So have we now reached the stage where the whole of our national game needs ripping up and starting again? From the evidence on show in South Africa over the last couple of weeks it would seem so. The world beating members of the squad seemed hell bent on delivering the ball either to the opposition, or [...]
As weeks go, this has not been a great one. Eldest went to hospital for what should have been a fairly routine operation on Tuesday morning at 6.30am. She is still there on Friday morning. She suffered from continued bleeding and lost 1.6 litres of blood. On reflection, this was a massive loss of blood, [...]
Well it has been nearly a week since our "Gym" was installed, and so far so good. The little routine I have worked out seems to be working quite nicely, and I am feeling pretty good as a result of it. We now have some speakers installed as well so that we can listen to music etc [...]
As I continue with my bi-polar tendencies, I find that the morose overbearing feeling of the last few weeks is being replaced by a maniacal energy and enthusiasm. I am pretty sure this is not right, but will go with the highs while I get them I suppose. We have just got back from the hospital with [...]
I have long felt that I need to get a little bit fit. I work very hard, and in many cases, I have to be on my toes as far as my job, as I might be on my feet for hours at a time when directing. I need to be energetic when working with [...]
Have been madly catching up with paperwork, planning, and rehearsal schedules, as well as trying to keep on top of my usual shenanigans. I am hoping that we can have a nice relaxed last half term of our fourth year in business. I’m feeling tired already, and I have been checking out walking boots already [...]
What a horrible day yesterday was. The tragedy in the Lakes was just unbearable on so many levels, but became almost addictive to watch. The facts that some dear friends of ours live up there and not too far away left us with a horrible gut wrenching feeling. You know deep down that they are [...]