The only family news this week was Sarah falling foul of a sickness bug that refused to go away. She went down with a headache and continually threw up on anything she ate or drank. Despite two visits to the Doctors and a trip to Kettering hospital today, she is still ill. However, during the… Continue Reading

 Not much has happened for anybody in the family this week.  So here are the highlights: * I had a seven-ball finish at a game of pool on Thursday night (3rd time in 54 years!) * Sarah came 3rd at backstroke in a Gala on Saturday (her weakest stroke!) * Jamie cleaned the inside of… Continue Reading

Another fairly quiet week. School seems to have eased into a regular routine, with 90% paperwork, 5% fielding petty complaints and 5% doing something worthwhile. If I had time, I think I should keep a note of activities and meetings that I have to deal with, that are just a complete waste of time, resources,… Continue Reading

Monday saw me back at school. Not much to comment on; 7.00am until 6.00pm sifting through paperwork every day. I have destroyed the Brazilian Rainforest this week all on my own. Can’t remember any highlights other than I badgered the Educational Psychologist to do her job for once and turn up and actually SEE a… Continue Reading

 Well, we got back ok. The flight was with EVA again and was excellent, there is a good entertainment system on board, great food and ample leg room. The downside is that we are back in the chilly UK! I had a slight problem driving the car back from Heathrow as I couldn’t remember how… Continue Reading