Well Ms Kidston...you've let me down...BIG TIME!!
And twice!
First of all, with the news that we all did not want to hear, that's if we live within striking distance of Exeter...or even in the city, like some ..take Joe (Josie Mary blog) for instance..she'll be gutted! She might even have to ring in sick!
Yes, you've guessed it!
No CK for Exeter ;-)
Instead, another flamin' restaurant for Exeter Princesshay (as if it has not got enough eating places already!)
An Italian one, no less.
To be honest, I don't know how 'some of us' will get over the disappointment, seeing as 'some of us' were walking around to the old Orange Tree premises every Saturday, looking for any news of a forthcoming CK shop. ;-)
Grrr...(quick cyber tantrum...join me if you so wish)
I got the news direct from 'my man in the know' in Exeter, whilst I was battling with my weekly food shop. I dropped my eggs and cried on the spot ;-)
He also reminded me that I had placed a small bet with him and so therefore owed him some money...just to rub salt into my very large and wounded heart.
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Dear Cath...you've missed a trick and Exeter will welcome you with open arms WHEN you do decide to hit...
Just don't leave it too long please. I know you'll get here one day!
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And now here comes my second little grumble with you!
(Oh my CK, you are not having a good day, are you?)
See this everyone..it is page 53 of your new CK catalogue. (Everyone rush to get it)
Digital wallpapers.
Focus on the map.
This is where CK has missed a trick!
This was my fave jigsaw when I was young.
I had a fascination with England and the counties within it.
I personally think that everyone should have a jigsaw like this when they are young. I am always horrified at how little people know about their own country..like on University Challenge, when students are asked in which counties certain places are situated.
Anyway,I digress..
Mine is the true vintage version...how I loved this jigsaw!
It cost 12 shillings and 9d!
Made in England (not Taiwan;-)
The real England...before reorganisation in 1974.
Some of you will not even remember that... but I do!
In 1974, boundaries altered..and some counties even ceased to exist!!
See this..
Now spot the difference...
Avon suddenly became!
See this...
Rutland was no more!
Look...gone!
I mean how awful to lose your county!
And guess what...CK has used the version from after reorganisation and that's why I think she really missed a trick ..BIG TIME!
Should I tell her? Would you?
Should I offer her my jigsaw to photograph?
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One thing's for sure...
They never messed with Devon when they reorganised!! ;-)
I mean, they could not mess with Devon... and also Cornwall for that matter, for Cornwall is vital too...it stops Devon from eroding on its west coast...LOL! ;-)
And with that..I have a jigsaw to make and a letter to write to CK!
Have a lovely weekend everyone ;-)