Halloween

Halloween Fireworks Party

Went to a neighbours Halloween/Firework party last night and got totally wasted.

Michelle looked good, i like the goth look

Deanna was a little devil all night Katie Was the Cat in a Hat

Of course i had too much to drink and totally made a fool of myself

It was a good night and worth the hangover i nursing now!!!

Memorial

In

Memory of Mum

It's been a year since mum passed away on the 6th October 2007.

I, Michelle, Deanna and Katie are often thinking of you mum, we miss you loads and love you lots. The video below is a small insight into your charactor, your life and the animals who i'm sure are missing you as well.

Lake district

Lake District Weekend

23rd -26th August 2008

Michelle and i spent the weekend just outside Keswick in the Lake district this weekend. Deanna and Katie stayed at home with there uncle Robert.

We travelled up to cumbria by National Express coach, This took a whole day just getting there. We left whitstable at 7:50 am and arrived at London victoria by 9:35. Here we had a wait of 1hour 25 minutes for the next Coach at 11 am. Then the long journey began to Keswick with a brief 10 minute stop at Birmingham arriving at our destination at 7:40 pm, we then had to get a taxi to our campsite, finally setting our tent up at 8:15pm. For spending a day just sitting in a seat i felt exhausted.

On the sunday we headed to Kewsick to catch the Boat across Derwant Water, we started our walk at Lodore to see the Water Falls.

We then started the climb of Catbells (In Reverse),

The Climb was tiring, but worth it for the views

The summit at 1500 ft was reached and the panarama was fantastic

We Started the decent, which to be honest was alot more difficult than the Ascent

It was a scramble to get down, this would be dangerous on a wet day.

We really enjoyed the climb and will be back to do some more.

Exam Results

Well Done

Deanna

My Daughter Deanna, got her exam results today, she achieved 7 1/2 GCSE passes, with a couple more results pending (animal care and business studies). Well i must say I'm proud as punch. Some of her results although passed were not as high as she wanted and so she is going back to 6th form to re-sit some.

I left school without any exam passes, so to have my daughter achieve this is a very special moment for me. Got her intelligence from her mother :)

New Addition

Congratulations

Derek & Michelle (My Sister)

On the Birth of thier Daughter

Melissa June

Melissa (Greek for Honey Bee) June (After her grandmother) was born at 5:58am on the 15th August 2008, weighing 6lb 9oz .A little sister for Josh and Sonny.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday
To Me

Today My wife and i went for a walk around Wye, incorperating Crundale downs. This was to celebrate my Birthday. I am 48 today.

The Weather was great, Hot!, a bit too hot at times, but the sun was very welcome.
The Walk started at Wye church and was ment to be approx 5 miles.

It ended up being nearly 7 miles, poor Michelle not being used to long walks developed blisters on her heals, She never moaned (much) :).

We set off at 8:40 am and from the start was hot and sweaty. As the morning wore on the cloud built up giving a bit of a rest from the blazing sun.

The views from Wye Crown were fantastic and the golden brown fields just glowed in the sun.
After a good rest and some snacks for energy, we continued on our way.

The walk took about 3 hours to complete (with stops) and was really a great day out for me. Walking out in the countryside is a great stress reliever for me, i can forget all my worries and just enjoy the world.

I often walk on my own but having good company, like i had today is special, being able to share the pleasure of the views and the experiance of the outdoors with someone is priceless. Thanks my wonderful wife Michelle.
All in all it was a great day out for me and i really enjoyed my Birthday with my best friend and wife , Michelle. I hope we do it again soon.

Prom Night

Deanna's Prom Night

On 21st June 2008, Deanna had her Prom night at Whitstable community college. Yes my eldest Daughter has finished her Schooling and is now just awaiting her Exam results. She intends to go back to school in the new term to further her education and will take part in the Goverments EMA program that will pay her £30 a week to continue schooling.




Deanna and Mum

Deanna Waiting to go

A Proud Dad