needs to find a proper job. :P)Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-90257075865916851192008-01-22T19:21:00.000Z2008-01-22T19:27:45.416Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2212823400/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2088/2212823400_3a61651648_o.jpg" width="650" height="480" alt="Enjoy the Silence" /></a><br /><br />Finally some sunshine!Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-2130009670740687312008-01-21T22:19:00.000Z2008-01-21T22:21:20.964Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2210580428/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2210580428_5bf77e90ef_o.jpg" width="650" height="488" alt="Takeover" /></a><br /><br />What miserable weather. The Thames and the birds had taken over the street in Twickenham.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-31657708541531256962008-01-20T22:14:00.000Z2008-01-21T22:18:16.214Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2210569024/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2210569024_af988bff5e_o.jpg" width="650" height="476" alt="Sugar Sugar" /></a><br /><br />Sunday was all about cleaning and getting the flat ready for 'The Mum Inspection'. Her flight was only an hour or so delayed, which was good.Mariannetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234940785101328278.post-72942868023695538102008-01-16T22:32:00.000Z2008-01-16T22:39:06.698Z<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnoo/2197720929/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/2197720929_d23292becd_o.jpg" width="650" height="436" alt="The Circus is in Town" /></a><br /><br />Well, not a real circus. Even if the bustle of <a href="http://www.webviews.co.uk/network/camera/england/london/piccadillycircus.html">Piccadilly Circus</a> does make you feel like you're caught in the middle of one. Had to go up there for an interview of sorts.Marianne