Author: doug

At the going down of the sun – exhibition

at the going down of the sun exhibition
at the going down of the sun exhibition

My elderly mother, well into her 80s, has been contributing to the ‘at the going down of the sun’ exhibition, currently on display at Bristol cathedral.  A few days ago I had the opportunity to visit the exhibition with my mother. Continue reading “At the going down of the sun – exhibition”

The 10 10 80 approach to money

In our own personal finance over the years, we have followed a sort of 10 10 80 approach to money.  We found this worked well for us; only now do we discover how this is a method used more widely by others.  Let me stress I am not advising anyone to follow this, although it might possibly be worth considering. Continue reading “The 10 10 80 approach to money”

Growing some herbs

Growing some herbs
Growing some herbs

As we started our FIRE frugal living, I remember seeing Rachel being incredibly focussed in the garden, beavering away with a mischievous look on her face.  Turns out she was planting up the plant tub and so we are now growing some herbs.  These serve the beautiful purpose of looking great in the garden and they’re edible as well, making them even better. Continue reading “Growing some herbs”

Arthur Royston Parker and his feet

Shoe last of Arthur Royston Parker
Shoe last of Arthur Royston Parker

The interesting tale of Arthur Royston Parker and his feet.  To my wife Rachel, her Uncle Arthur was always an interesting figure, although strictly speaking he was her Great Uncle.  She remembers him from her childhood days and he was always very generous towards her.  I am posting this for two reasons: firstly for the benefit of anyone searching for details on the internet for Arthur Royston Parker and secondly, to share something of our latest declutttering in our FIRE lifestyle. Continue reading “Arthur Royston Parker and his feet”