Anyone have a harp for sale?..........

Life is quite mad atm , as well as perfecting the chipotle sauce, Margot is perfecting the violin playing!  Check this fantastic Mariachi Band out! Listen to this with a Burrito in your hands, perfect!

Its a Dogs life..........

Daisy at Doggy day care Party!

Morning World!

 

I must say its certainly a frosty one today, but doesn't that mean its going to be darn sunny later -I hope so as today is Saturday whey hey! Saturdays generally mean a day off from the 'day job' & a host of weekendy stuff to do.  On the list of 'Nice things to do at the weekend as well as making me feel good about myself' is taking the Doodle - Daisy for a good run out. Yes like many dog owners who have to work in the week I suffer with regular pangs of guilt as the twice daily outings she soo loves don't always happen. That said she is showered with love & even goes to 'Doggy Nursery' on Wednesdays where she plays with her canine chums & even attends Birthday parties .....I kid you not , photographic evidence above!  Anyway Saturdays also bring much research  & prep for the opening of Margo & Rita.  I'm sure you've noticed the absence of a website??  Well there was one a few weeks ago , but I managed to corrupt it after spending at least 3 days work on it......... aargghhhghh.  After only just coming out counselling  its now time to get cracking & get one up & running, should be next week in fact ( Heather, you listening?) So I look forward to seeing you on there too, where we have a few very exciting plans for you . As well as being able to get in contact with us on there , we will be asking you to sign up which will entitle you to 'Opening Offer Freebie deals' & there will also be competitions so please keep tuning in & watch this space. While I was working the other evening I caught Daisy Doodle on film, so funny! still trying to load up on here tedum tedum tedum , anyway must get cracking , who said it was a dogs life?............................. till next time M&R x

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Breaking news!..... Adoption agreed for our Nuevo Bebé

Hello World,

Just thought I would keep you up to date with quite a few developments of late. Rita has been found & I can't wait to get her here to her new adopted home!  Shes in a bit of a state atm and a bit of an old bird dob 14/3/1973. A little gem who has made her way from the Western Med area of Le Francais here's a little more about her as written in the ad we replied to......
"This amazing Citroen HY was owned from new by a man in Rivesaltes, Perpignon, so not only has it lived its life in a perfect climate, but he also kept it in a garage. How many french keep their H Vans in a garage?! Unsurprisingly, therefore, superb sound body and original AC 109 paint"
Rita is to have a complete refit & paint job which will transform her into a sexy broad that will grace the streets of the North West for the next few months, once shes confident enough she will venture further afield  We're hoping our new baby can come out to play in the New Year but like with every 'nuevo bebé' she will have to learn to walk before she can run.  I cant tell you how excited we all are at 'Team M & R' & can't wait to get out there.  Anyway back to research while watching Masterchef on telly-  Christ that Monica Galetti is scary!  Thanks for tuning in & catch up soon x

Monday nights with Margo........( & a few others)

Hello out there & thanks for looking in,
Well I am pretty overwhelmed with the help out there for a lil ol biz like ours just starting out. I would say 99.% of all the peeps we have approached whether its our accountant, our finance guy via the trailer guy & Alan at H Van world, also 'our Heather' for getting us going on here & also Twitter. I really cant believe how everyone has gone out of their way for us, you meet some really great people along the way , i guess in these climes we all have to help each other & stick together ( oh & by the way the world never ended cos of the financial crisis, it just got a bit harder to finance your dream!) a big shout out also to  'My' Mark ( called so cos of the 17 Marks I know!), the Margo side of M&R ( Mark- on- the- go, get it?) He's working flat out in between the day job & jetting off to Ireland & being my daughters taxi,  oh yes & have I mentioned the other 3 teenage kids a Labradoodle & a Ginger Ninja cat?  Our house is pretty mad. Oh dear the cat has just hid then launched herself on the dogs back, 3 of us now bollocking the cat & separating the feline/canine kids! Anyway you ain't tuned in to hear about all this , but to be honest we are just normal folk who have a sort of normal but busy life & are really passionate about getting Rita fixed up & can't wait to meet you & serve you the freshest tastiest Burritos. 
We are finalising the details for Rita, she will be purple for sure, & very sexy ( see ladies on here)  but also fun , that's what Mexicana is all about yeh? anyway it would be great if we can build up the following on here & we can't wait to launch hopefully in Jan/Feb,  also please check us out on Twitter it would be great to have you on board as there will be some great opening offers sent to all our followers.   Thinking free drinks with Burritos , competitions & also a whopping discount to anyone who wanted to book us for a wedding or private function of any sort.  Anyway  must go as dog & cat need prising apart  again!  speak soon x

After the shock came the calm , then the storm

Ok, something happened just as I knocked off from the day job today. Basically without boring you all an important part of the jigsaw happened today and it looks like we are gonna make this into a reality. 2 things - Darren came back from France with not just 1 but 2 Lwb H'S!  plus - JUST BEFORE HIS MAIL DROPPED IN i HAD WORD THAT WE HAVE GOT THE FINANCE! after the initial shock and a few paces of the room ( mainly to grab the cat & put her out )  we sat contemplating the enormous task ahead over a tikka masala from the local , a few chats in and convincing ourselves the day job was all too much , we must be mad etc etc,....... . we decided to go for it & see if we could get some bookings. we've e mailed & filled in the forms for about 12 events tonight, its nearly midnight, i'm so tired, but so excited too. all thats left to be said is nite nite & lets see what tomorrow brings.

Do You have a H Van we can buy?.......

Well we've just got back from a  much needed retreat and chance to get some head space..........I so want to recommend it , but so want to keep it a secret too! I'm not sure if I can bare to let you into the secret of one of the most beautiful places in the UK and such an amazing bolt hole at a reasonable cost................a few clues then....... well if you like to get away from the madding crowds ,do you like beautiful beaches, maybe a spot of kite surfing ( OK you can watch in November!) want total  peace & quiet , like to see the dog smiling his head off  with tongue parted to one side while bounding in & out of the sea and over the beautiful dunes and soft golden sand,  maybe love the sound of the locals but can't understand a word they are saying ( probably for the best) fancy a fresh lobster? then just knock on the door  with the sign saying that he'd a fresh catch in?
So the reality check after writing plans & going over recipes & financial for the 30th time has hit home, as well as being home! one of the Rug rats wants a bl***y horse now, as much as I would love to surprise her and make her dream scome true, this new venture will sap not only all spare time & energy but every last sixpence too!  Maybe one day when Margo & Rita has made it to the dizzy heights of global domination and we'll look again in the money box.............
The job in hand right now is searching out a H Van , so far we've missed out on about 5, either pipped at the post, these little rust buckets are being snapped up by the Germans, the Australians, Yankiedoodles & even a Swedish dumpling maker got the last one we were just about to haggle on. The French have cottoned on that these Ugly Cheeky Ducklings with a little bit of love & affection can be very beautiful Swans & come in any colour you care to respray them!
So world if you have or know of a potential 'Rita' ( she needs to be a bit longer than the norm, LWB & in 'fairly' good condition)  I promise I will keep you in Burritos for a full festival weekend, love you forever & may just let you in on that secret bolt hole.
Answers on a postcard please..........................