I've been doing a lot of swimming lately and usually swim in lanes. When I go there are usually 3 lanes available, but sometimes just two. The problem is that you have to judge for yourself which lane to go in. The slow lane is usually very slow, but sometimes there are some steady swimmers in ... Read More about At The Swimming Pool
Scared of Wasps
I've never been particularly scared of wasps or bees. My parents brought me up to keep still if one was around, so as not to upset it and to avoid getting stung. This seems to have been good advice because I'm now in my late 40s and I have only been stung once by a bee or a wasp. The occasion ... Read More about Scared of Wasps
Eating Of Time
This week I've had frustration after frustration. I've had to contact a number of companies, but whether I do it by phone or email, or both, I've had problems. Contacting companies by email is tricky enough. First they are really keen to be sure you've read their frequently asked questions. ... Read More about Eating Of Time
Time Flies
I can't quite believe it, but J has started his third and last term of his seventh and last year of primary school. It only seems like a few months since his first day in reception in many ways and it's difficult to take in that we will soon be saying goodbye to the little, one form entry primary ... Read More about Time Flies
The Lent Purse Drain
My son J is at a local Catholic school and he enjoys going there. Each Lent they have a bit of a campaign to raise money for various good causes. It's a worthwhile thing to do and I think it's great to involve the children with raising money for others less fortunate than themselves. The main ... Read More about The Lent Purse Drain
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