That phrase is one my Grandmother, and then Mum, used all the time. Their theory was that if you tried to do anything silly, or dangerous, or just plain wrong, then someone you knew (or a friend of a friend) would see you ( Read more... )

Yes, 2 days of 9+ hours each meant 2 busy days.  However I have today off ( Read more... )

... (but as my brother Tim would say - ) "I wouldn't like to paint it ( Read more... )

Having just typed about my baptism I decided to Google - and thought I would share these very sad photos.

They have brought back the memories - but are sad to see that the money has never been raised.  The trouble is that there is a natural spring under the building, so repair is evry expensive. It was originally built in 1800, with a new front ( Read more... )