Ibiza 2009

This is the two of us on holiday this year in Ibiza. We stayed in the resort of Es Cana and thoroughly enjoyed the break although it was a tad too humid at times.

It was our first proper foray abroad although Julia went to Italy some years ago with her Nan & Grandad by coach so it was the first time flying for her.

We would definitely go back but when it was a little cooler, July & August are the hottest months there and although we went in search of some sunshine, it really was OTT for most of the daytime.

Art in Action

This one of two installations Julia produced for her college's Art in Action exhibition held at Chatham's Historic Dockyard at the beginning of July.

This piece is called "A Message Within" and is based on the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen.

Her other piece was entitled "The Last Flight" and consisted of planes made from drinks bottles and suspended from hoops. The planes were interspersed with poppies and crosses.

Julia put in so much effort into each piece and I am very proud of her work.

Julia's First Car

Having passed her driving test on Monday 1st June 2009, Julia is now the proud owner of a Rover Cityrover Select. Here she is sitting in the drivers seat before she drove us to the Texas Moon on Saturday evening. (Yes I know she hasn't yet removed the steering lock!)

She is so chuffed to finally have her own set of wheels which will give her the freedom to come and go as she pleases without having to rely on lifts or public transport.

She's already spent the weekend driving around town, taking me along to the Dockside Outlet for some retail therapy and using to car to transport home some heavy bits and pieces for her latest art project.

Ninth Tattoo

This here is my ninth tattoo, just done by the great Ray Hunt, formerly of Medway Tattoo but now setting up on his own. It's obviously in Latin and means Time Flees, something that strikes a chord with me as I get older.

The smaller letters are more shaded than black and will lighten up somewhat as the tattoo heals. It took approx. 2hrs to complete and is healing well so far.

Nan Alice (1910-2009)

This wonderful lady here is my Nan Alice who passed away on Monday 23rd March. She was a very special lady who played a very big part in my childhood. We had regular Sundays, days out, holidays away and she was my partner in crime when I wanted to ride on the fairground rides as my Dad and Mum didn't like the rides at all. We usually had at least two go's especially on the scenic railways which is an old fashioned name for rollercoaster.

She will be sorely missed.