And for my next trick... YouTube..

Milo came across fantastic on the TV, mostly just looking up at me as if to say 'WHAT are you doing?!' haha! I've received some of the usual backlash from trolls - 'state of her' 'desperate hag' 'dating at funerals' etc. (for the record it was a family funeral and a wonderful celebration of life).  But I don't care, I had loads of fun on This Time Next Year and everyone was so lovely to me. At least I can say I got off my backside and had a little fun :)

As far as trying to find my perfect man I've decided to 'stop looking - but not to stop wanting' if he does exist so be it, if not so what! Life is good and has treated me well, I can say the last few years have been fabulous, I've been extremely fortunate ~ Full story in my TWO books ;)) and Book One is FREE until Sunday! Please leave a review if you do happen to read it, I would be so grateful.
Milo, Me and The Beast

I've decided to have one more bit of fun... I'm doing a video diary on YouTube. During the year of 'This Time Next Year' I filmed nearly one hundred videos documenting my dating disasters. This was obviously cut down to about four minutes for TV. So my videos are just sitting here feeling quite redundant :( Which led me to think 'Why not show the world how bloomin difficult it is to date in your fifties?!' If you want to subscribe to my YouTube channel you can see how much effort I did actually put into my year between those two doors. Disclaimer: it's not pretty!!

So life goes on. I will constantly ask myself 'Why am I me?' and I will never know the answer...

my husband hunt dating diary

Exposing my nether regions, but thankfully not on TV...

This week I had a hospital appointment for an exploratory investigation of my bladder. Not something I was looking forward to but needs must. Having waited over four hours, laid on my bed watching 'Dirty John' on Netflix (which could easily put the faint-hearted off dating for life!)  I was finally wheeled through to the theatre in my sexy ensemble of hospital gown, paper knickers and paper hat. I was then given a local anaesthetic and instructed to lay back, legs akimbo, as the camera was set up. As if that wasn't bad enough the machine then chose to malfunction.  I lay there for about twenty minutes, surrounded by four men and two women whilst they all took turns to tweak the equipment ~ wires were unplugged, re-plugged, wiped with tissues, blown on, jiggled a bit and swopped around. All the while I'm lying there; somewhat exposed, my hips in spasms and my knees twitching, and silently praying none of them look at my face and have a recollection on Tuesday night whilst watching This Time Next Year!

Milo is uber excited for his TV appearance on Tuesday, I'm sure he's told all his doggy pals in the woods about it. I'm hoping he's also mentioned his co-authoring in writing Book Two The Middle... and we sell millions of copies and live happily ever after haha!

On a sad note a good man I know lost his life today, he fought a good fight and is now at rest. His taker was prostate cancer, the same taker of my Daddy. Please, if there are any men reading this ~ listen to your body and take care of yourself, life is precious...


Milo, waiting in anticipation...

Look after yourselves boys...

The Middle of my midlife crisis...

I've done it, I've finally finished my book two: Milo, Me and The Beast The Middle... I have to admit it wasn't any easier second time round; the adventure or the book! But wouldn't life be boring if it was all so easy?  I did have a tremendous amount of help on book two from Milo; as my co author, with each chapter including an input from Milo explaining his side of the story during our adventure. And I must say; Milo says it like it is!

Book two tells of our adventure in Ireland, Portugal, France and more. Living in our motor-home, the Beast, and of my various dating disasters. I've probably missed loads out because I still can't quite believe all I've fitted into these last few years. It's certainly been an adventure; although Milo might interpret that differently! Now that I've written The Beginning and The Middle I guess I should be thinking about writing The End but I don't want it to end!

My publication date for book two is 26th February, which 'coincidentally' is the day Milo and Me are appearing on the TV show This Time Next Year! This could pan out as good or bad... Good as in: someone might like to find out a bit more about Milo and Me. Bad as in: I make such a fool of myself I'll need to go into hiding for the rest of my life!  Anyway, as they say, you get one life, and I intend to make the most of mine...

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Milo, Me and The Beast - always making the most of life :)

This Time Next Year...

So the cat is out the bag! (don't tell Milo!) Having received a fair few messages this week, I thought I had best set the record straight; Yes! that is my ugly mug popping up on your TV screens ~ just as you're about to make a cuppa in the ad break. Yes! that is me declaring, in my poshest accent, my pledge to Davina ~ This Time Next Year  'I'd like to have a husband'...
I'm sorry I was unable to mention this previously but I was sworn to secrecy by the Twofour production team who threatened to shoot me if I told anyone (joke). I have wanted to blog about it since the beginning of filming but obviously didn't want to spoil the surprise outcome of my pledge. So, for anyone who may be interested; my pledge will be broadcast on ITV at 8pm on Tuesday 26th February.

The last two weeks I've spent most of my time adoring my beautiful newborn granddaughter. I just can't get enough of her, I'm sure her mummy and daddy are sick of the sight of me; but I don't care. Children grow up far too quickly so I have to make the most of her while I can.

It's been so cold this week I've been wrapped up like the abominable snowman when walking Milo and then sitting on top of the radiator when I return. My legs constantly sport the tinky tartan look lately. Milo adores the snow and loves to dive through it like a mini snowplow. Anyway, even when the snow does eventually clear up, I might keep my abominable snowman look; if only as a disguise...

Just another crazy day in my world...

Just can't get enough of this little cherub...

Always my number one :)...