Both the grandsons were initially keen to be taken out in the boat, but the Pocket Rocket went off the idea as soon as it came to the point of being helped into it. “I’m not scared!” he said. “HE’S … Continued
After circling Howell’s Mere this morning, we managed to identify an accessible public space between two houses where a boat could be taken on and off the lake, so after swimming the younger generation went off to the Activity Hub … Continued
A couple of evenings ago R and I went for a walk around the nature trail before dinner, and bumped into another couple who were also out walking, but from what they said seemed to be residents, or at least … Continued
During this morning’s family swim the Boy Wonder showed even greater confidence than yesterday, and clearly had a great time. Meanwhile, the Pocket Rocket graciously allowed me to join in the game of Hunt the Treasure he was playing back … Continued
We realised this morning that we were running a little low on milk, so R and I volunteered to walk over to the shop on the other side of the estate to buy some, and the Boy Wonder came along … Continued
Most of the party spent the first full day of the holiday drawing breath, and settling into the idea of a week of relaxation. We went for a late morning swim in the indoor pool, but it was too busy … Continued
After the usual several hours of immediate pre-holiday dashing about; my standard sketchy last-minute hurling of a random selection of clothing into a bag, followed by an agonised interrogation of all my camera gear and portable tech – which to … Continued
The Boy Wonder has come to stay for a couple of days, and as usual we began the visit at Slimbridge. They’re running a Dragonfly Festival throughout the school summer holiday – an event of which I strongly approve, as … Continued
It was almost exactly this time last year when I went to Woorgreens Nature Reserve in Gloucestershire, and found the lake teeming with damsels and dragons. Today my count there was 3 Emperors, one Brown Hawker, one Keeled Skimmer (elderly), … Continued
