When I started going out with Kevin, I was asked if I liked cricket, and up until that point I had no interest in it. Needless to say that changed and I recently visited Lord’s for afternoon tea and a tour of the museum. I would highly recommend it as it is superb. The photoContinue reading “Connect”
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Bliss…..
ο»ΏWhat is bliss to me? It is time spent with family and friends, home or further afield. Memories made and shared are always there to recount when, perhaps, life is less kind, or you are just having a bad day. Bliss should wrap around you and continue to bring hope that good things happen! #develpoingyoureyeContinue reading “Bliss…..”
Water…….
Water is an extraordinary element. It can provide tranquility and relax you when stressed. The gentle tinkle of a garden water feature, or the strains of waves lapping the shore – magical. The flip side is, in certain conditions, any body of water can be so brutal, causing loss of life, livelihood or home. WeContinue reading “Water…….”
Street view
Rome and kilts , what an incongruous juxtaposition. But kilts and togas are perhaps not so far removed! Wonderful sunny day too with a vibrant atmosphere #developingyoureye
Home …..
They say home is where the heart is and if so my family and friends are my home! Having moved from Scotland in the late sixties I have lived in eight houses over 50+ years, with 26 of those in our current house. A house is a building, a home is a warm feeling thatContinue reading “Home …..”
So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu……..
Today sees the end of the academic year, with still so much to do over the coming weeks in preparation for another. My desk was covered in piles of work, with staff to interview, July payroll to be checked, negotiating leases and a myriad of other things to do. We had twelve staff either retiring,Continue reading “So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu……..”
Ballots, balls and dreams…..a tale of Wimbledon 2016
In November last year I entered the ballot for Wimbledon tickets for the second year and to be honest, forgot all about it, until February when a letter arrived to say I had been allocated two tickets for Centre Court on the 10th July. A quick calculation, the realisation hit that they were tickets onContinue reading “Ballots, balls and dreams…..a tale of Wimbledon 2016”
A weekend of cricket, rugby and cricket……
Last weekend my dear friend and I travelled to Birmingham for an England v Sri Lanka one day international. We arrived in good time, and picked up a reasonably healthy lunch time chicken wrap. You can see by the photo that we were optimistic about the weather! We were high up, and as a vertigoContinue reading “A weekend of cricket, rugby and cricket……”
Australia has a new citizen
Earlier today and thousands of miles away Australia gained a new citizen in Andrew Morley. I can’t believe that it is almost 6 years since Andrew got engaged, graduated from Brunel and travelled to Australia with Lis. How that time has flown and as we approach his birthday I ponder on how those 28 yearsContinue reading “Australia has a new citizen”
New beginnings and goodbyes…..
Today we said goodbye to Jenny (far right) after four years at SJP. I first met Jenny when she worked at another school and was thrilled when she applied for the job in 2012. Duly appointed, she brought so much to the school and students. A real techie and always there with a smile; SaraContinue reading “New beginnings and goodbyes…..”
A maritime weekend
First stop on Saturday was the ocean terminal, Southampton, to board the P &O Azura. I am reluctant to cruise, so an opportunity to see what is offered, get a feel of who cruises, seemed a perfect way to have a look without parting with too much cash. Lots of bars and restaurants and aContinue reading “A maritime weekend”
A Fond Farewell…
After the Bank Holiday we returned to school and ensured that all plans were in place for the funeral at OLI for Tony Ward and for the ‘wake’ to be held at the school after. The sun was shining on Wednesday and the Mass, readings and eulogies were a fitting send off for him, andContinue reading “A Fond Farewell…”
May Day, May Day!….
Traditionally May Day is a distress call, used generally for sea faring emergencies, but our day started with a vehicular kind. Jay and Nina had only just left for work when the call was made. Her car was completely dead, and could I get there quickly to take them to work? I wasn’t dressed andContinue reading “May Day, May Day!….”
The other side of the coin…
Heard on Friday that a teacher at school and his wife were safely delivered of a daughter. That’s the news I’ve been hoping for. New life, and the hope and optimism it brings with it. Dreams and plans for the family and future open up. But how quickly it goes. Terrible twos, teenage dirtbags, allContinue reading “The other side of the coin…”
My little life 