24.11.23 Today was a late start at 9 a.m. and the forecast for the rest of the day was heavy rain beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. The first task was to sharpen the chain on the chainsaw. Though David only had a small round broken file, it only took 15 minutes… Continue Reading

19.11.23 Late yesterday afternoon it had become quite chilly and Mark pronounced ominously with a gleam in his eye that overnight we would have snow. We did not. David and I eventually stirred from our warm bedsheets at 9 a.m. pleased to see that it was a cloudless sunny day. After coffee and muesli, we… Continue Reading

15.11.23 Today I began my journey to Bulgaria. Sue dropped me off with my case and rucksack at Harborough station and then carried on to the cinema in Corby to watch a film and then do some shopping. The 10.30 a.m. train to Leicester was a couple of minutes late and its connection to Sheffield… Continue Reading

On Friday the 3rd of November Sue and I resurrected our very enjoyable family get-togethers, last held before the Covid Pandemic lockdown in March 2020. As it was a late decision, the Newbold Verdons who had arranged to attend a Bonfire Display at Hinckley RUFC couldn’t attend. Charlotte, Suraj, Lucas, Ellis and Harry arrived late… Continue Reading