52nd Cake Day
Yesterday I turned 52. Normally I will have a theme park trip around my birthday (last year it was Blackpool Pleasure Beach) but this year I have decided...
Good Times
My favourite wild flowers
The Bluebells and Harebells are out. They are always at their best around my birthday and this year is no exception. Thing and I took a walk to...
Return to Alton Towers – 2025 first trip.
1Somewhat later in the year than previously as Alton Towers decided for some reason to only open Friday-Sunday during March (the busiest three days!) 2nd of April marked...
Vampires Rock (in Rubber)
It sounds like I’m referring to my good friend Dan (rockinrubber) but actually it was a comedy musical (with elements of pantomime). I didn’t know what to expect...
Merry Christmas to All🎄
1Thank you for another year of your support both here and over on Twitch. I wish I could have taken a new photo for you this year, but...
Out Out
It’s hard to believe it’s Muttley’s 60th birthday! How can he be 60? Thing volunteered her services (foolhardedly) to do him a cake and I blocked the date...
November at The Towers
My last riding trip of the year – Alton Towers in November. I’m back next Sunday but that’s running the towers instead (although due to my left knee...
Halloween Goodness!
Of course yesterday was my favourite day of the year – Halloween! 🎃 The finest night ever. Thing prepared the pumpkins (I was in late from work so...
A Last Minute Alton Towers Trip
I’d originally planned to head over to the tower on Monday next week, but the weather was looking unfavorable, so at the advice of Thing I swapped to...
Alton Towers day 2… My feet! My feet!
I’d already decided previously and agreed with Tom that day 2 was my “me day” and I think he wanted the same. So we split up for the...