Does a parrot have a memory? It has been a while since Dylan came for a visit but he soon settled into routine. He sat patiently in his travel cage watching as B and I set up his larger cage on my … [Read more...]

There is something very special about watching the sun rise and one of the best places to watch is across the Thames Estuary at Southend. I resolved to rise before dawn and go down to the Sea Front to … [Read more...]

Sitting in my comfy chair on New Year's Eve, I reflected on the year 2015. I found this entry from a year ago on my "blog": <No, I have not made any New Year resolutions for 2015. It is too … [Read more...]

I had a relaxed Christmas with my younger son and his  family - courtesy of all the hard work my daughter-in-law had put into preparations beforehand. The only thing missing was my older son and his … [Read more...]