Author Archives: Bear and Jackie

I met this bloke at prep school 45 years ago. Whilst the rest of us gradually got grey or lost our locks, piled on a few pounds and showed our age. One bloke still stands proud. Such a pleasure spending … Continue reading →

No noticeable work done on this old girl since we left. Still looking moody and grumpy but she is certainly ageing gracefully. Unlike a couple of her former students who continue to behave badly. We decided to pop in and … Continue reading →

So, here we are in the land of soap dodgers! The Romans worked this out when they ran the place a couple of thousand years ago. Setting up a permanent washing facility on the source of some hot water. Ceasar … Continue reading →

After a few awesome 35 degree days in Essex and London, we collected our steed for the next couple of weeks. Spatial reasoning takes on new levels of challenge when Jackie’s luggage collection meets Toyota Yaris! Mission accomplished and 4 … Continue reading →

Today we head into London to meet up with Harri and James. First a wander down Brick Lane to find Harri’s digs, then a bite to eat at Spitalfield followed by a browse through the markets and a skywalk to … Continue reading →

Heat wave hit! What a start to our holiday. Today was a real treat, Sam and Nic took us out to lunch at the “Dog and Pickle”- a special lunch to celebrate my 50th! The food and company were top … Continue reading →

After our amazing plane journey, Sam and Nic were waiting for us at the airport, flowers in hand and tears and love all round. Straight back home to Leigh on Sea to meet Beau, seriously the cutest dog ever! off … Continue reading →

A massive thank you to an awesome couple who got us onto the whole airmiles journey. A couple that we met, (And have subsequently married), happily wafted around the world in the pointy end of airplanes paying just taxes on … Continue reading →

Breakfast of champions Another adventure begins!! 3 1/2 years confined to Sydney ends! After working throughout Covid 19. The time has come to stop writing ceremonies and turn our attention to more light hearted moments, time with family and friends … Continue reading →

Three and a half years since we returned home. New energy, new business, new life. Time for a break now. SQ222 – 13 July. UK and Europe trip approaches. Time to reunite with friends and family. Fasten seat belts please.