Monthly Archives: February 2015

Today at Hankley, we spotted this strange creature. It darted across the track at one stage, freaking us all out. It could have been some sort of throwback to more ancient times. Perhaps it has been living on mud and … Continue reading →

The news this week has really, really annoyed me. As part of our blame culture, it seems that terrorist activities are our fault. Starting this week was the news that the three British high school students (all girls) had left … Continue reading →

Overheard in the Park this afternoon… A mother with two little boys were walking by this… …and the older boy stopped and stared. “What is that for, mummy?” He asked, staring in wonder. “That’s where the Park Ranger puts naughty … Continue reading →

We had a guy come round this morning to give us a quote on replacing the fence that keeps the Crazies in. The guy is from the same company that built the fence between us and Dave and Gail back … Continue reading →

I had a rather busy day today. Unexpectedly busy. On the way to the station, Mirinda suggested I make some sort of dent in the garden this week, possibly starting with a bit of leaf removal. Given the day was … Continue reading →

What a horrid, dull day. Mirinda had found an open garden that allowed dogs for us to visit today but, as the afternoon approached so the weather deteriorated. Most upset were the puppies because it meant no walk. Day-z wasn’t … Continue reading →

Note: This post has nothing to do with Janis Ian. We have now been in the UK for 17 years and one day. We had our annual celebration dinner tonight. We went to the Four Seasons restaurant. But more of … Continue reading →

No work for me this week. I’d fully intended to go. In fact, I was up at 5:30 and walking out the door at 6:40, heading for Sue’s with the girls pulling at their leads. Unfortunately, Sue slept in and … Continue reading →

Having had an awful night of little sleep due to recurring and forgotten nightmares it may have been delirium but Emma made me laugh out loud twice today. The first time was while I was sitting at the dining table … Continue reading →