What could it be, you’re asking? Did we win the lottery? Nope, the only time I’ve ever participated was when we were all so desperate to leave at work a syndicate was formed and Mr Lucky was formally christened....
The Circle of Life
When Elton John decided to unveil his purdy wig in the early 1990’s and sing ‘the circle of life’ from The Lion King, apart from Simba’s birth, he was probably referring to everyone’s own personal round trip ticket, hence...
New Year in Cyprus, the parties are over, but not for everyone
In Cyprus, the radio stations are still plugging the event that finished over a week ago. The only one we have found so far that plays a selection of different hits is the somewhat imaginatively tilted “KissFm” complete with...
A Dog is for Christmas, not for life, plus Queen and Adam Lambert
All dogs go to heaven and some of them are unlucky enough to be placed on earth which, depending on the country they are placed in can only be described as hell. In the UK we love our pets....
Ten Million Turkeys
No, the title of this blog is not a reference to Arsenal’s transfer targets or those that are following the UKIP parties Twitter feed. It is how many birds we consume at Christmas in the UK. Did you also...
With Regret, You’re Fired
With Regret, You’re Fired Somewhere in an inhospitable graveyard of baggage lies a black suitcase arrested from our hands 11 days ago, promised to us before Christmas Day and almost now pronounced lost at sea. We have yet to...
A Christmas Difference
I’ll start this blog with a disclaimer. You’ve seen and heard them right? There’s the ones on the radio where the voiceover is set to Eminem rap speed to recite the T’s and C’s at the end of the...
The 19 year old that climbed out of the window and disappeared
For those worrying about the state of Taz, I can assure you he has settled into his new life better than Sam did. Somewhere over Greece our only son is heading back to the UK opting for the bite...
Cyprus – Don’t Mention the Sun
First blog from Cyprus – Don’t mention the sun After ‘Bag Gate’ with Monarch and the unbelievable exhaustion of the last few weeks, we are this morning sitting in the yellow thing that shall not be named, reflecting on...
The Day of the Empty Coathanger
Strong women. Our life in a car. Taz 6.5 years, Sam 19, Michelle (never mention a ladies age) and I (2 years older than Michelle). 4 maxed up suitcases and hand luggage. Behind us, an empty house, an echo...