“The Honeymoon” The First 24 Hours

Some say that ‘getting there’is part of the trip. Well, in our case, it seems to be most of the trip. We left Swansea in a freezing cold South-Westerly wind, so it was a relief to get away. Forty eight hours later we finally arrived at the airport in San Juan! The plan was to …

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Worms Head Panorama, Rhossili

Though that I’d just pop this one in… I’ve been asked to produce a panoramic view of the Worms Head when the tide is out. This is to assist fellow NCI (National Coastwatch Institution) members when approached by members of the public reporting an incident. “Over there” is not a great deal of help to …

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The end of the snow – we hope

Well, it seems that the thaw begins, so the Brits now prepare themselves for floods. We have been fortunate in Clydach, not having caught the worst of the storms. It has passed virtually incident free. OK, we had to lend a hand to our immediate neighbours, who had difficulties getting to their homes on our …

Police Conman

Just a little thing I came across today when searching for e-bay. I just love it ! What a plonker!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1241840/Bogus-policeman-fooled-wife-Conman-bought-kit-eBay-gets-away-deception-years.html

Under Threat

Carol has disappeared out to Mass. I’m left under orders to “start on my wardrobe”. This is part of the preparation for our Caribbean holiday starting on the 19th. Earlier this year Carol sussed out that I was the proud owner of only two pairs of shorts, one of which she immediately condemned to the …

Doreen Davis

Doreen Davis

I had the sad task today of saying goodbye to a wonderful friend of my late Mother’s. Doreen and her husband Jack featured largely in my childhood, and will always be remembered for the happy times they spent with my family. They brought laughter and happiness with them always, and even in their toughest times …