It was my friend, David, who put the idea in my head. Wine tastings might be a good place to meet eligible men – eligible meaning wine lovers who are affluent enough to be able to buy wine: surely the perfect combination. Maybe this is what prompted me to fork out £45 to go t...
Another snippet to run up the church belltower is the fact that our previous house in Greetwell Gate, just a few yards away from St Peter’s church, was also built in 1870. Lots going on at that time innit. I imagine the builder spotted a bit of land going spare and decided he’d ...
These aren’t the kinds of lemons you would get at your grocery store at home, but grapefruit-sized lemons with inch-thick skins that thrive in Italy’s sun-soaked climate. (Check out the photo at right if you don’t believe us!). On one of our recent trips to the Cinque Terre, ...
I use a grabber to pick things up off the floor as I’m not allowed to bend down but last night I leant on it and it broke. Actually I haven’t had to use it much because there are lots of nice people around to do things for me. I do have another at home and this one will...
hopped along to the snug to get the grabber and was able to demonstrate extreme dexterity in picking up the grape off the floor. It being well within the five minute rule I was able to pop the grape in my mouth and bite into the deliciously juicy piece of fruit. More as it happens…...