georgena@wowthankyou.co.uk
Most of my adult life has been in IT engineering, getting down & dirty in some not very nice places, then retrained to become a Special Needs teacher which was abruptly ended by falling pregnant in my late 30’s. Now the proud parent of two children, both under the age of 5, a large menagerie & a loving husband. I, along with T needed to get my teeth into a project that made me feel more “normal” than being a Mum 24 hours a day.
I have always been interested in Arts & Crafts, have done many courses but never yet found the right niche for me – I have a good grounding in silversmithing skills, meaning I know which end to hold on a gas burning torch and that molten silver is really, rather hot! |
Georgena and Tracey
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Any film in which I can snog the following: Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, or Donald Sutherland (younger days, of course) would be fine with me – but I’m guessing you’re looking for a more substantial answer so I’ll say Jaws – odd choice, makes my toes curl every time but have always wanted to say “You’re gonna need a bigger boat...”
Lobster, but only if it’s sustainably caught (thanks to the guys down at the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstowe who are working alongside with marine conservationists’ to make sure this happens!)
Although there would be a plethora of people, dead, alive or imaginary that I’d like to dine with - far too many to mention here, so I think I’d like best to share this meal with my nearest and dearest family and friends.
A food mixer, it’s those small things you do without that get overlooked!
Good motivator, vivacious, scary, intelligent and knows how to crack a whip!
tracey@wowthankyou.co.uk
My ambition throughout university was to become the ‘new’ David Attenborough. I loved everything about the filming and editing process, was studying ecology, and wanted to be famous! When the BBC failed to snap me up when I graduated, I did a stint in healthcare publishing in Richmond, Surrey – coincidentally the home of Sir Attenborough himself. I’m no stalker, but we did talk, and it became obvious that it was ‘highly unlikely’ that I’d ever become a famous nature programme presenter, so publishing, somewhat reluctantly, became my career. I climbed the corporate ladder quickly, and moved to the Financial Times healthcare department where I spent an enjoyable time travelling the world meeting authors and attending meetings. But the commute into London started to get me down, so I resigned from publishing to become a freelance writer. And that’s pretty much what I’ve done for the last 10 years. I’m married, have two children – aged 3 and 17 months – a rescue dog (Scooby) and soon to have two young kittens join us too.
Unlike G, my arts and crafts ability is limited. Very limited. However, while at primary school I won a local newspaper colouring competition and received a huge box of crayons, pencils, paints – I was so proud of myself! Oh, and CBeebies and Fiver often show the cards I make for my children’s birthdays!
Golly, it’s a bit clichéd, but I fear it would be Bridget Jones, as I get to snog Hugh Grant and Colin Firth! But the ultimate film for ‘ogle-ability’ would be Love Actually – Mr Grant, Mr Firth, Liam Neeson, Alan Rickman – pure unadulterated heaven!
Well, noting the word ‘impress’, I wouldn’t do anything – I’d buy in a chef for the night! Well, what is the point of inviting wonderful guests if you are chained to the kitchen the whole time? No, funds permitting (and looking two questions down I’ve got a windfall coming my way) I’d book Nigella (knowing my husband will be an attentive kitchen hand!) and I’d eat whatever wonders offered up.
I could invite my family – but I can see them at any time. So I’m only sending out one invite and that is to Stephen Fry. I know that he’s a ‘national treasure’, but I’ve fancied that man since long before he became mainstream, and I feel he owes me his undivided attention over dinner, at least! But as I’d probably frighten him, I ought to add some more guests, so I’d invite Michael Palin, David Attenborough, Terry Wogan, Simon Cowell, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow (there’ll be a piano in the room and they can provide the after dinner singalong). I won’t be the only female, as Nigella can come in from the kitchen and chat between courses!
After the champagne (Krug), a holiday. The Maldives ... An over-water bungalow ... A pile of the latest bestsellers to work through, fantastic seafood, beautiful azure water, snorkelling heaven ... but only for a week, as I get bored quickly! When back home, I’d start looking for a new home – one with a garden large enough for me to have some chickens. And the icing on the cake – a boat! Initially on the River Cam as it’s down the road, but eventually something sea-faring.
Clever, ambitious, impatient, generous, blonde (?)
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