One of the greatest of all great things that I love is welcoming Spring. It's such a fantastic time of year-the birds singing, the colours returning to the landscape with new green leaves and blossom. I try and jog three times a week, just half an hour to achieve 3 miles or 5 km depending on which side of the decimalisation fence I'm on that day. I took the photo on the right below when I was out the other morning.
Before we got back to the UK last week we also had some gorgeous Spring weather in Hondschoote. This is a small village about 40 minutes from Dunkirk. It has a free Aire and is conveniently located for the Channel Ferry Ports. You can see Mike in the picture below experiencing another one of his busy days at the office.
Before we got back to the UK last week we also had some gorgeous Spring weather in Hondschoote. This is a small village about 40 minutes from Dunkirk. It has a free Aire and is conveniently located for the Channel Ferry Ports. You can see Mike in the picture below experiencing another one of his busy days at the office.
 At the Aire in Hondschoote |  Near Salhouse Station in Norfolk |
Last weekend we visited the previous owner of Mike's bike. He has sold us some bits of kit and very kindly refitted the Sat. Nav. He also helped Mike make some modifications to the replacement trailer that we had collected earlier on Friday. The trailer still isn't quite right which is extremely disappointing as Mike took so much trouble to explain what he wanted when he placed the order and thought he was buying a made to order one, rather than a one size fits all. Mike has continued with the modifications this week, ready for when he collects the bike from the body repair shop next Tuesday.
We have taken the opportunity to relax with Jon and Linda this week in Norwich. They have introduced us to the Norwich Tap House, a very nice bar in the centre of town. The experience enhanced for Mike as they served Erdinger Alcohol Free Beer, a first for a Norwich night out.
I went out last night with Paul and Katrina to see Simple Minds at the UEA in Norwich. The band was big in the '80s and I was a bit concerned when I realised I only knew three of their tracks. My concerns were unfounded. The music was superb and Jim Kerr was just such a great performer. I felt completely absorbed in watching him move on the stage. I'm convinced he was staring right at me and was just ready for the tap on the shoulder to join the group backstage after the performance. Imagination in overdrive of course, but a real treat to see such a big band in a small venue.
We have taken the opportunity to relax with Jon and Linda this week in Norwich. They have introduced us to the Norwich Tap House, a very nice bar in the centre of town. The experience enhanced for Mike as they served Erdinger Alcohol Free Beer, a first for a Norwich night out.
I went out last night with Paul and Katrina to see Simple Minds at the UEA in Norwich. The band was big in the '80s and I was a bit concerned when I realised I only knew three of their tracks. My concerns were unfounded. The music was superb and Jim Kerr was just such a great performer. I felt completely absorbed in watching him move on the stage. I'm convinced he was staring right at me and was just ready for the tap on the shoulder to join the group backstage after the performance. Imagination in overdrive of course, but a real treat to see such a big band in a small venue.
We're ready for Norwich, but is Norwich ready for us?
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