2490We put up our Christmas tree the other night. Don’t laugh — it’s really small and we’ve affectionately named our little tree Stumpy 😉 You can buy real trees in the UK but they’re expensive, frequently dried out and it’s not easy hauling one home on the tube! Read More »
I’Anson Cup
24882485Another nice weekend in Scotland, this time up in Stranraer. We ended the weekend well by winning the I’Anson Cup for the second time in three years. The trophy is massive, the FA cup of curling! Thanks to Phil Barton’s sister Ann for the pictures — for once we didn’t take a camera with us! […] Read More »
A Day in Lille
2478 We took the first Eurostar out of London on Saturday morning and headed to Lille, about 1 1/2 hours away, for a wine fair. The Vignerons Independents is an amazing fair — packed with hundreds of small producers selling their wine from across the country. Just pay your 6 euros and you’re in for […] Read More »
Bonfire night near St Paul’s
1785We went to see the Bonfire Night fireworks near St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday night. Gorgeous! Read More »
Remember, remember…
17761779“Remember, remember the fifth of November…” It’s almost that time of year again and fireworks are going off everywhere around London. Tonight I heard them go off for a good 20 minutes, before I stepped outside and found a rather big show going on, as opposed to the tiny bursts the neighbours often set off. […] Read More »