Tomorrow, August 24th, is Mount Vesuvius Day. The day marks the anniversary of Mount Vesuvius erupting in AD79 destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. In 1999 Helen and I visited Pompeii on the tourist trail when the cruise ship we were sailing on docked in the port of Naples. At the time we went on […]
Category: Other Stuff
A Massive Health Scare With The Dog
Tonight we had the worst health scare with Duke our dog. All started off well as I came home from work and we headed out for a family dog walk. But things took a very bad turn. Last night it was cool and raining when we walked the dogs. Today had been a little muggy […]
International Cat Day – Meet Eddie
This International Cat Day I thought it would be nice to pay tribute to our longest service family pet – Eddie. Eddie has been with Helen and I since she was a kitten. Almost as soon as we had moved in together Helen and I brought Eddie and her Sister Patsy home. The sister were […]
Our Time in Pisa
I’ve decided that #throwbackthursday should not be consigned to Instagram anymore. So, with that said, I’m going to kick off with the time we visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Island Escape First, a little background on how came to be in Pisa… In April 2004 Helen, her Dad Bryan, her niece Lizzy, our […]
8 Things to do with the kids for free or cheap in North Yorkshire this summer
The summer holidays can be a nightmare for parents when it comes to occupying the children for 6 weeks while trying to avoid going bankrupt! It’s a challenge we face annually and when you have 4 kids as we do then the costs involved with many attractions can be challenging and prohibitive. Some places can […]
Tell-tale Signs Your Floors Need Replacing
If your flooring is looking worse for wear, the time has come for an upgrade. Sometimes the signs can be obvious and for others, the signs can be subtler. Sooner or later though, your flooring will need to be replaced altogether. This article will list some common signs you can look out for to spot […]
Am I Starting To Like Donald Trump?
Before I get onto the Donald Trump subject I need to clarify something. Those who take more than a fleeting glance at my Twitter history may realise that I have had a tendency to get sucked into political debates. This is actually something I have tried very hard not to do over the last six […]
How To Give Antique Furniture The Optimal Refinish
When it comes down to refining and polishing up antique furniture, extra care and consideration need to come into play. The items you are dealing with could well be priceless and highly significant. Far more than old furniture, antiques carry huge amounts of historical and monetary value. To keep them in great condition, you will […]
PitPat Dog Activity Monitor – Product Review
I must stress that this isn’t a sponsored post in anyway whatsoever. But, I didn’t purchase this PitPat Dog Activity Monitor either. I was sent this nifty little device as a sweetener by a pet insurance company that ran a social media competition to win a GoPro Hero Session. When I enquired as to who had […]
10 Tips To Making Better Smartphone Photos
Smartphone photos are taking over the world. Literally. What camera does Flickr state to be the most popular used to take photos on there? Yes, an iPhone. Even I, who owns a DSRL camera and various lenses, opt to take 90% of my photos with my phone (a Samsung S7). That being said, there are […]