We are feeling rather weary after being count assistants in the local elections today. Quite a serious matter but actually quite a bit of fun leading to these confessions of an election count assistant. Continue reading “Confessions of an election count assistant”
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”
Parkrun with Rosie and Dave
Spurred on by a really encouraging hospital appointment in the week (see below), I had clocked my friend Dave was gearing up for a Saturday Parkrun. I invited myself along and so the Parkrun with Rosie and Dave was brilliant to do. Continue reading “Parkrun with Rosie and Dave”
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”
About a year ago, my life changed
It was about a year ago, my life unexpectedly changed. I remember having a day off work for what I thought was a routine hospital appointment which would probably lead nowhere at all. Instead life took an unexpected turn. Continue reading “About a year ago, my life changed”
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”