Faster than a speeding bullet (well not exactly since a bullet travels at around 700mph), a man has broken the land speed record in an electric car at 204mph at Elvington Airfield. Hurrah In a statement this was touted as … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
Ah the joys of summer. The new garden is looking great with all the plants and weeds flowering nicely. Scented old country roses are climbing the fence and I think we have honeysuckle and clematis coming out too. The scent … Continue reading
I can almost stumble into song on this one and I am reminded of Stan Laurel singing. Sat here with Mrs Club Foot at 11.40 in the pm watching the moon on the longest day after peg leg has been … Continue reading
Good news from the foot specialist is that things appear to be settling down well and I may achieve normal again in approx 24 weeks (how long????). While that seems a long way off I am assured that now I … Continue reading
Ok so it’s the annual Perseids Meteor BBQ and we are giving you the chance to choose the theme for this one from: 1. Pirates and Long John Silver (in honour of Mrs Peg Leg) 2. Your Fave Superhero 3. … Continue reading
Well she did sing I want mussels and blow me did she get some! I decided to try the restaurants at their own game, procured some live mussels, checked, prepp’d and scrubbed em, then cooked em in half a bottle … Continue reading
Our new neighbours have arrived today. My first experience was the Mancunian conversations held by the removals company men. How many expletives can you get in one sentence?? By the sounds of it, not a happy place to work. On … Continue reading
So the UK doctor seemed to find it amusing that we turned up to see her on Monday with me in a brace and with crutches. Joy. I’m not laughing with her. She is kindly organising physio. Anyway, the foot … Continue reading
Well blow me looks like you’ve had a bit of sunshine in the UK and whilst it hasn’t been the blistering 111F of Vegas, it is always nice to see. A lovely warm welcome back by Stu & Jen and … Continue reading
Hot off the press. Latest foot pictures shows reduced swelling but bruising now coming out (black toes anyone), and of course the important Flight Sock. Such a sexy image eh? The current wheelchair is large enough for two. Only in … Continue reading