View from above Abbotsbury Continue reading Chesil Beach

Westbound on the A35 – as well as the lorries and the middle classes carrying their houses in their backs like snails – a WWII American tank heading for the Tank Museum. Eastbound – a steam railway train. Not sure where that was headed for. Continue reading To Weymouth

I never knew vaccinations were so difficult. 4 different pharmacies and 2 different doctors surgeries. 2 jabs for one and 3 for another. £380 for both. Couple that with having to have emergency dental treatment and nothing looks exciting from this angle. Less than 2 weeks till I move and less than 3 till I leave! Continue reading And so it goes – very boringly

I had my last Pilates session yesterday (20 years), my last gym session was earlier this month (3 years) and my last choir concert in July (22 years). End of an era. And, for John, the things I will not miss about London The rubbish, the constant roadworks, the thundering skip lorries, the Car Giant car transporters, the ziggurats of the rich – constant construction … Continue reading The end of times..

Continue reading Working through my ‘to do’ list

The fabulous smell of coffee from the Brazilian cafe at the end of the road. The elderly Somali men playing dominoes in the ‘sports cafe’ next door. Two women in full purdah shouting at their kids and trying to eat ice cream through the veil at the same time. Goat for sale in the halal butchers. The reggae music shop opposite the shop full of … Continue reading Things I may miss about London.

The movers are booked, I have had my last personal training session and cancelled my gym membership. Got a parking ticket outside the gym as well but they assure me they’ve cancelled that. Onwards and upwards. Continue reading And it continues…

I have been to a damp field in Northumberland for the wedding of Tom, my non-godson and Hannah. Beautiful, despite the rain. Nic and I are now staying in a cottage in Town Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. The dog is very excited Continue reading And the first travels are….

After 40 years, I have given up work and never have to do any again unless I want to. Of course it hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Thanks to everyone for the cards and best wishes. Particular thanks to Alexandra Dodsworth for the cake. Continue reading Finally…..