30th September 2007 The only real family drama this week has been Sarah’s bout with a particularly stubborn sickness bug that refuses to take the hint and leave. It began with a headache and swiftly escalated into an Olympic-level vomiting routine; anything she ate or drank was immediately returned to sender. Despite two trips to… Continue Reading

23rd September 2007  Not much to report this week – a fairly quiet one for everyone – but here are the so-called ‘highlights’: I achieved a seven-ball finish at pool on Thursday night. Only my third in 54 years, so at this rate I’m due another in 2043, assuming I can still see the table… Continue Reading

16th September 2007 All things considered, we had another relatively quiet week. School has slipped into a predictable routine: 90% paperwork, 5% soothing petty grievances, and the remaining 5% spent doing something marginally worthwhile. If I ever find the time (or the will), I might start keeping a log of all the pointless meetings and… Continue Reading

11th September 2007 Monday saw me back at school. Nothing much to report, just the usual 7.00 am to 6.00 pm marathon of paperwork. I believe I single-handedly finished off the Brazilian Rainforest this week. No real highlights, unless you count the minor miracle of persuading the Educational Psychologist to actually turn up and see… Continue Reading

2nd September 2007  Well, we made it back from Thailand safely. We flew with EVA again, and the flight was excellent, great entertainment system, delicious food, and plenty of legroom. The downside is, of course, that we’re now back in a chilly UK! I had a slight mishap driving home from Heathrow, couldn’t quite remember… Continue Reading