So today we celebrate our anniversary and I asked Mark what 10 years represents and what present should I expect, he googled it! Well it would seem that he should present me with a poem (bugger I was hoping for jewellery or shoes). So this is what he gave me: Arsenal are red and City… Read More 10 Year Anniversary 

This year it was almost a full family packed Christmas (1 son away in the US) and I have somewhat mixed emotions as this was likely to be the last busy one (11 of us and 4 dogs). I had hoped that one year all the boys (5) would be at home but it was… Read More Changing Times

Well that’s another one over and now the lull before New Year celebrations… I like this in between time as I can attempt to relax after the manic month of December. Each year I promise to do less, buy less and eat less but I never do (especially the eat less bit). Even the elasticated… Read More Christmas

   The new addition to the family, Mickey, is a Podenco rescue dog from Southern Spain. He is only 7 months old and very much in the puppy stage. Chewing is a particular favourite pastime of his, with a fondness for Marks flip flops (I think it must remind him of his homeland). However, when… Read More Major, Molly, Mickey (& Whiskey the Cat)

Ok it’s been a long long time since the last blog, but I have genuine reasons… 1. Adopted a dog (now have 3 dogs, 1 cat and loads of fish) 2. Work has been busy (so knackered) 3. Busy preparing for Christmas (shopping, shopping and more shopping) 4. Sleepless nights with new doggy (so knackered..see… Read More I Am Still Standing…..Just