We entertained a small group on New Year's Eve, and it was a lot of fun. We watched the local 9pm fireworks from our balcony, and then we had an hour or so playing Celebrity Heads - which ensured all us "seniors" stayed awake long enough to get to midnight, when we popped the champagne, kissed each … Continue reading Is the end of the world nigh?
Random Ramblings
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The Minions of Michael’s Nook
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
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
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 