22nd July 2012 At long last, the weather gods have decided to take pity on us! After what felt like an eternity of drizzle and damp socks, the sun has finally made an appearance. I’m so giddy with excitement, I might even dust off my shorts and sandals. Of course, two days of sunshine do… Continue Reading

11th July 2012 Last Tuesday, Nan’s internet connection was finally installed. A minor triumph, but in this house, we take our victories where we can. Royal Mail, meanwhile, decided to amuse itself by hiding my parcels in plain sight. After several rounds of phone tag, I discovered the missing pieces had been lurking in the… Continue Reading

3rd July 2012 Since my last post, it has done little else but rain. Honestly, if Noah had popped by with a half-finished ark, I wouldn’t have been surprised. Jamie found himself in Birmingham during one of the more biblical downpours, where the streets turned into canals. He managed to paddle his car to safety,… Continue Reading