Monthly Archives: February 2024

This afternoon, during a break in the almost continuous rain, I walked into town to finally have a look at St Thomas’ church. I figured, after 50 odd days in Lymington, it was about time for a visit. I was … Continue reading →

It was 26 years ago that we first arrived in the UK to begin the European part of our lives. Actually, it was 26 years and ten days ago, but let’s not quibble over a few days. The important thing … Continue reading →

Now and then, Mirinda finds recipes for possible sweet snacks and/or desserts. What they lack in sugar, they tend to make up for by being quite fiddly. However, they are generally delicious and not so moreish that you have to … Continue reading →

It didn’t really rain today. There were a number of isolated drops on the wind occasionally and there were certainly some evil, water bearing clouds throughout the day but, there wasn’t the heavy, concentrated precipitation of the last week. I … Continue reading →

Mirinda, though still not 100% well, decided to have lunch with Sophie today. She set off late for her 2pm date. Late lunch is always the case because of Sophie’s schedule. Of course, it means a very late return, given … Continue reading →

Mirinda is still unwell. Her cold refuses to let go. To help with her sore throat, I was tasked with buying some local honey at the market today. Not a problem, I said, there’s a local honey stand there every … Continue reading →

Well, what a surprise. It wasn’t raining when I headed up to Waitrose this morning. The sky was actually blue in parts, and I’m fairly certain I saw the sun at one point. Of course, it could have been an … Continue reading →

In a brief break in the rain today, I took the compost up the back of the garden and the grass squelched beneath my feet. It felt like I was walking on a massive, green, water inundated sponge. It was … Continue reading →

Mirinda decided I needed a haircut and beard trim a couple of weeks ago. While I may have disagreed, I thought I’d better get it done. Though it’s a bit annoying when it’s just reached the ponytail stage. And I … Continue reading →