Today's adventure was a visit to the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Wardon. It is a collection of old planes, and vehicles of several types on a country estate. It was a glorious day with clear blue skies and it got up to 20 degrees - warm enough to sit outside for our lunch.Now for your … Continue reading Flying visit to Old Wardon

Today we went to Windsor - the home of the royal family and lots of tourists. It's a beautiful place to visit as it has so much history and character. It's a little bit challenging as you arrive as the signs for parking aren't the clearest (or maybe it's just us) and we totally missed … Continue reading Wonderful Windsor

A lovely day off and the sun shone - how glorious, so it was a great chance to get out with my beloved. We headed off for dog walking and I got to meet Marv, or as I have renamed him, mental Marv. When you meet him he looks all sweetness and light, but if … Continue reading Finding happiness in the small things

Tonight we went to an art exhibition in Mayfair (expensive property on the monopoly board). It was the opening night of a new show by John Lowrie Morrison who is an artist from the same area of Scotland as my beloved. The art gallery is in a street opposite the Ritz and they had two … Continue reading Rubbing shoulders with the posh people.

Yesterday we went into London for a mooch around Borough Market which is one of the oldest food markets in London, established in the 1700's but there have been food traders in the area since the 11th century. If you're ever in London it's a great place to visit - get off at London Bridge … Continue reading The delights of Borough Market

Today is that day that some people dread, some people love, and some people go totally over the top. Supposedly the most romantic day of the year it has become very commercialized and often puts too much pressure on couples to do something amazing (and expensive) for each other.Valentine's day has mixed origins, yes there … Continue reading Valentine’s Day

This week has been one of those where a combination of the weather and life has kept us from any adventures - that's not to say that we haven't had any days of fun. The main reason for fun in our home is our crazy love for each other which includes a very good sense … Continue reading Quiet week

Today is Australia day and to celebrate it my beloved and I went into London for posh afternoon tea which I bought on groupon at a discount. So whilst friends and family enjoyed sunshine down under we braved the awful weather for a chocoholics treat at the Hilton in Park Lane. A slightly coincidental thing, … Continue reading Celebrating Australia day with chocolate

This week I've had some annual leave so have been doing things that help restore my energy and my soul. Firstly was our trip to the Shard (see previous post), and next on the agenda was walking dogs with my beloved - would bring a smile to anyone's face.First I'd like to introduce you to … Continue reading Relaxation guaranteed

As a treat for my beloved I took him for breakfast at the Shard in London, which is the tallest building in western Europe.On our journey in on the underground a very nice young man offered Ken his seat - now Ken would like you to believe that he did this because he could see … Continue reading Breakfast at the Shard