Yesterday I bumped into a friend on my way back from town. We got talking and he asked me what a typical week looks like. I am not too sure I have a “typical” week these days but for now, this is how my week is shaping up. Continue reading “My week”
Category: family life
Taking my mother-in-law shopping
Often on a Wednesday morning I take my mother-in-law shopping, just to the village shop for groceries. Often it’s quite an adventure as she is in her 90s, frail, almost blind, can’t hear very well and a bit of a “character” at times. Continue reading “Taking my mother-in-law shopping”
Family update, tinkering with an old bike
Giving a family update and tinkering with an old bike may not necessarily be the most obvious combination. You may have to believe me, there is a link, honest. Continue reading “Family update, tinkering with an old bike”
7 reasons to take a canal boat holiday
Having enjoyed our third canal boat holiday, here’s 7 reasons to take a canal boat holiday yourself. Continue reading “7 reasons to take a canal boat holiday”
Life in the slow lane
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”
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”
Retirement can be hard work!
Well, it’s true retirement can be hard work and yet I’m absolutely loving it. While I haven’t blogged for the last week or so, I thought I might jot down a few notes…. Continue reading “Retirement can be hard work!”