27 FEBRUARY 2014

Had to wait for two of the Egyptian geese to cross the path before I could get home tonight.

26 FEBRUARY 2014

Day 3 of the strategy workshop and the books have still not had to be opened.  Suppose they are really my security blanket.

25 FEBRUARY 2014

A Lovely day out at the Hampshire Police Training Centre at Netley in the south of England.

24 FEBRUARY 2014

Down at Bramshill again and socialising with the members of the Libyan Training Directorate.

23 FEBRUARY 2014

BA do it again!  I booked the 7.20 to get in early and now it has a 2hr delay.  The 8.30 will be in before we leave!!

22 FEBRUARY 2014

Out for a walk with the dog today and this little fellow was singing his heart out.  He was happy to sit and pose and I managed to get a load of photos of him.  Here's two of the best.

21 FEBRUARY 2014

Can't beat it, 6 Nations rugby on telly, crisps and camambert and a couple of beers...dress rehearsal for Scotland v Italy tomorrow.

20 FEBRUARY 2014

A lovely surprise visit from The Chapel of Garioch branch of the family.  Aren't Ruby and Rowan getting bigger?  Do you think Grandma was pleased to see them?

19 FEBRUARY 2014

It looks nice out there but by Jingo it is still very cold.

18 FEBRUARY 2014

Promised to take Matthew for a dosa at Rishis.  He couldn't believe the size of it but he polished it off along with popadum, a nan bread, some mushroom rice, some chicken pashwari and some chicken jalfreizi all washed down with a couple of cokes....that's my boy!!!!

17 FEBRUARY 2014

The Scottish League Cup visited Matthews soccer skills day.  Could this a vision of the future.

16 FEBRUARY 2014

Enjoying the Winter Olympics from Sochi.  Even got our own Olympic flame.

15 FEBRUARY 2014

Looking to pass.  Matthew signals to Daniel that the ball is coming his way.

14 FEBRUARY 2014

Valentines Day.  A mystery card through the door this morning and we didn't know who it was from as it was unsigned.  Maybe the "to Grandpa and Grandma" is a clue.

13 FEBRUARY 2014

Bailey the dog taking Ruby and Grandpa for a walk.

12 FEBRUARY 2014

A frosty morning and the footprints are filled with ice. I remember having great fun as a kid "bursting puddles".

11 FEBRUARY 2014

Home, Grandma and apple pie.  Isn't that the American dream.

10 FEBRUARY 2014

Dry and sunny but still cold.  A fine day for the park with Lewis.

9 FEBRUARY 2014

The spooky shadow of the giant orchid.

8 FEBRUARY 2014

It's certainly wetter here than it was in Tenerife.

7 FEBRUARY 2014

Yes we are home, first case unpacked and washing done and hung out.

6 FEBRUARY 2014

Last day of the holiday.  Won't see this view for a wee while.

5 FEBRUARY 2014

A grounds eye view of our apartment.

4 FEBRUARY 2014

Funny how every time I have a bowl of nuts this guy appears.

3 FEBRUARY 2014

The beach at Torviscas.  A little bit overcast today so fine for a walk.

2 FEBRUARY 2014

Another Sunday sunset at the end of another wonderful day.

1 FEBRUARY 2014

Lunch time in Tenerife and another bottle of rose bites the dust.