Author Archives: ianmacd

Enlightenment

Peter and Chantal left a day later than planned and headed to Paris instead of Stockholm. That’s the beauty of travel ad lib. Eloïse is back at playschool after half-term and loving every minute of it. Wanda told me that … Continue reading

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Paul Raven, RIP

Paul Raven died last Saturday, aged 46. He will be missed.

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Comings And Goings

Peter and Chantal have been visiting us this week. It’s Peter’s third stay with us; Chantal’s second. For both of them, however, it’s been their first time in the new house and it’s been fun. The nice thing about good … Continue reading

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Bricks And Mortar

The house has been in scaffolding for the last couple of days, as workmen have been repairing some of the brickwork around the perimeter of the house. Much of this brickwork hasn’t seen any repair since it was first put … Continue reading

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Dames en Heren, Appels en Peren

The title of this entry is what Wanda (of peuterspeelzaal fame) sings to the children when they’re changing from one activity to the next, in case you were wondering. This entry isn’t about Eloïse’s playschool, however. It’s about our family … Continue reading

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