Sunday 3rd May 2009

This afternoon we enjoyed a really lovely walk at Windsor, by the River Thames. First, we strolled through Eaton, then down along the Thames Path as far as Romsey Lock. After a very nice Windsor Cream Tea (freshly baked scones – very yummy !), we went up the hill towards the world famous castle, ending up finally in the Great Park.

Sunday 26th April 2009

This afternoon we invited over my brother Simon and our two nephews Scott & Alex for a birthday tea party. Thanks to the wonderful Spring sunshine, first of all we were able to visit the local park at Swakeleys for a game of ball, some fun in the playground for the boys, and then followed by a lovely walk home for tea past the ducks on the lake.



Here is Simon cutting his birthday cake – keenly watched by sons Scott & Alex !

Friday 17th April 2009

Today Gina and I played the part of tourists in our own capital city, and decided to spend some quality time at one of the world’s most famous museums. However, due to the immense size of the British Museum, we decided to concentrate (this visit) on viewing just the ancient Egyptian (see below) and Greek rooms (where we saw the Parthenon sculptures – including the “Elgin Marbles“).



Here is a picture of the “Rosetta Stone”. This is believed to be the key to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.



The above is a photpgraph from a frieze of the “Elgin Marbles” – iconic sculpture from ancient Greece.

Sunday 12th April 2009

Today we spent a restful Sunday walking along the Thames Path at Henley. Here are some pictures taken from the wooden bridge overlooking the weir at Marsh Lock.

Sunday 8th March 2009

Today we were all very proud of our eldest son Marc, for successfully completing a near 10 mile long charity walk, in aid of the North London Hospice. The walkers started off from Finchley (north London), then making their way via Hampstead and Highgate onto the finishing point, at Westminster (central London), where they were met by the Mayor of  Westminster, and other well wishers. The charity does much excellent work for the community, such as helping out with cancer patients and their families, which was particularly poignant for Marc, who recently lost his grandfather Charles in January from that terrible illness.



Here’s a picture of Marc, literally towering above the Mayor, and 2 of his work colleagues, at either end.

Sunday 15th February 2009

So, we finally got around to holding my annual 39th birthday party, delayed unfortunately due to a rather large amount of snow falling all around. At last, my brother Simon and his sons Scott & Alex were able to join us.

Sunday 4th January 2009

Today we held a 10th birthday party for Scott (just a few days early for convenience).



Here he is pictured with his Dad, Simon – just after he opened up his presents from us.

Saturday 6th December 2008

This evening we celebrated (just a few days early) Charles’ 86th birthday, with a family party at his flat.

Sunday 23rd November 2008

Today we had a pre-Christmas party for our nephews Scott & Alex, as due to personal commitments on both sides this would unfortunately be the last chance to see them before the big day.

Tuesday 14th October 2008

This evening we went over to Uncle Lou’s home, for a long time awaited get together with our Australian cousin, Moya.



It was really great to meet up in person with her again, after such a long time, and catch up on all of her news from “down under”.