Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Reindeers have arrived in time for Christmas

 Spotted some deer on this morning's walk with Arwen.  We spooked some pheasants too.



Monday, 9 December 2024

Rugby coaches night out

 




10 of the minis coaches went out for dinner on Friday, followed my drinks next door.  Lovely night.


It's been a while

 It's been about 7 years since my last black tie event.  This time was for the parents at the kid's school.  150 or so of us went to a local private members club on the outskirts of Sevenoaks for a dinner and dance.  Luckily I just about still fit in my trousers.

First attempt at a bow tie


Photo bomb


Nativity

 This year's nativity at the school was excellent.  So good, April went twice!  Flo was Mary and Arthur looked like he was going to a wedding!






Cooking

 


Whipped feta, beetroot and mackerel 


One of my best roast beefs

 


Just about perfect

Delicious


The animals enjoyed doing their pre-wash




It's good to have little helpers

They ran out of use when the stacks of wood were too high for them. 









Wet rugby

 Rugby training went ahead on Sunday despite the weather. The kids mostly enjoyed it although a few dropped out before the end.  Only one session left this year.




Friday, 6 December 2024

It's starting to get boring now

 I beat my 100m swim record again.  This time by 3.7 seconds.  1m 44.8s.  What a superstar!

16 work days left

 Only 16 work days left before my contract ends.  I've got nothing to do so hopefully it'll go by fairly quickly.  I've got no holidays left so will still have to waggle a mouse around and be present.

Nothing lined up yet so looks like i'll be having some time off in the new year.  Lots of projects start after the Christmas holiday so hopefully the market will pick up and i'll be working again soon enough.  My company is sadly no more or at least will be by the end of the year.