We have been spending a lot of time outside since we got into a homeschool rhythm after new year. Partly because we love exploring new places and partly because it it a good way to let the kid blow off steam and relax in the absence of her usual buddies and playdates. I have found…
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These were taken (mostly by hubby) at a couple of the different walks we did last week. Water, and waterfalls is a bit of a theme at the moment as we are doing a lot of glen walks. Spring is slowly coming and we are seeing snowdrops peeking out and daffodils starting to bloom. The…
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Hubby’s big christmas pressie was a MavicPro drone. He ordered one ages ago (before we came away travelling). He got horribly caught in the pre-order delays so sadly cancelled as no-one could tell him when his might actually arrive and then he found one through his geek forums. So happy! He hasn’t been able to…
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There isn’t much snow in the Isle of Man. And by that I mean it very very rarely snows. And when it does its fleeting and up high. So last week we felt especially lucky to head out walking early in the morning to see Snaefell under a cloud with a white dusting. All plans…
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After so much illness over the new year, a nasty virus causing a persistent cough for hubby (a cough when you already have headaches is basically torture), chicken pox for me and then the kid. It was a relief to finally all feel well enough to get out and about…
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