We happened across the British Riders Association in the park on today’s bike ride, competing on their horse and traps. Afterward we had lunch at Oakley Court Hotel. Continue reading June 19: Father’s Day

We dodged raindrops during our walk along the towpath toward Staines. Continue reading June 18: Bridge Graffiti

For the first time in over a year, Richard and I visited our London flat for an appointment associated with our never-ending lease extension process, then stayed on to work in the Marylebone Starbucks. The flat looked amazingly good after five years of tenants. Continue reading June 17: Marylebone

After a full day of meetings there is nothing nicer than walking in Windsor Great Park. Tonight I walked around the lake with Jo before meeting the NCT girls at the Wheatsheaf for a drink. Continue reading June 16: Walk in the Park

I was pleasantly surprised to receive this in the post today. I got this for the journal on action learning I edited with Mike Marquardt last year. Continue reading June 15: Award

I had work calls this evening (something that is becoming slightly less common with my new role, hooray) so Rich had time to build up some GamerTag points. Continue reading June 14: When the Cat’s Away….

Today was the long-awaited play date with 4-year-old identical twins Freddy and Dexter from school. Maddie had the time of her life. Continue reading June 13: Twins

Maddie went to Annabel’s trampolining party on a rainy Sunday. Continue reading June 12: Party

We drove to Longleat to spend the day with Meg, Sarah, Gus and Dexter who were staying at CentreParcs. With a hilly bike ride before lunch and three hours of swimming including riding the rapids this afternoon, I’m now tired but relaxed. Continue reading June 11: Day Out

The crystal award I won earlier in the year was shipped over from the US and was broken en route. I am trying not to cry about it and remember I wasn’t sure what I would have done with it anyway. Boo. Continue reading June 10: Sad