16th April 2013 Way back in June 2007, my nephew, Simon Wadsworth, was the spark that lit this whole blogging lark. Fresh out of university and not yet shackled to the “sensible world of work,” he set off backpacking across the globe. His blog kept us all in the loop, allowing us to travel vicariously… Continue Reading

8th April 2013 The cold snap shows no sign of retreating, a curious mix of sunshine and wind sharp enough to cut through three layers of clothing. Tempting though it is to get outside, the glow of the wood burner makes staying put far too easy. According to the papers, this has been the coldest… Continue Reading

1st April 2013 Since returning home, Sue and I have been knocked sideways by chest colds. Between the bitterly cold weather and the daily flurries of snow, neither of us has felt much like venturing out. Charlotte and her crew came over after she’d taken Ellis to lunch at Nan’s. I’d popped in to see… Continue Reading