After the exertions of yesterday, today was going to be a little more relaxed. The kids went to the beach after breakfast to tandem kayak and to do paddle boarding. Kevin and I had a leisurely breakfast and took a walk up the hill to visit the white church we can see from our room.Continue reading “Just taking it easy”
Category Archives: Life is for fun
The reef police dismisseth us……
The Leith police dismisseth us, They thought we sought to stay; The Leith police dismisseth us, They thought we’d stay all day. The Leith police dismisseth us, We both sighed sighs apiece; And the sighs that we sighed as we said goodbye Were the size of the Leith police. A tongue twister came to mindContinue reading “The reef police dismisseth us……”
Daintree Rainforest
One of the reasons to come to the north east coast was to take in a trip to the world heritage site of Daintree rainforest🤗 and this trip didn’t disappoint We first visited the wildlife park with obligatory koala pictures. A wander through the rest of the park showed the diversity of this country’s fawnaContinue reading “Daintree Rainforest”
Where did last week go..
Last week was half term, although I was in school for a few days. I relish the solitude and opportunity to work uninterrupted. You achieve so much and it’s also great to take stock, tidy up my desk and do filing. Progress to finish the sixth form block is slow, but should be complete toContinue reading “Where did last week go..”
A different corner
It is 36 years ago to the day Kevin and I got engaged. Time has flown by! Tonight we watched ‘Freedom’ the George Michael documentary, and I feel quite sad about such a talented man who appeared to have enjoyed only fleeting glimpses of happiness in his personal life. A voice of such depth, andContinue reading “A different corner”
Keep right on to the end of the road……
Sunday arrived and we had beautiful weather for the Scottish relatives, friends and neighbours to celebrate the diamond anniversary. Food, drink and chairs were in place. Guests arrived and laughter rang out. We spilled over into the garden and it was so good to see so many smiling faces. I read a poem by BobContinue reading “Keep right on to the end of the road……”
Weekend fun
A really busy weekend, a tonic after feeling rough all week. Friday included a lazy morning then lunch with Debbie at Masons. Great food, and company with the usual laughter and a good old chin wag. Just what the doctor ordered. Time with Debbie is always uplifting! Saturday was an early start up to LondonContinue reading “Weekend fun”
Life changes
On Sunday we drove to Bristol to our niece’s new home, to surprise Kevin’s sister on the eve of a momentous birthday. I’d been nearby, actually having lunch at the above pub earlier this year, and after a very early start we arrived before the birthday girl. Viv was suitably surprised and pleased at theContinue reading “Life changes”
Cricket England v South Africa
The reason behind our trip was the cricket match today, and we awoke to get skies and drizzle. Breakfast and getting ready took precedence and the drizzle became heavy showers 😞 As we wiped away 40 minutes a break in the clouds, and the rain stopped so we walked to Cardiff bay station. We hadContinue reading “Cricket England v South Africa”
Pulchritude
Way back in February I saw that David Tennant was to star at the Wyndham’s theatre in Don Juan in Soho, and bought tickets as I would happily pay to see him open a paper bag! I won’t lie, after last Saturday’s events in London, I was anxious about travelling up there. I don’t believeContinue reading “Pulchritude”
Diana’s Dresses
As soon as I saw the exhibition advertised I had to go. My companion today was my wonderful ex colleague Bev! The weather forecast was mixed, but we dodged the rain and made our way to KP. There was a queue, as would be expected and we sauntered round the King’s and Queen’s apartments beforeContinue reading “Diana’s Dresses”
Final Day
The ultimate goal of our road trip was to attend the Final today at Murrayfield, and so it was, Saracens v Clermont Auvergne. I even purchased a rugby top for the occasion! The weather forecast was poor and we left North Berwick on foot to catch the train to Edinburgh Haymarket. Drizzle became quite heavyContinue reading “Final Day “
Treehouses to Seahouses
We travelled 102 miles to Harrogate and didn’t have to travel very far for breakfast. Just along the road we found Hoxton North: modern with a great vibe and fab food Breakfast demolished we checked out, took a cheeky photo by a flash car, then we were off to Alnwick. Playlist was very 60’s, 70’sContinue reading “Treehouses to Seahouses”
Trauma, tea and treats
We woke early at our B and B, the gables, outside Lincoln and enjoyed a hearty breakfast after our 112 miles. On return to our room I found my phone to be no longer operative😱 My mother in law, only asked on Sunday what I would do in such an eventuality and I said I’dContinue reading “Trauma, tea and treats”
My little life 