19th September 2019 With the arrival of September, summer’s end is well and truly approaching. Yet, whether through careful planning or sheer good fortune, the Rothwells have managed to mark the season’s waning with a string of celebrations. The 2nd is Charlotte’s birthday, the 3rd is their wedding anniversary, and the 4th is Suraj’s birthday.… Continue Reading
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27th July 2019 After a run of hot, record-breaking days, the inevitable rainy day has arrived, so it’s time for a long-overdue update to the family blog. Much has happened since the last keyboard-tapping entry, with the saddest news being that Jamie and Ashton have decided their time living together has come to an end.… Continue Reading
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25th June 2019 After checking my calendar, I noticed that my last blog was posted on the 8th of June, which happened to be the Queen’s birthday. I was born in the year she became Queen (1953); however, that is the only thing we have in common. I’m not much of a royalist, though I… Continue Reading
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8th June 2019 In the garden, it’s that time of year when nature bursts into full swing; plant life emerges from its winter dormancy in eager anticipation of summer warmth, and most of the creatures visiting the garden are engaged in rather entertaining reproductive pursuits. It’s a fascinating season. The Scots Pine, just a few… Continue Reading
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8th May 2019 On 16th April, while Sue took Ellis to see the film Dumbo, Peter and I visited Sarah in Newbold Verdon. We tore up the decking surrounding their summer house, which the previous owner had neglected and was now in a sorry state. It took us most of the day, with only a… Continue Reading
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16th April 2019 One of the benefits of being on a long cruise was that Sue and I were spared the daily bombardment from politicians and supporters on both sides of the Brexit debate, who relentlessly manipulated the news 24/7 to further their own agendas. Thankfully, the topic was rarely discussed by our fellow passengers.… Continue Reading
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29th March 2019 Our return to the UK was seamless. The taxi transfer to the airport arrived ahead of schedule, and the Etihad flight departed on time. Our transit through Abu Dhabi was smooth, and the chill of our Heathrow landing served as a sharp reminder that we were back in the northern hemisphere. From… Continue Reading
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29th January 2019 In my last blog, I forgot to mention an amusing incident during our visit to Antigua. We had been resting our feet on a bench in the main square, seeking refuge from the midday heat beneath a pretty mimosa tree, when Sue decided she fancied some cashew nuts from a passing vendor.… Continue Reading
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26th January 2019 Now that we are heading north along the coast of Central America, we are beginning to see more signs of life in the sea around us. Occasionally, we encounter a freighter swiftly passing a mile or so away in the opposite direction, something we did not witness during our entire Atlantic crossing.… Continue Reading
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23rd January 2019 There was a full cruise day after Aruba before we reached the entrance to the Panama Canal, a farewell to the Caribbean, which had treated us well: calm seas, blue skies, heat, and plenty of great views and memories. We picked up the pilot somewhere out to sea at 5.30 am. The… Continue Reading
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