Tommy's 60th - Part 1

 

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Before I start with todays Blog Post I want to pay tribute to Anna's Grandad and Eifion's Dad who sadly passed away on Sunday after a battle with Alzheimer's. He will forever be remembered as a truly special Husband, Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. Rest In Peace

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Hey Everyone,

 

A couple of weeks ago we told you all about our new schedule and mentioned the fact there would be couple of special blog posts as it is Tommy's 60th Birthday on the 29th April. Well, Welcome to the first of these posts.

 

Now, Tommy is not a party kind of person, in fact he truly hates them. So, He decided that he would rather go for a Meal with his own family then have a separate time with Us privately then will go out with Michelle's Parents separately again. Yes, He doesn't like parties, but he does seem to think he is royalty and deserves 3 birthday celebrations!

 



 

So, On Sunday 17 of us descended upon the Miller and Carter Steak House in Aughton.

 

 

Present were Tommy, Michelle, Colin, Allan, Anna and Rosie along with Tommy's 2 sisters, Margaret and Cathy with their families.

 

After a few drinks in their reception area, we were shown to our 2 tables which were parallel to each other. On one table was Colin, Allan and Anna with the 3 children and the second table had everybody else on it.

 

To Start Myself and Anna (And Allan but he had his own starter too) Shared the Miller and Carter Sharing Platter.

 

Photo taken from Google

The Sharing Platter consisted of 4 Smoked Barbecue Ribs, a pot of Baked Cheddar Mushrooms, 4 Dusted Calamari, A small portion of Nachos, Smoked Chipotle, 2 Honey Chicken wings, Sweet potato fries and Garlic Bread. All of this was of the highest quality and absolutely delicious and extremely good value at £12.95

 

We then moved onto the Main course, and again myself and Anna shared a meal. How could we go to Miller and Carter and not try their famous Chateaubriand 16oz. On the Menu it is described like this!

 

Cut from the beef tenderloin, this most tender of cuts is recommended medium rare and is served  with two steak sauces of your choice.

 



Photo taken from Google

 

 This really is the best Steak we have ever had, perfectly cooked and truly scrumptious! Not in the picture above is the generous portion of chips you get as well as a rather strange Lettuce Wedge. It is basically a quarter of a lettuce with a sauce of your choice over it, presented in a brown bowl.

 

Then it came to Dessert, I just had a Mixed ice cream, which consisted of Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate. it has strawberries mixed in with it and a chocolate sauce over it, a really nice end to a beautiful meal.

 

Rosie had an amazing time and loved spending some quality time with Joseph and Evie who are Allan and Colin's Cousin's Children

 

 

Stay Tuned Tomorrow for our latest in the Hocks Holidays Series, Then on Thursday we will share with you some of the presents Tommy gets in part 2 of the Special Blogs for his Birthday, Then on Friday we see the latest in the Top of The Hocks series.

 

Much Love

The Hocks

xx

 

Top of the Hocks - Friday 24th April 2015

 

Hey Everyone, Welcome to this Weeks Top of the Hocks. Remember, you can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and of course follow us on Google+. Just click on the Blue words and they will take you straight there! Your feedback and support is appreciated and we love hearing from you!

 

Now Lets See have been chosen this week as our Top of the Hocks!

 

 

1) Website of the Week

 

This week we are going to go with the +Ocado website. www.ocado.co.uk

 

At the moment they are offering New customers a fantastic £10 off when they register and spend £50 on a shop. Ocado's food is from +Waitrose so the quality id excellent. Anna has taken advantage of this offer this week and is delighted with the products and the service!

 

 

2) TV Show of the Week

 

This week we are going with a TV Show that has been around for years but is as popular today as it ever has been. And its one of Rosie's favourite shows to watch before school! It is now hosted by the Marmite presenter of Harry Hill and its You've Been Framed!

 

You can earn £250 by sending in your funny videos and can do it on the Official website at www.itv.com/youvebeenframed

 

3) Joke of the Week

KNOCK KNOCK

WHOSE THERE?

THE DEER WITH NO EYES

THE DEER WITH NO EYES WHO?

NO IDEA!

 

 

4) Song of the Week

 

This Week we are hitting the retro button for Song of the Week and going for an Abba classic and its one of Rosie's favourites too. It has been the name of a film, and a musical. Its Mamma Mia!

 



 

 

5) Quote of the Week

 

 

 

6) Video of the Week

 



 

7) Picture of the Week

 

This picture was taken a year ago this week. Rosie was staying at Grandad Tommy and Nanna Michelle's house for a couple of days and decided the washing basket was a Jack in the Box Prop!

 

 

8) Movie of the Week

 

This Week we are going with a +Disney Animation film where a Native American princess risks everything to save the life of the English explorer John Smith. it is of course Pocahontas!

 

 

 

9) Shop of the Week

 

This week we are going to go with a Fashion retailer that does amazing clothes for both Adults and Children. it is a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer headquartered in Enderby, Leicestershire. It is +Next 

 

The Hocks have bought many things from here, from children's clothes for Rosie, to Ladies clothes and Men's Clothes as well as Furniture from their Home Range

 

There are Next Stores all around the UK, And you can find your nearest one, as well as order online at their website, www.next.co.uk

 

 

10) Family Friendly Restaurant of the Week

 

This week we are going to go with Frankie and Benny's. Frankie & Benny's is a chain of Italian-American restaurants and serve food such as Pasta, Pizza, Steak and Chicken!

 

You can see all their Menus, including Breakfast and Lunch on their Website. They have a rewards programme and you can book online at www.frankieandbennys.com

 

 

So that is this weeks Top of the Hocks Blog Post complete. What do you think? do you like Next? have you been to Frankie and Benny's? Was our Joke Funny? Let us Know your thoughts by clicking the links at the top of this post!

 

Much Love

The Hocks

xx