There’s some turbulence out there, not only with the changeable weather but our money seems to be going up and down rather a lot. So this blog post is all about personal finance, not the weather…. Continue reading “Turbulence out there”
The elephant in the room
The elephant in the room, or rather the Swiss cheese plant, is probably feeling somewhat upset as we plot its demise. As the days draw in and the nights are cooler, it has probably twigged its days are numbered. Continue reading “The elephant in the room”
Where have all the wasps gone?
Where have all the wasps gone? Seems wasps are fewer in number this summer. Even the BBC are asking about this. I’ll tell you where they have gone – they are having their summer holiday in our house. Continue reading “Where have all the wasps gone?”
Retired? The long ‘to do’ list
Despite being retired for six years, my long ‘to do’ list isn’t getting any shorter. Although full of different things these days, it still bothers me. Continue reading “Retired? The long ‘to do’ list”
Social dilemmas
Life always seems to be full of social dilemmas, this time a curious conundrum has arisen. Continue reading “Social dilemmas”
Impulsive
Last Sunday evening Rachel and I decided to be rather impulsive. On a whim, we drove into London and had a lovely wander around. Continue reading “Impulsive”
The state of NHS Dentistry
Earlier this year I needed to have root canal treatment. It was an uneasy journey from a generalised and competent NHS dentist into the world of private referrals and hefty invoices. This exposes the state of NHS dentistry. Please bear with me while I share my experience. Continue reading “The state of NHS Dentistry”