Johnny and Tom
This year has been a good one for Johnny. He's doing really well in school and has signed up to the chess club! Now he does not need to play rugby, which he's thrilled about.
That wasn't ever entirely his thing. Too much exercise isn't healthy for a person, he insists.
I must admit that I totally agree. Whilst Tom is entirely the opposite, he is forever playing rugby. It's amazing the amount of get-up-and-go he's got, particularly because he always refuses to eat properly. He appears to be totally powered by chocolate!
Our home received a new kitchen during summertime, and this was overdue from my point of view. We had the workmen at the house for ages sorting it out, and it is fabulous.
Oh that our lawn was in equally respectable shape, it desperately needs a bit of care. But I'm in no way green-fingered, therefore I'll refrain from doing anything stupid. The repair we had carried out on the roofing was costly, but it seems to be successful. Hopefully we will not be obliged to do any more repairs any time soon.
This year we had two family holidays in Norfolk.
They were tremendous. The climate was wonderful, and that was pleasing, and our kids were incredibly happy to investigate the country. We brought Goldie with us as well, as we consistently stay in pet friendly cottages: he adored darting along the shore, so much more entertaining in comparison to the town.
Whilst we were holidaying we grabbed the opportunity to go windsurfing, a thing I'd never attempted previously. I'm hardly proficient, but I'll go in the future.
At the start of 2011 we got a bit of good news as Jeremy got a promotion.
He's incredibly content with his new work, plus he reckons that the organisation might be fast-tracking him to training as a boss. That would be terrific. Especially given the current financial downturn. I'm only working two shifts per week these days, so I'm hardly earning a large amount. But I require the extra time off, I can tell you! The children take a lot of looking after, and needless to say I have the housework to do.
And that is a job which doesn't end.
Life's A Beach
This summer we had two family holidays in Norfolk. They turned out to be fabulous.
The weather was terrific, and that was pleasing, and our kids were really delighted to explore the landscape. We took Collie with us as well, because we always go for pet friendly cottages: he loved padding along the beach, so much better than the town. Whilst we were on vacation we seized the chance to try windsurfing, something I hadn't attempted before.
I'm hardly a natural, but I will do it in the future.
Our house received a new bathroom during summer-time, which was about time I think.
We'd the workmen at the house for ages getting the job done, and it is superb.
If only our garden was in equally fine condition, it urgently needs some help. But I'm not exactly green-fingered, so I'll let it be. The work we got done on the roof was costly, but it seems to have been worthwhile. One would hope we will not be required to do any more repair work in the near future.
This year was a wonderful one for Charlie.
He's progressing very well in school and has signed up to the debating society! Now he does not need to go to rugby, which he's very happy about. It was never exactly his bag. Excessive exercise is not good for you, he claims. I have to say that I totally agree. While Nathan is quite the other way, he is always playing tennis.
It is unbelievable what amount of get-up-and-go he has, even more so as he still declines to eat properly.
He seems to be entirely fuelled by crisps!
In the beginning of 2011 we had some good news when Jack got a promotion. He's exceptionally content with his new job, and he suspects that the organisation might be fast-tracking him to become a head of department. That would be great. In particular in the present economic downturn.
I am just doing my job 3 shifts per week nowadays, therefore I am not making a fortune.
Mind you I need the extra free time, I can tell you! The kids take a lot of looking after, and needless to say I have the tidying up to be getting on with.
And that's a task which never ends.
A Very Good Year
This year we had 2 family holidays in Norfolk.
They turned out to be wonderful.
The climatic conditions were wonderful, and that was good, plus the kids were extremely delighted to explore the country. We brought Goldie with us as well, as we invariably stay in pet friendly cottages: he adored padding up the beach, way better in comparison to the city. While we were on vacation we took the chance to go horseriding, something I had never attempted previously.
I am hardly proficient, but I'll do it again.
This year was an outstanding one for Simon. He's progressing incredibly well at school and even joined the orchestra! Therefore he does not have to play rugby, and that he's pleased about. It was never exactly his favourite. Too much running about isn't good for anybody, he insists. I have to say that I completely agree. While Tom is quite the opposite, he is continually playing tennis. It is unbelievable what amount of get-up-and-go he has, particularly as he still refuses to eat properly.
He would appear to be entirely fuelled by crisps!
At the start of the year we received some great news when Donald was promoted. He is really happy with the new job, and he reckons that the company could be fast-tracking him to becoming a boss. That should be excellent. Particularly in the current economic slump.
I'm just working 2 days a week these days, therefore I am not making a large amount. However I need the extra free time, I can assure you! The kids take a lot of looking after, and needless to say I have the housework to do.
And that is a duty which doesn't end.
Our house got a new bathroom in August, and that was overdue in my opinion. We'd the guys in for a long time sorting it out, but it is brilliant. If only the garden was in similarly fine shape, it really requires a little care. But I'm in no way a gardener, so I shall refrain from doing anything stupid. The work we got done on the roofing was dear, but it seems to have been successful. I'm hopeful that we will not need to carry out anymore repairs over the next few years.
Head of Department?
At the beginning of the year we received a bit of tremendous news when Dave got a promotion.
He's extraordinarily pleased with the new work, plus he reckons that the corporation might be fast-tracking him to becoming a head of department. That would be fantastic. Particularly in the current economic situation. I am just in the office three days per week nowadays, thus I am hardly making a fortune. However I need the additional free time, I can tell you! The children keep me busy, and obviously I have the housework to be getting on with. Of course that's a task that never ends.
Our home got a new kitchen during June, and that was overdue in my opinion. We had the workies at the house for ages sorting it out, however it looks great.
Oh that our garden was in similarly good condition, it really needs a little attention. However I am not exactly green-fingered, so I will refrain from doing anything stupid.
The repair we got done on the roof was pricey, however it appears to be worthwhile. One would hope we won't be required to do further repair work any time soon.
2011 has been an excellent one for Johnny.
He's progressing extraordinarily well in high-school and has joined the chess club! As a result he doesn't need to play football, and this he is very happy about. It wasn't ever exactly his bag.
Excessive running about isn't good for you, he says. I must admit that I totally agree. Whilst Tom is quite the opposite, he's always playing hockey. It's amazing what amount of get-up-and-go he has, especially because he always declines to feed himself appropriately. He would seem to be wholly powered by chips!
Last summer we went on a couple of family holidays in Norfolk. They were brilliant. The climate was marvellous, which was nice, plus the boys were tremendously delighted to investigate the countryside.
We took Eddie along too, because we consistently rent pet friendly cottages: he loved darting down the beach, so much more entertaining in comparison to the town. Whilst we were holidaying we took the chance to try surfing, a thing I hadn't tried previously. I am hardly a natural, but I will go again.
Chimney Repair
The house got a new bathroom in July, and that was overdue in my opinion. We'd the guys in for ages getting the job done, but it is fantastic.
If only our garden was in similarly respectable shape, it desperately needs a little attention. However I am in no way a gardener, therefore I will refrain from doing anything stupid.
The repair we got done on the chimney was expensive, but it would appear to be a success. Hopefully we will not be obliged to carry out anymore repairs in the near future.
Last summer we had two family holidays in Norfolk. They were wonderful.
The climate was lovely, which was pleasant, and our boys were tremendously happy to investigate the countryside. We brought the dog along too, as we always go for pet friendly cottages: he really liked padding up the seashore, way better in comparison to the city.
While we were on holiday we took the chance to try horse-riding, a thing I had never done previously. I'm not exactly proficient, but I shall go in the future.
At the start of the year we got a bit of fantastic news as Steve got a promotion.
He's very content with his new position, plus he reckons that the business might be fast-tracking him to become a manager. This would be excellent.
In particular in the existing financial situation. I'm merely in the office three shifts a week these days, therefore I am hardly making a large amount. Mind you I need the additional free time, I can assure you! The kids keep me busy, and needless to say I have the housework to do.
Of course that is a job which never ends.
This year has been a great one for Simon.
He's doing extremely well in high-school and has joined the chess club! As a result he doesn't have to play hockey, which he's delighted about. It had never been exactly his thing. Excessive running about isn't healthy for you, he maintains. I have to say that I completely agree. While Brian is quite the other way, he is forever playing football. It's incredible what amount of get-up-and-go he has, particularly as he always declines to feed himself properly.
He would appear to be entirely fuelled by sweets!
Dining Room
The house got a different dining room during August, and this was overdue from my point of view.
We'd the workmen in for a long time sorting it out, however it is terrific. Oh that the garden was in similarly fine condition, it really requires some care.
However I am in no way green-fingered, therefore I shall refrain from doing anything stupid. The work we got carried out on the roof was dear, however it appears to be worthwhile.
Hopefully we will not be required to conduct anymore repairs over the next few years.
At the beginning of the year we received a bit of fantastic news when Kev got a promotion. He is exceptionally pleased with the new position, and he thinks that the organization might be pushing him to become a boss. That would be great. Even more so given the current economic situation. I am only doing my job three shifts per week now, so I am hardly making big bucks. But I require the additional time off, and no mistake! The kids take a lot of looking after, and obviously I've got the tidying up to be getting on with.
And that is a duty that never ceases.
2011 has been a terrific year for Charlie. He's getting on incredibly well at high-school and even joined the school band! Therefore he does not need to play football, which he's overjoyed about. That had never been quite his bag. Excessive exercise is not healthy for you, he maintains.
I have to say that I totally concur. Whilst Andy is entirely the opposite, he's forever playing basketball.
It's unbelievable how much get-up-and-go he has, particularly since he still declines to eat adequately. He would seem to be wholly fuelled by crisps!
Last year we went on a couple of family holidays in Norfolk. They proved to be terrific. The weather was lovely, and this was good, and our kids were extremely happy to investigate the countryside. We brought Eddie along too, as we always go for pet friendly cottages: he adored padding along the sea-shore, way better compared to the city. When we were on holiday we took the chance to go surfing, something I'd never done previously. I'm not exactly proficient, but I'll do it in the future.
Norfolk Fun
This year we went on two family holidays in Norfolk.
They were fantastic.
The climatic conditions were wonderful, which was a bonus, and the kids were really delighted to experience the countryside. We brought Collie with us too, since we always rent pet friendly cottages: he really liked padding up the sea-shore, so much more entertaining compared to the city. When we were away we grabbed the chance to go horse-riding, a thing I hadn't attempted previously.
I'm hardly proficient, but I shall do it again.
The house received a different bathroom during summertime, and this was overdue I think.
We had the workies at the house for ages getting the job done, but it is fantastic.
Oh that our lawn was in equally respectable condition, it desperately requires a bit of help. But I am not exactly green-fingered, therefore I will refrain from doing anything stupid.
The repair we had done on the roof was dear, but it would seem to have been worthwhile. Hopefully we won't need to conduct anymore repair work any time soon.
This year has been a good year for Colin. He is getting on incredibly well in high-school and even joined the school band! Therefore he does not have to play football, and that he is very happy about.
That wasn't ever quite his favourite. Too much running about isn't good for anybody, he insists. I'm compelled to concede that I utterly concur.
While Tom is entirely the opposite, he is always playing tennis.
It is incredible the amount of get-up-and-go he's got, especially because he still refuses to eat appropriately. He appears to be entirely powered by sweets!
At the start of the year we received some nice news as Chris was promoted. He's exceptionally happy with his new position, plus he suspects that the organisation could be fast-tracking him to become a head of department. That would be superb. Especially given the current economic situation. I'm merely working 3 shifts per week nowadays, therefore I'm not making big bucks.
But I require the additional time off, I can tell you! The children keep me busy, and obviously I have the tidying up to do. And that is a task which doesn't end.
Padding Along The Beach
This year we enjoyed 2 family holidays in Norfolk. They were superb. The climate was lovely, which was a bonus, and the kids were really happy to investigate the country. We brought Eddie along as well, as we consistently rent pet friendly cottages: he adored padding up the beach, so much more fun compared to the city. While we were away we took the opportunity to try horse-riding, an activity I had never done before. I'm not exactly proficient, however I'll go again.
At the beginning of the year we had a bit of great news when Duncan got a promotion. He's extremely pleased with his new position, plus he suspects that the organisation might be pushing him to training as a manager. That will be good. Particularly given the existing financial slump.
I am just working two days weekly now, therefore I'm hardly making a large amount. Mind you I require the extra free time, and no mistake! The boys keep me busy, and needless to say I've got the tidying up to do. And that's a job which never ends.
This year has been an excellent year for Johnny. He is doing exceptionally well in high-school and even joined the orchestra! Now he does not need to do rugby, which he is thrilled about.
That had never been entirely his thing.
Too much exercise isn't good for anybody, he claims.
I must admit that I totally agree.
Whereas Tom is quite the other way, he is forever playing football. It is incredible how much get-up-and-go he's got, particularly as he still refuses to eat adequately. He seems to be entirely powered by chocolate!
Our home received a different kitchen during June, and this was about time I think.
We had the workmen in for ages sorting it out, however it looks wonderful. Oh that our garden was in equally respectable shape, it really needs a little attention. But I am hardly a gardener, so I will let it be.
The repair we got carried out on the roof was pricey, however it appears to be successful. Hopefully we won't be obliged to carry out anymore repairs in the near future.
Great Weather
Last year we enjoyed two family holidays in Norfolk. They were superb.
The weather was terrific, and this was good, and the kids were tremendously happy to experience the country.
We took Mitsy along as well, since we invariably stay in pet friendly cottages: he really liked darting along the seashore, so much more fun in comparison to the town.
While we were holidaying we seized the chance to go horse-riding, an activity I had never tried before. I am hardly a natural, however I shall go again.
In the start of 2011 we received some good news as Bruce got a promotion. He is very pleased with the new work, plus he reckons that the corporation could be fastracking him to become a manager.
This will be great. Even more so in the present economic slump.
I'm only in the office 2 days a week nowadays, thus I am hardly earning a large amount.
However I require the extra free time, I can assure you! The boys keep me busy, and obviously I've got the tidying up to do. Of course that's a job that doesn't end.
The home received a different bathroom in June, and that was overdue in my opinion.
We'd the workmen at the house for a long time sorting it out, however it is great.
O that our garden was in similarly respectable condition, it really requires a little attention. However I'm hardly green-fingered, therefore I shall leave it alone.
The repair we got done on the roofing was costly, but it appears to have been successful. Hopefully we will not be obliged to conduct any more repair work in the near future.
2011 was an excellent one for Alfie. He's progressing exceptionally well at school and has joined the debating society! Now he does not need to do football, and this he's delighted about. That wasn't ever entirely his favourite. Excessive running about isn't good for anyone, he maintains.
I have to say that I totally agree.
Whilst Brian is quite the opposite, he's continually playing football.
It is unbelievable what amount of energy he has, even more so since he still declines to feed himself suitably. He would seem to be entirely powered by chocolate!
Always Organise Your Holiday Plans Well
On one occasion I travelled on holiday with my girlfriend for a week in the Trossachs. It poured constantly when we were there, and each time we went outside we ended up dripping wet. Of course we wound up squabbling with respect to the reason that we hadn't gone to Portugal, and the debate turned in to a massive dispute. By the end of our vacation, I had lost my girlfriend! That's the sort of stuff that occurs if you organise your vacations poorly.
However, it was conceivably advantageous in the end: if her and me still went out then we'd most likely be bickering with respect to something daft right now.
Generally if I am on vacation I stay in luxury cottages.
They are a lot more fun in relation to a hotel, due to the fact that you're able to cook meals in them. I adore cooking, therefore I do not plan to squander my holiday having dinner in restaurants. Usually I attempt to find markets where I am able to pick up fresh foodstuffs, such that I am able to experience the local produce.
There's little better than purchasing veg direct off of the producer, and subsequently turning that into something sapid in my own kitchen.
As a kid the family's holidays were a disaster. We all argued with alarming frequency, and no-one was happy doing the things which the others hoped to do. Dad perpetually wanted us to engage with ramparts and culture, while I was more content simply mucking about in my room. My mother was always anxious with respect to the native cooking and the local insects. Really, once the break had reached its conclusion, we required a break to relax.
As far as I'm concerned, Norfolk holidays are unparalleled.
I have had many holidays in Norfolk and I've invariably had a first-rate time. If you love boats, like me, there's nowhere finer. Whereas if you love rambling through the landscape then Norfolk is ideal too. I met a fellow from Fakenham while I was on vacation in Turkey, and it was him that suggested visiting during the summer. I was amazed at how warm the weather is, it was as if you're abroad.
After that I've dropped in on him approximately one time each summer, and once in a while he drops in on Glasgow too.