Author Archives: Alan Bell

It’s That Time of the Year

Posted on 29 December 2021 by Alan Bell

The time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day is a bit strange in our household, particularly this year with the potential of another lockdown. Irrespective of the dithering’s of our Government, we made the decision to stay as safe … Continue reading →

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The Beauties of the UK

Posted on 27 September 2021 by Alan Bell

As you know, last year, and a fair bit of this year, was cancelled as far as holidays are concerned. Like many people we tend to holiday abroad these days, but we are not comfortable with the situation to do … Continue reading →

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Cute Filet Ends Vegetarian Week

Posted on 25 July 2021 by Alan Bell

My cooking skills are getting better; and I have the cuts and burns to prove it The post title refers to the filet mignon we had last night, along with fondant potatoes and asparagus with a Diane source. The word … Continue reading →

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A British Record

Posted on 11 July 2021 by Alan Bell

Number 1 Grandson, Sam, just got the British record in his age group (under 23), bench pressing 230kg   He is through to the European Powerlifting Championship in August. So proud of him

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Proud Grandfather here

Posted on 3 July 2021 by Alan Bell

Just found out that Number 1 Grandson, Sam, has been invited to train with the England Power Lifting Team – Well done Sam; Very proud of you.

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Going Greek

Posted on 18 June 2021 by Alan Bell

Yesterday we went Greek curtesy of Rick Stein with his Soutzoukakia. (Meatballs in tomato sauce with cinnamon and cumin) I’m scoring this one 10/10 as the boss, noted for her lack of enthusiasm for meat, cleared the plate. I only … Continue reading →

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Asian Food – Nice

Posted on 17 June 2021 by Alan Bell

I may have said this before but we are very partial to Asian food. One of our favourites is Peking (or crispy) Duck. Now it is very easy to send out for a takeaway or buy the heat and eat … Continue reading →

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Lateral Flow Tests

Posted on 7 May 2021 by Alan Bell

We took our first Lateral Flow test this week which resulted in a little amusement. The first smile happened when I opened the package and saw the little slip of paper announcing that they were made in China.  If this … Continue reading →

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Vaccination Complete

Posted on 25 April 2021 by Alan Bell

I had my second jab of the AstraZeneca CORVID-19 vaccine yesterday – no side effects with either. The Boss had her second jab two weeks ago with only minor side effects of a bit of an ache at the insertion … Continue reading →

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On Holiday in the Back Garden

Posted on 30 March 2021 by Alan Bell

21c and Sunny so time to mimic the lunch we like when in Mallorca. The only difference is that we would normally have it in a café in Alcúdia, whilst today, we sat at our decking table and I was … Continue reading →

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