Trip to Cromford Canal (20/11/21)
The past week has been hard work. Dad is lovely, but anxious, in need of constant attention, and has got more and more forgetful. All of which is wearisome. The added complication of covid is causing extra stress. Dad gets tested every time he goes to day-care. If he tests positive then the day care […]
An Electricians adventure, but what do hobbits think? (06/11/2021)
Dad was an Armature Rewinder, there is something else for you to goggle! I might find a picture of one if you are lucky. He did most of our house wiring too. When I was at Highfields school in Matlock I was given homework to find out what to do if the fuse box got […]
Tuesday is Market Day in Wirksworth, what is a hobbits favourite food? (28/10/21)
Dad seems to love Wirksworth Tuesday outdoor market. He asks almost everyday if its food buying day, or are we going to that place. He can't remember the words for market or shop. On the actual day Mum has problems in stopping him getting ready before 6am. We tend to leave the house to go […]
Dad helps save Sebastian the hedgehog (20/10/2021)
Mum and Dad have a great garden, lots of wildlife including frogs, toads, newts and many visiting birds. It was Dad who build the pond and created a hibernacula (go on look it up!). Dads sister remembers him showing her the water boatmen and whirligig beetles in there. He doesn't like going down to see […]