Category Archives: family

Summer holiday in Cumbria

Posted on 12 August, 2011 by doug

We’re off on our holiday early tomorrow morning but don’t worry, there’s a few blog posts timed to publish while we’re away! We’ll be staying near Appleby, in Cumbria .  This is in a barn conversion (which sleeps 10!) and … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 21 May, 2011 by doug

“Does hot chocolate count towards my 5 a day?” Hannah, aged 11 Hannah could never be described as a lover of fruit and vegetables, not uncommon with other kids.  Besides, I think she’s following in my own footsteps as I … Continue reading →

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Cycling to school

Posted on 28 April, 2011 by doug

For a while now Becky and I have been looking out for a good day to cycle to the 9.5 miles school and today it all came together. I rode with her as it’s simply not right to send a … Continue reading →

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Quick update on things….

Posted on 27 March, 2011 by doug

A very pleasant week including our 15th wedding anniversary.  As last weekend involved Rachel and I going away for a treat, we said to B&H they could choose what we did on the anniversary itself.  Their choice – and we … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Eats

Posted on 26 October, 2010 by doug

Pete’s Eats, 40 High Street Llanberis, Gwynedd, N.Wales Without wanting to tempt fate, I often find myself wondering what I’d do if I ever lost my job.  Without knowing the real impact of the nice Mr Osbourn’s Comprehensive Spending Review (aka Those … Continue reading →

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