29th April 2009 Thanks to the economic recession, now officially affecting everyone’s Christmas card list, Jamie has, unfortunately, been made redundant. The family joinery company he worked for has seen work drying up faster than a paddling pool in August, and John, the owner, had no choice but to let his only two employees go.… Continue Reading

20th April 2009 This week, the family vanished in all directions like confetti in a gust of wind. Sue headed off to the West Country to stay with her sister, Philippa. I, exercising what I believed to be sound judgement, consulted the weather forecast and was reassured (foolishly) that the Midlands would be basking in… Continue Reading

9th April 2009 The weather has been kind since the last entry, with some lovely sunny days and the occasional chilly night. I managed a few days at school, including an afternoon compering a children’s talent show. Seeing things from a different perspective was certainly eye-opening, especially when the teaching support assistants performed Mamma Mia,… Continue Reading