the adlards

It transpires that last night’s pony fixation and lack of sleep may have had more to do with the caffeine in used tea bags than with manic over-tiredness …

I might quite possibly have had the worst shower of my life today. After sailing I had so much salt in my hair that running my hands through it completely obscured my vision with a cloud of minute particles exhibiting classic Brownian motion. I dashed for the shower, pausing only to draw a bath for […]

So here I am under my tree …

It is also, unfortunately, too hot for those alternate pursuits that spring first to mind …

Congratulations to Kerry and Gareth vH who are expecting their third li’l critter in September! Great to hear from you today Kerry. Kerry’s blog is at vanharm.blogspot.com Today has been arresting. No I didn’t get around to clearing the drains, painting the bathroom or re-arranging the nursery, but the day managed to fill up anyway. […]

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Having left a riveting conversation about dilation and induction …

Josie figured out DVDs today. “Pingu, Dad?” “No, my darling, I don’t think Pingu’s on at the moment.” “Pingu DBDB, Dad?” “Oh dear…”  play josie: pingu dbdb I’m just not going to be able to keep up, am I? How can I, I was 28 when I saw my first DVD. Remember banal debates about […]

That’s right, Dad’s cooking and crunchy sausages are a favourite …

I have had the singular opportunity in the last two days of spending time at the Government UK IT Summit. I have emerged,