Hi there. Thanks for popping in again. Last day on the island, and the sun is shining for us. It’s been a good break for Dave and myself as a couple too; it’s often hard to see the spot you’re standing on, if you know what I mean. Good to step away and take a look at where you’re actually headed. We have made some good decisions between us and I am really looking forward to getting home now. First thing…
Hi there. Greetings from Jersey, Day 3. We have been exploring the island today. Elisabeth Castle absolutely fabulous. We walked across to it at low tide, had a potted history of the island and the castle. Very, very interesting. And as soon as it started raining, Dave and I dived into the cinema and watched the new Bridget Jones film. Very, very good too. I do enjoy a pleasant, feel good movie, don’t you? But Saturday’s blog and time for…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Friday’s Blog a private Peek, right? Where there’s a will there’s a way, and the internet signal is infinitely better on the ground floor in the lounge! So today we DO have photos, which is just as well, because a blog about orchids with no pics would be pretty banal! Here’s a particularly precious orchid, celebrating her birthday! H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y M U M…
Hi there! Greetings from lovely Jersey. Bit of a mission getting here, but we did. We have good days and growing days, and today has been and still is a growing day! BUT. Mum and Dad are fine and next door. The hotel is fab, right next to the marina, overlooking Elizabeth Castle. Just watched the sun go down. Before we all meet for our evening meal, I thought I would just take myself off to check in with you….
Hi there! Thanks for popping in today. Been going like the clappers here since very early, pushing things through before I go off on our next little jolly. She’s off again?? What’s going on?? Well, it’s a little Anniversary treat for Mum and Dad. And it’s Mum’s birthday on Friday! So Dave and I are taking them to Jersey. New York – Jersey. Now there’s a contrast! N E W Y O R K Noisy, dirty and crazy. But brilliant…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Back home again, and back at it. Just sat with Dave at the kitchen table and figured out a strategy. Apparently, it has gone mad at work. That little TV stint I did a week ago, with the Petite Printing Plates and our new Petite Stencils, has evidently hit a chord ! Thank you for your custom and your loyalty. Where would we be without you?! It’s a funny old world, isn’t it? This time last…
Hi there… Thanks for joining us in New York! What a city! Despite the rain, we had a fabulous day yesterday. Met Grace for Brunch at the Highline Ballroom (will blog more about that later in the week. It was wonderful) Then we walked all along the Highline, which is a walkway – a linear park – above the city in the Hell’s Kitchen area. Trains used to run up there and they were going to pull it down, but…
Hi there!! Welcome to Busy New York! Another day of walking walking walking. Same distance as the day before, but in the other direction! You do see the sights when you pound the pavements, don’t you! Here’s a new idea. A city coach tour, where you sit sideways and stop to listen to musicians and entertainers who are strategically placed around town. Here we saw an Opera Singer and a Sax player. I photo-bombed them so I could show you…
Hi there! Welcome to New York. What a city! Day 1 and the skies are blue. Paul and I were up at the crack of sparrows – jetlag combined with excitement – Shall we walk to the Freedom Tower? asks I. Sure, says Paul. On a sunny day like today, it’s the perfect way to see the city. And so we did. One step at a time. Through Times Square, We cut through the flower district to 6th, because it…
Hiya! Greetings from the BIG APPLE! It’s great to be back. Talk about the city that never sleeps! We had a monkey of a time getting through JFK customs and passport control last night. Two and a half hours in a very hot, crowded, tunnel-like corridor. No info, no help for the elderly, nothing. And all over the walls there were posters saying WELCOME! BIEN VENIDA! WILLKOMMEN! Bloody useless springs to mind. Then we got accosted by a sleezy looking character…