Author Archives: John Sanders

Sunday, 7th December, 2025 What a horrible morning – dark and wet – but at least it’s warm. Didn’t fall below 12C/54F over night. Still, it doesn’t make me want to go out. Two birthdays to celebrate this morning. The … Continue reading →

Sunday, 30th November, 2025 It is 6.00 am and I am sitting outside with a glass of fresh orange juice and a cup of tea at a table on the patio. It is warm, humid even but the difference is … Continue reading →

Sunday, 23th November, 2025 It always amuses me that, when I move my life abroad for a month or so, I have to establish similar patterns to the ones I have at home. I have watched the Sunday morning political … Continue reading →

Sunday, 16th November, 2025 Gorgeous day all round. Up early and political interview programmes before setting off for a longish walk along the coast for 6 miles. My feet were sore at the end of that. My fellow traveller was … Continue reading →

Sunday, 9th November, 2025 A new week. Starting my second week abroad. Only 3 more before flying home. Only 4 more weeks before I start Year 18 of the Blog. Only just over 6 weeks to Christmas. Only ?? years … Continue reading →

Sunday, 2nd November, 2025 Week 880, Dear Reader. How many of you could keep it up that long ….. to coin a phrase? Almost 17 years. Mind you, I’ve been waiting a lot longer for some things. I never give … Continue reading →

Sunday, 26th October, 2025 Quite a chilly night and we went down to 5C/41F – the coldest this Autumn. I’ll still be walking in shorts and tee shirt as strong sunshine covers our area but the change is noticeable. The … Continue reading →

Sunday, 19th October, 2025 It is 15 years since I left a dark and damp, run-down North of England. It felt a progressive, forward step into the sunlight to be moving to Surrey. It was certainly warmer, drier and sunnier … Continue reading →

Sunday, 12th October, 2025 The warm weather continues after a warm night. I think we were double the temperature of the North of England last night. Out early walking as the sunshine began to break through the clouds from last … Continue reading →

Sunday, 5th October, 2025 Glorious morning – clear blue sky and strong sunshine. Still and calm. Just as well, because it has finally happened. I have woken to find myself married to a 74 year old. How did that happen? … Continue reading →