Category Archives: personal blog

I am more than slightly ashamed to confess that I haven’t been anywhere today, exxcept to the bins, and to the bottom of the garden to top up the birdfeeder, which the starlings promptly emptied. I have done a little bit of housework, and have a bit more to do tomorrow. I haven’t turned theContinue reading “1878 – Saturday”

We went to the Diving Cafe for lunch. We thought it would be a nice experience for Aurora, she would be able to see the sea. I took this picture through the window at the restaurant. What you cant see is the wind that was absolutely pounding on the window. Neither can you see theContinue reading “1876 – You Can’t See it!”

I have become not used to getting up at 6AM, with the possible exception of the occasional need to feed the cat. It therefore comes as something of a shock when I have to rise and get ready, and actually go outside. Today, I had to go to Alex’s place so I could help himContinue reading “1875 – Wednessday”

I went to the shed this morning, I had some paperwork to finalise and had a picture taken for my pass – not sure how long that will take to process. I spent nearly an hour in the common room, just chatting to people, about nothing in particular. I’m planning to be there for theContinue reading “1874 – The Shed, U3a & Camera Club”

We met up with our dear friends from St Neots and had a very pleasant day experiencing Pompei (obviously, it was not very pleasant for the “Pompeiians”). The exhibition is held at the Excel centre, Royal Victorian Docks in London. I’m not going to write about the experience, but I would like to comment onContinue reading “1873 – We go to London”

What a wet day – the rain was that fine drizzle that just seems to get everywhere. Not at all pleasant – unless you have the right clothing. Well, today I had the right clothing in the shape of my winter coat. Bought last year from Mountain Warehouse, with a very reasonable discount, it isContinue reading “1872 – Sunday’s weather”

I think I must have been sitting awkwardly yesterday evening. When I stood up, I nearly fell over, the pain was so intense. But, rather than sit back down, I simply had to move and within less than six steps, the pain, thankfully, had gone. Of course, sitting down brought it back. The thing toContinue reading “1871 – Saturday”

I’m now a paid up member of the Gosport Shed. This promises to be very interesting as they do some really interesting trips out. The first of the year being to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, in Feb. Looking forward to that. I didn’t get out for a walk today, although I didContinue reading “1870 – The Gosport Shed”

I had a Doctors appointment this morning. We covered a range of topics around my persistent cough and retirement. I felt it was quite useful. I haven’t had a chance to pick up the new medicine but I will do tomorrow. Hopefully, that will help things. Aurora has been with us overnight. She woke upContinue reading “1869 – The Day”