Category Archives: Family

My Dad

Superintendent for The Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen My beautiful Dad died today, in the early hours. It was an honour to be with him in the last hours he was with us. He was the most amazing gentle man, … Continue reading

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Ravenstor Holiday

For just a few nights I managed to get away with my three grown up kids, disappearing into the nearby Peaks to Ravenstor YHA for some chill, game playing and hiking. It is rare that we all get together for … Continue reading

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Managing Our Water Consumption

With the ongoing drought in mind, and part of a long term trend that will deteriorate further over future years, we have been considering how to further manage our water consumption. Yorksire Water, our geographic water supplier, have sent round … Continue reading

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Time with Dad

 It’s been a real priviledge to spend some dedicated time with my Dad. Nearly 88, he’s doing really well, and still has his warm charm and gentle humour that makes people around him laugh and smile. Special moments to be … Continue reading

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Cameron builds me a new PC

Thanks to my Cam for being the technical expert over the past few days as we have discussed a new PC> Cam specified the components and checked them through with me. I ordered and he built it, demonstrating considerable knowledge … Continue reading

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Company of Heroes

2020 is shaping up to be a bit of a Pathfinder 2e year, at least that is how it is looking as we career through the first 12th at breakneck pace. The game has proved to be a big hit … Continue reading

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2019

Another year has flown by and here below is my Bo(nd)(Spea)rings family summary. More exciting than our adopted name suggests… I’ll start with my Mrs who, unexpectedly, became Jamie Lee Curtis in the early part of the year. I wasn’t … Continue reading

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Vancouver Vacation

Our time away in British Columbia as a five was special. A chance for us all to connect together, enjoy amazing scenery, bears, sea lion, retail, good food, relaxed times. The wildlife was enjoyed from a safe distance. With a … Continue reading

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Rainy Summer Break

With deluge forecast for the rest of the week, I sit at home with Cam for some time away form the daily toil and a chance to chill and kick back. Sunday/Monday saw me and Erin on a ‘moving her … Continue reading

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Boys in Exile

We’ve had a bit of a reorganisation in the house, with Carmel taking the guest bedroom as her PhD study room. The next dimension has been the banishment of the boys to the Garage Games Room, which we have now … Continue reading

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