After a disastrous mothers’ day flower fiasco, I decided on a brief trip to see my parents and also be with my mum on her birthday, so flights, buses and trains were duly booked. I left a gloriously warm and sunny England for a less warm Scotland, with a delayed flight all part of theContinue reading “A surprise flying visit”
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Mother’s Day 2017
I’ve had such a lovely weekend…. Saturday was relaxing with a trip to Michaela’s followed by afternoon tea at Dandelion and Burdock in Stock. Since her career change in August, it has been so lovely to have weekend time with Georgina, and yesterday was no exception. After the scrumptious fare, and as it was aContinue reading “Mother’s Day 2017”
Holiday….celebrate! ππ
After the surprise visit from Australia, we were fortunate to have booked the end of September/beginning of October to holiday with Viv and Don in Portugal. Perfect timing and with our Wedding Anniversary on the Sunday also a chance to celebrate. We arrived on the Friday and were met at Faro airport. A whistle stopContinue reading “Holiday….celebrate! ππ”
A new academic year
I’m not going to lie, it’s always a struggle to prepare for the start of a new academic year. I do work in school closure, but it is a far more relaxed and enjoyable experience. Tuesday saw my first full day and it was tough! Evening relaxing with the family in the garden helped! ThursdayContinue reading “A new academic year”
Warmth….
ο»Ώ With the sun streaming in from the side, and the cherries glinting like rubies this upside down cake provides warmth in more ways than one. Just fresh from the oven and turned out in a plate! Delicious π
