My husband Andy is a very keen kite surfer and I’m often asked if I mind that he spends most of his spare time in the sea, and the answer is no […]
A Kite Surfing Widow
The Gin Thing
A few years ago I would not have dreamed of walking to a pub and ordering a gin and tonic. I’ve always been a bit of a white wine girl, (though I […]
Exercise for Life
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 32 years. 32!! At school I was not interested in any kind of sport […]
Buffy’s story
In late July 2014, we got a call from Andy’s son living in London saying he was worried about a cat that had recently been seen in and around their student house. “Hog-ribs” […]
Mr Fox
A Fox was spotted in our garden last night and what a beautiful site he (or she) was. We were both absolutely entranced by this beautiful creature very gingerly peering at us through the trees and shrubs, assessing whether or not it was safe to come in. Of course, there was some anxiety from family […]
COS and Toast
I love clothes. Even more, I love clothes shopping, and if asked to name my top 2 favourite brands for clothes at the moment, I think I would name COS and Toast. […]
Mulberry
My hubby and I don’t argue; well not usually, in fact the only times I can think of when we have had a little exchange of words is when I come home […]
Choccywoccydodah
I’m in Brighton this morning and have got an hour or so before my next appointment so I wander up from the seafront and find myself in The Lanes which are Brighton’s […]
The Grand Hotel Brighton
The Grand in Brighton is an iconic seafront hotel steeped in history dating back to 1864. I am staying here tonight in one of the remodelled sea facing rooms and it is […]
The Death of Dieting
I have dieted my whole life. Not constantly of course, but there is always an event on the horizon to lose a few pounds for. Upcoming family occasions, weddings, Christmas, birthdays and […]
