The weather here this month has not been brilliant, but we’re seeing signs that Spring is on its way. Snowdrops and crocuses appeared in great numbers but there has been considerable rainfall. The river Eden has been very high and running at great speed. Luckily, the...
This month is often described as ‘flaming June’ and the nomenclature was well deserved. We took a week’s holiday along the north coast of the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway. We couldn’t believe the weather. There was no rain and virtually no wind; we slapped...
You are probably aware that I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s some time ago. Annabel has been incredibly supportive – thank you, my wonderful wife! Fortunately, it has not caused us too many problems so far. I try to be open about the disease and I think that helps...
(With contributions from Annabel) We’ve now lived in Cumbria for just over a year. Reading the blog, you will probably have realised that we have made the right decision, although we have left some very good friends behind, many of whom have visited us. Tom and Tara...
11 November 2022 We’re well into autumn now. Even though the days are getting shorter and the weather is worsening, it has been well worthwhile getting out and about. As a keen photographer, I usually take my camera out with me, even though I sometimes don’t even take...
March 9th We decided to celebrate Annabel’s birthday by visiting Great Langdale in the Lake District. It was only about an hour away and would not be teeming with humanity as it will be in a few months’ time. Langdale held all sorts of memories for us both. I had...
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