Remember, remember the 4th of November ( well practically all of it)

November 25 Dubai, Tasmania, Perth, and Singapore

A decade

Ten years ago today I began this blog, originally it was to be a written commentary of where I came from and how my life had changed, experiences and opportunities taken. It was also a way to document what we were doing for Andrew in Australia, but very quickly it morphed into posts about life,Continue reading “A decade”

We’ve blinked and it’s April

Well March has gone in a flash, and it’s been full with time with River and Brodie. We’ve found new places to visit through the Essex Wildlife Trust, and River’s imagination just runs wild. It’s almost like he’s on a Minecraft set. We enjoyed a trip to Twickenham to see England play Italy in theContinue reading “We’ve blinked and it’s April”

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”

April 2024 so far

I can’t believe we’ve been back from our cruise almost 3 weeks: it’s certainly been pretty full on. First day back and Georgina’s new car was hit, resulting in a lot of damage. Thankfully she was fine and that’s the main thing. We’ve seen a lot of River, been to Brighton, Arbroath ( a 14Continue reading “April 2024 so far”

Cambridge – footlights

Day one of our road trip and our first destination is Cambridge.  Only 45 minutes from where I live and the sights to behold are wondrous!  A trip up the M11 and we arrived at the trumpington park and ride. Sustenance required and we chose too quickly an establishment to eat. Fare was okay butContinue reading “Cambridge – footlights”