Race day.
Remember a few days ago I told you we were in training for the Yacht Week regatta?
I mentioned how seriously we were taking it and my mum even commented saying "Remember it doesn't matter if you win or lose... unless you lose!"
Well today is race day.
We started with the galley kitchen's breakfast of champions.
Everything in a pan, plus bread and lashings of bucks fizz.
How do you like your eggs in the morning?
I like mine with bacon.
On a boat.
Cooked by semi naked sailors.
American bikini from here, polkadot from here.
After a spot of tom-foolery, we got into costume and set off to the start line.
Valentina & I were ready with our Kigus but the boys had to improvise.
The other crews may have been coordinated but we had spirit, and that can't be beaten.
Apparently fuzzy animal costumes are actually quite warm, so we did a quick Superman-phonebooth-change into stripy sailors.
So, it turns out I was wrong.
"Spirit" can be beaten.
We came 15th.
I don't want to talk about it.
After the race we sailed back to Split. The trip took just over four hours and the sleepy sailors snoozed the whole way.
The Yacht Week closing party was held in Vanilla. A really cool club with a huge swimming pool and diving platform. Here we made friends with a group of London rah-vers (posh ravers) and drowned our sorrows.
Fireworks bloomed in the sky as Valentina & I stood hand in hand, dreading tomorrow, the day when we'll finally have to head back to reality.
Only one more day of sunshine left, then it will be all over.
Remember a few days ago I told you we were in training for the Yacht Week regatta?
I mentioned how seriously we were taking it and my mum even commented saying "Remember it doesn't matter if you win or lose... unless you lose!"
Well today is race day.
We started with the galley kitchen's breakfast of champions.
Everything in a pan, plus bread and lashings of bucks fizz.
How do you like your eggs in the morning?
I like mine with bacon.
On a boat.
Cooked by semi naked sailors.
American bikini from here, polkadot from here.
After a spot of tom-foolery, we got into costume and set off to the start line.
Valentina & I were ready with our Kigus but the boys had to improvise.
Apparently fuzzy animal costumes are actually quite warm, so we did a quick Superman-phonebooth-change into stripy sailors.
So, it turns out I was wrong.
"Spirit" can be beaten.
We came 15th.
I don't want to talk about it.
After the race we sailed back to Split. The trip took just over four hours and the sleepy sailors snoozed the whole way.
The Yacht Week closing party was held in Vanilla. A really cool club with a huge swimming pool and diving platform. Here we made friends with a group of London rah-vers (posh ravers) and drowned our sorrows.
Fireworks bloomed in the sky as Valentina & I stood hand in hand, dreading tomorrow, the day when we'll finally have to head back to reality.
Only one more day of sunshine left, then it will be all over.
Your yacht week posts have kept me going for a whole week now, I don't want them to end!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you think youl be going again next year? Do you think you could maybe tell us what week so we can book the same one - on a different boat obviously!
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Hey Anon, absolutely!
DeleteCan't wait for next year! xx
Hey Rose, loving the insight into Yacht Week. What were your impressions of Croatia (what you saw of it)? x
ReplyDeleteAmazing! xx
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Hey, isn't this your old apartment? http://poshbrokebored.tumblr.com/post/28258115195#disqus_thread
ReplyDeleteEw, yes it is!
DeleteBet it hurts to see your ex-lover all over a group of hot girls in your own condo right?
Deletehahaha no, not exactly!
DeleteI think that somebody is very pathetic and needs to grow up. Rose you handle all this very well xx
DeleteI like the bit where she cleans all the cocain off the table in the morning! What a cute blog!
DeleteI like the bit where Damian is in Rosie's bed with two girls! BOOM! Bad luck Rosie!!
DeleteI had to deal with this sort of crap when I was dating D, I'm no longer interested in any of it so kindly buzz off!
DeleteRosie: I think this quite aptly describes it: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iW9wKEBh0E8/TcgGkgiNnII/AAAAAAAAAhI/GE2F-GOe2DU/s400/I_Dont_Give_A_Shit.324125059_std.jpg ; I don't normally comment but from what I've seen from cyber-world someone who takes the time to reply to other readers' comments clearly is a very genuine, lovely person and you deserve nothing but the best from your life (including men). I know what it feels like to come out of a relationship like this (or what I can imagine) - and all I can say is once you learn how to be happy you expect nothing less! In other words don't settle for anything less. x
DeleteThat picture made me snort into my tea, Rose! Thankyou! xx
Delete"Posh bored and broke" You've got to laugh at the posh bit don't ya ;)
DeleteWhat on earth these Anons think you have to be jealous of I don't know! x
Does anyone else think it's weird that your ex is in your old apartment!? The post is great though Rose xx
DeleteErr, that's palpably creepy. If you're going to be deranged, at least do it well. "Hot girls" and "condo" make it sound like you live a perpetual Spring Break Cancun '05 life. Woo! Bud light!
DeleteEmpty vessels make the most noise.
But thanks for making my working day that little bit more entertaining!
Err, that's palpably creepy. If you're going to embarrass yourself on the internet, at least go the whole hog. "Hot girls" and "condo" don't exactly evoke feelings of a psychological mastermind. It's more like someone got way too excited at that Spring Break in Cancun. Bud Light ain't big or clever.
DeleteThanks for the entertainment though!
Baseballs hat and oversized dressing gowns? Ohhh, they've got nothing on Caligula! What. A. Riot.
DeleteAll the 'Anon' posts look like they are from the same person! Apart from the nice one haha. Damian sounds like a jerk. Well dealt with R!
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Ahahaha "hot girls" he is all over? They look like children who need a bath. Why would a class act like Rose even care what D is up to?
DeleteEveryone in those photos looks like this ---- http://media.heavy.com/post_assets/2010/03/0417/1267743226_stoned-party-dog-original.jpg
DeleteWell handled Rose, some people are just rude and seriously, who gives a F about what our exes do. Carry on :)
DeleteEx lover with hot girls!?. Not so hot in my opinion, Rose , Val and Phoebe knock their socks off.
DeleteRose! Thank god, that you got rid of that guy!!
DeleteHaha how gross! I can't believe he has resorted to hanging out with people like that. LOL!
DeleteI am loving your yacht week posts, wishing I could convince my friends to come with to celebrate graduation in 2014 (surely that's enough time to save up!!). You looked like you guys have had an incredible time - I suppose the delicious sailors helped.
ReplyDelete- Megan x
Stay classy D.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the best time ever! Needles to say I'm impressed you had the foresight to pack mascot-costumes!
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Definitely laughed out loud at the term "rahvers" .
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI have read your anti diet and in 3 weeks lost 6 pounds but I've hit a block. I just find it hard sometimes to keep motivated! I want to loose 6 more pounds.
I know that different people loose weight at different levels and weigh different weights but how fast did you loose weight? I'm so sorry if that is too personal!
I love your blog!
Thanks, xx
hahahah oh rose u r so lovely! :)
ReplyDeletei can't believe Kigus didn't help u win ;) hahah
btw how tall are u?
xx
Wow! Looks like you've had soooo much fun, I am extremely jealous! I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteEllie xxx
ps mine is new - ohmyellie.blogspot.com
Rose, I need a style/life makeover!
ReplyDeleteI married young, I'm probably younger than you! I feel that since I've married that I've lost my style as all I do is work/cook/clean and rarely have time to go out and I'm so tired I cannot find the motivation to make an effort with the way I look in the morning. I have also completely lost my confidence. I have piles of clothes, designer handbags, vintage and designer accessories (mostly chanel/hermes/ysl) etc but have nothing to wear!
It's so silly but this is really depressing me now.
Do you have any ideas of what I could do?
Hey Anon,
DeleteYou poor thing! You sound like you need to dust off those glad rags and have a night out with the girls!
Leave the hubby at home with some food and a couple beers, wriggle into a new dress, your highest heels and your sexiest handbags and go dancing!
You probably just need some giggles and some harmless attention from strangers.
It's so easy to get into a rut and live in baggy clothes and no makeup, but make yourself make an effort and soon it wont be an effort at all.
Take pride in yourself, it doesn't matter that you're married, you still deserve attention and I'm sure your husband will think Christmas has come early!
xxx
Once again, such an amazing post- made me smile into my laptop! Your blog is such a source of joy, you have no idea how much!
ReplyDeleteShame you lost the race, but the important thing is that you and Valentina had a blast doing it :)
Oh my goodness, the boys wearing the bikinis - perfection. Glad you guys had so much fun, Rose - thanks for sharing your vacation with us!
ReplyDeleteHow come you went to Croatia in the end? In your initial post months ago you were talking about going to Greece. x
ReplyDeleteChange of plans, I'm so glad we changed. I LOVED Croatia & I go to Greece all the time. A refreshing change! x
Deleteoh no, commiserations on the race :( seriously would be a dream of mine to visit croatia but I can't find flights during my holidays at all - gutted!
ReplyDelete♥ ThankFifi
This blog post really made laugh! Keep it up x
ReplyDeleteHey, what camera have you used on this trip? I would really appreciate if you let me know as I am going on holiday soon and would love my photos to look this good! Thanks a lot! x
ReplyDeleteHey Anon, a Samsung NX100 x
DeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing week and even if you didn't win the race, you had the best costumes! I just moved to London from New York and was wondering what the Notting Hill Carnival is like since it's happening this weekend. Is it fun or a lot of crazy crowds and hassle?
Val
Hey Val,
DeleteI'm heading into the carnival myself! It is crazy, but in a good way! Give it a go! xx
My lord who is this anon??
ReplyDeleteAnywho, this trip looks AMAZING!
Love the costume changes, and who doesn't love a couple of sailor men willing to tie on a bikini!
xo
Nicole
www.hourglassandbloom.wordpress.com
Haha! I love that the guys are wearing bikinis!! And you and Valentina look fab in those kigus! Another fab post Rose!!
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Love the fruit looks beautiful
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your life is so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such a fabulous week! As always, thanks for taking us along on your amazing adventures. xo
ReplyDeleteAww, sailing is hard work! at least you had fun! Those boys in the bikinis cracked me up. And, man, HATERS GON' HATE! Don't mind them, it's all jealousy. Besides, they should know by now that on top of your family and friends, you have a community of bloggers that'll stick up for you.
ReplyDeletehey rose, love ur blog. im a 16 year old guy and i really like this girl and i think she likes me too cause shes always reeally smiley with me, talkative and laughs at all my jokes, even if there not funny. The thing is i dont know what i should do? please help!!
ReplyDeleteI hate that end of holiday feeling! Back to real life with all it's madness and mayhem. Holidays are so perfect - like something out of a book! Hope you settle back to life easily! x
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are having a great time there. Love the bunny costume and the American flag bikini.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos and a great idea for eggs! May have to steal that! Lol
ReplyDeleteWould love anyone who may like to check my blog too ;)
Kellilash.blogspot.com
Kelly xxx
Love your blog Rose! A friend and I are doing yacht week in Croatia this June...so keen! Just wondering what camera you used on your trip? Your photos are amazing :)
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