
Heading south for a weeks holiday

Heading south for a weeks holiday
Finished work (not for ever, that’s forty one days away) but for the next week and a bit. On the way into work, I stopped at the garage to fill up the tank and treat the car to a not too frequent wash. I sat in the automatic wash as my vehicle was washed, scrubbed,…
Nearly time for what? I hear you ask. Holiday. After our excursion to the upper left part of the UK, back in May, we off to the opposite corner tomorrow. This is mainly a train-themed vacation visiting a number of preserved railways that have passed us by, including, The BlueBell, Kent & East Sussex, Spa…
We have been supplied with broadband by Virgin Media (formerly Telewest and Blueyonder- that’s going back a bit) for many years. My contract has come to an end so I have received the “Your new pricing” letter. SIXTY TWO QUID !!! I know how to play this game – you call up, threaten to leave…
I was up early enough to take the dogs out – this time for two miles down to Arran Way and back. After breakfast (for the three of us) it was off to work (for one of us). Post work, I arrived home and was greeted with, “Have you been to the chemist?”. I had…