A sunny Bank Holiday Monday in August. A very nice day to not be at work.

Winter Retreat

Less than four weeks now until we depart for our winter retreat in Spain. With the current weather situation in the UK I will be glad to be somewhere a little warmer. We are currently making list of things to take with us and getting the house into some semblance of order. Our language school is booked and Beth's playgroups will be organised when we land. All that's left for me to do is polish my castanets and pop them in their travel case.

Beth in the play park on Saturday. 

Granny B, Parkes and Beth getting blown bandy on high ground.

Walking in the Peaks in Derbyshire.

St Mary the Virgin in Minster. I loved this church, not only for its old feel but also because it reminded me of one of the churches I spent much of my time in when I was a kid. It was a fine sacturary for quiet reflection.

Grandad Up North and Beth. Not quite sure what Beth is up to.

The Queen on her throne.

The house in Sandwich with the 'secret garden'. God knows how it remains secret as it is enormous.

Sailors chapel in Ramsgate. Very peaceful place.

Try getting that one in a bottle.

It's about time London caught up with other European cities. Bicycles
for all!! Woohooo!! I wonder how many of them will disappear
mysteriously.

Beth ready to party at Alex's 3rd birthday.

Nicole and Keith in the Thai Orchid waiting for food. We had a very nice evening and the Thai Orchid banquet was very well received.

Annie in full flight.

Tim relaxing and wondering what the banquet will serve up next.

Parkes with a healthy glow.