So you think you can do better at me cos you know how to win at Singstar? Hmm

10936-10769-singstar_large_largeWe’ve just recently done two Bootie and the Ho Fish Christmas party gigs over the past two weekends. And a common factor has been that we get girly “fans” befriending us, trying to find out a bit more information about what songs we do, how long we’ve been together etc Now I assumed at first that they were genuinely interested – but it later becomes apparent that they are wannabe divas who want to have a go at the mic themslves.
But let me tell you, its not as easy as it looks! Just because you know all the words to the songs on Singstar and you can prance around your bedroom singining into a hairbrush the latest songs the gumbies in X Factor have been pelting out, doesn’t mean you can naturally front a band. Continue reading

8 Things to know before taking child to RUH’s Day Surgery unit

So after taking D into the Royal United Hospital, Bath for a very routine operation in the Day Surgery unit, I’ve come out with a few tips that might help other parents prepare for it. Its a long day for a child, particularly as they are not allowed to eat for 6 hours before the operation, which is an eternity in their eyes. Plus the operating lists are done in order of age. So if your child is a youngster they should be seen first – but older children face a long wait on the ward before they are seen. The staff are wonderful, friendly & professional and the ward is clean and warm, so I have no issues with them at all. But here are my top tips for getting through the day as seamlessly as possible: Continue reading