Family
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Meeting GC4, Orcadian Mega-Shopping, and Pewsey Vale Mist
We were both brimming with anticipation this morning at the prospect of meeting GC4—Poppy—and spending quality time with Freddie, who was navigating the sudden transition to life as a big brother. Continue reading
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Scary Bin Days, GC4 Arrivals, and A Four-Thousand-Mile Emergency
Today started like most other Tuesdays—though given the sheer volume of upheaval in our lives this year, I am no longer entirely sure what a ‘typical Tuesday’ even looks like. Continue reading
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DIY Door-Stop Disasters, Sheared Screws, and Strategic Plant Pots
I was still aching from Sunday’s high-altitude expedition up Mount Martinsell and yesterday’s ‘big dig’ in the garden, so I concluded that a morning gym session would be thoroughly unwise. I opted for a mental workout instead. Continue reading
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Domestic Lists, Loft Photo-Box Heists, and Unscripted Gardening
If the day after the Pewsey Carnival felt like Christmas Day, the day after our Martinsell Hill trek felt distinctly like Boxing Day. Nothing stirred in the house—apart from the quiet clack of my keyboard—until well past 8:30 AM. Continue reading
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Outdoor Furniture Storms, Password Reset Panics, and ‘Blue Jobs’
Pulling the heavy covers over the garden furniture before the next downpour gave us both a fond moment of reflection, remembering all the warm summer afternoons we’ve enjoyed on the deck. We’re holding out hope for a few dry, crisp… Continue reading
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DIY Breakthroughs, Bedroom Hard Hats, and the Outside Wall Screw
Memories of the village fete and the country fair quickly faded as I retrieved my tools from the shed this morning. There were more pictures waiting to be hung, along with a brand-new challenge: a row of coat hooks with… Continue reading
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Oak Makers, Rare Breed Burgers, and the Great Bird of Prey Fiasco
The August Bank Holiday weather gods briefly granted us a reprieve from the rain as we strolled through the beautiful grounds of Stock Gaylard in Dorset for the annual Oak Fair. Our primary mission for the day was to locate… Continue reading
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Bouncy Castle Battles, Soggy Hog Roasts, and the Bank Holiday Rain
Bang on cue, and in true British style, the rain arrived just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. After more than 50 days without a drop, the Reading Festival, carnivals across the country, and the Shrivenham Fete were all… Continue reading
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Raves, Rubbish, and Room to Breathe: The Week at The Caravan Chronicles
Good morning, and happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a gentle start. If you are sitting down with your first brew of the day looking for a welcome distraction from the Monday morning email onslaught, you have… Continue reading
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My five favourite fun activities
Thoughts about having fun times Continue reading
