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Making new friends in my 50’s.

August 4, 2021 by Susan

I have made ‘new friends’ lately, who I met through Instagram, and realised that this is unusual, to make new close friendships later in life, so thought I’d ponder on

Family & Fun

Elizabeth Mackintosh – A Strong Role Model – across Scotland and Australia

March 30, 2021 by Susan

My great grandmother, born Elizabeth Mackintosh on 20th February 1885 in Edinburgh, Scotland, travelled halfway around the world, and died aged 91, on 20th May 1976, in Bundaberg, Australia. Those

Family & Fun

Jury Service – who has done it, and what were your thoughts – loved it, hated it, or just so, so?

August 15, 2020 by Susan

Overview – Out of the 12 of us, only 2 of us, myself and another lady had done jury service before. Mine was in Bundy and I don’t even really

Lifestyle & Travel

Secrets on the Lake – where to stay in Montville

February 22, 2020 by Susan

Had a fabulous two nights at Secrets on the Lake at Montville recently. Loved the whole experience, from the treehouse (lovely timber work, spa and swing), the grounds and the

Style & Fashion

Powerlips Polish Duo Lip Shine – a lipstick that actually ‘stays put’

July 13, 2019 by Susan

Let me just say upfront that this Blog post is not endorsed in anyway, its not been paid for; I have paid for all lipsticks in full myself – it

Lifestyle & Travel

Is Saint Petersburg on your bucket list?

May 13, 2019 by Susan

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Saint Petersburg, and wanted to share some of our thoughts from our trip in 2018; these hints and suggestions are just purely from our

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Gold Class service at a great price

April 28, 2019 by Susan

Do you enjoy Gold Class at the Cinema’s, but astounded at the price? Me too………. Friday just gone Anthony and I were in the city for a night away

Lifestyle & Travel

11 Tips for travelling in Eastern Europe

March 4, 2019 by Susan

Heading into Russia or an Eastern European city – here are a few hints and tips from our recent few weeks in Saint Petersburg, Minsk, Prague and Vienna that you

Style & Fashion

Patterned pants – love them or hate them

February 17, 2019 by Susan

Had an epiphany recently that patterned pants are the main theme running through my wardrobe……..and it made me wonder why I love them, and also how many other patterned pant

Family & Fun

Coco joins our family

January 12, 2019 by Susan

We have a new kitten – Coco Coleman has joined our family…….and it is like she has always been with us. She is now 5 months old and going through

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