When we took Neil to Go Karts Orihuela Costa, I just knew the macho rivalry thing would set in. All our offspring possess a winning streak wherever sport and gaming prowess are concerned. If total success doesn´t present itself, there´s two different modes of reaction: a) Sulk and make excuses that go on for hours.…… Continue reading Meanwhile Down At The Go Karts Racetrack
Our son Neil has been here for an eight day visit, and life in the slow lane suddenly skipped by far too fast. No fuss, no hassle, with several days of quality time together he truly embraced our lifestyle in the sun, then reluctantly got on a plane back to England. True colours by the…… Continue reading Our VIP Visitor At Casa Sangria
I find this difficult to write about because my heart spills over with love and affection. We had a wonderful time with our son, his wife, and their two cheeky,, much cherished chappies. It was so nice to be a part of their life for a week. Their house is beautiful, with a huge garden…… Continue reading To Germany With Love
Two days time and we´ll be there visiting our son, his wife, and their two cheeky little chappies. So I´m busy running round doing all the last minute stuff whilst negotiating the cost of rental space in Dave´s suitcase… It happens every time. “Can I put this in your suitcase?” “Do you really need to…… Continue reading Going To Germany
This is the main reason we all flocked back to UK family central: Our gorgeous new born grand daughter, just two days old. Cradled by her mum Tracey,, our daughter… Beautiful. Tracey´s first daughter on the left,, yes really!! Our eldest grandchild, and our youngest,, both sisters in the same photo…! At the local park:…… Continue reading Family Fun Without The Sun
We’ll be saying “Adios” to Spain on Thursday, because we’re flying to the UK for six days… However, there’s a carrot at the end of the flight stick: A big happy family event means even our son who lives in Germany, his wife, and their two little tinkers will be there! Our other son Neil…… Continue reading Going Back To Where We Don’t Live Anymore
A photo diary of the fun we had together when you and mom visited us in Spain last week: Us two braving the breakers together, in the warm, warm, Med… Waiting, waiting, for the next big crasher…! Go Karting… Savouring the cooling mist spray… In the pool… Going for (almost) par, hey you did some…… Continue reading Just For Jake
So Liam went back to Germany yesterday, after a happy, yet brief, overnight stay aboard the good ship TT with mom and dad. AND passing his intensive Fibre Optics course of some weeks. {Proud} It always leaves a deflated gap in the heart after saying Goodbye. But it wasn’t so bad this time because we’ve…… Continue reading A Wedding and Multiple Coincidences
Well our son and his dad are playing ten pin bowling on the Wii, while I sit here all on my lonesome listening to the action. Why aren’t I going for the big ten with them? Well I’ve got to protect my leg from yesterdays NOT wonderful experience with the end of the bed… Yes,…… Continue reading Nice strike!
Yes, this is the Big Boy’s version of rocketing round LIDL with a shopping trolley. And somewhere amidst that lot were Dave and Liam. My heart was in my mouth! Vroom Vroom, ready for the start… Dave on a Sunday afternoon drive… Liam’s “sneaky skid,” overtaking on the OUTSIDE… Second Session: Dave’s determined to get…… Continue reading Serious Go Karting with an incident on track
