I spent half term week in the Lake District running in the fresh air, as well as doing some walks (usually quite short, with child and mobility scooter in the party), and one glorious row on Coniston. I like the … Continue reading
How do you people feel about eating healthy food? I thought it might be helpful to share salad suggestions. Last week we were on holiday with my mum, who still insists that salad = lettuce (the greenest sort), tomato and … Continue reading
It’s the start of half term and we’re heading Up North, where it is grim. What should we take with us to protect us from deep snows and wildlings? And what will you soft southern jessies be drinking while you … Continue reading
What have you all been up to? I have expanded my repertoire to become one of those housewives who does aerobics in the sitting room, while being exhorted to smile by some ridiculously flat-bellied muscular twenty-something on my TV screen. … Continue reading
We are having a smart early-summer barbecue, or Garden Party if you will. It’s May so the weather isn’t guaranteed, which is a euphemism for “it looks nice now but it’s going to piss it down later.” What are you … Continue reading
We were in Hastings, and yesterday morning we were enjoying the excellent audio tour at Battle Abbey. We learned a lot about sneaky Norman battle tactics, and spent some time dissuading Bernard from buying weaponry in the gift shop. Then … Continue reading
Rather than write a traditional cocktail post, I thought I would share with you the Comment That WordPress Wouldn’t Allow, from the man himself, Doctor Pockless: If an alcohol free mojito is a nojito (which it isn’t) then once rum … Continue reading