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Toby's A levels
Hooray!! Toby got his A level results last Thursday. He got an A for Geography, B for Biology and B...
Life at the moment
Sorry about the rubbish title, couldn't think of anything more inspiring as just posting about general life at the moment!...
Cindy's Gravestone
Well at last, Cindy's gravestone has been put up in the cemetery. We all went this afternoon after Meeting, had...
Past Week
I've had a great week this week. The weather still hasn't been very good, but not too bad. Spent a...
Great Yarmouth!
Got back from Yarmouth last night after an exhausting journey, but having had a great time. The first train journey...
Past couple of days
Had a good couple of days recently, although the weather hasn't been very good. Spent Friday in town with friends...
Dad's birthday
Dad's birthday yesterday. Got a nice selection of presents. A hand made pillow cover from Rose (made by Rose), a...
Dad turns 39!!!
Believe it or not dad is now 39 which considering I'm 16 still makes him pretty young, but still he's...
Finished GCSEs!
Just finished taking my GCSEs so I'm on holiday for the next three months. Very happy! Got to wait till...
Race for Life
Rose is doing the Race for Life in aid of [Cancer Research UK][1]. It's a 5km run around the Knavesmire...
Rose's Website
Rose has got a website [here][1]. [1]: https://rose.aldreth.com...
John and Toby Have a Day Off
Millthorpe have got a training day today, so John and Toby are at home. John and I are going together...
Badminton with Simon
I won. Hooray. Very close though. It's always great having a really good run around and getting disgustingly hot and...
Millthorpe Open Evening
On Monday evening Rose and I went up to Millthorpe for their open evening. It's very odd to think that...
I'm a Member
Richard Ogden popped in on his way home from Monthly Meeting to say that I've been accepted as a member...
Cindy's Birthday
It would have been Cindy's birthday tomorrow so we went out for a meal with Lance and Mary to celebrate....
All Busy - except Toby!
Toby had his first weekend lie in for ages as the paper shop has now shut, so he's unemployed. He's...
Squash not Badminton - John to YTT
Yesterday I taught Luigi and Clara - for the first time this week as they've been in Italy. I had...
Coffee with Andrea and Rose's Yoga
I had coffee with Andrea this morning - two hours putting the world to rights. Rose went for her third...
Well - long time no post
I've really got out of the habit of writing here - partly because it felt as though I was trying...
Memories of Cindy
Cathy Holman and Chris Hughes wrote this wonderful piece about Cindy for the Meeting Book of Memories. Cindy Tarrant {:...
Emma
We stopped off at Katharine and Simon's on our way home from Holland to see Emma. She was born on...
Half Term in Holland
Over half term we went to one of the Center Parcs in Holland. We drove via the Eurotunnel, then stopped...
John and Boodle
... came for supper. Very nice evening. We watched quite a lot of the [Eurovision Song Contest][1], which was won...
Phoenix Dance
John and I went to see [Stories in Red][1] the current Phoenix Dance production at the WYP last night. John...
Toby's New Job
Well that didn't take long!! It isn't really a new job, because it'll still be at the newsagent's. Two hours...
Paper Round
Toby is feeling rather agrieved this morning, as the papershop where he has diligently and very reliably done a paper...
Like Two Old Crocks
Played badminton with Simon at lunch time today. He'd cycled into a lamppost and had a very sore and stiff...
Lal & Pauline's Second Anniversary
We went over to Lal and Pauline's today. Last year they had fantastic weather, but unfortunately it was grey and...
Visiting Will
Will is off work at the moment because of an operation to his knee. He damaged it playing football -...
What a Glorious Day
I'm sure it's mainly the weather, but I've had a lovely day today. It was really warm and sunny and...
Work, Play, Food
I think I've picked up some work this morning. Someone that Simon knows wants to withdraw her children from Tregelles...
Lunch Out
More washing!! Another three loads washed, sorted and away today. Just about back to normal after Turkey and the Lake...
Blast from the Past
I bought a pair of Doctor Marten's shoes (not boots) today. They are black with yellow stitching around the sole....
Home and Doctor Who
It was raining this morning, after lovely weather for the rest of the weekend, so we left by about 9:30...
Meeting and a Play
We went over to Swarthmore for Meeting this morning. The village Meeting House had had a fire, so Meeting was...
Go Ape, Mountain Biking and a Bonfire
Rookhow is only 3 miles down the road from the Grizedale Forest Visitors centre, so there were lots of activities...
Exercise and the Lake District
I had a busy day today. I spent the morning sorting out packing for the Meeting trip to the Lake...
Lunch with Kath
I had a lovely lunch today with Kath. The last of the Ikea gravadlax, salad and a glass of wine....
Washing, Badminton and Bookgroup
A general sorting out day today. Several loads of washing dried and sorted. Supermarket not visited, must do it tomorrow!...
Morrissey
I just watched 4 music presents... Morrissey from earlier in the month. He's aged really well and the new songs...
Turkey Holiday
We've just got back from a lovely holiday in Patara, Turkey. The hotel was pretty luxurious, and was run by...
Photos added
I've put some more photos on the website. There are some of John and Rose ready for World Book Day,...
Just the Two of Us
On Thursday night Just the two of us started, on BBC 1. I thought it was okay, but the celebrities...
A Film from Cindy's Camera
I finished the film that was in Cindy's camera this weekend in Manchester. It had some photos from the summer...
Old Photos
We were looking through lots of old photos last night, and Rose wanted a copy of the some of her...
Kodo Drummers
On Sunday we went over to Manchester to see the [Kodo Drummers][1], for John's Christmas present. We went on the...
Weekend in London
We went to London this weekend, primarily for Eleanor Garner's christening - of which more later. John, Rose & I...
Easter Holiday
Great excitement, as I've booked us a holiday in Turkey over Easter. We're going to stay in a [hotel][1] that...
Booklists
The Guardian published [top 10 book lists][1] that three authors think children should have read by the time they leave...
Coffee, Cinema & Parents' Evening
I had coffee this morning with Mark and Michelle - nice to see them at the same time! After lunch...
Sunday
I went to Meeting this morning with Rose, while John had a leisurely morning. Lily came home with us to...
Tiger in the Well
I read the penultimate chapter of this fantastic book to Rose last night. Sally managed to escape from the cellar...
Skiing
I've dropped Toby off this morning at the [Sheffield Ski Village][1] where he's going to take part in a learn...
Tea at Saffron and Jenny's
We've been out for tea tonight at Saffron, Jenny and Nok's - except for Toby, who cooked for himself. In...
Oven Fixed
Fixed - well it wasn't actually broken! As I suspected, a button had got pressed. If you hold down one...
John on the Radio
The BBC rang up on Friday asking if John would do a report for [Big Toe][1]. They had our phone...
Lovely Oven Broken
I used our super new oven to grill sausages on Saturday, then when I came to use it to make...
Party Party Party
Yesterday (Sunday) was the day of the Meeting Mid-Winter Party and then in the late afternoon and evening we had...
Football, Town and Sketching
Rose went to her dancing at Southlands this morning - the normal tap, ballet, disco and drama she's been doing...
Out of the Habit
I've really got out of the habit of posting here, so I'm going to try and get going again. I...
Happy Christmas
I'm afraid I'm not going to get around to posting christmas cards this year, so here's wishing you a Merry...
Technology Projects
Toby and John have both brought home technology projects this week. Toby's was a DVD display stand that he made...
Badminton
I carry on trying to play badminton regularly. I've had to miss a few games over the last month or...
What Will Survive of Us is Love
Philip Larkin - An Arundel Tomb > Side by side, their faces blurred, > The earl and countess lie...
Scarcroft Christmas Play and Choir Concert
This afternoon I went to Scarcroft to watch their Christmas play. It was mostly acted by year 6 children, with...
Bright & Cold
I went for a run today along the river. It was a really crisp, bright day. Two minutes after leaving...
Day of Treats
On Friday, I had an excellent day. It started off with Rose going to school, definitely a good start, making...
Eleven Not Ten
Of course, I can't count. Yesterday's [post][1] looked back ten years to the night before John was born. Of course...
Birthday Tea
We had a chinese takeaway this evening, by special request. Katharine was here, and so were Lance and Mary. Delicious...
JCB Song
I heard the [JCB song][1] on the radio for the first time today. John and Rose have been watching its...
Icing Bag Nozzles
I've been making meringues for John's birthday this evening. Cindy always used the icing bag to squirt them out quickly,...
School for Scandal
I've just got all the children into bed after coming back from seeing [The School for Scandal][1] at York Theatre...
John's Birthday Treat
It's John's birthday next Thursday, and he decided to have his birthday treat before his birthday. So last night he...
Wednesday Night - Trinny & Susannah
We seem to have got into a routine of all watching What Not to Wear every Wednesday evening, even though...
Rose and John's Instruments Arrived
I picked up Rose's flute and John's saxophone on Tuesday and today is the day of their lessons. Rose had...
Rose Back to School
After Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday morning off school, Rose went back on Tuesday morning, and had a good time....
Theatre, Theatre, Gym, Dance, Cinema
On Friday evening I went to see Jerusalem at the WYP with Lance, while Mary looked after the children (babysat...
Thursday Already
- where does the week go? The problem with writing several days at a time, is that I can't quite...
Brimham Rocks
We went to [Brimham Rocks][1] today with Kath and Louis. It was a fantastic day, really bright and warm (in...
Training Day
John and Rose were off school yesterday, as it was a teacher training day. Rose's friend Anna had organised a...
Steptoe & Son
I've just got the children into bed after going out this evening to see [Steptoe & Son][1] at York Theatre...
Toby Still Home
Toby slept from 7:30 yesterday evening till 8:30 this morning - I had to phone the paper shop to say...
Theatre Trip & Toby Home
Toby's been off school today - dreadful cold, headache and runny nose. He slept for over three hours in the...
Home & Shakespeare
Rose has been at home today. Worn out and miserable this morning. We went to the supermarket together - as...
Bonfire Weekend
We went to two lovely bonfire parties this weekend. On Friday we went to John and Katie's. They had a...
Toby's Piano Lessons
Toby decided after the summer holiday that he wanted to have piano lessons again. He tinkled quite a lot over...
Donations to Oxfam
When I was at Meeting yesterday I picked up a letter that was waiting for me in the pigeon holes....
Half Term
We've had a busy week, which is one reason I haven't written about it, and the other is that we...
Sarah to Hospital
I went over to Will and Sarah's today to take Sarah to hospital. She's got a bad case of conjunctivitis...
Coffee and Harvest
I had coffee with Michelle this morning at the Blakehead Bookshop and Café - oh yeah and a huge plate...
Theatre Tickets
Cindy & I had organised this term's worth of big deal tickets. I decided that I didn't want to go...
Rose's Photos
Just had a film from Rose's camera developed. It starts with photos of last year's Christmas tree, so it's been...
School Cycle Ride, Cinema, Toby Home
John, Rose and I cycled this morning along the cycle track to Naburn on the [Scarcroft HSP][1] cycle ride. Nice...
Rose's Dance Show
Rose's dance show has been taking up a lot of time the last few weekends and I finally got to...
Toby to London
Rose and I went to the station to wave off Toby. He is spending this weekend in London with Jane...
Walk in the Wolds
I went for a [walk][1] in the Yorkshire Wolds today with David Campbell. We left after dropping children at schools...
New Look
I've spent some time over the last couple of months setting up a "new look" for the website. And here...
Cindy's Grave
I went to the cemetery yesterday and took some photos of where Cindy's ashes are buried. cindygrave Cindy's ashes are...
Poem from the Holmans
This poem is one that the Holmans chose to read at Cindy's funeral, but didn't find a space to. >...
Cindy's Birthday
Today would have been Cindy's 44<sup>th</sup> birthday. To celebrate we are going out this evening to La Piazza for a...
President John
John was elected onto the school council a couple of weeks ago - a boy and each girl get chosen...
Millthorpe Visit
John has been off school today with tummy bug, but he was well enough to go round [Millthorpe School][1] in...
Very Busy
It seems strange writing here now, which is one reason why I haven't posted for a week or so. But...
Service for the Burial of Ashes of Cindy Tarrant
Held at York Cemetery on Tuesday 27th September 2005 A Intro :- We are met as a family to say...
Announcements in Papers
Today's Guardian has an announcement of Cindy's death and funeral...
Photos of Mandy's Birthday
I've put up some photos from Mandy's birthday weekend here in York. There are several of Cindy. <!-- [![Mandy &...
One Week On
It has been a week since Cindy was last in the house. It seems so recent, but things are so...
New Photos of Cindy
Here's the first photo of Cindy that anyone has sent - from [Simon Palmour.][1] <wpg2>cindyphotos</wpg2> More please, if you have...
Friday to Friday
Written on Saturday 10th. On Friday we had planned to go to the hospital for Cindy to have a chest...
Cindy Tarrant. 9th October 1961 - 11 September 2005
We are very sorry to have to tell you of the death of Cindy Tarrant. <wpg2>wales2005/DSCF1258.jpg</wpg2> Cindy died calmly and...
12 September
To Whitby with Mandy + David. Pat, Maurice, Jayne to Minster & town. Amazingly warm day - hottest we've ever...
11 September
Say goodbye to James. Toby to Luke's, John + Rose to Meeting and then to Oscar & Lil's. Phone Kate,...
10 September
Jean to sit with Cindy AM - Cindy's request. Rose dance, Toby paper round + squash. J + I tidy...
9 September
Cindy feels pill lodged in throat. V bad breathing episode. 999, hospital. Heart traces, oxygen, physio... To MAU ward 1ish,...
Practical Day
Kate Hodge our MacMillan nurse came round today, to chat about practical things. She's sorted out some extra painkillers for...
8 September
Kate Hodge in morning. Discussed practicalities. More Handling Sin. Put off Alison F. C too tired. C long chat with...
Edward Goes Swimming
After years of looking enviously at people who can swim front crawl efficiently and smoothly, I've decided to learn myself....
7 September
John + Rose to school. AM read some Handling Sin. PM Ruth Cory rubbed Cindy's feet, so C downstairs up...
All Back to School
Toby started year 10 yesterday - looking very smart in his blue T-shirt (lower school wear white - he's really...
6 September
The previous entry was the last Cindy wrote in her diary. A while after Cindy died I made very brief...
5 September
Woke quite late this morning - didn't even hear Toby go out. Thought I'd taken the morning slowly, but had...
Cindy Downstairs
Late in the afternoon, Cindy came downstairs. I pushed her in the wheelchair along the landing to the stairs and...
4 September
E went off to Meeting with John and Rose. Toby put his car back together. Dressed and sat in my...
Saturday
Boring title I know - never mind. In the morning: Toby went off to play squash for the first time...
3 September
Woke about 5:30 still feeling the same - so disappointing. E helps me wash and I get dressed to sit...
2 September
Had hoped for a return to the improvement I felt on Wed this morning, but it was not to be....
1 September
With O2 walked to + from the loo around 6am. Felt I'd turned a corner. Then smack back. Had to...
Dane's Dyke
I went off today with the children to [Dane's Dyke][1] to look for fossils. It's supposed to be good for...
Much Better Day
After a really bad couple of days, today was much better. Cindy managed to get up after lunch, then I...
31 August
Despite spending all day in bed I slept solidly. Woke up and felt very spaced out and strange. Couldn't get...
Mick and Susheila
Mick, Cindy's colleague from Abbey Grange came round to see Cindy this afternoon, with his wife Susheila. Cindy was still...
30 August
Needed the bathroom really early. Huge effort. Breathing starting to hurt now. Got E to push me back from the...
29 August
All go into town to walk around the walls. T goes to Tom's some time during the morning. E phones...
Cindy Gets a Haircut
Just taken Cindy up to Brian's for a haircut. Her hair has gradually grown, till now it looked a bit...
Just Like the Old Days?
Phil and Marcia are visiting (with Claudia and Lucas) and we've just finished playing cards - just like when they...
28 August
Phil, E, R + Claudia set off to do the breadcrumb trail and J, Lucas and Marcia to the Railway...
27 August
Ask T to take me out to the Gallery. He pushes me along the river. E, J + R go...
Quietish Day
Nothing particular during the day - a bit of tidying up, putting away the washing... Toby went off to Monk's...
26 August
Writing retrospectively and cannot think beyond a late morning again... Chris Hughes came about 11am and I managed to get...
25 August
Slow + slouchy day for E + the children after so much business. J + R watch Harry Potter -...
How is Cindy?
Good question, but the answer isn't so good. She's gradually getting more exhausted and finding walking around more and more...
24 August
All went to the Castle Museum this morning. Lots of heavy rain. E + R came back early as R...
23 August
All have gone to Hunmanby today. It is the first outing I've not made. Feel like I've been in bed...
Computer Out of Action!
No entries recently as the computer hasn't been working properly. To catch up: <wpg2>wales2005</wpg2> Wales - rock climbing;excellent walk just...
22 August
It is very difficult to get up. Any effort now seems enormous. James, Emma and crew arrive around lunchtime. Manage...
21 August
David and Edward take all to the park and Mandy + I sit in the yard. It is a glorious...
20 August
Quite a difficult morning getting up, I think because of the having to get up and be down for breakfast....
19 August
Mandy's 40 birthday today - send her a text. She is coming later and I'm really hoping I'll be able...
18 August
Awake with a pulled muscle in my left side that hurts when I cough. So, move around gingerly all morning....
17 August
Compared to yesterday felt much better. Managed to shower + be up for Gordon's visit at 10:30. He brought me...
16 August
Appointment with Dr B this morning. L collected J to take him to his scuba diving + R dropped off...
15 August
Managed to get up at a reasonable time and have done a few bits + pieces around the house. Remain...
14 August
Spent very late last night helping T with the finishing touches to his packing. E has driven him along with...
13 August
Very heavy rain for our departure. Me very breathless today. See a doctor in the afternoon to check for infection...
12 August
E + W off to Nantlle Ridge this morning. Cool and heavy dew outside unless has rained. K + S...
11 August
Bit overcast today. E disappointed not to be walking with Will as planned. Go in staggered fashion to the Centre...
10 August
More swimming in the stream for the children today - Katharine + Jane also. Rock climbing with Will in the...
9 August
The children, E and others made for the stream this morning. Beautifully hot and sunny. I found a sun spot...
Beach Again
Some people went off to Portmerion, but Mary and all 5 of us went off to Harlech Beach again. Not...
Walks and Trains
Will, Toby, John, Rose and I set off on the Snowdon Horseshoe; Jane, Andy and Mary went on the PYG...
8 August
Had to swap seats with Jack on the drive to the Snowdon railway because of car sickness - he was...
Sunday - Beach
Went to Harlech beach - about a 20 minute drive. It's a lovely flat sandy beach, with views of Harlech...
Pool in Stream
We walked down to the stream in the grounds and found a waterfall with a fantastic pool at the bottom...
7 August
Felt better today, if rather weak. Found the beach at Harlech. Great expanse of golden sand bordering a beautiful blue...
Journey to Wales
Saturday - time to go to Wales. Cindy woke up not feeling very well, but we loaded the car up...
6 August
Awoke feeling sick + was so before getting out of bed - just fluid. I think I must have been...
Maurice at Thruxton
Maurice used his birthday present today - a driving experience at [Thruxton][1]. He went round first in a Mazda RX8,...
Jayne's Birthday
We all (Jayne, Steve, Christopher, Pat, Maurice, Mandy, David, Amy, Tom, Cindy, Me, Toby, John and Rose - Matthew AWOL)...
5 August
Dad's Thruxton visit today. Lots of hanging around for J + R but the weather was kind. All had turned...
Weekend at Home
We got back to York in time for lunch, unpacked and started on the mammoth washing pile! We ran out...
Spy Game
We went to the York Castle Museum to try out their August activity. Followed a booklet around, looking for clues...
4 August
Mandy took us to Explosion a surprisingly interesting museum about guns and fire power at the old gunpowder factory on...
Badminton
I played badminton against Simon on Tuesday and John and Toby had a game. They played together really well and...
Lake District
We had a fantastic week in the Lake District, staying in Keswick. Some of the highlights included: Scrambling up a...
3 August
Drove to M + D, lunching on the way. Beautiful day and rather a shame to spend it in the...
2 August
Finally got around to making a dressing gown for Laura doll with rose. Rose did most of the machining. She...
1 August
Toby shopped with me at Sainsbury. Don't know how I would have managed without him - £150 worth! And he...
31 July
I had a very slow Sunday morning, despite thinking I might have gone to Meeting. More washing! Went to Chrissie...
30 July
Cinema didn't happen. Played some cards with R. E and the boys watched a TV movie. Managed to get up...
29 July
Although overcast it is not raining and the little rainfall we have is while we're in the car driving to...
28 July
Woke to steady rainfall this morning. J keen to see cars for the stars so sets off with E +...
27 July
T not up for a scramble this morning, he's feeling a bit sore and stiff. E takes J + R...
26 July
E + the boys leave at 7:30 for their date with Go Ape. R + I follow a couple of...
25 July
Very late morning. Finally manage to get out and walked along the lake where the wheelchair could be pushed. Quite...
24 July
Start the day with a lovely boat trip around Derwentwater. Sun's out and the view of the surrounding hills is...
23 July
L + M came for breakfast. L very stressed and didn't stay long. Has lots of work to do before...
22 July
Pop down to the allotment first thing. T is helping M move some manure. I manage to pull a few...
21 July
Today I went to Whitby with Sam. A lovely breezy day. Arrived ready for our first snack at the Shepherds...
20 July
T receives an award for academic achievement this afternoon. Also for punctuality and attendance. Very, very happy for him. He's...
19 July
School concert at Scarcroft this evening. E takes me up the back stairs to avoid the crowds as I need...
18 July
Feeling so much better this morning - woke with some energy which makes me realise that I have actually been...
17 July
Stunningly hot day. Me a very slow morning, but with mention of the seaside managed to get myself up. It...
16 July
Dance as per usual and then R invited to Freddie's to play. E + J off to the Palmours for...
A Child of Our Time - Proms
Last night the first [Prom][1] of the year was Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time. It's a piece I...
15 July
Saw Dr S this morning to discuss the nature of my demise - so this was a jolly little meeting....
Toby's New Site
Toby's got a new [site][1] on MSN Spaces. Let's see how long this one lasts! [1]: https://spaces.msn.com/members/TobyAndrews/...
Fantastic Trip to London
We've just got back from a two night trip to London - more scorching hot weather! We went down by...
14 July
Decided against the V+A and arranged to meet Jane + Andy for lunch. London Bridge was teeming and we arrived...
13 July
Woke feeling very breathy and with a pain in my chest. I was extremely slow. Nice breakfast in the garden...
12 July
The ticket collector didn't even look at the tickets - relaxed into the journey. David met us at Kings X....
11 July
Enjoyed a very nice Reiki - Robert has expanded more in minerals - gave me a couple of stones. Retrieved...
10 July
Had a devastating beetroot + celery juice this morning - had the effect of a mega scouring pad. E consequently...
9 July
Very hot again. J + R enjoy Bill + Jo's new paddling pool for a couple of hours after dance....
To Uranus and Back!
John, Rose and I have just cycled along the [planet cycle path][1] to Uranus. It took about an hour and...
Houses of Parliament Cleaners
I've just written to our MP about an [article][1] in today's Guardian, about how most cleaners in the Houses of...
8 July
Very hot today. E play badminton. Pop into town in the morning and deliver Mimi's trousers. Browse in a few...
7 July
Visit Jules + Marcus and lovely new baby Freddie. Perfect little boy with golden hair. Jules looking as lovely as...
All Family OK
Jane and Katharine and partners/child are all ok, following the bomb in London [today][1]. Been exchanging phone calls and texts...
The Tasting Room
Lunch today at The Tasting Room York. Here is Edward and my restaurant review. Tucked away in the 'Latin Quater'...
6 July
With great difficulty, tidy J's room in readiness for Swea. E + I decide to do some culture vulturing @...
Farndale
Ted and I went for a walk in [Farndale][1], in the North York Moors, today. We drove up there through...
5 July
Met up with Alison Forrester for coffee at the Blakeshead. Sat in the garden until a huge downpour chased us...
4 July
T poorly this morning - didn't even do his paper round. Generally very exhausted from all his activities over the...
3 July
Decided to stay home + cook Sunday lunch. Such an effort on the breathing front and pain in my chest....
2 July
Feeling not very good this morning. Contemplate getting T to take R to dance, but manage to get myself out....
1 July
E + I take off first thing and have coffee at the Art Gallery - E does a quick reccy...
30 June
Not very energetic today. Very difficult to get up and very breathy. One of those days where I'd have difficulty...
29 June
Credit Union lunch got off to a slow start, but by the finish had actually been very successful - met...
28 June
Seemed to spend all day baking quiche for tomorrow's lunch. Spent a fair bit of inbetween time sitting in the...
Lovely Day Out
Today we drove to the [Yorkshire Sculpture Park][1], which is near Wakefield. It was a glorious day - hot and...
27 June
Yorkshire Sculpture Park in bright sun and clear sky is lovely. Have never been here - it was lovely particularly...
26 June
Everybody slept late this morning - especially Toby. He then spent most of the day on his Geography homework, it...
25 June
Relaxing breakfast of croissant and coffee before collecting R for dance festival in town. R + I speed along the...
The 39 Steps
We've just got home from the last of our "Big Deal" tickets at the WYP. It was an adaptation of...
Kitchen Finished
Dave has been here since Monday, working away with me in the kitchen. Floor's down, hob installed, skirting board and...
24 June
Saw the funniest play this evening '39 Steps' the last of our Big Night Out from L + M. Have...
23 June
Enjoy coffee + croissant at the Blakehead with Michelle. Impossible to get in the kitchen for breakfast because Colin Bell...
22 June
Enjoy nice run into the market and buy fish and samphire for tea. Bump into Michelle and Roberta - have...
21 June
E + David get started on the final run on the kitchen. The floor, although difficult, goes down surprisingly quickly...
20 June
E's birthday and all sit on the bed for modest pressie opening. Such a busy weekend and father's day yesterday...
19 June
All to Meeting this morning and Rose is invited to the beach with Mimi. Very hat and humid. J, E...
18 June
Lance birthday today. Celebrate with breakfast at theirs. Then off to dance classes. Straight to Will + Sarah's to celebrate...
Toby Away
Toby is away this weekend with school for his second Duke of Edinburgh "expedition" - more like a week of...
17 June
Bit of a shop + sort day. Feeling quite breathy still, sort out T's DofE bits and pressies for Fathers...
16 June
Go into York to look for pressie inspiration + buy pedal for my bike - pretty much run out of...
15 June
Manage slightly early rise this morning. (Cat loves new cat bed.) Tidy round in time for Swea + do some...
14 June
Rose very anxious this morning. Decides she want me to go. Outcome - success. R manages examination + x ray....
13 June
Wet and very cold - E puts the heating back on. A particularly good Reiki with lots of focus on...
12 June
Very quiet in the house with just John. Start to make picnic + then cycle to Meeting with John. Doing...
11 June
Quite an effort getting up this morning - no T to buy us bacon! Dropped Rose at dance and headed...
10 June
Carol + Claire came this morning for coffee bringing a large piece of fern from their garden. This will shield...
9 June
Lovely summer day. Mary drove me to Vertigrow and I spent yet more money on the garden. Fantastic trees for...
8 June
Sorted out pack up for T and tea in readiness for Dave. Bobbed into town & bout T a german...
7 June
Cycle into town to shop after breakfast and return home in time for lunch - smoked salmon and avocado rolls...
6 June
E busy DIYing in the kitchen ready for Dave. Did very large supermarket shop - felt quite exhausted, spending £130+...
5 June
Feeling extremely grim on getting up. All seems too much of an effort so retire to bed and E takes...
4 June
Toby - so excited today because your new phone has arrived. Very sophisticated and very expensive. Lots of hard work...
4 June
Baking for Ruth + David's bonfire in the afternoon. A really lovely party chatted with Chris + Ted, met up...
3 June
Hunmanby Gap with M. Met Will + Sarah + the children there. All skim boards + body boards well used....
2 June
T off for a sleepover @ Josh Cole, drop off his stuff for him. Has to pack his alarm clock...
1 June
Late morning + Hope comes for a sleepover. Girls stay up very late chatting....
31 May
E to Dr for 9:25. Cook us all a nice breakfast + then make for scan results... so miserable go...
30 May
BEACH! Get ourselves together after breakfast + Mandy makes a picnic. Stokes Bay is sunny, windy and pretty empty. Set...
29 May
A slow morning and then over to Mum + Dad's via the back route - very pretty countryside. Children enjoyed...
28 May
Bit of an effort getting up today, but need to get going to Mandy's. Had a good b/fast before the...
27 May
Horror - a snail or slug has eaten one of my hollyhock leaves - I'm setting up a barricade of...
26 May
Lovely warm morning cycling along the river. River watch for a while from the City Screen balcony. Excellent view here...
25 May
Picked up my 'Potato Eaters' - like it very much - E still doesn't like it. Good last Italian lesson...
24 May
Sea and I drove over to Castle Howard to shop for plants. Bit of a roan storm when we first...
23 May
John Rack came @ 11am for coffee. Has had a serious throat infection that saw him in hospital for 5...
Cindy Not Ill - What a Relief
I was a bit worried about Cindy last night as she went to bed very early with a temperature. She...
Seaside Again
We've been to Hunmanby Gap again today. Some skimming, some body boarding. John jumped off a submerged rock into, over,...
Saturday
John went to dance this morning, Rose was picked up from her sleepover at 11:30 - absolutely exhausted, very little...
22 May
Set off for Hunmanby after breakfast - boot stuffed with body board and skim boards. Tide coming in, bright sun...
21 May
Bob into town while E takes J off to dance. Bump into Richard Ogden deliberating over asparagus + have a...
Non Contact Time
We went to the West Yorkshire Playhouse to see the third of the plays that we're seeing on the big...
20 May
Met up with Chrissy for lunch @ No 8 - good old chin wag so much so left myself short...
19 May
Anna is in hospital with pneumonia. Buy various fripperies for her. Jo is constantly at her bedside + sleeping on...
Scarcroft Arts Evening
[Scarcroft][1] - John and Rose's school ran an arts evening for parents and children that we've just got home from....
18 May
Finished M's cake and did some Italian and trouser mending in the morning. E DIY in the kitchen. Italian very...
Turkish Baths
I went with Ted today over to Harrogate to go to the Turkish Baths (info [here][1] and [here][2]). As usual,...
17 May
No girls for sewing - tired + ill. No Tom - he's grounded. John jumping around as usual - he...
16 May
Rose not well with a temperature and has stayed at home mooching in pyjamas. Cut out mock trousers for Eleanor...
Pauline and Lal's Anniversary
It was Lal and Pauline's first anniversary, so they had a party to celebrate. They've also done a lot to...
15 May
Having a very lazy day. E took the children to Meeting and after listening to a gripping radio play -...
Sleepovers
John had Tom round for a sleepover, Rose went to Nok's. I don't think either pair got a great deal...
14 May
Rose walked to dance on her own. Anna very poorly with persistent cough/cold. Applied liberal layer of choc icing to...
13 May
Rosie cried off - she wants to spend time with Judith before she goes off on holiday. Went into town...
12 May
Hoping to go to Anita's with Rosie Waring to look at hat production but poor girl could not make it...
11 May
T off for his first babysitting job tonight for Alison. Arrived @ yoga to find Suzi not there - very...
10 May
Enjoyed early morning cycle along the river with E to meet Ted in the Gallery coffee shop - for the...
9 May
Pick M up at 10 and enjoy drive to Castle Howard. E + I finally decide on a lovely back...
8 May
Did coffee @ Meeting. Everybody else stayed at home. E was going to take J+R on school bike ride, but...
Nitin Sawhney
Yesterday evening, Cindy and I went to Gateshead to see [Nitin Sawhney][1] play at the [Sage][2]. It's a fantastic building...
7 May
Sletp through time we should have had b/fast @ Mary's. J+R up to listen to dawn chorus with M @...
Kitchen Photos
I've finally put up some pictures of the kitchen as it currently is. Do you like the "hob"? <!-- [...
Jane and Andy's Wedding
Jane and Andy got married in York Registry Office, followed by a party at Lance and Mary's on April 23<sup>rd</sup>....
6 May
E has booked tickets for Nitin Sawhney @ Gateshead. Set off early to look around the Sage and the Gallery....
5 May
Set off on electric bike at about 8am!! No caretaker because it is polling day!! argh!! Borrow a mobile +...
4 May
Leave my bag @ Italian!! Mary drives me back over, but all is locked. Suddenly remember late evening that tomorrow...
3 May
Hard week ahead for T with DAT tests plus others - he works hard every night + still manages to...
Two Fantastic Days at the Seaside
Bank Holiday Weekend - go to the seaside! So we did. All the children now have wetsuits, so they can...
2 May
Set off for Hunmanby about 11 and although traffic a little heavier than yesterday we had pretty much a clear...
Catch Up Time
I haven't posted for a while so here's what's been going on. Cindy - has had her tenth chemo treatment...
1 May
Sodens round for breakfast after the 8am birdwalk in the park. All came back boasting new knowledge of bird calls....
30 April
Coffee with Jean after dropping Rose off for dance. Then drive Toby to Keith's and have a quick cup of...
29 April
Rose good work assembly. She did not look - and indeed was not - as though she was enjoying it....
28 April
Very slow day at home. Back ache and feeling very very fatigued. Know it won't last. Watched John gym himself...
27 April
Managed Italian and from then onf felt extremely tired. Went to bed early and slept soundly....
26 April
Treatment this morning - last one. Scan in 6 weeks and then we'll see. It's not over yet, a few...
25 April
Judy came for coffee bringing shoots of parsley + rocket that she has grown from seed. Met up with Ruth...
24 April
Official unveiling of the children's wall hanging at Meeting this morning. Brenda has made a great job of it. Left...
23 April
Dropped Rose at dance then rushed off to shop before dashing to M+L to paint gold on J+A's cake. T+I...
22 April
Harrogate with Jane + Katharine for a sauna. Can't sit in the heat for as long as I used to...
21 April
A sewing day finishing off Rose's outfit - I really didn't want to be doing it last minute. Very pleased...
20 April
Shopped in the morning for a black shrug + bits & pieces. Came home for coffee. Swea came and I...
19 April
Bobbed into Sam;s for coffee & chat this morning - always nice to spend time with Sam. Rose off sick...
18 April
E to the doctor today. Writing retrospectively + can't think what else we all did. The days really can just...
17 April
Decide on Humanby Gap this afternoon. The Campbells decide to go too and puc up Luke Holman on the way....
16 April
Toby, Tom, Josh + E off to go-carting birthday treat. Have a great time. Toby wants to go again....
15 April
Play a few games of 'Happy Families' with J+R after tea. Such a relief to see E enjoying relaxing with...
14 April
Have a surge in tidying up the house after the kitchen aftermath. E touches up paint in the kitchen. Boxes...
13 April
E comes home from school mid-morning. Really can't take any more. I am relieved that the something I have been...
12 April
E awful day - observed by somebody from county. Has been given choices. Writing this 2 weeks late and can...
11 April
So lovely to have the house moving back to normality. No building work and no more cramped back room. Slowly...
10 April
H+D to Mass, J+R+T and me to Meeting. E doing some work. Toby got his bike sorted out by Josh...
9 April
J decides to give dance a miss and comes into town with me after dropping Rose at dance. We buy...
8 April
Feeling very nauseous today + so so tired. Manage to go to the dump with Dave + do domesticy bits...
7 April
Dentist with Toby first thing, then lots of bits + pieces shopping for Dave and for Toby's birthday. Fatigue setting...
6 April
IKEA first thing to return stuff + pick up final bits for David. Just make it back in time for...
5 April
Treatment - Mandy comes + I fall asleep mid infusion - how sociable! We have a nice soup at Spurriergate....
4 April
Children home for training day. Mandy working with Dave in kitchen. They can't make up their minds what to do...
3 April
Rose in a 7am to open pressies. All on the bed including the cat. All to Meeting - kicked off...
2 April
Il Giornale is too difficult for me! Lovely morning. J + R + I do a round tour of Bishy...
What a Day
Absolutely knackered. Dave and I have been flat out all day - only just finished and it's 8:20. But it...
1 April
Took Toby off to help buy tiles + shopping. J+R stayed at home John in his pyjamas until 11 I...
31 March
Embroidery part II. Rose to Nok's + then John too and they all went to the cinema. Katharine came for...
30 March
Embroider this morning. Working on Binka. Rose making a book mark. John went to the allotment with Mary. Nok came...
Kitchen Progress
Yesterday I tidied up the kitchen, rubbed down bits of woodwork, cleared up plaster and so on. Today, I have...
29 March
Very busy morning shopping. Shoes for Toby, trainers for Rose. Failed attempt to buy sweatshirt for John. Dave arrived in...
Chemo Nine
Cindy was due to have another session of chemo this week, but as she's still recovering from a cold, and...
28 March
Brimham Rocks gave us all a much needed 'run' around in the fresh air. Everybody had a good climb, although...
Easter Sunday
We've had a lovely lunch today with Lance and Mary. Roast Lamb - we haven't had anything roasted for a...
27 March
Left Toby, Lal + Pauline getting up slowly and cycled off to meeting. A very quiet Meeting. Philip Rack's piece...
26 March
E off to buy paint with John and Rose + I set off to take things to Age Concern +...
25 March
Went to St Clement's children’s activity morning with Mary. A good range of activities including juggling, computer, origami + Mary's...
24 March
Felt a home based day would be good as we'd all been out the last two days. Blitzed Rose's room...
Back Home
We've been back at home since Friday evening, as my parents were having other guests (David and Rachel - Sarah's...
23 March
Whitby today with mary leaving E to work. Lovely day. Packed up wheelchair as still not walking very far. Whitby...
22 March
Was going to go to Whitby, but very dam + cold and still not feeling very good. Moochy day. All...
21 March
Terrible night on the breathing front. I have a cold and 'woke' labouring to breathe. Oxygen mask a must. Felt...
20 March
Sore throat + felling very coldy. Managed the Fox group. Couldn't believe I'd left my book at home with the...
19 March
Spent the afternoon at L+M with Will, Sarah, the children and Sarah's brother + his wife. E off with boys...
18 March
Met up with Alison F for lunch at Melton's Too - had a very nice French Onion soup. Alison is...
17 March
John had a boa constrictor around his neck today; it stretch up and 'licked' his face. John thought it was...
16 March
Super Italian meal for Action Aid laid on by Luisa. And we did manage an Italian class afterwards. Toby to...
15 March
Returned from drop off + felt v. sick. Cleared our room for Tony + then was very sick. Back to...
14 March
Mary + I to IKEA. Forgot essentials like handles to return + fridge dimensions. Bought sink + various bits of...
13 March
All to church. Me cooking very large shoulder of lamb + then off to Wiggington for Toby's football. J+R+I to...
12 March
Very stay at home day. L+M not at all well with v. bad cold + jet lag....
11 March
L+M back. Tried + out of sorts. John back to school....
10 March
Today John is ill with sickness and diarrhoea had to leave him alone for a couple of hours to sort...
9 March
Busy morning meeting floor people, sorting out cat + doing Italian h/w. Good lesson of Italian, missed call to say...
Chemo 8
Another chemo session on Tuesday (yesterday). Cindy has been very busy today, including going to her Italian class, but has...
8 March
Very busy doing finishing touches of tidying to house ready for onslaught tomorrow. Say Dr B before chemo 8. Discussed...
Supper at Mark and Michelle's
On Saturday evening we went to Michelle and Mark's for a fantastic meal, with Jo and Bill. After a week...
Kitchen Ready for Next Stage
Dave went home on Saturday after lunch. He left a kitchen with a new plasterboard ceiling, total rewiring and all...
7 March
Massive sorting out at house to get ready for damp-proof on Wed. Ele + Mimi here for hand embroidery, Tom...
6 March
Still felt intoxicated in Meeting! Moved into the Mount and celebrated with roast dinner. Great to have some veggies. Nice...
5 March
Out to supper at Mark + Michelle's with Jo + Bill. Very nice vegetarian menu and lots of wine including...
Kitchen Starts!
Dave came up on Sunday evening and by Monday evening we had no units in the kitchen - and no...
4 March
More shopping for Dave first thing. Then into town to buy pressie for Amy. Went for a fairy, came back...
3 March
Lots of driving around today to shop for Dave. Then lots in the evening for gym club and feeding the...
John - Silent - Surely Not!
For [Red Nose Day][1] next Friday, John has decided to do a whole day's sponsored silence. Everyone who know's him...
2 March
Definitely need Toby to help me with my Italian - I think it could be really helpful if he did...
1 March
D doing lots of wiring. E shovelling ceiling rubbish + driving to the tip most of the day. Me -...
28 February
It's very bad! Ceiling's down, gas cooker gone... everything gone in fact so no meal here tonight or for quite...
Maurice's Surprise 70th Birthday Party
Cindy's dad, Maurice, was 70 on Friday and we all met up for a surprise meal. He knew he was...
27 February
Bfast with Mandy and Amy and then left about 10. Stopped for a coffee + then arrived back about 3pm....
A Doll's House
Very good. Felt long and lots of talking, but the main actor - Tanya Moodie - who was on stage...
26 February
Departed pretty much as planned and good journey to M+D. Met up with Jayne + Steve, christopher + Matthew -...
25 February
Cooked solidly all day for the freezer. Toby back to bed + slept till lunch. E still not well +...
Tobias' Visit
Toby's German exchange - Tobi - went home on Wednesday. I think that he had a good time. He didn't...
The Play What I Wrote
Cindy went to see [The Play What I Wrote][1] with Judy Emerick and came home saying it was absolutely hilarious....
School
A lot to catch up as I haven't posted for a week. My first week back at school was fine...
Kitchen
The kitchen ripping out is really getting close now. We've got the new units in Lance and Mary's cellar, the...
24 February
E home today. Car to Clive to finish off tyre repair. Had nice pizza lunch with L+M and admired their...
23 February
Dentist - Rose upset because she's to be seen by a specialist. Her bottom tooth is twisted. Nice supper with...
22 February
Farewell to Tobi - it seems to have gone very quickly. It has been very nice having him to stay....
21 February
Rose at home with a temperature. Spent the morning making Jane + Andy's ringbox. Nice to just have some time...
20 February
Called off a trip to Whitby - Tobi didn't want to go to the beach. They went off at 10am...
19 February
Managing to get through fatigue + aches + pains quite well. E took T+T to the football with Keith this...
18 February
Took T+T to see 'Million Dollar Baby' with Clint Eastwood. Deep + with a mercy killing at the end. Boys...
17 February
Greeted Tobi - seems very nice. Nice pottery gift from Germany + chocs for R+J. Coffee with E + then...
Waiting for Tobias
John and Rose have gone to bed. Cindy is having a nap because she's exhausted. Toby is on a coach...
16 February
E at work this morning. Very busy morning shopping readiness for Tbi's arrival. Leave it for E to unpack as...
15 February
Chemo 7 - bit of a disappointing scan; described as 'stable', but sounded 'worse' to me. However, do feel better...
14 February
Nipped into hospital for blood test & then to Bishy Road for eye test - surprisingly no significant change, even...
Mandy and Tom Here
Mandy and Tom have come to visit for a few days. Tom's half term has just started - unlike ours,...
13 February
E to meeting with John. Rose wanted to mooch at home. Toby + Tom on the computer. I got up...
Back to School
I'm back to school tomorrow. I'm in for two and a half days this week, and am helping out and...
Vikings vs Saxons
We went down to the Eye of York this afternoon to watch a battle between the Vikings and the Saxons....
12 February
John read his Big Toe radio report - very exciting. Dance for Rose. E did shopping & Jean came round...
11 February
E to optician this morning. Writing this retrospectively + can't think what we did - crafty bits and park, I...
Needlework, Truck Driving, Seaside and Chinese
Wednesday of half-term holiday - Cindy and Rose went to the City of York Embroiderer's Guild children's session with Nok....
10 February
Second morning of textiles. Rose completed background stitching and stitching on the sheep - looks good. Drive to Bridlington with...
9 February
Rose + I to textiles with Nok. Working on the theme of sheep. Rose chose a winter landscape - the...
Wedding List
In a very sad, geeky way, I'm very proud of a new website I've set up for my sister Jane's...
8 February
Swimming with Edward for the children. J+R helped out with window cleaning. Toby seeing his mates. Last week at home...
7 February
Start of the 1/2 term. Lovely to have the children home. A few things planned, but by and large hoping...
6 February
Lots of ministry in Meeting. Josh Parker - very full of despair - very sad. E took John to the...
5 February
Returned to Guildhall this afternoon with J+R. T off to f/ball with Keith. J+I painted a section of the 'BIG...
Half Term
School has finished for a week. We've no major plans - seaside probably, some making no doubt. John is out...
4 February
Finished off J's coat - looked good. Made him a hat - no wonder people buy these things. Took ages,...
Truck moved
Just to let you know that all updates about my truck have been moved, to a new website that I...
Surprise for Cindy
As it is getting close to time for me to go back to school, I thought that Cindy and I...
3 February
E in school this morning. John has diarrhoea and looks grim. Toby too and looked even worse, still did his...
2 February
No rush this morning. Enjoyed tea in bed and a lovely bath. Fantastic waking-up in this lovely room, forgot where...
1 February
Scan this morning. Then a bit of retail therapy. Home for lunch then off for our big treat. Fabulous room...
Taizé Service
On Sunday evening there was a Taizé service in the Minster for the Week of Christian Unity, or something, and...
John's Slideshow
John has made a sideshow as well - [here][1]. Some of the writing is hard to read - when it's...
31 January
Designer Outlet this morning - bought a nice skirt + some nuts! Home for lunch and then lazy afternoon knitting....
30 January
J+R very tired - wonder why! J off to gym for 10am. R slumps on sofa and doesnt want to...
Truck-part 4
Hey everybody my truck is now back to its normal self again, after a few bumpy weeks she is in...
29 January
Took Rose to dance and managed a bit of Bishy Rd. shopping. Still feeling the chemo, so back to bed...
28 January
Lovely morning at Carol's in a repeat of her knitting bee, but fewer of us - Fran, Vivienne (the felter)...
27 January
Late morning - J+R in for a nice cuddle & Toby sprawled in for a quick lounge, don't remember any...
26 January
Italian revision + a bit of tidying before Swea came, then off to look at Snowhome sale. Saw nothing we...
25 January
Off for a dentis appointment first thing with aching tooth - came away with stron flouride toothpaste. E to shcool...
Chemo Six
Cindy went in today for her sixth chemo in this round. She is fine this evening, but will no doubt...
Back to School ...Soon
I went into school this morning to talk about starting back after the half term holiday. They've arranged a "phased...
24 January
Zipped along for a bloodtest after dropping John + Rose off. Sleety + very cold - even Toby was wearing...
23 January
Toby didn't want to ice biscuits with me at Meeting - no Luke or Jordan, so he went home. Ran...
22 January
John enjoyed Nathan's b/day celebration of pizza + games @ Nathan's followed by Superbowl - he scored a strike. Toby...
Craft & Engineering Afternoon
John has gone off to a birthday party - pizza and then ten pin bowling. We're having mussels for tea,...
Rose's Slideshow
Rose has made a powerpoint slide show story - [have a look at it][1]. [1]: https://www.tarrant.org.uk/The Place.htm...
21 January
Nok for a sleepover - pancakes and Cludo to while the evening away. Toby did second stint at the youth...
20 January
Clear up for Swea + then off to look @ cookers - all look the same really. Taught myself to...
19 January
Fun Italian - haven't learnt my animals! Very tired and not sure about yoga. It was an energising session +...
Mum and Dad for the weekend
Started our weekend over a cup of tea and cream doughnuts and danish pastries. Caught up on family news while...
Don Giovanni
We went to the opera last night with Keith and Judy. Before it started, we went for a meal at...
18 January
Saw 'Big Waves' - or something like that - at the City Screen this afternoon. Cycled through a blizzard on...
Knitting Bee
Enjoyed a lovely day at Carol Gilham's knitting bee held to celebrate her birthday. Arrived in good time to enjoy...
17 January
Bought new light shades for the hall + a light for the kitchen - all really nice. 'Don Giovani' in...
16 January
Castle museum with Mum + Dad. See blog....
Toby's Car
Toby and I went out today to the Knavesmire to drive his new car which was finally in good working...
15 January
Railway museum with M+D see blog. E broke Toby's car!...
14 January
Knitting Bee @ Carol Gilham's. Great day chatting, knitting, eating & drinking - see blog. Toby 1st eve @ youth...
Kitchen Started
Cindy & I went to Ikea today, and spent a load of money on kitchen units. So things are finally...
13 January
Bought a kitchen in IKEA - at last we think it's going to happen. V nice lunch of Garvadlax +...
11 January
Thought I was better, but felt very unwell after moving around a bit. Cancelled lunch with Ruth + spent rest...
10 January
E. to occupational health this morning so I took the children to school. Firt time in ages. Good start to...
9 January
E took all to Meeting and I had a very slow morning feeling tired and with back ache - no...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Last night we went to see [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe][1] at the West Yorkshire Playhouse with Lance...
Knitting
Reading this [article][1] in today's Guardian, has prompted me to add something about Cindy's knitting. It's something she's picked up...
8 January
Very windy morning, felt quite worried about Toby out on his paper-round this morning. Managed to walk Rose to dance,...
7 January
Had a hearing testing today - all ok barring a slight niggle that they will keep an 'eye' (ear!) on....
6 January
E & I enjoyed a morning in town doing a spot of shopping and then went and had lunch together....
Last Day of the Holiday
We decided to have a proper day out today, before school starts tomorrow. We all went over to [Eureka][1] in...
5 January
Dentist at 9am - my teeth are aching, so feeling anxious about Simon prodding around. Off to Euraka with Jo...
4 January
Me having chemo. Took all am because of bank holiday backlog. E + children to Knavsmire to run his car....
3 January
All to cinema to see 'Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snickett.' General mooch. Went to Japanese shop + bought a nice...
Wheelchair Joke
We went to Bridlington today with Mary. I enjoyed getting out in the fresh air, it wasn't quite as cold...
New Year's Eve
We had Jane & Andy and Steve & Sam with Tom and Josh round on New Year's Eve. Cindy and...
Monster Truck Update!
Hey Toby here. Been fidilling with car over the last week or so and today it got its first sort...
2 January
Went to Bridlington with Mary. Lovely bright day. Sat in wheelchair for part of it. Had a laugh with Toby,...
1 January
John has a tummy bug, so a bit of a mooch day. I slept late + E did curry washing-up....
31 December
Fun dinner party of curries with Sam + Steve, Josh + Tom, Steve + Andy. Played perudo + drank beers,...
Best Present?
Mary and Lance gave us Big Deal tickets for the [West Yorkshire Playhouse][1] as a Christmas Present. This gives you...
30 December
Met up with Anne + Peter at Mary's for coffee after supper....
Christmas Round Up
A lovely Christmas. Children all pleased with their presents, at one point on Christmas morning our front room was ankle...
28 December
Very nice relaxing morning @ Living Well sitting in jacuzzi and steam room on Judy's guest pass Met up with...
27 December
E walking with Toby + John, Will + Jack & Mary. Very cold returned looking exhausted and boys wet -...
Christmas Eve
Last few preparations - present wrapping, turkey delivery (thanks Mark - who got up at four and got ours as...
Toby's Monster Truck
I've just got back from driving over to Immingham, the port on the other side of the Humber from Hull,...
Grown Up Evening
Last night we had Jo & Bill and Michelle & Mark round for a meal. We had a fantastic time....
Craft Day
Cindy is currently coping with 6 children all trying to sew at once. She must be mad - particularly after...
Incredibles
We went to see [The Incredibles][1] last night, or more like yesterday afternoon. It was really good. The animation is...
York Waits
After saying bye to James and Emma (we left them at ours to have some tea, bathe children and go...
James and Emma
James and Emma came all the way up from their home near Bristol to visit us - for the day!...
Last Week of Term
It's Friday afternoon, and the children have come home for the start of two and a half weeks of Christmas...
Very Busy Weekend
Friday: At school, John and Rose went off to the station (with the rest of the school) to wave flags...
One Touch of Venus
Cindy and I went to see this [musical][1] at The Grand, Leeds. It's by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Ogden...
Off to the Doctors
I went to the doctor again today, and he signed me off for another 8 weeks. This will take me...
Good Food
Cindy & I went out with Jane and Andy for a lovely meal on Saturday. We went to Meltons, the...
Badminton
I played Simon again at badminton yesterday, and for the second time in recent weeks, beat him. For his peace...
John's Birthday
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Training Day
All the children had a day off school yesterday, so after a lateish morning (for me and Cindy, anyway) we...
York Christmas Lights Turned On
I got back from town with the children just a couple of hours ago. We'd been into town to watch...
Day Out with Ted
I had a great day today. Immediately after dropping the children at school, I went to the station, met Ted...
Chemo Number 3
Cindy went over to the Cancer Care Centre for a 9:45 appointment this morning for her third round of chemo...
Lunch with Kath
Cindy and I had lunch with Kath Pringle today. We've seen very little of her since she, Marcus and Louis...
Dance Festival
John's Saturday morning dance group were part of the city's Dance Performance yesterday afternoon. His group had prepared a dance...
Badminton
Normal service has been resumed. That is, Simon slaughtered me, again, as usual. I didn't even win the third game...
Week and a Half after Chemo
Cindy is doing fine, but is absolutely exhausted. Today, all she has managed to do is pop out in the...
Reiki
So (see comment [here][1]), what was reiki like? Well... while trying to remain scientific and sceptical - I certainly enjoyed...
Badminton
I said the reiki made me feel more energetic - here's proof (perhaps). I beat Simon at badminton (notice Simon...
Late Night
After a busy day and evening yesterday, I managed to go to bed fairly early, but just as I was...
Day Out to Harrogate
After I'd dropped the children at school, Cindy and I went over to Harrogate to the [Turkish Baths][1] (recently renovated)....
Bonfire Weekend
We've had a great weekend - two bonfire parties and visitors to stay. On Friday evening we went to John...
4 November
Have thought a lot about whether or not to write you all a letter each for when you are older....
Off Work
I've been signed off sick for eight weeks by my doctor - stress. It takes me from half term to...
Mandy & David Visit
We've had Mandy, David, Amy and Tom to visit for the last few days. They came up on Thursday and...
Back on Treatment
After a few weeks of gradually getting more wheezy, Cindy has had results of a scan that show she needs...
5 October
So busy enjoying life have had no inclination to write anything here. Keep say to E that I haven't written...
Summer Holidays
It's been ages since we added anything, so here's a general round up of events of the last month or...
In the Lake District
Well - I needn't have dreaded it! The coach journey over to the Lake District was fine, even quite pleasant,...
Edward Gets a Job!!
After what feels like an age of apply for jobs and not getting anywhere, I've got a job for next...
Final Treatment
The last treatment in this round of chemo has gone well, with Cindy out of hospital after only one night,...
Nice Photo
Taken before Helen Andrews' wedding. <wpg2>CindyMay04</wpg2>...
Scan Result
Cindy and I went to the hospital to get the results of a recent CT scan, and they were very...
Pauline & Lal's Wedding
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Edward
Edward is deep in SAT's land this week with light relief provided by a very nice art project creating a...
40th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday 9th May and Lance and Mary's 40th Wedding Anniversary. Sorted out several weeks ago what everybody would like to...
Home Again
Cindy's back home again, all having gone well with her fifth treatment. She got home at about 11:30, Lance giving...
Day out at the 'Earth Centre'
Biked to the railway station this morning to catch the train to Connisborough just one stop down the line from...
Feeling Better
Cindy's been off chemo since Wednesday, and is now feeling much healthier. She has spent most of the afternoon in...
Treatment Postponed
Cindy's fifth session of treatment in this round of chemo, which was due tomorrow, has been postponed, probably for a...
Back to School
Well it's Thursday and we've all been back at school since Monday. The children seem to have all settled back...
Cindy's Morning Tablets
I thought it would be amusing to show a picture of all the tablets that Cindy takes each morning! <wpg2>tablets</wpg2>...
Rose & Toby's Birthdays
Just a few photos of Toby and Rose's Birthdays. <wpg2>trbday2004</wpg2>...
From Palm
Cindy can create entries on her palm....
Photo Gallery
I've just uploaded the first lot of photos to the photo gallery section of this site. They're of the Forbidden...
More Photos
To celebrate the birth of Thomas Austin Bowers on 10 April 2004, here are some old photos of Katharine and...
John BackFlips
Look at John doing backflips! <wpg2>backflips</wpg2>...
Cat in the Hat
Today I took John and Rose to see the 'Cat In The Hat' very medicore and given only 5 out...
Arkengarthdale at Easter
We've just been to Arkengarthdale (in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dales) with David and Anita, friends from Meeting, and their two...
Fourth Treatment
As scheduled and amazingly easy again!...
Third Treatment
Cindy started her third session as scheduled, in spite of still being tired from the previous one. This time round...
Funny Doctor
While Cindy was in hospital for her second lot of treatment, there was an amusing incident with a young doctor....
Second Session - Oh no this is awful!
So during the last week in February Cindy went into York District for her second session of chemo. We were...
A New Round of Chemo
Early this year Cindy had a routine scan to see how she was doing. Unfortunately it showed that the tumours...
4 February
Have been having such a good time that I have not written anything here. Edward and I had a wonderful...
26 September
(I think the date's right) Have dinner with old friends; Jane Moll + Jean Grant Take Toby to the theatre...
15 September
Take time out with Jane + Mary - Steam Said farewell to Dr Finan. She has seen the arrival of...
10 September
Sit in nice gardens The Alhambra garden was still looking good and the waterfalls delightful. John + Rose thoroughly enjoyed...