Friday, 18 May 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
May 16
Still rubbish weather. What's going on???
A brief update on how mum is getting on...
Deb and I had a very productive meeting with the manager of the home yesterday. Lots of things highlighted that either need doing or are in hand. Everything seems to take time and money but, with mum in reasonable spirits at the moment, hopefully we can make her a little more comfy too. Hopefully she'll get some physio soon and a thorough eye test.
We have a French visitor at the moment. Neige (yes - snow!) has come over from the southern coast bit of Brittany on a school exchange. Her English is about as good as Jenny's French - I'll say no more.
Decided not to get tickets for Wembley on Sunday. I know I'll regret that more and more as we get closer to kick-off but in truth it would be a very expensive day out. Having just renewed season tickets at Carrow Road, justifying another big outlay for another game was getting tricky.
I have been asked to play cricket all over the place this season - 2 teams at Aldborough are after me, Aston have suggested a game as has Graham. I also have an offer to play for Holkham - in front of the hall no less. However, I may have to leave my kit bag in the back of the cupboard this year as my back is telling me that cricket is out of the question right now (as is the weather). Since trapping a nerve on Jan 1st last year I have had spells where it has given me a lot of discomfort. Walking Hadrians Wall was no problem but since trying to get back to my fighting weight in January this year I have been suffering. Hopefully this years 120 mile bike ride shouldn't cause me any problems so I am now looking forwards to prepping myself for that challenge. I've been able to enjoy some more sedate sport down at my Trout lake recently - bagging a few beauties including a wee brown trout caught on a dry fly in the river.
Rosie had a lovely weekend with friend Dasiy coming to stay. The highlight was a party at Bewilderwood but I had a great afternoon with them in Cromer on Saturday
Oh and Nan's off next week
A brief update on how mum is getting on...
Deb and I had a very productive meeting with the manager of the home yesterday. Lots of things highlighted that either need doing or are in hand. Everything seems to take time and money but, with mum in reasonable spirits at the moment, hopefully we can make her a little more comfy too. Hopefully she'll get some physio soon and a thorough eye test.
We have a French visitor at the moment. Neige (yes - snow!) has come over from the southern coast bit of Brittany on a school exchange. Her English is about as good as Jenny's French - I'll say no more.
Decided not to get tickets for Wembley on Sunday. I know I'll regret that more and more as we get closer to kick-off but in truth it would be a very expensive day out. Having just renewed season tickets at Carrow Road, justifying another big outlay for another game was getting tricky.
I have been asked to play cricket all over the place this season - 2 teams at Aldborough are after me, Aston have suggested a game as has Graham. I also have an offer to play for Holkham - in front of the hall no less. However, I may have to leave my kit bag in the back of the cupboard this year as my back is telling me that cricket is out of the question right now (as is the weather). Since trapping a nerve on Jan 1st last year I have had spells where it has given me a lot of discomfort. Walking Hadrians Wall was no problem but since trying to get back to my fighting weight in January this year I have been suffering. Hopefully this years 120 mile bike ride shouldn't cause me any problems so I am now looking forwards to prepping myself for that challenge. I've been able to enjoy some more sedate sport down at my Trout lake recently - bagging a few beauties including a wee brown trout caught on a dry fly in the river.
Rosie had a lovely weekend with friend Dasiy coming to stay. The highlight was a party at Bewilderwood but I had a great afternoon with them in Cromer on Saturday
Oh and Nan's off next week
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
8th May
Wahay for Luton. Hope they don't blow the play-off final this year. Get back in the league and before you know it we'll be back up to the Championship where we belong.
Wahay for Norwich sticking it to Arsene Wenger! Super Grant Holt
Thanks to the Ware family for hosting us Hull's up in Skipton for the weekend. It was a brief visit but very enjoyable none the less
Wahay for Norwich sticking it to Arsene Wenger! Super Grant Holt
Thanks to the Ware family for hosting us Hull's up in Skipton for the weekend. It was a brief visit but very enjoyable none the less
Thursday, 3 May 2012
3rd May
Well, what happened to April???
I think it must have rained every day.
From actually sunbathing on the beach at Cromer in March to worrying about floods in early May.
It should have been a month to start benefiting from longer evenings - but I think it's a conspiracy by the oil companies to make us keep the heating on for longer.
The month's highlights?
Well, on the football field, Norwich have had an indifferent month. Safety for next season has obviously relaxed the team and results have dipped. Luton made a strong push towards the play-offs so hopefully there will be a Wembley final and promotion back to near normality of the Football League.
On the home front, Jenny seems to be involved in exams all the while. Next year is the big year for finals before moving up to 6th form though she is revising like mad every day right now.
Rosie and DG went on a very enjoyable trip to Irlam hall in Derbyshire with GVS. They climbed big hills, went down mines and got soaked to the skin.
My fishing season has started though a rotten back injury and rottener weather has put paid to much fluff chucking. Tried to get the bike out regularly too but it's always raining
We Still have a lodger. Nan hopes to be in her new gaff before the end of May. Not sure who is going to do the washing up once she has gone, but it will be a bit quieter!
Mother is on her usual form. There seems to be very few days where she doesn't have a little cry while visiting or phoning up. Bottom line is - she isn't very happy and isn't very well, so we are all having to share in that. Unfortunately there's not a lot anyone can do to help her other than give here more time - which is proving difficult for us all. A few changes at St Nicholas staff wise may help, but Mum will need to be a lot more mobile before she breaks through her current tearful state. I'm off to see her shortly though it will be too cold and wet to go out so that won't help bring on a smile.
Bring me sunshine
Jez
I think it must have rained every day.
From actually sunbathing on the beach at Cromer in March to worrying about floods in early May.
It should have been a month to start benefiting from longer evenings - but I think it's a conspiracy by the oil companies to make us keep the heating on for longer.
The month's highlights?
Well, on the football field, Norwich have had an indifferent month. Safety for next season has obviously relaxed the team and results have dipped. Luton made a strong push towards the play-offs so hopefully there will be a Wembley final and promotion back to near normality of the Football League.
On the home front, Jenny seems to be involved in exams all the while. Next year is the big year for finals before moving up to 6th form though she is revising like mad every day right now.
Rosie and DG went on a very enjoyable trip to Irlam hall in Derbyshire with GVS. They climbed big hills, went down mines and got soaked to the skin.
My fishing season has started though a rotten back injury and rottener weather has put paid to much fluff chucking. Tried to get the bike out regularly too but it's always raining
We Still have a lodger. Nan hopes to be in her new gaff before the end of May. Not sure who is going to do the washing up once she has gone, but it will be a bit quieter!
Mother is on her usual form. There seems to be very few days where she doesn't have a little cry while visiting or phoning up. Bottom line is - she isn't very happy and isn't very well, so we are all having to share in that. Unfortunately there's not a lot anyone can do to help her other than give here more time - which is proving difficult for us all. A few changes at St Nicholas staff wise may help, but Mum will need to be a lot more mobile before she breaks through her current tearful state. I'm off to see her shortly though it will be too cold and wet to go out so that won't help bring on a smile.
Bring me sunshine
Jez
Monday, 9 April 2012
9th April 2012
So - Norwich win away at Spurs
Quite a remarkable event seeing as only 2 years ago they lost 3-1 to Tranmere in Div 1 at Easter.
Luton also won today (1st time for a while) under a new manager. It would be amazing if they get through the play-offs this season but I have my fingers crossed
Main events since my last updates
I arranged the volunteer day up at the church in Bessingham, where my good friends from work gave up a day to tidy things up a bit. Here's my Youtube photo thingy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQWzPxjp1b8&list=UUWiiUaTNlS4zMcyrd7OxZvg&index=1&feature=plcp
I spent a few days in Scarborough with DG. We decided to make use of Nan and she kindly looked after J&R while we went Up Country. Snow on the Moors, cold and wet on the coast. Good food and very relaxing despite a long drive each way.
Easter has been lovely. My dad and Sue laid on a huge spread on Friday - lovely. Great footie on Saturday (2-2 v Everton). Rosie did the Easter Egg Hunt at Barningham Hall with Nan. Mum was able to spend time with her sister on Good Friday so didn't need our time till Saturday. James, Hayley and Ellie were en-residence in Cromer and spent the day with us on Sunday. Great big Sunday lunch.
Even spent time at the beach hut this morning despite dull wet weather. Got lots done in the garden too.
Back to work for me tomorrow. Would really love a few more days off but will save those days for when the sun shines again. May have a little glass of something while watching the highlights from White Heart Lane later if I can get Rosie and Tallulah out of the sitting room (High School Musical III - aaagh).
Quite a remarkable event seeing as only 2 years ago they lost 3-1 to Tranmere in Div 1 at Easter.
Luton also won today (1st time for a while) under a new manager. It would be amazing if they get through the play-offs this season but I have my fingers crossed
Main events since my last updates
I arranged the volunteer day up at the church in Bessingham, where my good friends from work gave up a day to tidy things up a bit. Here's my Youtube photo thingy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQWzPxjp1b8&list=UUWiiUaTNlS4zMcyrd7OxZvg&index=1&feature=plcp
I spent a few days in Scarborough with DG. We decided to make use of Nan and she kindly looked after J&R while we went Up Country. Snow on the Moors, cold and wet on the coast. Good food and very relaxing despite a long drive each way.
Easter has been lovely. My dad and Sue laid on a huge spread on Friday - lovely. Great footie on Saturday (2-2 v Everton). Rosie did the Easter Egg Hunt at Barningham Hall with Nan. Mum was able to spend time with her sister on Good Friday so didn't need our time till Saturday. James, Hayley and Ellie were en-residence in Cromer and spent the day with us on Sunday. Great big Sunday lunch.
Even spent time at the beach hut this morning despite dull wet weather. Got lots done in the garden too.
Back to work for me tomorrow. Would really love a few more days off but will save those days for when the sun shines again. May have a little glass of something while watching the highlights from White Heart Lane later if I can get Rosie and Tallulah out of the sitting room (High School Musical III - aaagh).
Monday, 26 March 2012
26th March 2012
Missed a couple of weeks since my last diary entry, so here are some highlights from the last few days.
1st of all, my old mum. She was doing fine what with the good weather meaning she can get out for fresh air more often and had her birthday - which included a meal out with all her boys. We even had a bonus fish and chip supper last week in the early evening sun at a park on the cliff top in Sheringham. Sadly she had a blood problem and is currently at the N&N hospital (waitng for transport back to Sheringham) having been topped up with some new juice. I hope to see her later today to get the full story on her little trip to Norwich.
We still have our lodger. Nan G has an offer accepted on a property in Sheringham and she hopes all will be concluded soon. I think she will be with us for a while longer yet though.
Rosie took a staring role in the school production of Alice (which her mother/teacher produced) last Wednesday. It was a whole school production and they should both be proud of their efforts. Jenny has been adding to her list of live shows she's been too - this weekend she wast at Nero at the UEA then all the girls went to the O2 to see JLS, Olly Murs and Rizzle Kicks. I did the sensible thing and went to watch Norwich beat Wolves, despite just getting over a sickness bug.
The good weather and hour change makes a massive difference to life out in a field. Can't wait to get out in the evenings on foot or bike, on a beach or in a pub garden. Cricket season is only a short while away though my achy back is telling me to forget it for another year. I'd love to be running again but with the problems I had last year with a trapped nerve, I think I'd better build myself up slowly.
1st of all, my old mum. She was doing fine what with the good weather meaning she can get out for fresh air more often and had her birthday - which included a meal out with all her boys. We even had a bonus fish and chip supper last week in the early evening sun at a park on the cliff top in Sheringham. Sadly she had a blood problem and is currently at the N&N hospital (waitng for transport back to Sheringham) having been topped up with some new juice. I hope to see her later today to get the full story on her little trip to Norwich.
We still have our lodger. Nan G has an offer accepted on a property in Sheringham and she hopes all will be concluded soon. I think she will be with us for a while longer yet though.
Rosie took a staring role in the school production of Alice (which her mother/teacher produced) last Wednesday. It was a whole school production and they should both be proud of their efforts. Jenny has been adding to her list of live shows she's been too - this weekend she wast at Nero at the UEA then all the girls went to the O2 to see JLS, Olly Murs and Rizzle Kicks. I did the sensible thing and went to watch Norwich beat Wolves, despite just getting over a sickness bug.
The good weather and hour change makes a massive difference to life out in a field. Can't wait to get out in the evenings on foot or bike, on a beach or in a pub garden. Cricket season is only a short while away though my achy back is telling me to forget it for another year. I'd love to be running again but with the problems I had last year with a trapped nerve, I think I'd better build myself up slowly.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
4th March
Well, we have our lodger now - but maybe not for long as there is a deal in the offing down Sheringham Way.
Granny came over for lunch today in a specially adapted taxi - so we had quite a houseful with Nan here too.
Jenny is off in Norwich this evening watching Labyrinth? at the UEA. Muggin's here as agreed to pick her and her pals up and deposit them round North Norfolk round midnight tonight. Sunday nights are usually spent catching up on sleep - getting ready for the week ahead. That will have to go on hold till tomorrow.
Rosie did herself proud (and the whole school did) at the cross country event in North Walsham on Friday. For such a small school then got some really creditable performances and scooped a few prizes too.
The recent good early spring weather has finished. This morning it started raining and it isn't due to let up till some time on Tuesday (except when it turns to snow). I walked around the village before dark this evening and it brought back memories of the Hadrians Wall walk in incessant rain. At least I didn't have to put up with Richards whining today!
Pleased we didn't bother with a trip to Stoke on Saturday. A painful 1-0 defeat to what sounded like a fairly awful lumpy Stoke side. Last on MOTD was fair enough this week
Here's some photos from the last few days
Granny came over for lunch today in a specially adapted taxi - so we had quite a houseful with Nan here too.
Jenny is off in Norwich this evening watching Labyrinth? at the UEA. Muggin's here as agreed to pick her and her pals up and deposit them round North Norfolk round midnight tonight. Sunday nights are usually spent catching up on sleep - getting ready for the week ahead. That will have to go on hold till tomorrow.
Rosie did herself proud (and the whole school did) at the cross country event in North Walsham on Friday. For such a small school then got some really creditable performances and scooped a few prizes too.
The recent good early spring weather has finished. This morning it started raining and it isn't due to let up till some time on Tuesday (except when it turns to snow). I walked around the village before dark this evening and it brought back memories of the Hadrians Wall walk in incessant rain. At least I didn't have to put up with Richards whining today!
Pleased we didn't bother with a trip to Stoke on Saturday. A painful 1-0 defeat to what sounded like a fairly awful lumpy Stoke side. Last on MOTD was fair enough this week
Here's some photos from the last few days
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