I’ve mentioned before how between us we spend more time looking after my mother-in-law these days. Then a few days ago it was a question of mislaying her teeth but not before I mention yesterday’s super-motivated Rachel in action. Continue reading “Weekly update – the funny side of family life”
Month: March 2020
Surprising things about my retirement so far
Perhaps the happiest time in my life
I was 56 in July 2018 and walked out of the blummin Council for the last time and I will never forget that momentous day. Continue reading “Surprising things about my retirement so far”
Fear and greed, the market response to Coronavirus
We recently had a letter from our Independent Financial Advisors where they commented on the way the markets have reacted to the Coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading “Fear and greed, the market response to Coronavirus”
Weekly update – busy and healthy!
Another busy week as I continue to struggle with balancing my time on things. This seems to be my biggest challenge of my retirement so far. Never mind that, there’s some positive stuff going on. Continue reading “Weekly update – busy and healthy!”
The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive
The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive – perhaps not the snappiest title but please let me tell you the story. Continue reading “The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive”
Peanut butter taste testing
As a bit of fun, we Parkrunners did a bit of peanut butter taste testing last Saturday and there were a few surprises. We tried Sainsbury’s, Meridian and Whole Earth brands of peanut butter. Naturally this was accompanied by good coffee and homemade bread. Continue reading “Peanut butter taste testing”
Weekly update – art, peanut butter and sails
A bit of a strange weekly update with art, peanut butter and some sails. Let me explain. Continue reading “Weekly update – art, peanut butter and sails”