Hi there Christine. I Do you hope all is well with your husband and the biopsy? Sorry you’ve had such dreadful weather – couldn’t believe Colin and I missed it although we were way. The holiday was fabulous and a wonderful way to celebrate early for my big birthday. I’ll keep everything crossed your husband has bought you the Tanzanite ring for your big birthday – do let me know! Thanks for your sweet words about mum.. I’ve thought about her a lot while I was away… it just takes time as you say.

With love, Ali xx

Hi Tina, The sausage rolls didn’t last long! Colin ate two that night and took the others into work with him 🙂 How have you been enjoying the rugby? Sorry the weather has been so awful over the last few weeks – I can’t believe we were away for all of it! I hope you haven’t had any damage. The holiday was just what we needed, and we’ve both managed to rest and recharge. I’m writing a new blog and hope to have it with you by Monday. Love, Ali xx

Dear Madeline,

We had a fabulous holiday – thanks so much for your good wishes. It was perfect timing too and the weather was sublime. I’ll have new photos for you in the next blog. Love Ali xx

Dear Jo, you have such empathy and understanding of situations – I think you may well have read your sister’s true emotions very accurately, but I am very glad that she has you there for her. No one truly understands anyone else’s personal relationship, and we can only use our own as a yardstick. So long as she stays strong, she is healing inside too.
I wanted to say how delighted I am for you that you have taken the plunge and written your children’s books! If you want to e mail me at QVC or direct message me on any other social media platform, I may be able to help you when it comes to finding a publisher. Fingers crossed!
I think I visited Malvern with Lucy a while back, but it’s great to know that you and Colin both love the theatre and enjoyed Blithe Spirit with Jennifer Saunders – I’m a huge fan! I will keep an eye out for when it visits the West End.
OUr holiday was fabulous, and possibly the laziest we’ve had in years. I am hoping to have a new blog for you on Monday! Watch this space, and thanks for keeping in touch, Love Ali xx

Dear Antoinette, Thanks so much for keeping in touch with me here on the blog, and I’m very glad that you have enjoyed reading them. It’s a real privilege to share my life with you, and so nice that you take time out to comment here. A new blog heading your way very soon! Love Ali xx

Hi there Loraine, and again, apologies for confusing Gary with Clare! The wedding photo was stunning and I’m so glad that you and Les were both a main part of his speech – he wouldn’t be here without you! 🙂 Jenny has said to me that this year we must visit the Winchester Christmas Market… she didn’t feel up to it last year understandably. I hope that Les hasn’t had any more migranes, and that you have both survived the storms that hit while I was away. Quite shocking to see the footage! Hastily trying to put together a new blog for you to read this weekend, and will look forward to hearing from you. Love Ali xx

Dear Karen, so glad you enjoyed the blog, and yes it was lovely to catch up with Joe and Jenny. I’m sorry I’ve not responded sooner, but am now home from holiday and hastily writing a new blog for you to read. I hope you’ve been ok in the storms? Love Ali xx