The title of this entry is the name of a place down in Tuscany. In fact there are two Montecatinis - a spa version and a hilltop version. The hilltop version looks fantastic and shall be added to my endless list of fabulous places in Italy (Maybe I should make a list of horrible places in this … [Read more...]
Parental worries
August 21, 2005 By Leave a Comment
The little one is going into hospital tomorrow evening to be prepared for a couple of minor operations on his tonsils and part of his adenoids. I know these operations are nothing serious, but I can't help being just a wee bit worried for him.I guess I've become a pretty normal parent. … [Read more...]
Of mini things
August 21, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Nope, I'm not going to waffle on about small English cars, but about the proliferation of TV ads for a varied assortment of mini items, aimed at 'collectors'. I've put the word 'collectors' in quotation marks to highlight the fact that I don't really believe that the … [Read more...]
Do you believe in ghosts?
August 20, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Phantasmic goings on at my parents place. My folks live in quite an old house, which was itself built from the stones of a yet older habitation. Builders recently eliminated some damp problems and seem to have released one of those souls who has not yet found his or her path to paradise or wherever … [Read more...]
Got fat quick. Now it’s time to get fit quick!
August 20, 2005 By Leave a Comment
I'm going for it. Strict diet and I'm taking up running. Seeing as I'm now over four zero, I got a heart rate monitor, just to ensure that I don't end up giving myself a heart attack. Many moons ago I went through a running phase (did a gym phase too - but got bored (never met any … [Read more...]
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