Note to self – the more you put in, the more you get from life. I need to remind myself of this, so I don’t coast or drift. I now absolutely love this reflective time of year, in the coziness of a nice warm house. So, a few fairly random bullet points for the year ahead. Continue reading “Few thoughts for the year ahead”
Category: family life
Shotter Photography – my eldest daughter’s new website
Time to tell you all about Shotter Photography – my eldest daughter’s new website. This is a bit of a side hustle for her, having landed a teaching job in Exeter. Continue reading “Shotter Photography – my eldest daughter’s new website”
Weekly update – an election and a family gathering
Again lots happening, just the way I like it. We have of course had the general election and I assisted with counting the votes yet again. We also had a little Christmas with Becky and David joining us for the weekend. Hannah was home from college and we all wore silly hats. Continue reading “Weekly update – an election and a family gathering”
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”
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?”
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”
The joy of a technology-free run
This morning I went for a run with Hannah and I forgot to turn Strava on. Strava, by the way, is a GPS app which tracks your mileage, route and pace. Initially disappointed, I’m now thinking it’s not a bad thing to do from time to time. This is really about the joy of a technology-free run! Continue reading “The joy of a technology-free run”