It was my Dad’s 80th birthday last Friday and my Moms 11 days later.  I wasn’t there and contact via whatsapp is never an easy option.  The best I managed was a voicemail and a text message.  We have never been a family to make a fuss or to have large celebrations so whilst I shouldn’t… Read More Birthdays, the weather, rendering and new friends

The roof, after 1 month is on.  The second storey is in its basic state but the inside is for winter.  There is chipboard covering the window apertures.  The ceiling inside the second floor will be vaulted so there is full standing height even for the tall members of the family.  We still have to put… Read More Roof in continuum, the joy of family and Ted

So on the 2nd of September 2016 Terry and I headed for Sofia airport once again.  It was a particularly hectic morning because the day before I had realised that James’s house had to be registered before the end of the week and with a 4 day bank holiday I was about to miss the… Read More Danielle and Alfie!