Between a Rock and a Hard Place

What a month November, Northern Rock crumbled and the Government cemented it back together with 26 Billion of our taxes, (I wonder were that came from) of course it wouldn’t have anything to do with that Darling Chancellor who happened to have a mortgage with them????

And what about Data Protection, not only have they lost the complete list of families claiming child benefit, they lost the list of learner drivers and the Northern Irish DVLA records, still are the Government worried, no, because they have only been mislaid!!!

Well the season of good cheer has arrived and we have all been spending that hard earned cash and scrooge the chancellor is rubbing his hand together as we drive to all those out of the way places to get that “something different” present. With the fuel well over the £1 mark and £0.63 pence of that as tax, perhaps the Government needs it to support the Northern Rock fiasco, because we keep being told that they have not got the money to pay the Nurses, Fireman, Ambulance, Police or the Forces a fair pay rise and the NHS is so in debt that they are closing hospital wards and making nurses redundant.

Or, perhaps he is going to use all that tax on the Nationalisation of Northern Rock. who ever heard of a nationalised organization making money, perhaps they will amalgamate it with other loss makers and re-name it the “Northern Giro Post Office Rock Bank”

If you believe in Father Christmas, just ask for one present this year “A New Government” or at least some honesty.

Happy Christmas if you Catholic or Christian, Seasons Greetings if your not and may 2008 be peaceful, fruitful and most of all honest.

Will We Won't We

Well September was a busy month with the Rugby World Cup plus the F1 Series and who would have thought that England would have reached the finals beating some of the favoured teams along the way, but we did, unfortunately, the better team won on the day only because we gave away more penalties, will we ever learn?.

Still a brave effort was put up by all and England should be proud of their effort and the final position they achieved.

Louis tried, but it wasn't to be. Still it seems that 2nd place is better than 2nd rate for both, at least Louis can try again next year but the RFU will have 4 to wait..

And the F1 controversy continues with a fuel problem for Williams and Sauber, but the FIA after 7 hours deemed there was insufficient evidence to penalise the teams or drivers, yet it took them less than an hour to fine those teams who used incorrect tyres in the practice. Could it be a case of the Ferrari mafia putting pressure on the sport governing body again!.

In Memory

Its been 10 years since the loss of Diana the Princess of Wales. You may not have liked her, you may have admired her or you may not have been bothered one way or the other.


Its still a mystery as to her death, 10 years on and still not a comprehensive report, they still say it was an accident, but have failed to publish a full and final report??

The fact is she made a difference maybe not to you or me but the thousands that met her will always remember her for her kindness and understanding of the ill and infirmed.

I did admire her and was as shocked as every one else on that night of the 30th and was taken to write the following.

Ode
to
Diana Princess of Wales

Met by a few and adored by many
You will always remain in everyone’s memory

Your radiant smile that beamed like the sun
warm in nature and so full of fun.

Irrespective of culture, Nationality or creed
Your love you gave to all those in need.

In the early hours of 31st August 1997
the world was deprived of your many talents
as you were taken to heaven.

Your short life, both happy and sad
and those you touched, always glad.

The world now full of sorrow
we the people will miss you tomorrow.

Crowned the “Peoples English Rose”
our very own Queen of Hearts.
It was such a shame that this honour
was only bestowed after you had to depart.

Millions watched as you passed them by
a heavy heart and a tear in their eye,
they waited and watched along the way
to see your last journey on this mournful day
and all with one wish to say their last goodbye.

Vaughn Trench 1997

My STAR

It was Gill’s Birthday on the 21st so a big weekend was planned starting on Friday 17th when we visited Bournemouth in the morning for the annual Red Arrows display over the pier, if you want to get close to a Red Arrows air display, position yourselves at the end of the pier and watch the display above you. Great! More photos on the web, see link to the left..

Then back to Southampton to our friends S&P to take Lindford (their dog) for a walk in the New Forest, before returning to Bournemouth for a meal at Hot Rocks and watch the firework display, best spot is on the Hot Rocks balcony, food drink and fireworks, what a way to end the day.

Saturday, well it rained all day, so after another walk in the New Forest we visited Buelea for a little shopping. In the evening we went to Shirley a suburb of Southampton for a Chinees meal at Kachina, great food, we opted for the buffet, as many starters including crispy duck as you can eat and to round off a main course.

Sunday after a lie in another walk in the forest, well you have to get rid of all those calories somehow, before a visit to a local hotel for Sunday lunch (the end to a perfect weekend) before driving home.

I’ve been getting concerned about the size of my carbon footprint so I decided this week to do something about it, I visited the local shoe shop and had my feet measured and I’m pleased to report they are still size nine, haven’t changed for years so I can stop worrying.

Mind you the Climate protestors at Heathrow showed us the way to cut down on carbon emissions by turning up at their camp in 4 x 4’s and white vans, in clothes made in India & China with tents I should imagine were also manufactured abroad!!!!!

Low Down but Flying High

Well it’s finally over, my birthday that is.

On the 28th July, I along with Paul visited Milton Keynes, where we visited AirKix and learnt to fly like birds, its surprising how long 60 second (1 minute) lasts when your put into an air tube and allowed to float on a draft of air at terminal velocity. Sounds easy, I suppose it is when you know what your doing.

I can only describe it as trying to float very still in the sea on your stomach while trying to keep your head above water, great fun while your trying and trying is the operative word, but still great fun and you don’t get water in your mouth.

If you fancy a parachute jump or skydiving give this a go, no jumping out of planes, no worries about parachutes not opening, just visit http://www.airkix.co.uk/ absolutely no strings attached.

Well all the water has receded up here and everyone is drinking tape water, just as well as 10% of the water bowsers have gone walk about, if you see any for sale on eBay Severn Trent would be interested. Just as we thought summer had arrived we are about to get another deluge, a months rain overnight, so fill up your water bottles and sand bags.

The shed is progressing, now with a felt roof, door and two sides clad, wont know what to do next year when I’m all finished.


Finally to all those that sponsored me on the L2B bike ride, the finally tally was £390.10 excluding the gift aid. THANK YOU.

Sun and Floods

Where do I start, 7 days of contrast.

Last Saturday Gill and I helped out at the Shakespeare Hospice Fete, the weather was good and the fete held in the Hospice grounds was opened by John Nettles.

A lot of kind people donated prizes which helped to raise £173 on the Hospice at Home “Play Your Cards Right” stall, the fete helped raise £4,000 towards the running and upkeep of the Hospice.

Sunday saw another nice day so it was time to do a bit more to the shed, although it seems to be taking an age, thanks to the constant bad weather, I have now managed to seal all the joints with silicon so now the cladding can fixed to the outside, providing the weather permits.

The working week was as hectic as ever, nothing changes, drive to work, work and drive home, except Friday, now that was a journey home. Firstly, the M40 was closed so I had to divert through Warwick along with all those trying to avoid the motorway, then due to the incessant rains, all the accesses to our village were cut off by flooded roads.

Not to be beaten by the weather and after driving through flooded roads on the Fosse Way, along with several other motorists managed to find a way in to the village. 20 miles further than normal, 1 1/2 hours extra to my journey and I made it home, the village was flooded due to the height of the river being 8 to 10 feet higher than normal.

However, I shouldn’t complain, seeing the state of other areas close by and those stuck on the motorways.

Friday, I asked a colleague “when was the last time did you see a drain cleaner cleaning the drains”? A question all who have been flooded should be asking their local councils, I’m not saying that it would have made a difference but if the gullies and drains are kept clear then the drainage would be more efficient and maybe, just maybe some of those who have been flooded may not have been.

That Was The Week That Was

What a week, firstly Tony left No 10 and after seeing the Queen was Prime Minister no more, then he resigned as a member of parliament to take up the position as Middle East Envoy for the big 4, they must be comedians, who would promote a person who authorised the invasion of Iraq to be a peace maker in the Middle East!!!!!!.

We then had a true Monarchy for about 1 hour, when he Queen ruled and had her Royal finger on the button, for 60 minutes, I felt safe, then GB became the new PM, now we'll see what happens.

The disillusioned tried to inflict their fanaticism on the people of London & Glasgow, If they don't like the British lifestyle and politics, they should perhaps look for a country where they can feel at home.

At midnight on 30th June England became smoke free, we were stubbed out from smoking in enclosed public places including Pubs, Clubs and places of work, however, it seems that employers country wide are also making up their own no smoking rules, of course you can still smoke in the selected areas of House of Commons, in prisons, hotel rooms and of course the great outdoors, a recent visit to Dublin showed the resolve of the Irish to retain the business, when in a pub the smokers were invited into the landlords private sitting room to enjoy their Guinness and a smoke, there bye satisfying the law and his customers.

Then Princes Harry and William put on a spectacular show in memory of their mum, Princess Diana who would have been 46 today, although missed, not forgotten. unfortunately some of the old groovers had lost their sparkle and voices and should be forgotten, but the sun shone, although the garden party I visited ended up in the hostess's house due to the incessant rain.

I'm glad that week is over

London 2 Brighton

Well on the 17th June it was the London 2 Brighton bike ride for the British Heart Foundation.

The day started with my alarm call at 4.00am. Up wash, have a light leisurely breakfast (who can eat at that time of the morning) then load the bike on the car, ensure we've all the right paper work and supplies, which included Mars Bars and plenty of drinks, then at 5.00am off we set to Clapham Common with Gillian my wife acting as chauffer.

Although my set off time was 7.30am, I managed to get into the 6.00am start, however, we didn’t get away until 7.00am. The weather was a warm 14C and overcast and a cooling breeze, as the ride continued, the sun rose along with the temperature and my first stop was at about 9.30am for a drink, Mars bar and a cigarette (not used to all the fresh air). This kept me going till my next stop at 12.00am when I stopped at the in-laws (who just happen to live on the route 26 miles from the start) for brunch of bacon and sausage rolls with lots of tea.

I started the 2nd leg at 12.30md, with the expectation of reaching Brighton around 17.00hrs, however, when I went to start the second leg I noticed my rear wheel was off centre so had to make some adjustments (I hadn't realised at this point that the axle had broken), on we went but I found it was difficult to pedal, I didn't know if I was just tired but had felt good until the stop, I decided to call in at one of the cycle repair stations to get the bike checked and was advised that the axle was broken, I was also advised that it would get me to Brighton, but it wasn't worth repairing. Off I set again, along the straight and down hill wasn't too bad but uphill was impossible as the brakes were binding. Well I persevered the weather had cooled down now and rain was threatening, at the 50 mile mark, is the start of the worst hill on the route “Ditchling Beacon” (anyone who wants a nice day out should take a drive and admire the view from the top, don't walk or cycle unless your fit). Normally, everyone stops to take a rest and take stock of what's ahead, so after a 10 minute, stop, on we went, some, the fittest 10% may manage to cycle up, while the rest including me push our bikes the mile up the 600 foot 1 in 5 torture trail to the top. Then it was down hill all the way for the last 7 miles and I arrived in Brighton at the finish line at 6.00pm, absolutely shattered, thirsty and exhilarated, our prize, the finishers medal and the knowledge you have finished, the aim of all 3,000 cyclists and of course the sponsorship for the BHF.

After a very early start we managed to get home at 23.00hrs, a long hot soak a quick sandwich and off to bed, the end of a perfect day.

To all that sponsored me THANK YOU.

One final note, as you can see I quite like cycling, however, I cannot abide those who profess to be professional cyclist being members of cycling clubs who think that they own the road and feel that they do not have to abide by the highway code, they give cycling and cyclists a bad name, I also do not have time for the vehicle drivers who do not give consideration to the cyclist, Cycling can be a good way to keep fit and see our wonderful countryside. Please be considerate to all road users.

Tigers Tigers everywhere

Well the Tigers didn't quite make it 3 out of 3, but the Guinness Premiership cup was a great game and made a great day out (photos on the web, see link on the left), unfortunately, they didn't quite turn up at Twickenham last Saturday for the Heineken Cup. Still it is good to hear that both the French and British clubs will be playing for the cup in 2008, perhaps they will have better luck then.

So Tony has finally committed himself to standing down, so now we are going to be led by a Scot, now I have nothing against the Scots, in fact my heritage stems from Scotland, but how can a political party that is intent on breaking up the Union and intent on giving the Scots home rule, were our MP's have no say promote a Scot's MP as PM, it is ironically that his initials are GB.

So the season of shed pullers has arrived, isn't it typical that they only seem to appear in front of you when it's rush hour and now the farmers are getting in on the act, I thought that the British summertime was set for the farmers so they could start work at sunrise. So if they have decided to have a lie in from the early starts, perhaps we can go back to good old Greenwich Mean Time, I know my body would appreciate it.

Well the shed is taking shape, it now has 3 sides and the roof and guess what it's bank holiday again and it's going to rain, so I'll just have to watch the Grand Prix and go shopping instead, it's a hard life with all the decisions one has to make, to keep one's limited free time full.

Finally the little asprin is in the news again as it is now proven??? that it can reduce deaths, unfortunately, if you travel a lot and take asprin to reduce thrombosis and another to prevent heart attack and another to prevent the re-occurrence of stroke you'll probably pop your clogs from an overdose.

PS. as you may have noticed I have finally mastered the mystery of the line space.

Another Good News Week

Yes we completed the Shakespeare Half Marathon, Gill raced away thinking she was Lynford Christy, while I accompanied Ivor to the end, all had a great day, while raising money for our chosen causes (thanks to all who sponsored us) and we finished with a picnic by the finishing line and later a meal at the local pub.

Now just the L2B bike ride to complete on June 17th (if you would like to sponsor me click on the Sponsor me Link on the left).

As mentioned previously Gill and I with S&P spent a long weekend in Prague.

Prague is a place you have to visit. Old buildings to envy, terracotta and green roof tiles plus culture, friendly people and currently a cheap holiday (until they enter the Euro zone). A great extension to my birthday made even more pleasurable by the company I was in, photo's on the web click the link on the left.

So Tony's off (well I always thought that), so he has said again, it's getting to be like a soap and just as boring. I wonder how the rank and file members of the Labour party feel about how his replacement has been chosen or as in Tony's normal way dictated, perhaps now is the time to consider an elected Prime Minister.

Now he has dictated that we do not need an enquiry into the 7/7 bombing, he says it would take up resource that should be monitoring the terrorists, or could it be that it might show up some government failings again. It seems that whatever happens when Tony is in power, nothing can be wrong, but isn't that a sign of a true dictator?

And when he's gone his legacy will be (this is my top 10);

1. An untrusted Bankrupt Labour Party
2. The Iraq war will be his lasting memorial.
3. Autocracy.
4. Money for Honours
5. Devolution
6. Bankrupt NHS.
7. Redundant Doctors & Nurses.
8. The party of Spin
9. A Nanny State
10. John Prescott.

Well the local elections are over and Tony still cannot see what has happened as his comment " it gives us a good spring board to fight the next election" points out, I've heard of spin but this time it must have made him dizzy.

I see the Police in Portugal are getting a hard time with regards to the lost child Madeleine McCann and I do feel sorry for the parents, however, how can two responsible, well educated people who can't be short of cash, leave 3 children (of 3 and 2) alone while they go off and make merry, its not as if there wasn't a baby sitting service, if this had have happened in the UK they would have been prosecuted for child neglect (no mention of this in the papers or news). Lets hope they find the child soon and hope that every parent of young children learn from this sorry episode, but I doubt it.

Well the scientists are still working for our best interests, they now say that we should all wear woolly jumpers when we walk out in the sun as well as wearing factor 30, sunbathing will never be the same again.

Its Good News Week

Well actually good news 3 weeks.

First piece of good news, after the demise of Kilgoris, we have been allocated another baby elephant to foster Chyulu, you can read her story at:

http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/orphan_profile.asp?N=158

Second piece of good news both Gill and I have received our numbers for the Stratford 1/2 marathon (for the Shakespeare Hospice at Home Service) on Sunday 29th April, Gill's determined to run it, me I'm the tortoise and will walk all 13 miles, no need to rush and I'm only practicing for the London 2 Brighton bike ride (for the British Heart Foundation), which is the third piece of good news (I also received my riders number). That takes place on Fathers Day 17th of June, if you fancy sponsoring me you can do it on line at:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/default.aspx?page=6901&p=69514.
56 miles from Clapham Common to the Brighton sea front. not sure why they call it a bike ride with 30,000 cyclists you spend a lot of miles walking especially uphill.

Fourth piece of good news is I've finally started to build my garden shed, see pic above, my erstwhile neighbour has welded the frame, which has now been painted and the roof is bolted on, long way to go so don't look for a finished item for a few months with my social calendar, but I will keep you updated as too its progress.

Fifth piece of good news, my birthday continues with a visit to Prague (more pictures to upload) plenty of beer and a few sights to find.

Now some confusing news, especially if your a women on HRT, first they say its bad for you, so everyone stops taking it, then two weeks ago they say if you take the HRT it will reduce the risk of breast cancer and then this week your advised that if you take it your at risk of cervical cancer. Isn't it about time all these so called experts got together and carried out a proper test? no wonder our poor women folk walk around confused all the time.

England's out of the cricket world cup, what a surprise, I suppose they didn't want to be outshone by the rugby or football boys, still the boy racer has proved himself again, good luck to him.

Well its late and I must fly, see you the other side of Prague and don't forget, if you feeling flush you could sponsor Gill or I, you know where to send the dosh and you know it's for good causes, to pay Gills wages and the way I'm going with my cigarettes and all the gallivanting around, I think I might need the British Heart Foundation in due course.

Mixed Emotions

A week of mixed emotions, started with a great meal in Oxford to celebrate my birthday (yep another year nearer retirement), during the meal I was surprised with a trip to Prague to check out the Czech folk. After leaving the restaurant I received a huge birthday present from our best friends, that nearly made me talk with a high pitch and now I’m a proud owner of a Chimenia, so I can now sit in the garden and burn wood and coal to keep warm while adding to the Global warming. For those snowy days (when its to cold), Gill gave me a USB turntable so I can now spend hours converting my vinyl to MP3’s and CD’s instead of spending a fortune replacing them at exorbitant cost, I also received loads of other presents to numerous to mention but extremely welcome all the same (thanks to all who contributed).

The week in general was work, work, work and then on Friday bad news day!

When we returned from Kenya we adopted a 3 week old baby elephant “Kilgoris” who had been rescued from the river near our Safari camp on the day we left Kenya. Well after responding very well to the treatment he received, he contracted E Coli and unfortunately passed away on the Wednesday (you can read his story at

http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/updates/updates.asp?ID=114 ),Obviously both Gill and I are sad at his passing, but pleased that we had in a little way given him a little hope.

Which is more than can be said for the performance of Engish football team, there is no hope!!

Elvis is Alive

Yes I can guarantee that Elvis is alive! He scored the winning and second dodgy try for the French on Saturday to give France the 6 Nations Trophy, It's a shame, the Irish being greedy like the Welsh last week, could have won and taken the title.

Mind you the referee must have been on a different planet, allowing a try from a player off his feet playing the ball, allowing the final try that wasn't grounded (even Elvis admitted it wasn't a try) and then sending off the wrong man, perhaps he should try a different sport, like ballroom dancing, it's not so frantic.

The Welsh this week showed that they could play rugby after all, like the English team last week, although, I think the English were still having a siesta and once again underestimated their opponents determination to win.

Final note on this subject, I think the RBS need to train the referees to be consistent and ensure the lines men are responsible for ensuring the game is fair, even if it means overruling the referee, or perhaps just give them an eye test before each match.

A note of good cheer, Louis Hamilton, achieved 3rd place at the Melbourne F1 race today, at least some one in the UK has shown how to fly the flag.

Other news this week, if we don't cut our carbon emissions we are all going to be over run by the sea, so the experts say, funny that, even more prominent scientist say its the sea that is the biggest polluter and its not the carbon emissions that heat the earth but that big yellow ball in the sky, i think they call it the sun, either way were doomed, so I've decided just to get on with life today, for as the saying goes, "tomorrow never comes", having said that they have forecast snow for tomorrow, perhaps we are heading for another mini ice age.

Sorry about the colours, but one day I'll learn how to get the line spaces that I insert to work!!!

Another Weekend Cometh

Well since uploading our pictures to the Internet I've received many comments, all good so far, with a lot of interest in the animals and our tented holiday, for those who are interested perhaps you would like to take a look at;

http://www.governorscamp.com/default.htm.

I have had one major complaint and I must apologise for not including our best friends who made our stay on the Seychelles the greatest, so.

THANK YOU SARAH AND PAUL

Not only did they meet us on our arrival, make up the room with balloons and banners, organise the huge cake, drove us all over the island, and took most of the photo's, but most of all were the best company we could have wished for.

Hope I'm out of the dog house now!

Well another 6 Nations weekend approaches, do I watch the box all weekend and wait for a surprise or do I do the gardening?? not a great choice, perhaps I'll just stay in bed, or perhaps go boating on the lakes that have suddenly formed around the river Avon over the week. Bet there will still be a hose pipe ban this year.

And would you believe it Tesco's "Every Little Helps" certainly gave their customers a little extra that really didn't help.

Sainsbury's "Try Something New" gave unsuspecting customers something new that they really didn't want to try.

While Morrisons "Real Value" cost their customers a wad or two when they fueled the crisis of car owners and put a lot of dosh into the garage repairers pockets.

And not a single apology or how to make a claim on any of their web sites, perhaps they should TRY SOMETHING NEW and appreciate the REAL VALUE of their customers and make life easy for those unfortunate enough to have been caught up in this fiasco and give them as much help as possible because we all know EVERY LITTLE HELPS don't we.

Another Yawn

I thought watching the Lions at Twickenham was frustrating but watching them on Saturday was a real yawn. It seems to have been catching, as Scotland also misjudged the Italians and the Welsh were romanced by the French, even the Tigers failed at home to Northampton, however, they did have 5 members sleeping with the lions. Still having a nice Chinese on Saturday night meant that it wasn't a total frustrating day.

News is slow this week, the authorities still worrying about our diets and not worrying about getting the kids fit, what ever happened to swimming, PE, sports, oh I forgot, the PC crowd don't like loser's at school, so no competition allowed.

I have now uploaded all the photos from our holiday and can be found at:

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vtrenchuk/my_photos


Hope you enjoy them.

Road to Hell

So everyone is complaining about traffic jams, anyone who has traveled the world and visited the main cities will know that it is not a UK phenomenon.

Tony Blair the Autocrat thinks he knows better than nearly 2 million motorists, there again he thinks he knows best about everything.

Gordon Brown the Prime minister Elect doesn't seem to have an opinion, or is he keeping mum, until he takes the reins so that he doesn't upset anyone. Still being the Chancellor he must be rubbing his hands when he thinks of all that cash that will flow into his tax bank.

And what about the villagers who will suffer the increase in traffic through their villages when everyone tries to avoid the high paying road charges.

Only this Government could think that everyone will stay on the major roads and pay their way, while all the country lanes, estate roads start to clog up increasing traffic journeys and increasing the pollution for everyone. Once again lets all forget about those who live in the country and travel to their places of employment, they like the petition signatories are insignificant because Mr Blair knows best.

Lions Meow

The 6 Nations at Twickenham, England V Italy.

Johnny Wilkinson scores the Lions 20th point.

82,000 spectators fell asleep as England underestimated the opposition and Italy tried thier best.

With 10 minutes to go, the Mexican Wave was the only thing that kept the spectators engrossed.

Mean while the Welsh leaked points to the Scots at Murreyfield.

All White Now

Well as predicted (unusually) by the weathermen the snow arrived on time. It was great driving to work no traffic.


Seems nearly everyone decided to stay in bed for a day off (any excuse). Those that did venture out decided that 20 MPH was to fast for the conditions, even the 4 x 4 drivers!!!, perhaps they should have stayed at home instead of trying to find out what adrenaline was, I bet there were more skid marks on certain parts of their clothing than on the 30 miles of road I travelled.


Me up to my eye balls in work, seems as though I haven't been on holiday, still stops me from getting bored and the weekend is coming.


While on holiday Gill the super wife had arranged for tickets to Twickenham to see England v Italy (that's what 25 years of marriage can achieve), lets hope the lads perform better than their football cousins.

Day 1

Hi

Well this is the first Blog I've attempted, so if your happy let me know, if not, well be kind and let me know anyway.

Firstly, Gill and I have just returned from our Holiday in Kenya and the Seychelles (or Sea shells as the Africans say it), this was to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary on the 29th January, I had suggested Skegness but only conceded to the Seychelles when we compromised on the safari as well.

That's what marriage is all about, reverse psychology, getting your partner to agree to something you want without them knowing it.

How time fly's, not only the 25 years of marriage bliss, but our holiday as well, must have enjoyed both.

Now to download my 1,000 plus digi photos and edit a bit of video so I can bore all my friends and family with our holiday antics.

If your really lucky I may even share some with you.

From 90 degrees in the Seychelles to -1 at Heathrow was a bit of a shocker and now snow is forecast and I'm back to work tomorrow to start saving for our next adventure.