It’s been a long held dream of mine to go to Italy and learn some authentic Italian cooking skills, so when Honor met Sofia and they put together a plan, I was in. My cousin Jo was to join us too, so we paid our deposit and kept up with a growing itinerary with excitement.Continue reading “Romagna/Tuscany metreat 2025”
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2024 – a dream is a wish your heart makes……
What a year it’s been with travel, new experiences, memories galore and three grandsons to love. Loss of loved ones always felt keenly, but so many wonderful happy memories too. The last few weeks we’ve had the privilege of time with River, Brodie and shared FaceTime with Ramsay. Brodie is thriving, and Christmas and NewContinue reading “2024 – a dream is a wish your heart makes……”
Santas, scents, miles and birthdays
Almost a year ago today Georgina and River baked a rainbow cake, and if anyone would’ve told me that by ‘this time next year’ I would have two new adorable grandsons, I would not have believed them. But here we are with Ramsay born in July and another born on River’s 4th birthday. Brodie PaulContinue reading “Santas, scents, miles and birthdays”
Ooh baby, baby
Last week Georgina had her baby shower, and family and friends did her proud, with decorations, games and their love and happiness for her. I met Victoria early and we put the finishing touches to the venue, and awaited her arrival. Georgina looked sensational and I was pinching myself that this was her baby shower.Continue reading “Ooh baby, baby”
Ahoy there, sailor
This week was another trip to Scotland for a sad occasion. My cousin Helen’s husband, Brian, passed away on 8th October. Brian had faced many health challenges over the last 30 years, and whilst both he and his family shared moments of anguish, these were met with stoical fortitude, humour, love and support. Brian ‘Andy’Continue reading “Ahoy there, sailor”
Scotland bound
After a busy few days we made the trip to Scotland on Thursday for my cousin Brian’s funeral. He was only 63, always a part of my life. I remember spending so much of my childhood with him and his siblings. Those bonds with all my cousins remain today. In adult years with marriage andContinue reading “Scotland bound”
Another grandchild, Australia and August.
I can’t believe that by the end of this year we will be the proud grandparents to 3 grandchildren. Georgina is expecting a baby in December. She told us on her birthday, but waited until twelve weeks to announce it fully. We are beyond thrilled and excited for her and her partner. She will beContinue reading “Another grandchild, Australia and August.”
Welcome to the world
These last few days have been a whirlwind. We’ve had three family birthdays ( our eldest son, mine and a great nephew’s) and our grandson decided to make his much anticipated appearance early on the 2nd July. A very early morning message and then a call told us the news ‘ we’ve got a baby’.Continue reading “Welcome to the world”
Daughter, Dubai dream
I’ve wanted to visit Dubai for a long time, so when Georgina suggested a ‘girls’ break for her 30th year, the answer was a resounding YES. We booked in October and it seemed to come around very quickly. We left Gatwick late on 31st May arriving the morning of the 1st June. An Uber toContinue reading “Daughter, Dubai dream”
The Royal Clipper June 2023
And so it began And so it ended We travelled to Rome, where we had a wonderful morning then we embarked the ship. Day 3 Naples and Pompeii Day 4 Capri Day 5 Sicily Day 6 at sea Day 7 Katakolo and Olympia Day 8 Corfu Day 9 Kotor and Perast Day 10 Dubrovnik Day11Continue reading “The Royal Clipper June 2023”
It’s been a while….
After meeting a friend for lunch today, she asked me about my blog and whether I had stopped it. Life has been busy and whilst on our cruise in June we met a lovely couple and he introduced me to the Snapseed app, and the use of iMovie. I’ve been playing with both, and thisContinue reading “It’s been a while….”
And what a week
Last week we were awaiting ‘confirmation’ of our next Prime Minister. Liz Truss was duly announced last Monday as the winner, and on Tuesday she flew to Scotland to meet the Queen. Whilst frail, Her Majesty smiled and did her duty and no one thought that her death would be announced a matter of hoursContinue reading “And what a week”
Magnificent women
What a momentous day! An English senior football team has won a cup on the international stage. I do hope that this is a platform to build from and opens up many opportunities for women to thrive and achieve, and shows how formidable women can be. A little over three weeks I had news ofContinue reading “Magnificent women”
Two weeks, two countries, two birthdays.
Andrew came to visit, the first time in four years, and three years since we last saw him. There was lots of catching up with family and friends in Scotland and England, so lots of miles covered. My mum was thrilled to see him, and we visited Dad’s grave which was poignant. Andrew taught KevinContinue reading “Two weeks, two countries, two birthdays.”
My little life 