The Hurlingham Club (seriously)
June 24, 2026
‘As for me, I will always be able to to say that I retired as a winner on the field of croquet battle at the famous Hurlingham Club.’ … More The Hurlingham Club (seriously)
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Less Bounce, More Spring
April 22, 2026
‘Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush’ – Doug Larson (American writer)
Lakes, woods and a proliferation of early bluebells (even if they are the invasive kind) lifted the spirits considerably, augmented by a welcome pot of restorative tea. … More Less Bounce, More Spring
2024 Summer Review
August 21, 2024
While showers are still possible at any time of the year, they are more likely and more widespread during the summer due to the local effects of the hills and valleys, land and sea and subtle variations in heat and moisture. – The UK Met office It’s safe to say that the English summer has … More 2024 Summer Review
My Duty & Privilege
July 1, 2024
‘Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future.’ – Rishi Sunak, announcing the date of the General Election outside 10, Downing Street, May 2024 The political landscape in the UK is pretty bleak right now. With a General Election hurtling towards us this week, this is highly disturbing. I’ve never felt less sure … More My Duty & Privilege
Ready for Lift Off
June 12, 2024
“The British nation is unique in this respect: they are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.” – Winston Churchill (speech 10th June 1941) So, while everyone was frantically casting their vote in South Africa, we left them to it and boarded a … More Ready for Lift Off
The green and pleasant land
May 25, 2023
I just can’t get over how ridiculously green everything is. … More The green and pleasant land
Sweet peas and memories
July 25, 2022
‘Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it’ – LM Montgomery (Canadian author) I’ve been house sitting for my friend in the ridiculously beautiful English Cotswolds, where every village is prettier than the last and all of them flirt with the coy confidence of being featured on future postcards or … More Sweet peas and memories
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