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We had such a lovely night at @winterglowuk even M We had such a lovely night at @winterglowuk even Mr Lane who really doesn’t do Christmas lights 😆 really enjoyed it. 

A wonderful way to get the season started 🎄🤶🥰

Suppose I best get my Christmas shopping started now 🤦‍♀️🤶
@winterglowuk you were beautiful 🎄 @winterglowuk you were beautiful 🎄
I miss my Dad every day but I miss him the most in I miss my Dad every day but I miss him the most in November. 

He loved mornings like this, out walking his dog with the fog on the hills. He told me once that the day I was born the fog was so thick he could grab it and feel it fold around him. He said that is the best metaphor for being a parent. The fog is so thick to start with but as I became older it would become less and less to the point you couldn’t grasp it and had to let it go. 

As a parent now with a teen I totally get it. 

Don’t half miss you Mr Edwards 💜
That’s it. NO more pumpkins. @henanddotcafe for That’s it. NO more pumpkins.

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Over 2 stone off now but way more importantly feel Over 2 stone off now but way more importantly feeling stronger and healthier than I have for along time both mentally and physically. Big love to the queen of fitness (torture) for helping me find my inner ggggrrrr…. @jfit_and_personal_training 💪
Be afraid… seriously be afraid 😂 Be afraid… seriously be afraid 😂
Happy 7th Birthday to the best dog and cat mother Happy 7th Birthday to the best dog and cat mother in the world. I know people always think they have the best dog but seriously Penny is in the top ten. Loyal and loving and just the easiest dog ever to look after and have around. 

We all want another but she has been so good from day one that I’m terrified of what sort of luck we would get with another one 🤦‍♀️ if only humans could be a bit more like Penny (without the sniffing bums part) 🥰
Manchester has changed SO much. It has been years Manchester has changed SO much. It has been years since we went into the centre itself. What hasn’t changed is the people, atmosphere and my love for the city that will always be home. 

The best weekend celebrating @jules_spaceman 50th and our 22nd wedding anniversary. 

Is 4pm to early to go to bed? 😂
Happy Birthday @jules_spaceman found our way back Happy Birthday @jules_spaceman found our way back home for the weekend to celebrate. ❤️
Off to year 4 ❤️ Years 1 and 2 for me (absolu Off to year 4 ❤️

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Driving me round the bend

April 4, 2019      admin      Leave a Comment

This summer, we are spending three weeks towing our Caravan though western France into Spain. We start our journey from home to Portsmouth, then the Ferry to Caan, on down though Le Mann, Ile de Rae, Biarritz and then in Spain and the ferry home from Santander.

860 miles. 860 miles towing 1.75 tonnes with three bikes on the roof, two children in the back, dog in the boot, wife navigating (and mediating!). 

There has been a recent survey about distractions while driving. I’m going to bet that I’m going to experience the entire list on this trip! 

We have been recently approached by Lease Car, a Personal Contract Hire company to highlight their campaign #UKDrivingdistractions, they must of thought we might be qualified!

Apparently noise is the number one distraction, and specifically music, Heavy Metal, Electronica and Rock come out on top as the most distracting. So note to self, no Beastie Boys while driving! 

Eating came out second, which again I’ve been guilty of,especially when at work and I’m running late for meetings or have just not had time to stop. Other things such as shaving (not with this beard) putting on make up (come on who hasn’t reapplied their lippy at the lights? I certainly have!) and then as listed above, pets, kids, carrying cargo. We’ve attached the infographic of the survey to the bottom of this post so you can see for yourselves. 

We will of course ensure that the dog is secure in the back of the car, we’ll take regular breaks to rest (and eat!) We’ll shave and apply makeup before leaving. We will ensure that the children are entertained in the back and we’ll be listening to nice calming music!

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