As my brother and his family prepare to move up north, it was with mixed emotions that we spent our last stay there over at their house in South Zeal. Mixed, because we’ve had some great times there, as this one was, and we’ll miss … Read More →
Category Archives: Family Photos
New Clogs
… not for me – but for Lily. Her first pair of clogs were such good value – she got so much wear out of them and a trip to Walkley Clogs is always fascinating.
Bionic mother-in-law
A few short weeks ago my mother-in-law, Jean, went for a new knee. This type of thing happens with great frequency these days and is nothing amazing, but I was quite taken aback when I saw how well and how mobile she was, when i … Read More →
Half term day out: Crosby and Knowsley
Taking advantage of the pretty much unprecedented February clear spell, I took full advantage of a day’s leave booked to spend with Lily. Katie’s half term doesn’t coincide with Lily’s which is a bit crap, but we had such a stonking day together – was … Read More →
A bit of photo archive stuff… yesteryear’s pics
Since I got a Pro Account on Flickr, meaning bags of photo storage, I thought I’d upload a few from the archive… more as a back up than anything else…. Our Honeymoon in India was taken on slide film but I never got round to … Read More →
Happy New Year from Eastbourne
For the second year running, we went to stay with our ace and very welcoming mates Rachel and Jon in Eastbourne for New Year. Managed a lovely run with Jon (opens in Google Earth) on New Year’s Eve along the cliffs near Beachy Head, and … Read More →
Christmas Day 2007
Lovely Christmas Day at Sally and Simon’s house in Chorlton. Photos Here, including a bit of bike ride action with Olly and Lily, and some pics of Boxing Day here
Back to Cheltenham for 24 hrs
Had a great trip to see Sarah and Alan – our old neighbours – last weekend. There’ something very reliable and reassuring about old mates. Such a great time – just hanging out and nipping out to Crickley Hill for a walk. Thanks for a … Read More →
On The Nikon D200
Staying at Phil’s house for a few days over the weekend gave me an opportunity to play with his ‘work’ camera’, the Nikon D200. It was a stunning experience. The inordinately heavy body gave the camera an unrivalled steadiness, meaning that short at low shutter … Read More →