I thought 2023 was eventful but this year is turning out to be even more so. I’m delighted to share the news that my daughter and her husband are expecting a son in May. When our first grandchild arrives, we’ve been asked us to block out a month to help. This feels like an incredible privilege and we look forward to spending time with the family in Keynsham. Meanwhile, we have a 3-week backpacking holiday in Cyprus, a fortnight in Edinburgh and my mum’s 90th birthday to celebrate in April.
Me and Izzy on a recent trip to the Cotswolds.
David is in the process of clearing his aunt’s flat ready to sell it and fund her care home place. Fortunately, she’s very happy in the care home and it’s a joy to visit her and listen to her positive response to aging with good physical health, family around her and the excellent meals provided. We will be spending more time in Exmouth over the summer to finish work on the flat.
In November 2022, we bought a retirement flat for ourselves in New Malden, SW London. It is currently being renovated and we look forward to staying there in the future. When the work is completed my mum will move in for a month to see if she likes living there. If she does, she’ll look to buy a similar property.
We’ve just agreed on a three-generation holiday in St Agnes, Cornwall at the end of the summer and then David and I are again walking from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. This time we’re taking the inland route and I vow not to have a heavy backpack. We’re planning on staying a couple of nights at some of the stops to really appreciate the towns and countryside we’re walking through.
Come November, we’ve booked a 30-60-90 party to celebrate the birthdays of Izzy, David and my mum. Afterwards, we’ll be getting into gear for Christmas. How am I going to get any writing done?
the writer is a lonely hunter 
I know how you feel! But you’ve got to squeeze your great writing in as a priority!
I’ve started the planning. Does that count?
Planning is just the beginning…but a good way to start!
Wow! Talk about ‘Seize the Day’ – good luck with everything ✨️
Thank you, Sally.