Toby's A levels

Hooray!! Toby got his A level results last Thursday. He got an A for Geography, B for Biology and B...

Cindy's Gravestone

Well at last, Cindy's gravestone has been put up in the cemetery. We all went this afternoon after Meeting, had...

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,...

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^th 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...

Cindy Downstairs

Late in the afternoon, Cindy came downstairs. I pushed her in the wheelchair along the landing to the stairs and...

Saturday

Boring title I know - never mind. In the morning: Toby went off to play squash for the first time...

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...

Mick and Susheila

Mick, Cindy's colleague from Abbey Grange came round to see Cindy this afternoon, with his wife Susheila. Cindy was still...

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...

Quietish Day

Nothing particular during the day - a bit of tidying up, putting away the washing... Toby went off to Monk's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Journey to Wales

Saturday - time to go to Wales. Cindy woke up not feeling very well, but we loaded the car up...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Farndale

Ted and I went for a walk in [Farndale][1], in the North York Moors, today. We drove up there through...

Lovely Day Out

Today we drove to the [Yorkshire Sculpture Park][1], which is near Wakefield. It was a glorious day - hot and...

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...

Toby Away

Toby is away this weekend with school for his second Duke of Edinburgh "expedition" - more like a week of...

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...

Non Contact Time

We went to the West Yorkshire Playhouse to see the third of the plays that we're seeing on the big...

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....

Turkish Baths

I went with Ted today over to Harrogate to go to the Turkish Baths (info [here][1] and [here][2]). As usual,...

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...

Sleepovers

John had Tom round for a sleepover, Rose went to Nok's. I don't think either pair got a great deal...

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...

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^rd....

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...

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...

What a Day

Absolutely knackered. Dave and I have been flat out all day - only just finished and it's 8:20. But it...

Kitchen Progress

Yesterday I tidied up the kitchen, rubbed down bits of woodwork, cleared up plaster and so on. Today, I have...

Chemo Nine

Cindy was due to have another session of chemo this week, but as she's still recovering from a cold, and...

Easter Sunday

We've had a lovely lunch today with Lance and Mary. Roast Lamb - we haven't had anything roasted for a...

Back Home

We've been back at home since Friday evening, as my parents were having other guests (David and Rachel - Sarah's...

Chemo 8

Another chemo session on Tuesday (yesterday). Cindy has been very busy today, including going to her Italian class, but has...

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...

Kitchen Starts!

Dave came up on Sunday evening and by Monday evening we had no units in the kitchen - and no...

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...

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...

A Doll's House

Very good. Felt long and lots of talking, but the main actor - Tanya Moodie - who was on stage...

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...

Waiting for Tobias

John and Rose have gone to bed. Cindy is having a nap because she's exhausted. Toby is on a coach...

Mandy and Tom Here

Mandy and Tom have come to visit for a few days. Tom's half term has just started - unlike ours,...

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....

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....

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...

Half Term

School has finished for a week. We've no major plans - seaside probably, some making no doubt. John is out...

Surprise for Cindy

As it is getting close to time for me to go back to school, I thought that Cindy and I...

Taiz&eacute; 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...

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...

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...

Don Giovanni

We went to the opera last night with Keith and Judy. Before it started, we went for a meal at...

Toby's Car

Toby and I went out today to the Knavesmire to drive his new car which was finally in good working...

Kitchen Started

Cindy & I went to Ikea today, and spent a load of money on kitchen units. So things are finally...

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...

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...

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...

Best Present?

Mary and Lance gave us Big Deal tickets for the [West Yorkshire Playhouse][1] as a Christmas Present. This gives you...

Christmas Round Up

A lovely Christmas. Children all pleased with their presents, at one point on Christmas morning our front room was ankle...

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...

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...

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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Home Again

Cindy's back home again, all having gone well with her fifth treatment. She got home at about 11:30, Lance giving...

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>...

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...

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...