Hi,
Hope everyone is well and hasn’t succumbed to any of the (now numerous!) viruses that seem to be around! I am a little bit annoyed because I think it’s been seven years since I even had a cold, but so many people seem to have one at the moment, and last week I woke up with the sniffles! Fortunately it WAS just a cold – I tested every day for the four days that I had it, just to be sure, and it’s pretty much gone now but I have been left with a bit of a cough, which is infuriating because I’m about to start two weeks of annual leave and this cough is going to get in the way a bit! Before I tell you what I’m doing while I’m off though, a quick sneaky peek for you at some secret filming I did last week with the lovely Elemis team.
I’ve actually had to blur a little bit of the centre of this picture (above) so you can’t see exactly what we’re talking about, but you will see footage from the shoot on-air a little bit closer to Christmas, which may give you a clue! We did the filming in a beautiful location house in East London, and it was really fun to be working outside of the studio for a day.
I also had a mini photo-shoot at work, out in our lovely garden set. It’s where we often present gardening and DIY shows in particular on nice days, especially in summer. The lovely blue door I’m standing next to doesn’t actually open or lead to anywhere though! In this shot I’m wearing the latest Big Deal offer from Centigrade – a fabulous, soft faux fur coat. It’s currently at an amazing price but won’t be around for long so do have a look if you fancy a new coat ahead of the colder weather.
So – I’m heading off on leave for two weeks for two reasons: one, I’m a little bit behind on writing my new book (don’t tell my editor!), and my deadline is the 1st of December so I really need to crack on with that. But I’m also running while I’m off – and not just one race. I’ve actually (probably very foolishly!) entered a 10-day running event. I’m going to attempt to run 10 half marathons in the 10 days – eek! The event is in Surrey, and part of the proceeds are going to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, which makes me happy as a keen gardener, and knowing how endangered many of our bumblebee species are in the UK. This is the longest running event I’ve ever attempted – ten days back-to-back is going to be tough. The cough is therefore not ideal, and I also have another small problem in the shape of a rather wonky foot!
I’ve had a problem with my left foot for a while, and was initially told it was probably a slightly displaced bone. It was monitored for a bit but got worse so I had an X-ray a few weeks ago, which showed that it wasn’t actually a bone problem at all. So now nobody seems to know what it is! I have an appointment to get it looked at again in November, and I’m fine to go ahead and run – the problem is on the top of my foot and doesn’t really interfere with running too much, although it does hurt a bit after a lot of miles, which of course is what I will be doing! So we’ll have to see how it goes – things are never straightforward, eh?
The plan, therefore, is to run at the event every morning and then write in the afternoons. You know how clumsy I am though, so please send positive vibes so that I don’t fall over and hurt myself and scupper everything!
I’ll be back at work on the 4th of November and on-air with my buddy Ruth Langsford that evening if all is well. Have a great couple of weeks and I’ll see you soon!
Love, Jackie x
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Hi Jackie- can’t wait for your new book. I have only just started reading your novels and I am addicted! I can’t wait to finish work and get home to read them. Looking forward to your new one now
Ahh Sue that’s very kind of you, thank you! Thanks for getting in touch.
Jx
Oh Jackie you don’t do anything by half! Good luck with the TEN half marathons, I hope all goes well and you don’t have any injuries 🤞Missed you last night with Ruth but looking forward to your return, I tried to order her new aviator jacket but I “thought “ about it too long and the size and colour I wanted had , but I went on wait-list so maybe I will get it. I have the Centigrade jacket you were modelling so well,got it last winter and it’s amazing. Nice and warm and I feel very smart in it. Only got to wear it to the shops last year due to circumstances, better luck with this year! I am so glad you got to see your family and the pictures were lovely. Oh filming with Elemis, I can’t wait, Elemis is my favourite beauty brand and I am looking forward to the Xmas Tsv, always a winner with me, I bought two last year and received one for a present so was very happy. Hope you manage to fit in your writing and again the best of luck with the runs!! Take care. Love Debbie X
Hi Debbie, lovely to hear from you and yes I think you’re going to love this year’s Elemis TSV! I’m back now after my ten half marathons and still more or less in one piece – “see” you when I’m back at work this week!
Jx
You take care! Running is not for me but I do a lot of walking with my lovely collie dog. Also love your books so keep on writing!
Ahh thanks Anne! All done now and I’m back at work this week. Enjoy your walks with your lovely dog – I hope to have a dog one day!
Jx
Hi Jackie, good luck 🍀🍀 for your running event and hope you don’t have any mishaps on the way 🙏 ✌ . Looking forward to your next book as I have enjoyed the others you have written, I have recommended your books to my sister who is an avid reader. I would just like to say, The Ruth and Jackie show isn’t quite the same without Jackie so looking forward to seeing you back together on the Q. Take care 😊
Hi Margaret, thanks so much and yes all done now and still pretty much in one piece thanks! And I’ll be back with Ruth this Thursday evening if all goes to plan so “see” you then!
Jx
Hi Jackie, I hope you have a lovely holiday and good luck with the running, I’m sure you’ll do it but I also hope your foot doesn’t hurt too much afterwards xxx 😊😊
Hi Tracey, all done and no my foot didn’t hurt too much at all, thank you! Thanks for thinking of me.
Jx
Im glad to see you are doing well with you marathons you are very brave to take that on with yr foot problem. A very good cause for the Bees❤️ A cause close to my heart too! Ooh very intrigued to see what your secret filming is all about! You look lovely in the photo shoot in the QVC garden. It looks very nice out there! Good luck with your new book. Im a big fan so cannot wait to read it next year. 💗
Ahh thanks Rocknan and for all your support! Hope all is well with you.
Jx
Hi Jackie, I do hope your foot will be ok for your marathons and I wish you great luck. I really enjoy watching your show with Ruth, you both have a great connection between each other , which reaches to us your viewers.
Have a great great rest when you can PS what is your new book called?