Tag Archives: Holidays

Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

If you decide to go on a self-catering holiday with Mr Fix-It and four children then you have to be organized. You have to remember everything. I remembered: four different types of toothpaste, three sorts of mouthwash, toothpicks, five electric … Continue reading →

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Animal-tastic

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

We’re having an animal-tastic time here in Southern France. We’ve managed to spot a lizard in the garden and a frog on a dark harbour walk. We’ve seen several dogs on the beach who could easily have been nicknamed Sandy. … Continue reading →

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French beds to hairy legs

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Since I arrived in the South of France, I’ve realised a few things: Without caffeine I am nothing. Without my fix of homemade espresso I have been forced to turn to Coca Cola. One of those boats in the harbour … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the beach

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

First day, (well you can’t count the twelve-hour travel day, can you?) and the weather has been exceptionally nice. So we hit the beach. We’ve entertained ourselves the kids building sand castles with moats, collecting shells, jumping waves and burying … Continue reading →

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Holiday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Just a small note to say I’m excited off to France tomorrow. Right now I am up to my eyes in packing. It actually looks like we are moving house rather than going self-catering for a week. I am so … Continue reading →

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Hot and bothered

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Damn it! I left the living room for a moment and on my return I found it all hot and bothered. OK. I took a little more than a moment. After all, dressing myself involved intermittent whoops and prancing around … Continue reading →

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I’m just saying…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

You know the way, when you’re going on a train journey, with all four children in tow, how you can’t sit all together, in one place? Well, take it from me, it’s not a good idea to sit the one … Continue reading →

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A little teaser…

Posted on June 15, 2011 by
Welcoming resort

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We’re back from our wellness resort and I’m so relaxed, I’m still in my PJ’s… I’m thinking of writing about the events in little instalments, but just to give you a taster here are a handful of pictures:

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Paris in pictures

Posted on June 1, 2011 by
Lifelike

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3 countries I’d really like to visit

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

Following my commitment to The Daily Post, I have picked out yesterdays suggested topic, which asks which three countries you would most like to visit. A very difficult choice for me, given that, to be honest, there are probably hundreds … Continue reading →

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