Monday, August 27, 2012

After 12 years....


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

This weekend we had a visit of Kate and her fiance Shay, from New Zealand (temporarily living in London). Kate is my cousin Mark's daughter and the last time Matt and her were together Matt was a baby, we were in New Zealand. Lovely time showing them around the Lakes and Dales, congratulations on the engagement.

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Happy birthday Anne!


Ile de Re, France, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

A lovely birthday snap here taken on the Ile de Re on the last night of our holiday, a lovely dinner of moules marinere (Anne's fave!) with Andy, Caroline and Archie.

A much needed holiday


Ile de Re, France, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Just back from 12 nights on the Ile de Re, France, a long overdue break for us and we had (although we always say this.....) the best holiday we have had. A spot we have been to for 5 times now, our favorite place.The weather was superb. Social life great, lots of friends (including Andy, Caroline and Archie, plus other new ones too), and Anne and I both enjoyed some cycling. This time we drove the long way via Dover and Calais - 1600 miles round trip, but actually enjoyed the drive.