I met this chap yesterday evening, completely unexpectedly. Perhaps it’s one of those occasions where the lives of complete strangers briefly cross and then go their separate way. So I got talking to this man. First of all, allow me to set the scene. Continue reading “Got talking to this man….”
Author: doug
Wedding day reflections
In mulling over some wedding day reflections, I realise I could almost write a book! Instead just a few bullet points below on the recent wedding of my eldest daughter Becky to David. Here goes: Continue reading “Wedding day reflections”
The ups and downs of wearing glasses
Although it is true about there are some ups and downs of wearing glasses, on the whole I hate them. I hate them for many reasons, most of all is how they tend to fall to pieces at the most inconvenient time. Below I make mention of how Boots Opticians come to my rescue. Continue reading “The ups and downs of wearing glasses”
Wedding speech
I thought I’d quickly jot my father-of-the-bride wedding speech while I still have it in mind and also through the prompt from a blog reader, Caree Risover. The wedding was at our church in Dunstable and the reception venue was Tilsworth, in rural Bedfordshire; a “stretch tent” had been hired for this part of the proceedings alongside the village hall. It was an open-sided tent which made things interesting on such a breezy day! Continue reading “Wedding speech”
Wedding preparations complete, almost
An exhausting day getting ready for the wedding tomorrow but in all good cheer. In fact it is extraordinary how complete strangers go out of their way to help. So just the briefest of posts. Continue reading “Wedding preparations complete, almost”
Pre wedding nerves
Becky, our eldest daughter is getting married on Saturday as you might already know and I wonder if there are any pre wedding nerves. For us this is a delightful time in having her home for a few weeks before the big day. Hannah, her younger sister has also been at home. However, as Saturday approaches we can detect a few signals. Continue reading “Pre wedding nerves”
Keeping our tradition alive
I have blogged before about the importance of friendships and no matter how difficult it becomes, I am working on keeping some of these friendships alive. The latest is a cycle ride in the Cotswolds and keeping our tradition alive…. Continue reading “Keeping our tradition alive”