Monthly Archives: October 2009

The top of the slide is a scary place

I really could do without the broken tooth. Trip to the dentist arranged next week. In the meantime, chewing and talking is harder work than normal!

It comes round every year

Says I to Him Behind the Wheel…..“Perhaps you have a sore toe because you haven’t been to the optician.” No comment.

OK so maybe I am a sentimental old cloth cat (Bagpuss!) but Barack Obama’s award for the Nobel Peace Prize brought tears to my eyes. It says something about hope for the world. PS – Am kind of astounded at … Continue reading →

Aha! I am not the only one to be challenged by technology. Son #3 has just discovered his mobile phone gets FM radio reception. And he has only had said phone for a year and a half

Funny the things one thinks about in that time between night and day. Whilst half-dozing, I was reviewing the planned events of the next few days: hairdresser this afternoon; visit to Son #3 (remember to take his golfing boots); visit … Continue reading →

Spotted yesterday – a glorious abundance of salmon-pink blooms on a rose bush. And it was in the middle of the town.

We took the campervan to the Crinan Canal yesterday. At various points along the way it felt as if  the van was going to get blown off the road. Going in such weather is a great antidote to boredom, but … Continue reading →