Well, back to the grindstone today after a week away in Weymouth with the family and the Holdens. Had a good time but the weather was crap and the camp-site was basic to say the least, but we made the best of a bad job. We came home a day early as I think we'd all had enough and the day we decided was dry and warm so it was a chance to pack up in decent weather and actually get out of the field which was a worry for me! Going in there I got stuck in the mud and needed pushing out.
Weymouth was fine though, watch City play their match down there on the Saturday and went on walks etc so good fun.
Will be getting back into the routine now as well as Jack's football training started on Sunday and Lewis's starts tomorrow so all good fun.
Not looking forward to the next fortnight with work though to be honest - there is so much on my plate it's scary! Oh well, best crack on...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Empty house..
Tash and the kids have been at Standlake since Monday but are due home today sometime. They've had a great time and the weather has held up, it was forecast heavy rain so they've been lucky and have been wake-boarding and in the ringos etc. It's meant it's been quiet here but i have looked after Max the student and he's a really nice lad.
It's also meant I have got some work done without being distracted and clocked up 22 hours already in just two days! Probably not healthy but necessary unfortunately. Well, another day begins so best crack on with things.
It's also meant I have got some work done without being distracted and clocked up 22 hours already in just two days! Probably not healthy but necessary unfortunately. Well, another day begins so best crack on with things.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Charlotte's back!
Having been away for a week with her friend Issy, Charlotte returned yesterday and it was lovely to see her. She had a great time and the photos of where she stayed looked fantastic, the people live in a huge mansion it seems in lovely grounds.
Busy weekend - Friday was Katie's birthday so we all met up in Pizza Italia which was nice and then yesterday it was Brendan's birthday so this time it was Pizza Hut for a kids party. He enjoyed himself for his 4th birthday.
Got lots of jobs done that I have been meaning to do including organising the start of the boys football season and also trying to organise a tour to Butlins at the end of the season for their Football Festival for Jack's u10s. It's quite expensive but I think people will be up for it, hope so anyway as it will be great fun to go to.
Well, incredibly busy week with work so best crack on - Tash is off to Standlake for 3 days so peace and quiet here!
Busy weekend - Friday was Katie's birthday so we all met up in Pizza Italia which was nice and then yesterday it was Brendan's birthday so this time it was Pizza Hut for a kids party. He enjoyed himself for his 4th birthday.
Got lots of jobs done that I have been meaning to do including organising the start of the boys football season and also trying to organise a tour to Butlins at the end of the season for their Football Festival for Jack's u10s. It's quite expensive but I think people will be up for it, hope so anyway as it will be great fun to go to.
Well, incredibly busy week with work so best crack on - Tash is off to Standlake for 3 days so peace and quiet here!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Education Direct has been sold...
Big News yesterday when we were all called into the meeting room with Jason and he announced that the Mailing Centre has been sold to JEM, another much larger mailing house, and all staff will keep their jobs but will become staff for Jem and the Education Direct name will also go with it. We'll become known as The Education Company now.
Surprisingly there was no problem and everyone accepted it with good grace, quite unbelieveable really, it all goes ahead in the next couple of weeks, but has been in the planning for over a year. I was surprised, didn't have any idea that this was occuring.
Went out for a drink with Darren and Jason in the evening and food to discuss this situation but didn't really establish much more to be honest! Interesting times!
Surprisingly there was no problem and everyone accepted it with good grace, quite unbelieveable really, it all goes ahead in the next couple of weeks, but has been in the planning for over a year. I was surprised, didn't have any idea that this was occuring.
Went out for a drink with Darren and Jason in the evening and food to discuss this situation but didn't really establish much more to be honest! Interesting times!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Jousting at Blenheim Palace
Went to Blenheim Palace for a jousting display on Sunday but it was only Jack as Lewis was left at home to concentrate on some English work and Charlotte is away with Issy. It was fun and as much as it was all pantomime the strength and power of these horses was still very impressive.
We were both shocked at the size of Belnheim and its grounds as the jousting was in the 'back garden' which is somewhere we've never been to before, we'll definitely make an effort to get there again before our passes expire.
It gave Jack the need to make a sword which we did in the afternoon and spent time whittling it into a point but sadly it snapped so we had to go across into Port Meadow to find some more. That was interesting as we found an area that we've not explored before so that's another walk that will have to be done in the near future!
Photos of the jousting are here
We were both shocked at the size of Belnheim and its grounds as the jousting was in the 'back garden' which is somewhere we've never been to before, we'll definitely make an effort to get there again before our passes expire.
It gave Jack the need to make a sword which we did in the afternoon and spent time whittling it into a point but sadly it snapped so we had to go across into Port Meadow to find some more. That was interesting as we found an area that we've not explored before so that's another walk that will have to be done in the near future!
Photos of the jousting are here
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Running with Tash
Went out for a run this morning with Tash, we didn't do so well, she needed to stop twice and we go at a much slower pace, but it was a nice morning - actually it pissed down with rain halfway through so not so good!
Just dropped them into Oxford to do some shopping for Birthday presents although Tash came home from Bicester Village with Xmas presents!!! It will be quiet in the house next week, Charlotte is off to the coast with Issy and I am working away for most of the week which I am disliking more and more to be honest.
Well, I should be doing some work so best crack on!
Just dropped them into Oxford to do some shopping for Birthday presents although Tash came home from Bicester Village with Xmas presents!!! It will be quiet in the house next week, Charlotte is off to the coast with Issy and I am working away for most of the week which I am disliking more and more to be honest.
Well, I should be doing some work so best crack on!
Lewis is a baby sitter!
Our attempts to help Lewis raise a bit more money took a step further last night when he has his first baby-sitting role looking after Ben and Dominic across the road, not bad for £4.00ph so he came back in at 10.30pm with £16.00...
He's also been asked by Sensei Jake to help on Wednesdays and Sundays with the karate classes which is a real bonus (£5.00ph) which he could really do with, not just for the money but also the responsibility and taking his karate skills that one step further. Well done him.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Keeping fit...
Had a really good run last night, 6 miles in exactly an hour - quickest time and pace for quite a long time, really pleased with myself!
I also upload the video for Lewis and Jack performing at the skipping Championships last night and this is below, I love it seeing them perform together and the cheers for Jack is really pleasing - he's definitely a performer!
I also upload the video for Lewis and Jack performing at the skipping Championships last night and this is below, I love it seeing them perform together and the cheers for Jack is really pleasing - he's definitely a performer!
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Team Taurus perform at BRSA Gala Night
The team were invited to the British Rope Skipping Championships Gala Night to perform a couple of routines which went really well. The Championships had been on for four days and the Gala Night was a competitive night for some of the countries and in between the competition there were various acts either skipping or dance or whatever.
The crowd was at least 1500 noisy people, mostly made up of parents and competitors from throughout the tournament. The demo teams that worked for about 10 minutes were brilliant and it was close between South Korea, Belgium and USA but it finished in that order.
However, Taurus were involved in two demos, they did the Rugby routine which went down well and it was brilliant to have Lewis and Jack performing, Jack got huge cheers when his tricks came off. The whole team were then on near the end to perform their routine that will be used in Talent Oxford. They got huge cheers throughout and were really impressive. They got a standing ovation at the end which was incredible, the noise was deafening. It was such a great feeling for everyone involved with the team and obviously as parents we were all proud as punch. Didn't want to leave really as everyone was on a high but eventually left at the end and got home for 1.00am! But it was so worth it. Haven't got decent video of the performance because of where we were sat but will look out for some asap!
A great evening
The crowd was at least 1500 noisy people, mostly made up of parents and competitors from throughout the tournament. The demo teams that worked for about 10 minutes were brilliant and it was close between South Korea, Belgium and USA but it finished in that order.
However, Taurus were involved in two demos, they did the Rugby routine which went down well and it was brilliant to have Lewis and Jack performing, Jack got huge cheers when his tricks came off. The whole team were then on near the end to perform their routine that will be used in Talent Oxford. They got huge cheers throughout and were really impressive. They got a standing ovation at the end which was incredible, the noise was deafening. It was such a great feeling for everyone involved with the team and obviously as parents we were all proud as punch. Didn't want to leave really as everyone was on a high but eventually left at the end and got home for 1.00am! But it was so worth it. Haven't got decent video of the performance because of where we were sat but will look out for some asap!
A great evening
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Summer Holiday in Devon
We went to Devon for the first week of the summer holiday and had a great time camping at Braunton and surfing at Saunton Sands. Weather was fine and we did well with the surfing so that was an added bonus. We took our niece, Katie, along and she seemed to enjoy it as well.
Definitely fancy going back to the same place as it was perfect for us
Photos available on this link
Definitely fancy going back to the same place as it was perfect for us
Photos available on this link
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