Feel confident with a date from Dukes of Daisy
Meet Daisy.... this is her story about how she started Dukes of Daisy and the success of the business as well as reassurance of why Dukes of Daisy is different to the regular escort agency.
It all started about 9 years ago when I booked my first rent a man, I remember being a little bit nervous - in fact the thought of the whole thing made me want gag. My main concerns were what if people find out I used an escort, what if people recognise the escort I'm with and at the back of my mind, what's going to happen at the end of the evening. I wasn't looking for anything sexual at the time, I just wanted some one to accompany me to the annual ball that my company held each year as everyone else seemed to have a partner coming.
I was at an age where people expected me to be married with children or at least have a man in my life. Being career driven meant I didn't dedicate much thought to any of those things. Not to mention children are a handful.
After changing my mind several times I decided to just go for it and got in touch with an agency that had been recommended to me at the time. I decided that I'd book an escort for dinner first so I could pan out if he'd be acceptable before I expose him to my colleagues. I spoke to Jonathan over the phone before our dinner 'date'. He knew exactly what I was feeling and put me at ease.
I booked a table at a restaurant I'd never been to and anyone who knew me wouldn't be likely to turn up. I got to the restaurant half an hour early and even prepared some questions I would ask Jonathan.
When he arrived, I was expecting an extremely handsome man that would use a bunch of corny lines then try to bed me. He was indeed handsome, but a complete gentlemen. I paid him up front for the 3 hours we agreed upon and he was very considerate, charming and listened closely. He's focus was completely on me, he made me feel like I was the only person in the room.I was completely at ease and at the end of the evening we went our separate ways.
2 weeks later, Jonathan accompanied me to the ball. I introduced him as simply Jonathan. Even though there was unlimited alcohol he remained on the ball and made sure I was well looked after. My boss got on well with him and Jonathan always seemed to know what to say no matter the situation or the questions.
My experience with Jonathan put me in high spirits, I had seen another side to rent a friend male escorts and decided I would definitely use them again.
Over the following years I used several escorts from various agencies and had become well acquainted with what was to be expected from a professional escort. Though there were several occasions that my chosen companion offered to 'come back to mine' or tried to get a sneaky goodnight kiss. Most of my experiences were exceptional. I even began recommending some of the gentlemen I met to close friends and colleagues. Before I knew it, I had gathered a group of gentlemen that were keeping busier through my recommendations than with the agencies they paid extortionate fees to register with.
After being made redundant in the Autumn - a close friend who I had met on an escort date suggested I start my very own agency. After all I had all the experience to know the types of escorts to avoid and already had a good social circle of regular 'clients'. More importantly than that, I wanted other women to experience the benefit of having a professional escort at their side, and change the negative perception people have of those within the escort industry.
I've been operating Dukes of Daisy through recommendations alone and have managed to build a strong client base of Ladies and Gentlemen. I would be honoured if you joined our thriving community as a Duke or a Daisy and see how rewarding it can be.
DIY Marquees have hundreds of marquees to choose from
DIY Marquees commercial marquees for sale have the most useful interesting tips on how to go about erecting a marquee, looking after your marquee and loads of information on general marquee maintenance.
Following (always useful) feedback from customers DIY Marquees have introduced a marquee tool section. This enables them to become more of a one shop stop for start up or existing marquee hire companies.
Keep a look out for further tools which will be added soon.
They are particularly proud of the marquee stake puller that could be a great help when dismantling marquees, unlike most stake pullers it is also very light so fits in nicely with their marquees that pack down to surprisingly small volumes.
Should you require any tools that are not listed please contact DIY Marquees who will design/source them for you.
Have a look at this interesting article I found on HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR MARQUEE?
The obvious answer is whenever it needs it so maybe a better question would be how often should you expect to clean a marquee.
A marquee is far more likely to get dirty when being erected/dismantled rather than when it is actually up. If you’re careful when erecting and especially when dismantling the marquee then you can usually get away with a thorough clean only once or twice a season.
There are however a few exceptions:
The dirtiest marquee I have ever had was one that was erected under some trees. When it rained all of the dust and grime was washed off the leaves down on to our lovely marquee. If you’ve got to put a marquee up under trees expect to clean it immediately afterwards.
Rain-skirts by their very nature will always get muddy in the rain, these should be given a wipe over on pretty much every job.
Traffic-film – eventually PVC can have a grey layer build up which is especially difficult to remove. It takes a long time for this to happen (a year or two normally) but at this stage it needs a thorough clean using a chemical. The material also needs irritating (gone over with a brush or similar) to get this off. Once thoroughly cleaned the PVC should be as good as new.
Tree sap is a nightmare to remove.
There are also some things that will never come out:
Petrol/Diesel can stain PVC. This will never come out so avoid them at all costs.
Ingrained mould – this affects many marquees especially those that are stored when still wet. PVC is made of many layers, if a marquee is put away wet or if cheap PVC is used then water can get inside the layers and create mould which will never come out. Incidentally this is one of the reasons we use better quality 500gsm PVC than available elsewhere, it takes far longer for the layers to break down in better quality PVC.
Some garden chemicals can stain – I was shown a marquee recently that had green stains around the rain skirt which seemed to have come from a chemical added to the lawn.
Better quality PVC always helps, we use a lacquer coated PVC as it is easier to clean and lasts longer than the cheap alternatives.
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Lodge Brothers the family you can turn to in time of need
Lodge Brothers branches throughout the UK such as Funeral Directors Ashford, Funeral Directors Feltham, Funeral Directors Woking Commemorated Remembrance Day each in their own unique way.
November 5th, 2014
Cecil Newling are commemorating Remembrance Day with a patriotic window display. Many passers-by have commented on the eye-catching display.
Lodge Brothers Remembrance Day Displays
Here we have Cobham branch’s patriotic window display for Remembrance Day, which marked the end of World War I at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Remembrance Day Display at G.Boutell & Son
Linda Bowyer, our Funeral Arranger at G.Boutell in Byfleet, has written a wonderful poem to display in the branch window as part of the Remembrance Day display.
Also featured are excerpts from a book entitled ‘Last Letters Home’ which show the incredible emotion felt by the servicemen that fought for our country during World War I.
Lines of poppies in a row
Easy in the breeze they blow
Soldiers, sailors, and airmen in earth they rest
Their medals clasped tightly to their chest
Winter, summer, autumn and spring
Eternal rest to all, the birds do sing
Flags at half-mast in respect fly
Old comrades in arms, they cry
Remembrance Day, November each and every year
Grateful to those we hold so dear
Eagerly the people stop to bow, low
Time to remember the fallen, tears flow
Lodge Brothers are the family you can turn to in time of grief. Click here for more information Funeral Directors Chertsey and Funeral Directors Englefield Green
Marquee Hire have affordable wedding winter marquee hire packages
Here at JF Marquees and Marquee Hire recently we were very excited to have been given the opportunity to get involved with London Fashion Week. We were approached by fashion designer Edeline Lee, who required a space in which she could showcase her brand new collection. Edeline needed a marquee which ran alongside the rear terrace of Somerset House, exposing visitors to some fabulous views over the River Thames.
The marquee build was fairly straightforward, though we had to make sure the marquee was weighted as it was constructed directly onto the terrace. However, the timescales were very tight, and we needed to ensure we could both build and then de rig the marquee very quickly. This was a little tricky as we had limited access to the site, however our experienced team pulled it off and Edeline’s marquee was a success.
You can see from the image above how the structural nature of the marquee was emphasised by the layout, using a number of pods for models rather than the traditional cat walk/run way! The lighting and sound has to be just right, and there needs to be plenty of space available for photographers and journalists as well as other guests.
It’s worth remembering that marquees aren't simply for weddings and country fairs – they are so versatile that they can be used for all sorts of occasions. As well as providing a stand along venue, they can also be incorporated into existing buildings, therefore extending the space which is already there. Our marquee at London Fashion Week is a good example of this, as we were able to provide an extension of a stunning location, therefore helping to add much need space and functionality to the venue.
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Hearty chicken soup recipe
Delicious chicken soup for the soul, there's nothing quite like a bowl of homemade chicken soup if you are feeling unwell or simply feel like some wholesome food. I found this fabulous Chicken noodle soup recipe that is so quick and easy and yet has the most amazing flavours. Its not only quick, easy to prepare and delicious its also a cheap meal to make.
Serves: 6
Yields: 12 cups
Total Time: 43 min
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 28 min
Ingredients
- 2 carton(s) (26-ounce) reduced-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 2 cup(s) water
- 3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 small parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 stalk(s) celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 cup(s) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 pound(s) extra-wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoon(s) minced parsley
- 2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a 5- to 6-quart soup pot, bring stock, water, carrots, parsnips, celery, and onion to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and noodles; cover pot and continue to simmer 7 minutes, or until noodles are just tender. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls.
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Halloween is a celebration observed on 31 October in The UK
Halloween is a celebration observed on 31 October, primarily in regions of the Western world; the traditions and importance of the celebration vary significantly between geographical areas. Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts.
Dressing up is part of the fun, The Travelling Souk have some great Halloween gifts outfits to choose from such as this Black cat dress up Halloween Cape in luxury cotton velvet. Its can be doubled up for Halloween or every day pretend play, this beautiful handmade cape will inspire imagination.
The hood is hand appliqued and the high quality fabric gives the cape a really rich, special feel.
Available in sizes:
Girls Small- 1y-3y
Girls Medium 3y-5y
Girls Large 5y-8y
Handmade to a high standard by Wild Things Dresses in the heat of Lancashire, England is a vendor on The Travelling Souk where you will find other gift ideas
Are you going to play trick or treat this Halloween?
Halloween is widely celebrated in the UK with lots of fun; the children go trick or treating around the neighbourhood seeing who can collect the most sweets. It’s become a famous tradition and one that the entire family can partake.
We found an unusual selection of favourite retro sweets in a 'Happy Halloween' gift tube which would make a great Halloween gifts.
A variety of retro sweets are included: love hearts; fruit salads; candy shrimps, flying saucers, refresher bars, white mice and a Swizzel lolly.
Your personalised message up to 15 words long can be added to the picture to make this an extra special greeting. The tube is plastic with a choice of personalised or non personalised printed picture inserted into the tube.
Cocoapod is a vendor on The Travelling Souk which prides its self on selecting gift ideas
The Travelling Souk have fabulous unusual gift ideas
Halloween celebrations in the United Kingdom include parties where guests are often expected to arrive in a costume to reflect the day's theme. Other people gather together to watch horror films, either at home or at a cinema.
Some children go trick-or-treating. This means that they dress up and go to other peoples' houses, knocking on the door for treat of sweets or a snack. Those who do not give out a treat may be tricked with a joke instead. Some people love to give Halloween gifts; The Travelling Souk have some fun unusual ideas for Halloween, have a look at this unique (and very cool!) journal with a 3D cover that inspires kids to use their creativity and imagination. Great for creating epic stories, crazy drawings, beautiful poems and secret diaries!
The Vampire Journal even has a crafty pen holder - the vampire's creepy fingers!
The pages are just waiting to be filled!
Visit - www.thetravellingsouk.com for other Unique gift ideas
What separates Dukes of Daisy from the hundreds of other “escort agencies”
What separates Dukes of Daisy from the hundreds of other "escort agencies" is that their companions are carefully selected based on key qualities that ensure you have an unforgettable and thoroughly enjoyable evening. They have a large variety of Companions that have many different attributes allowing you to choose the type of person you would like to be seen with, you can choose not only their attributes but their physical looks so you can relax and enjoy dinner dates, theatre, weddings, work, social events, long walks or simply a night at home with some non-threatening company.
There are numerous benefits of using one of our male escorts, when compared to going on dates with anonymous guys and girls. The most obvious and important is CONTROL:
- You're in control of who you meet
- You're in control of where & when the date happens
- You're in control of what happens on the date
- You're in control of the role your Duke will play on the night
- Total Control means you get exactly what you want
Once you rent a friend UK from Dukes of Daisy you will feel confident to use them time and time again.
Our Top Tips For Your Wedding Reception Checklist
Our Top Tips For Your Wedding Reception Checklist
Marquee Hire have had years of experience in helping couples to organise their weddings, so we’ve put together a handy wedding checklist to help brides and grooms to make sure their wedding day runs smoothly. If you’ve planned for your wedding reception to take place in a marquee, then check out our wedding reception checklist (by no means extensive!):
- Choose the right style of marquee. This will vary according to the number of guests you are inviting and how you wish them to be seated – you’ll also want to make sure that your guests are sheltered from the Great British weather whilst they are enjoying their meal, so go for a walled marquee such as a Clearspan. Providing flexibility in terms of interior fit out and styling.
- Be sure that the marquee has a suitable power supply. It might not sound very glamorous to think about generators and electrics, but without suitable power, you won’t have lighting, heating, music or perhaps catering. Your marquee company should be able to sort the power supply for you but double check with them to make sure they know what they are doing. Can you imagine a Wedding where the lights go out? We can’t, so ensure that this area is thoroughly checked. We use our own ECA registered electricians to carry out installations on our behalf.
- You’ll also need to consider which flooring option you will go for – after all, many of your guests won’t be too happy if you’ve decided to just stick with the grass as your flooring option! Consider matting to the entrance and matting or perhaps a carpeted area underneath the dining tables and, a parquet or black and white dance floor. Alternatively a hard floor throughout should the ground conditions not be suitable for matting. See what options your marquee provider is able to offer you.
- Have you thought about lighting? Fluorescent strip lights won’t give a particularly romantic atmosphere, but chandeliers, uplighters and dappled lights will. You will need to think about the lighting options for the time when your guests will be eating as well as the lighting during the evening’s entertainment.
- Heating – you might be having a summer wedding, but with Britain’s unpredictable weather, your guests may start feeling chilly by late evening. Consider using a thermostatically controlled heating system which can be utilised if the temperature drops during the evening. Of course, if you’re having a winter wedding, then you’ll want the marquee to be nice and warm for when the guests arrive following the ceremony.
- Decorations. The way that the marquee is decorated inside can really help to reinforce the theme that you are aiming for with your wedding. Try to keep consistency with your wedding stationery, the dress and flowers, so consider these carefully when deciding on how to decorate the marquee. Most marquee hire companies will work with you to suggest some ideas and will help to put your plans into action.
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