Regular readers will know I am a Christian and I belong to a local church. Naturally we always like to think we are always on the right track with all aspects of our life and our faith. However, I sometimes question myself on this. One day, as I looked out onto our church car park and saw a good selection of newish, upmarket cars, a chain of thought started to make its way across my mind. Continue reading “The pros and cons of middle class churches”
Author: doug
Weekly update – we went to the hustings!
This has been a nice week. Plenty going on but not too much. I have had a run each day and my ankles are just holding up. Thought I might break it down by listing each day. Continue reading “Weekly update – we went to the hustings!”
Buying shoes from Up and Running – review
Buying running shoes can be tricky and I was quite interested in trying out the new Up and Running store in Milton Keynes, hence this review. We have bought running shoes and other bits and pieces from their old store over time, so would this new site be an improvement? In fairness to Up and Running, the shop was new when I visited and has probably settled since….. Continue reading “Buying shoes from Up and Running – review”
Weekly update – the windsurfing haul
My weekly update and the windsurfing haul. Thankfully a slightly quieter week, although we did enjoy travelling with Hannah to collect the windsurfing haul you see. Otherwise some runs, blood tests, art, serving up 60 Sunday lunches and the like. Continue reading “Weekly update – the windsurfing haul”
Running everyday in December
It has been a few years since I’ve been crazy and antisocial enough to go running everyday in December. And yet, there are some incredible benefits which I hope to try and remember, or at least to have a go at justifying such a mad idea. I wonder whether I can persuade anyone to join me? Continue reading “Running everyday in December”
Weekly update – even enjoying the crap weather
Probably an unexpected title for this post but I am indeed enjoying this crap weather. Not so much the weather but life in general! This week I’ve had two kidney scans, four runs, been to a charity team meeting, an art group and some socialising. Continue reading “Weekly update – even enjoying the crap weather”
Upmarket brand or own label?
We have had a few debates about this over the years and every now and then, I wonder if Rachel is substituting some of our foods in a crafty, money saving manner. So which is best, the upmarket brand or own label? Continue reading “Upmarket brand or own label?”