Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Exams & Pocket Money”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
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I am Spartacus
There is one day in the calendar of crazy fitness fanatics which cannot be missed. It takes place over a 5 km military training ground course, and involves tyre-carrying, crawling […]
Dear Santa (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 37)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). ————————————————————————- And so it begins. The […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “The one where Joe plays Match Maker”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
If it’s 8pm it must be Dad’s Army
No surprise that I’ve gone all retro on you again. In truth, when offered the theme ’8pm’ for a blog post, my lack-lustre daily existence let me down. I mean, […]
THAT Photo (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 36)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). Oh God. You know the […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Runway Calamaties & Shooting Seagulls”
A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 […]
Sunday Lunch (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 35
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). When I was a kid it […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Neighbourly Gossip”
I am writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to give me your […]
Home Movies (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 34)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). A day rarely passes for us […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Cutting the engines at 8000 feet!
I am writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to give me your […]
Back to school memories (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 33)
This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). Those of you that know me […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Oops. Runaway Guns!”
I have been approached about writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
THIS was the Summer when we……(‘Life’s a Journey’ series, week 32)
…..learned to ride our bicycle, without the aid of stabilisers, mummy’s hands, or a safety net …..waved to the Olympic torch …..discovered the joy of Hamleys toy shop …..lost our […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “‘Bad rain stops play”
I have been approached about writing a book on Joe and his time with Bomber Command. I’d love to hear your feedback about this. Please use the comments box to […]
