Goodbye, old friend

Goodbye, old friend

Goodbye, old friend Today I sold my Smart car, a Christmas present from John on our return from Paris in 2007 and the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. I did not resist the urge to give it a farewell pat as my mind was overrun with memories of the times our...
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen…

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen…

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen… Nearly all packed, then, and anticipating my pickup for the Business Aviation Centre, (which at the time of starting this post has just been delayed for 30 hours until early Thursday morning.) Yes, I am one of those Private Jet Hire...
Repatriation

Repatriation

Repatriation Here it is then, finally. I’m making plans to fly home in the next couple of weeks. Or rather, notplans, because how much can anyone really plan anything in these pandemic times when everything is predicated on not being invaded by a virus? That...
Postcard #25 80%

Postcard #25 80%

Postcard #25 80% I’m hobbling on. Now 80% through my run, and wondering how long it’s going to be before I can complete it. I passed the 80% done mark of this Lands End to John O’ Groats run the week before last, fairly pleased that I seemed to be...