Hello Guys,
It has been a while since our last update just been so busy with work that our life has kind of felt like it was slipping into a work sleep work sleep rhythm. But we have actually done a lot since.
I suppose you have all heard about the bombing in London, terrible event which has really hurt the city. Gwyn and I were lucky to have been at work when it all happened and as we don’t really go into the city have not really been affected by it. Things have seemed to return to normal, although the mood is very sombre. There are still a lot of people missing and emergency services are pulling bodies out of the tubes…terribly sad and we are so grateful that we weren’t there.
On a lighter note, let’s pick up from our last update. Gwyn and I went up to Birmingham to visit my family, Gran, Granddad, Aunt, Uncle and my cousins (the 2 little ones who have been shown on the banner for the last couple weeks). We caught the Virgin train from Euston station (yip the station where a bomb went off) and compared to our last trip on the Mega (disaster) Bus, this was the Rolls Royce of travel – comfortable and fast. Got to Brum at 9h00 and we had a quick look round the city centre where Gwyn will definitely be going back to hit all the fashion shops and the 8 story high book shop. We caught a cab up to my grandparents and it was really great to see them and the rest of the family again. Their old folk’s home, Elizabeth Prout Gardens, is grand with lots of friendly people and great care. There are emergency buttons and intercoms in all the rooms. At a stage, I went into the bathroom and pulled what I thought was a light switch next to the john. Next things, the wall in the bedroom was talking to Gwyn asking if everything was ok. We were picturing the NHS rushing in to get me out of the toilet. Funny for us, but a godsend for the older people.
Trevor had made an impression on a number of ladies who live there - apparently he is quite the Casanova! It was the firs time that I had seen my 2 little cousins, Christopher was expecting his cousin (me) to be his size and was a bit disappointed when we were larger and older. Ciara was a bit more relaaxed, and by the time that we left, they were chatting away, cool kids. Gran and Granddad are really looking good and full of naughty jokes, next time we go up we are going to be spending some more time - 2 days is way too short.
We also did the strawberries and cream thing, popped off to Wimbledon one Saturday afternoon to catch a couple matches. The queue to get in was incredibly long and took us over 2 hours to get in to the place, but everything was so organised we did not mind the wait. Andrew Murray was playing so all the poms were out in force sitting on Henman hill, where there is a huge TV, supporting the young lad -. We caught about 3 games and had a smasher of a time. Next year we will be doing the centre court thing with my mom… can’t wait.
Yesterday we went off to Hampton Court Palace for the famous flower show. The palace sits on a massive estate with meticulously kept gardens. The show was very interesting with highlights being the 4 Seasons pavilion, which as you moved through, takes you from summer to winter scenes, very well done. Is was an interesting show, but quite frustrating in that we do not have a garden to do up, although we did manage to steal a lot of ideas for small gardens. More interesting for us was the tour of the Palace itself which dates back to the 1600’s. One can just imagine the historical figures walking the same paths as we were. We even had a look at the maze, not sure that I will list it on my 10 favourite things to do when I am bored as the royalty in the 1700’s did, but it was fun nonetheless.
This week is Trevor’s birthday (quite a big one but not sure if we should mention it here). Sorry that we are not there, but we will have a toast to you on Thursday. Tessa (Gwyn’s mom) shares the same birthday as Trevor, and she is coming down to London from Manchester on Wednesday to spend the birthday in London. We are going to see The Lion King on Friday to celebrate.
Then the next weekend it is off to Paris. Yipppeee….
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