The final show of Strictly Come Dancing 2017. I’m not really a fan, but a lot of my friends are to the extent that they have asweepstake on who is going to win and a regular get together to watch the show. This, being the final, was a bigger event superbly hosted by Sue and …
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Porto
5 days in Porto with Georgina. Another great trip (city break) organised by Gij.
Barn Building – Foundations
5 Days in November My brother Chris and his partner Corinne have a small holding near Newcastle where they raise sheep, cattle and chickens as a hobby. He built his first barn some years ago but has now accumulated so much equipment, feed and animals that he is running out of storage space – requiring …
Mini Rocket
Mini Cooper S JCW I had for some time been researching the purchase of an additional “toy” car – something to tinker with and drive just for fun. I currently have the venerable Land Rover for all normal running around but it could never be described as fun. Following my usual form I spent far …
Berlin
Long weekend in Berlin with Georgina. Trip very well organised by Gij – EasyJet flights and AirBnB. A fascinating place to visit and very lively in the evening.