Take one runner with creaky kidneys. Give him a newish pair of running shoes and a good dose of optimism and send him over to the Grand Union Canal. Make it on a crisp, cold and sunny morning and the scene is set for today’s fabulous run. Continue reading “Today’s fabulous run”
Author: doug
Weekly update – “I missed your blog”
“I missed your blog!” said Anthony. I quickly explained we have had my mother come to stay for a few days and being the dutiful son, I had neglected my blog. Rest assured, we still have a few things going on.
Weekly update – needing to balance my time
In my weekly update, I want to reflect on how I use and balance my time. Just because I’m retired it doesn’t mean I can completely drop my guard on this. Continue reading “Weekly update – needing to balance my time”
Visiting Amazon
Well we had an interesting time yesterday with visiting Amazon. Rachel and I were fortunate in being able to tag onto a tour of Dunstable’s Fulfilment Centre. Quite an eye opener but few surprises…. Continue reading “Visiting Amazon”
Weekly update – sticky moments
In this weekly update are a few sticky moments as I navigate my way around our kitchen, aided by Delia Smith and the wonderful BBC Good Food website. The week also included some nice runs, entertaining friends, t’was also the week that Brexit came and went. Finally my friend Brian has sadly passed away.
His and hers shopping
Last night we went to Sainsbury’s and it was ever-so-slightly hilarious, comical and daft with a bit of his and hers shopping going on. Just as well we didn’t bump into anyone we knew! Continue reading “His and hers shopping”
Nice way to burn 978 calories
Yesterday I had a slightly nostalgic run along the Grand Union canal. Nostalgic because I’d often run on the towpath when my younger daughter Hannah was paddling in her kayak on the water. This time it was nostalgic, easy going and flat. Certainly a nice way to burn 978 calories. Continue reading “Nice way to burn 978 calories”