A hard, objective look at what we were doing at home caused us to change our plans for Sunday evening. Diane got into sorting paper, making a big pile for shredding and I emptied the tool drawer in the kitchen. She felt really good about being rid of

This morning, slightly chilly, my first run for almost a year. Little bit stiff to start with but a walk out to Evett Close, then run along Stocklake, stretching exercises outside Askey's, up Oakfield Road to Adams' Garage, cross Tring Road into King Ed

Walking down Highbridge Road this morning I saw a car wheel-clamped near the corner with Princes Road. Haven't been up or down Highbridge Road for about a fortnight so it was a bit of a surprise. This is the first time I've seen a vehicle clamped on

Late Saturday night and I said I wouldn't go to bed until I'd written about the chocolate experience we had today. Diane is dragging me round the shops again and she said, "I just need to go along Cambridge Street to Cafe Romano for a few minutes. Co

This week has been a roller coaster, with its highs and lows. Tuesday and Wednesday saw me close the door on being a Slimming World consultant, however I will still be a member. I have made so many friends over the years of being a consultant and it

What a great idea that is being launched in Buckinghamshire by Cancer Research UK, called Give Take Donate. Buckinghamshire is one of the five pilot counties to take this on board. Everyone has something to give, so visit www.givetakedonate.org and sign

It was a sad day to-day as Aylesbury Market said goodby to Dave, who has been on Aylesbury Market for the last 35 years. During that time he has seen many changes. Dave has supplied us with fresh fruit and vegetables as long as we have lived in Aylesbur

Aylesbury is on TV again tonight and not as a backdrop for Judge John Deed. This time it's the BBC news at 6.30pm asking about the viability of the local market. The Bucks Herald has it as front page news and some of our contacts among the local trad

Yesterday's visit to Simon Poole, my podiatrist in Marlow, was very informative. Apparently my feet are becoming rather rigid for one reason or another. I can see now why it was important for me to see him first before starting to train - likely to do s

Well, the first day's training didn't happen. I found my orthotic insoles need replacing, the top bone of the left foot arch hurts when I flex the foot in walking quickly, the right foot has ball pain and is developing a painful callus on the little toe