Day three of our little narrow boat holiday and I am really enjoying life in the slow lane. In fact I think each one of us is and we each have different reasons to savour this. Without doubt, it really is what the Doctor ordered for us and it seems to be working a treat. Continue reading “Life in the slow lane”
Author: doug
Farewell to the Menai Straits
Last weekend we collected Hannah and all of her belongings from the National outdoor water sports centre is Wales. As we said farewell to the Menai Straits, I knew that we had all grown to love the area so much over the last year. It will be interesting to see if we return there so other time. Continue reading “Farewell to the Menai Straits”
5 things I miss about work
I have now been retired for about eight months and I must say this has been an incredibly happy, stress-free time. Once or twice I’ve found myself thinking about my last job, with the Council, and here are my top 5 things I miss about work. Continue reading “5 things I miss about work”
Greggs vegan sausage roll review
This here Greggs vegan roll has been around for a while and I’ve been meaning to try one, to see what all the fuss is about. So is it a load of tasteless junk food or actually quite nice? If you have tried one yourself, am I right with my conclusions? Continue reading “Greggs vegan sausage roll review”
Book review – My Rock My Refuge by Timothy Keller
As we headed into 2019 this book was being promoted by our church as a good read in the year ahead. The book itself is a day-by-day read giving a little bit of a Psalm to contemplate. At first I was, for various reasons, a bit sceptical. And now, in April, is it turning out to be a good daily companion or was I right to be sceptical? Continue reading “Book review – My Rock My Refuge by Timothy Keller”
Jolly at Urology
On Tuesday I had another appointment at Urology, in our local hospital. Turns out my case is well known in the team there! The staff recognise me now and this is how it went….. Continue reading “Jolly at Urology”
My wanderlust
A few days ago I came across this old photo. It reminds me of my natural wanderlust and I’m thinking it is being reawakened. Back in 1984 I spent a few months cycling around East Africa on a heap of junk called a second hand BSA bicycle I had as a school boy. Continue reading “My wanderlust”