The thrill of travel – even into space
It’s not just where you’re going that’s amazing about travel, but also the effect that has on how you see where you’re from. It seems that even astronauts get the same thrill out of travel …
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How to ruin a holiday – get stuck in the airport
I have two children overseas at the moment. My son is in Cambodia somewhere (I think), and the Outdoorsy one is in Hong Kong. I know that’s definitely where she is because she can’t get …
A lick of paint and it’s as good as new
I may have mentioned that I painted the bathroom last time we were at the farm. Next time I’m going to paint the kitchen. For some bizarre reason I’ve had a thing about painting lately. …
A new years wish for a kinder, gentler facebook
It’s the new year and time to make – and break – resolutions. I’ve decided not to make any resolutions this year. But then, I never make any new year’s resolutions so why start now. …
Where is the best Carols by Candlelight?
Now that the Christmas haze has cleared, I hope everybody had a fabulous time. I’m sure I’ve mentioned, I love Christmas. The whole over priced, overblown, overcheery shebang. I even love Christmas carols. I went …
Stop being so annoying!
I don’t know if it’s an end of the year thing or what, but some things have been annoying me lately. [Shut up Doc, not everything annoys me]. This isn’t my definitive list of the …