Jen sent me a link and I was able to get here at last.
We are all looking forward to seeing you at Christmas and hearing all about your adventures. Do you know what your plans are yet?
Lots os luv, hugs and stuff, Marion more…
B**gg*r!!
Marion said she couldn't log on to your page but
I've got you set in my home page so I'm still here!
Looks like there'll be plenty for you to do when you get back then.
Love to you both, Jen more…
When I accepted an overseas job in 1976 I resolved not to be one of those Scotsmen who would do anything for Scotland except live there. Six months later I was Chieftain of the Caledonian Society. Nuff said.
However, M&S were always held in high regard in my family under our private name of 'Sparks & Monster.' more…
Actually, the big camel was very irritated that the wind was fluttering her ears! She kept trying to duck her head down below the breeze, and shaking her ears back into position and was generally quite cross! more…
American - the ones that overflow their cases and give the name to the inglorious sight of the "muffin top" belly overflowing the hipster jeans we unfortunately see so much of nowadays...! more…
What a lovely account of your trip. The pictures are really nice, its good when people show where they have been, there are so many fantastic places in this world.
Hi - Certainly one of the most interesting and entertaining blogs, Liz. We have relatives in Dubai since a number of years. - Once a week, I click and read a blog randomly.(This one happens to be yours.) It's a little bit like "people-watching" from a Paris sidewalk Café. And here is a random-smile for you:: "Mummy, - why do people have to die? If more…
The background in the first photo looks like a screen print or similar, and could inspire lovely cuts outs for a craft class and a mural, but possibly for children slightly older than yours. more…
Glad to hear you are enjoying the job, sorry to hear you have been ill
Spent most of my weekend at the junior football club
Vince's under 10's trained 1st thing Saturday
Jake (under 9's) then had a friendly match at 10.30 his team played great (new team - only 2nd match pl more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Lost in the Ether" 3 hours old
by lizdavies [Member]
Will be seeing you as usual, but I have to fly back to Dubai on 2nd Jan, so New Year will be shortish! more…
In response to: "Lost in the Ether" 3 hours old
by lizdavies [Member]
I'm coming twice - for a week at Eid and a fortnight at Christmas, so hopefully will be able to sort things out. more…
In response to: "Lost in the Ether" 9 hours old
by Marion Maddison [Visitor]
Jen sent me a link and I was able to get here at last.
We are all looking forward to seeing you at Christmas and hearing all about your adventures. Do you know what your plans are yet?
Lots os luv, hugs and stuff, Marion more…
In response to: "Lost in the Ether" 20 hours old
by Jenny [Visitor]
B**gg*r!!
Marion said she couldn't log on to your page but
I've got you set in my home page so I'm still here!
Looks like there'll be plenty for you to do when you get back then.
Love to you both, Jen more…
In response to: "Good old M&S" 11 days old
by ben3nevis Pro
When I accepted an overseas job in 1976 I resolved not to be one of those Scotsmen who would do anything for Scotland except live there. Six months later I was Chieftain of the Caledonian Society. Nuff said.
However, M&S were always held in high regard in my family under our private name of 'Sparks & Monster.' more…
In response to: "Good old M&S" 16 days old
by LissaT Pro
Why no kilt for Ed?
more…
This is the Davies family tartan.
In response to: "Good old M&S" 18 days old
by LissaT Pro
Their knickers are also still the best. more…
In response to: "I'm Driving Again" 25 days old
by LissaT Pro
I'm very fond of my Toyota Yaris. more…
In response to: "I'm Driving Again" 25 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Indeed. I picked up a nice little Toyota Yaris rental car yesterday, too. So now I'm completely independent. more…
In response to: "I'm Driving Again" 26 days old
by bunnybunbunbun [Member]
Hurrah more trips! :¬) more…
In response to: "I'm Driving Again" 26 days old
by jackfrost Pro
nice to be mobile again:) more…
In response to: "Hatta 2" 30 days old
by LissaT Pro
Hope he's a better navigator than Moses! more…
In response to: "Hatta 2" 30 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Yes, he first bought it in the Sinai desert and has been using it ever since! more…
In response to: "Hatta 2" 31 days old
by LissaT Pro
Love Ed's headgear! more…
In response to: "Beware Camels in the road" 35 days old
by LissaT Pro
No camels in the Lake District, but some alpacas. http://www.thealpacacentre.co.uk/ more…
In response to: "Beware Camels in the road" 35 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Actually, the big camel was very irritated that the wind was fluttering her ears! She kept trying to duck her head down below the breeze, and shaking her ears back into position and was generally quite cross! more…
In response to: "Beware Camels in the road" 39 days old
by bunnybunbunbun [Member]
They do look very happy to not be walking :¬) more…
In response to: "Trip to Sharjah" 46 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
I thought they were fab too! more…
In response to: "Trip to Sharjah" 46 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
American - the ones that overflow their cases and give the name to the inglorious sight of the "muffin top" belly overflowing the hipster jeans we unfortunately see so much of nowadays...! more…
In response to: "Trip to Sharjah" 47 days old
by frankofyle [Member]
Fab. Especially those trees. more…
In response to: "Trip to Sharjah" 47 days old
by LissaT Pro
English muffins or the American sort? more…
In response to: "Hatta" 49 days old
by Floatyflowers Pro
What a lovely account of your trip. The pictures are really nice, its good when people show where they have been, there are so many fantastic places in this world.
more…
In response to: "Hatta" 49 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Thanks for dropping by - you're very welcome! more…
In response to: "Hatta" 49 days old
by aristorona [Member]
Hi - Certainly one of the most interesting and entertaining blogs, Liz. We have relatives in Dubai since a number of years. - Once a week, I click and read a blog randomly.(This one happens to be yours.) It's a little bit like "people-watching" from a Paris sidewalk Café. And here is a random-smile for you:: "Mummy, - why do people have to die? If more…
In response to: "Hatta" 50 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Yes; you could see it layered in tissue or some such - but older than my children, as you say. My last year's Yr2's could have done it. more…
In response to: "Hatta" 50 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Hi! You wouldn't like to be standing about watching football in the sun here - it's still over 40 c during the day and over 30 c at night! more…
In response to: "Hatta" 50 days old
by LissaT Pro
The background in the first photo looks like a screen print or similar, and could inspire lovely cuts outs for a craft class and a mural, but possibly for children slightly older than yours. more…
In response to: "Hatta" 51 days old
by Marion Maddison [Visitor]
I'm very jealous too, looks fantastic.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the job, sorry to hear you have been ill
Spent most of my weekend at the junior football club
Vince's under 10's trained 1st thing Saturday
Jake (under 9's) then had a friendly match at 10.30 his team played great (new team - only 2nd match pl more…
In response to: "Hatta" 51 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
Glad you liked them! more…
In response to: "Hatta" 51 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
It was amazing. Slightly marred by some graffiti and litter, but wonderful scenery. more…