THERE MUST BE AN EASIER WAY TO DO THIS JOB - BUT DON'T SHOW ME! I ENJOY SUFFERING. Despite tacking that sign up within a few weeks of starting at Michael's Nook, I really did enjoy my time there, which on the first stint took me up to spring. I enjoyed it so much, I … Continue reading The Minions of Michael’s Nook
Abroad
Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
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An Introduction to Michael’s Nook Country House Retreat
The way I remember this story, I saw the ad for Michael's Nook Country House Retreat in The Land newspaper while I was working for the solicitors in Leeds. On the other hand, maybe The Land is an Australian newspaper, and the English version was something like Town and Country. Doesn't matter. Here's what I know … Continue reading An Introduction to Michael’s Nook Country House Retreat
Part 3 of A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978
Just in case you wish to catch up on the background to this story, you can find part one here, and part two here. Fitted up with a car each, Wendy and I left Wolverhampton and headed off in different directions, with promises to "write soon". I had a friend of a friend who was … Continue reading Part 3 of A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 