This has been a productive day, with much grateful thanks to the cake-doulas of twitter who helped me to produce what may or may not be a fine chocolate sponge for the birthday party this weekend. I have made the … Continue reading
Today is the happiest day of the year: scientific fact. Even though I have to work tomorrow, I’m feeling it. I have the day off, mostly for birthday party preparations. I’ve been to the physio and she promised I would … Continue reading
It was never quite clear whether we were in Wiltshire or Dorset, but it was not particularly important. At one point, the sun came out, and I took the above photograph.
Are you living in the same place as in 2004/05? Yes. I’ve lived in the same house for more than 25 years. Except when I wasn’t in the country and couldn’t take the house with me, but that was all … Continue reading
The grown ups in this house love a bit of Scandi-drama. We are currently addicted to Borgen and Arne Dahl, and if we’re ever rich enough to go to Sweden or Denmark, we will certainly be well-equipped with the words … Continue reading
The whole reason last summer was so wet in the UK was that we were doing a lot of camping. We shivered at Corfe Castle at the beginning of May, had damp hangovers with the Gammidgys on a lovely organic … Continue reading
This weekend, we are going camping for the first time this year. Therefore, it will rain. Please place your drinks order and weather forecast here.
How are you all doing this week? It’s been getting warmer and this is the time of year I was really looking forward to running in, especially with trips away and the opportunity to run through forests and on beaches. … Continue reading