The Hike
A gentle stroll in the park. Well, actually a pretty long stroll for a 4-year old who did remarkably well – all things considered. We planted the idea a few weeks ago. I can’t remember what got us talking about it but I mentioned how much I loved walking in hills and mountains. I guess…
Easter: Camping, Piglet’s Birthday and sunshine – Part 2
I last left you in a forest campsite, weakly lighting a log fire and rejuvenated under a bucket shower. The smell of fresh wood smoke bristling in the nostrils, the early sun breaking through the gaps in the trees. Piglet stirs slightly in his sleeping bag and wakes with a giggle. “Daddy Grizzle!”, he yelps…
Easter: Camping, Piglet’s birthday and sunshine – Part 1
So much to write about… The last few weeks have been BUSY! There is still so much to cover. I’ve taken a smattering of days of annual leave over the last two weeks. I covered our trip to Whipsnade Zoo (and River Cottage) in my last post (here). For the Easter weekend itself we went…
On yer bike
Another weekend, another distinct absence of dining out experiences… It’s funny, it’s not a conscious decision at all – sometimes I do feel like we should eat out less to try and save money but 2019 has just been a case of ‘different distractions’ meaning that we just haven’t found ourselves in the kind of…
Pirates, ice and hot chocolate
Yo ho ho! Quick person count: 1, 2, 3… All present and correct after the snowy cold weather. Actually, we didn’t get it too badly. A few centimetres of snow when we woke up on Friday morning but nothing worse than that. Even my most pessimistic planning couldn’t fully justify me not going to work.…
The big walk
Another week, another walk. Although a lot has changed since last week. I’m 34 now for a start (did I mention I had a birthday on the way?) Birthday presents still gratefully appreciated. These Bose Headphones are still on the wish list if anyone’s wondering if they’ve missed the boat? Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II)…