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Despite the name, I'm mainly a dog lover. Friendly and always happy to chat.
It's a lovely Sunday morning to be out for a bimble.
April 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's a lovely Sunday morning to be out for a bimble.
I have developed into a grumpy old man. At the weekend, I was at a hotel in Leicester and bought a cheese and pickle sandwich. It cost £9. Nine quid? I've been moaning about it ever since. The pic shows it did come with some crisps and the cheese was brie, but even so.
January 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I have developed into a grumpy old man. At the weekend, I was at a hotel in Leicester and bought a cheese and pickle sandwich. It cost £9. Nine quid? I've been moaning about it ever since. The pic shows it did come with some crisps and the cheese was brie, but even so.
I'm at a village hall in the outskirts of Ipswich this morning to give a talk. The freezing temperature might put some off from coming, but for the brave souls that do attend they'll be rewarded with a warm welcome, a brew and biscuits.
January 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I'm at a village hall in the outskirts of Ipswich this morning to give a talk. The freezing temperature might put some off from coming, but for the brave souls that do attend they'll be rewarded with a warm welcome, a brew and biscuits.
I'm about to tackle the Kent ironing mountain.
December 29, 2024 at 10:38 AM
I'm about to tackle the Kent ironing mountain.
In the immortal words of Margo Leadbetter, may I wish everyone "Yuletide Felicitations".
December 24, 2024 at 9:11 AM
In the immortal words of Margo Leadbetter, may I wish everyone "Yuletide Felicitations".
Loads of pics. We stayed in Bagnoles, and did trips out to Domfront (yes, I did get parked!), Mayenne and Lessay des Chateaux. Sadly, no Christmas market, but Le Clerc never disappoints.
December 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Loads of pics. We stayed in Bagnoles, and did trips out to Domfront (yes, I did get parked!), Mayenne and Lessay des Chateaux. Sadly, no Christmas market, but Le Clerc never disappoints.
My washing machine has decided to spring a leak. With only 7 working days before Christmas I doubt I'll be able to get it fixed in time. I think the local laundry does service washes, fingers crossed. The pic has no relevance whatsoever, but I never need an excuse for a glass of something bubbly.
December 14, 2024 at 5:40 PM
My washing machine has decided to spring a leak. With only 7 working days before Christmas I doubt I'll be able to get it fixed in time. I think the local laundry does service washes, fingers crossed. The pic has no relevance whatsoever, but I never need an excuse for a glass of something bubbly.
This is my last night in #Normandy before the long drive back to LeShuttle and then home. Currently deciding what cheeses to bring back as there's so much choice. This needs careful thought.
December 12, 2024 at 5:47 PM
This is my last night in #Normandy before the long drive back to LeShuttle and then home. Currently deciding what cheeses to bring back as there's so much choice. This needs careful thought.
I feel as though Father Christmas and I have a lot in common. To avoid any confusion, I'm on the right in this pic.
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I feel as though Father Christmas and I have a lot in common. To avoid any confusion, I'm on the right in this pic.
I've still got plenty of room in the car for more wine and beer. The prices in #Normandy are so cheap compared to the UK it would be foolish not to. The sparkling rose wine works out at only £2.30 per bottle.
December 11, 2024 at 4:27 PM
I've still got plenty of room in the car for more wine and beer. The prices in #Normandy are so cheap compared to the UK it would be foolish not to. The sparkling rose wine works out at only £2.30 per bottle.
I'm heading to Normandy, France for a few days. If anyone has suggestions for Christmas markets there, please let me know.
December 9, 2024 at 10:10 AM
I'm heading to Normandy, France for a few days. If anyone has suggestions for Christmas markets there, please let me know.
Sun setting in Fort Myers, Florida.
December 8, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Sun setting in Fort Myers, Florida.
Only 4 more sleeps til my trip to Normandy!
December 6, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Only 4 more sleeps til my trip to Normandy!
Happy memories of a trip to Cardiff a few months ago.
December 6, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Happy memories of a trip to Cardiff a few months ago.
The decorations are now up at home. The contentious question of the day is whether to say Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
December 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The decorations are now up at home. The contentious question of the day is whether to say Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
I've made a start on the Christmas decorations at work.
November 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
I've made a start on the Christmas decorations at work.
I'm counting the days til I head to France for a few days. This holiday should have been in the Summer but for one reason or another had to be postponed. So I'm braced for a chill in the Normandy air, but the food and the wine will be worth the trip (+ the markets!).
November 27, 2024 at 8:01 PM
I'm counting the days til I head to France for a few days. This holiday should have been in the Summer but for one reason or another had to be postponed. So I'm braced for a chill in the Normandy air, but the food and the wine will be worth the trip (+ the markets!).
I had a fab time in Edinburgh, though it was a work trip so no time for any sightseeing. Not even any tourist shopping was possible, so no opportunity to get a tea towel or a fridge magnet.
November 19, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I had a fab time in Edinburgh, though it was a work trip so no time for any sightseeing. Not even any tourist shopping was possible, so no opportunity to get a tea towel or a fridge magnet.
There's been a dusting of about half an inch of snow overnight where I am in West Yorkshire. Which means there's going to be travel chaos with car crashes and trains / buses cancelled. Should we all start panic buying toilet rolls and paracetamol?
November 19, 2024 at 7:15 AM
There's been a dusting of about half an inch of snow overnight where I am in West Yorkshire. Which means there's going to be travel chaos with car crashes and trains / buses cancelled. Should we all start panic buying toilet rolls and paracetamol?
Tonight's venue - a yacht on the Thames. Though I'm only visiting for dinner.
November 14, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Tonight's venue - a yacht on the Thames. Though I'm only visiting for dinner.