Proud Auntie – meProud Auntie – me
I am very proud of my niece Clare. Not only is she doing medicine at Newcastle University, but she is intrepid too and a good and accomplished climber and traveller.
Day: August 20, 2016
Corrie is the BEST soap and subtle comedy on TVCorrie is the BEST soap and subtle comedy on TV
Wonderful bit of dialogue from Corrie…. “How come there’s no happy medium…. You’re either OVERwhelmed or UNDERwhelmed. Why can’t you just be WHELMED?” Brilliant. I looked it up and it
Solway coast peaceSolway coast peace
Sally and I decided we were desperate for some coast time and peace and calm. So, we drove over to the coast just south of Silloth in lovely sunny weather,
AncestryAncestry
My search into family ancestry is really taking interesting and exciting turns. This is my Great Grandfather Ernest, born 1875. Nanny (Grandmother) centre of photo, looking pretty in her hockey
Flamborough, Filey and RSPB Bempton CliffsFlamborough, Filey and RSPB Bempton Cliffs
I have always wanted to see puffins so we went over to Flamborough for a weekend. We started at Flamborough Head with a visit to the Lighthouse there, where, I
A weekend with my best buddyA weekend with my best buddy
A long looked-forward to weekend visiting my closest friend in North Lincolnshire. Rosie was determined not to be left behind while I was packing my case in the car! We
A family picnic and sport day with Hectors folksA family picnic and sport day with Hectors folks
Always a highlight of the year. A family gathering – all generations. Supposedly to play cricket but its always more funny seeing the mock arguments about the made up rules.
My friend’s allotmentMy friend’s allotment
My good friend’s allotment is a thing of abundant beauty and a haven of calm.
Brexit – I’d rather not talk about itBrexit – I’d rather not talk about it
So, Brexit… ‘Buff said! Too disappointing to contemplate
Siri is TOO cleverSiri is TOO clever
Am I impressed or a bit freaked…. Updated iPad has new version of Siri. I was in bed and thought I would test it and spoke to ask it for