We had our seven-year-old grandson for a sleep-over while in Birmingham last weekend. I'd taken the train to Shrewsbury on Saturday to meet him and Lisa and bring him back - and the opposite on the Sunday. We walked to the ThinkTank Science Museum in the afternoon and had tremendous fun in their Science Garden - and … Continue reading Big days from Birmingham to Burton Floating Market
Farmers Bridge Locks
BCN Photos Part Two – Descending Farmers Bridge Locks
I promised a part two of Barry's photos last week, then got a little caught up with travelling and sorting for our first, full-on working weekend from Areandare. As you read this pre-scheduled post, I'll be safely ensconced in Malpas with my daughter and two gorgeous giggling grandsons. Barry will be on the boat, having … Continue reading BCN Photos Part Two – Descending Farmers Bridge Locks
Step away from your comfort zone …
A young male in his early twenties recently confided to me how much he yearns to travel to the other side of the world. While he has some sketchy plans for 2015, he's wary of what may happen if he steps too far from his comfort zone. Wow! I had no idea what such a concept even was … Continue reading Step away from your comfort zone …