“I’ll do the garden at the weekend when we can afford a new strimmer,” the Panther was only making half an excuse this time. Thing is, it’s been a busy old month what with two holidays, a broken car and new specs for two members of the family. Consequently we’re a bit rooked, the cupboard […]
Postcard from Turkey
Things I’ve learned from my children on holidayDressing for travel is no longer a function of style. Considering travelling with children I opted for sandals comfortable and sturdy enough to afford sprinting if necessary. I decided to dress in dark gray and black, colours least likely to show up chocolate, ketchup or anything worse. I […]
French fancies and a little light music…
Things I learned from my children today. There really isn’t any point in taking little children anywhere special. Wait until they are at school. Boys One and Two had a lovely Easter holiday in EuroDisney with their dad and his mother. They – eventually, thank you Icelandic volcano – came home bubbling with stories about […]
The sun has got his hat on and his factor 50 and his sandals
Five go to Northumbria (via Cumbria)
Things I learned from our Easter holidays Posh folk use Jo Malone candles instead of Febreze. In the wonderful Alnwick Castle you can tell the calibre of its inhabitants by the scented candles dotted around. Jo Malone no less – at £38 a pop -in the state rooms where tourists wander. Perhaps not so fragrant, […]