Oh Mr Darcy!

Isn't is fab to catch up with friends you don't get to see very often?

This weekend we stayed over in Chesterfield with very good friends who we just don't get to see! We arrived quite late but that didn't stop us from chatting well into the night - polishing off a gorgeous bottle of merlot along the way!

We had a good nights sleep followed by a superb breakfast - nice one Matthew :-)

Lisa had planned a very special day for us - at Chatsworth House & Gardens! Now some people don't enjoy that kind of thing but Chatsworth is in a stunning setting and even the kids have a great time! There is so much space and it is so beautifully kept - everyone was happy!

This visit was even more special because they have a sculpture exhibition in the grounds. There are some fabulous and fun pieces!

The weather was great - blue sky and sunshine (thank heavens the weatherman got it wrong!!) and we saw everything in true splendour! I was out there with my camera and often had to run to catch them up - I can't help it - I just love taking photos!

One of my favourites was called 'The American Love' by Robert Indiana. It faced the sunlight and was brilliant white (Dulux would be very proud!). It was attracting alot of attention from every angle and could be seen from many places in the grounds.

I basically spent the whole day just taking photo after photo and had a fantastic time! The exhibition is only on until 2nd November so if you fancy having a run over then best get a wiggle on :-)

Oh Mr Darcy - where does he come in then? Well of course 'Pride and Prejudice' was filmed mainly at Chatsworth and there is a scene in the film when Elizabeth Bennett arrives at Mr Darcy's home and finds a room full of marble sculptures - and amongst them is a bust of the man himself (played by Matthew Macfadyen). Well I must say that he looks very dashing in the movie and it was quite a moment stood before his image ;-)

Anyway - another fab day in the life of a new 40 year old!

Hey - guess what?

I showed my naked photos to my friends and they thought they were fab! I feel really brave but I am not ashamed of them and feel really proud that they came out so well - it has done so much for my confidence I can tell you :-) - final decision coming up - I'll let you know what I decide!