Having Becky and Hannah back home now is very special. I might have mentioned how next year will be different with Becky gettting married and so this will be the last Christmas with just the four of us. I’m fine with that, it is a joy to see our daughters grow up and take steps into their own lives. Here’s a little more of what has been going on….. Continue reading “It’s Christmas Eve!”
Category: family life
Everything’s falling into place for Christmas
Thankfully everything’s falling into place for Christmas. The Christmas tree is up in the sitting room and odd bits of tinsel through the house. Everyday the postman brings a few more Christmas cards which we open eagerly looking for newsy news from our friends and far flung relations. Our two girls are now home, almost. Continue reading “Everything’s falling into place for Christmas”
The 65p watch repair
Never let it be said I’m extravagant or careless with money. Having said that I do sometimes have a tendency to throw money at problems. And then there is the 65p watch repair…. Continue reading “The 65p watch repair”
My DIY mojo
Lately my DIY mojo has dipped and this has occurred at a less than ideal time but our friend Clive has rescued us. Recently we had a little flood in our bathroom (you’ll need to ask Rachel about that!) and this has necessitated the need for a makeover in our bathroom. I’m not feeling as confident as usual when it comes to DIY but I’m sure I’ll snap out of this soon.
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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”
Arthur Royston Parker and his feet
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”
Typical day, these days
Really settling into this retirement lark and loving every single day – each day is totally different. So I thought it might be worth letting you know about a few things currently going on as this is a kind of typical day, these days. Continue reading “Typical day, these days”