Memphis here we come
On the Road to Memphis My eyes opened at 6am to find Maggi already awake, scrolling through her phone. By 6:15 we were stirring properly,… Read More »Memphis here we come
All my yesterdays
Arsenal home to Country Music Cathedral
I woke just before 6 feeling genuinely refreshed—a solid night’s sleep after we’d turned the lights out before 11 post-Opry. Amazing what actual rest can… Read More »Arsenal home to Country Music Cathedral
Black Music Museum and Grand Ole Opry
First Full Day in Music City My body clock hasn’t got the memo about time zones yet—I was awake ridiculously early this morning, though I… Read More »Black Music Museum and Grand Ole Opry
Journey to Nashville
Flight As we approached Nashville airport as usual the captain announced the temperature, 0 degrees Celsius. The thought alone made shiver. The flight had proceeded… Read More »Journey to Nashville
From Nose Bleed to Indian Ink and more
The Morning Stain I can’t remember the last time I had a nosebleed, but that is how the day began. Maggi had just brought me… Read More »From Nose Bleed to Indian Ink and more
Just For One Day and Cafe Murano
Of course. Here is an improved version of your diary entry, which maintains your personal voice while refining the flow, detail, and emotional resonance. Cafe… Read More »Just For One Day and Cafe Murano
Embankment and Dickens walk – Harry
Met up with Harry opposite Big Ben just outside Westminster tube station. He was 10 minutes late which annoyed me because I had arrived early… Read More »Embankment and Dickens walk – Harry
Riley Jones weekend plus extra
We invited the Rileys and Jones’ to join us for our January trip to La Colle. Both couples jumped at the offer and they booked… Read More »Riley Jones weekend plus extra
Vikki’s 50th
On 14th January Vikki reached the ripe old age of 50 and Maggi has repeatedly said she wanted to go over to celebrate the actual… Read More »Vikki’s 50th
Jan 10 – 64 Goodge, haircut, Hamnet
Saturday 10 Jan We had a plan for the day. We would start by taking public transport to Pimlico in order to visit Tate Britain… Read More »Jan 10 – 64 Goodge, haircut, Hamnet