WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2025 What I'd hoped was a scratchy throat from too much talking now presented as the beginning of a chest cold. Help was available through Lavinia's ministrations of Echinacea and Vitamin C. She sent me off with further supplies of the echinacea. This may have accounted for my subsequent quick recovery. Silkie … Continue reading All Aboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight
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Memorable Moments from Lilly’s Celestial Wedding
SATURDAY 26TH APRIL 2025 Looks as if we have lost the men The big day arrived - the day my childhood friend became Mrs Saint John. To the best of my knowledge she has never conceded her maiden name in her prior marriages - but, hey it's not a name to let pass one by. … Continue reading Memorable Moments from Lilly’s Celestial Wedding
USA Here We Come
Despite applying my mind to planning a USA trip months ago (see Touring in the Good ‘ol US of A.) in the end it all turned into a last-minute rush of bookings before Christmas. It seems people are travelling again all over the place. For example, we got the last two seats on our outbound flight, … Continue reading USA Here We Come
The Reluctant Retiree 