Amber

Lightening training wasn’t how I expected to start the day! Way too much rain (hours and hours) and for a “flat” course way too many tricky steep downhill bits that would have given a mountain goat trouble.

But! I did it! And have raised £1,945 (so far) for a fantastic charity!!!

This is one last push to raise funds for a charity that’s important to me due to the support they are giving/have given to people I love.

Cotswolds Mighty Hike Help Amber Boardman raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support

It’s our 26 mile hike for Macmillan tomorrow, the weather looks interesting!

I’m a little overwhelmed by the support I’ve received, not sure if it’s because I’m a fat, old girl walking, the fact I was still on crutches at the start of April or both!

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Cotswolds Mighty Hike Help Amber Boardman raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support

My last training walk was today! 27km done, 15 outside, 12 in the gym. Please feel free to sponsor me not just because I’ve been out in this heat but also because they do some wonderful work. Also, I broke my ankle in 2 places in Feb & I’m still going!

Little jaunt to Ottolenghi in Bicester Village yesterday. Was it all delicious? Yes, yes it was. Nom nom nom

Just musing over dating profiles…

Are all the “spontaneous” guys really just unable to think ahead or plan?

And why am I not tripping over them all every time I got out for Sunday lunch?

Day 25 of #adventwardrobe & that’s it for another year! Cheeky little re-wear on Christmas Day as a) it was new this year & b) it’s my new favourite although I was back in the tried & tested onesie by the end of the day. Merry Christmas! #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails

Day 24 of #adventwardrobe Christmas Eve is here! Last but one of the big poofy dresses, if you look closely this one is presents. Before changing in to something more comfortable in order to be a cat rest…#25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 23 of #adventwardrobe & it’s Christmas Eve eve! No sign of work dialling down & Christmas prep is dialling up so I only got one shot of the festive reindeer dress today. The cocktail was a Revolver, my favourite so far #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 22 of #adventwardrobe and it’s kissing reindeers for a Sunday at home tidying and watching Christmas movies. Enjoying my cocktails out of my Nio glass now I finally remember that I have it! Todays was an Old Fashioned. #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 21 of #adventwardrobe my 2nd Christmas elf dress got an outing for brunch with cocktails, Christmas movies and presents, penguin bao buns and Teddy helped with a bit of babysitting #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 20 of #adventwardrobe & a cozy snowflake ❄️ jumper for working from home. I do have matching earrings but forgot them. A Cuban negroni was the order of the day & finally I remembered to serve it in the new Nio glasses #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 19 of #adventwardrobe and the last day in the office is Mrs Claus day. Normally there’s not as many people in the office though. Got a family pic with hubby, then home for a cheeky negroni to warm the cockles! #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 18 of #adventwardrobe Santa hats and a poofy skirt for the second to last day in the office. Still behind on cocktails so opted for the lower alcohol margarita, which was delish! #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 17 of #adventwardrobe & a cosy jumper for Christmas Carols at Saints. Nothing says Christmas like a zebra in antlers and pink high stiletto boots! I’m about 4 days behind on cocktails, but tonight’s was a cosmopolitan #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 15 of #adventwardrobe & it was a Christmas get together. A fabulous lunch hosted by Maz. A special request to wear the shoes meant a quick outflt replan. Of course I was in my pjs before I thought “Get another shot of the earrings” #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcalendar2024

Day 14 of #adventwardrobe & it was a candy cane swing dress for a coffee date with Teddy. I don’t have candy cane earrings so Christmas puddings had to do. The cocktail was a winter sidecar, it’s in the fridge for tomorrow #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 13 of #adventwardrobe and the only pic I got was this sofa pic of my frozen-esque leggings. Hoping to catch up on sleep this weekend and be back on to the party train #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 12 of #adventwardrobe still pooped so after a comfy swing dress for work an even more comfy onesie was perfect for dinner with the neighbours #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024#25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 11 of #adventwardrobe so knackered after a big day out yesterday that this was the only shot I got. They’re leggings with loads of Christmas shapes on them. Didn’t even open my cocktail, I was so tired. #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 10 of #adventwardrobe A trip to Whitehall to see Henry VIIIs wine cellar, then the (now annual) trip to The Old Vic to see A Christmas Carol. A flat iron steak with a wagyu sirloin to share, before heading back home to flop on the sofa with a Gin Proved #25daysofchristmasoutfits #Christmas2024

Day 9 of #adventwardrobe and Teddy wanted to join in on the pics. Just casually dressed as a Christmas Tree for the office. Little nod to the on theme accessories (LOOK AT THE 👠!!!) Then a quiet night on the sofa enjoying 2 proper cocktails #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024

Day 8 of #adventwardrobe & it was another 2 outfit day. Highland cows for the day & then my solo Christmas t shirt for the Red Sky July gig at the Green Note in London. Missed the cocktail so 2 tomorrow, oh the trauma…#25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcalendar2024

Day 7 of #adventwardrobe & it was the coldest of days at Saints. I think I’ve been colder at a game, I just don’t remember when! Last years Christmas jumper & of course the Santa hat. Plus 2 cocktails yay #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024p

Day 6 of #adventwardrobe & it’s a 2 outfit day as it was the work Christmas party. Cosy snowflake leggings for the day & London at Christmas for the party. Dress pics taken at 1am as I didn’t get a single shot beforehand! #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcalendar2024

Day 5 of #adventwardrobe I had complaints I wasn’t in my “signature dresses” aka swing dresses with petticoats so had to do the right thing today. Espresso martini cocktail - worst one yet #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 4 of #adventwardrobe bright red snowmen for the first day in the office. It’s all about the new shoes though, so pretty! Today’s cocktail was a negroni #irregularchoice #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Ha, there is when it’s made with Tequila, Cointreau and then alcohol free Seedlip. It was quite nice actually

Bright orange cardigan, yellow top and bright green Christmas themed leggings with orange and yellow gingerbread men, Christmas trees, Christmas stars, candy canes and presents

A close up of the Christmas leggings

Oddballs Christmas pyjamas. Bright blue top with light blue bottoms featuring trees, owls, foxes, baubles and deer

A close up of a glass with a cocktail in it and the pre-made cocktail packaging beside it

Day 3 of #adventwardrobe crazy day today so it’s a quick snap of my favourite bad outfit (it’s so awful) then some Christmas pjs. The cocktail was a low alcohol Margarita, (all in moderation) #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024

Day 2 of #adventwardrobe was a stressful wfh day, so a comfy baubles dress was a good shout for the day. The cocktail was a Cosmopolitan and boy was it nice to sit down finally and relax #25daysofchristmasoutfits #adventwardrobe #Christmas2024 #adventcocktails #adventcalendar2024