SearchArchives for: October 2006Session 114 - End of Another Trip29th October 2006 So that’s it, our few weeks in the Bahamas with Alex, Dave and the grandkids Joe and Amber has come to an end. The sun, the sand and the sea will soon be a distant memory as we struggle with the much cooler weather back in the UK.
Shorts and T-shirts… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 113 - Joe's Birthday27th October 2006 Today is my grandson Joe’s birthday. Twelve years old, it’s hard to believe he will be a teenager next year. When you get to be a pensioner like me you say things like “where has all the time gone” and “it only seems like yesterday” and other such obviou… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 112 - Why the Horn Blowing?25th October 2006 Back home in the UK when I was still at work I used to spend upwards of forty hours a week working around the country and on top of that drive between 800 and 1000 miles a week. That’s somewhere in the region of twenty hours a week sat in a car usually p… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 111 - The Bahamian Cultural Festival23rd October 2006 Another week end gone, another Friday night out with the boys, down to Jumbeys for the happy hour which in true Bahamian style lasts for three hours and then to the BBYC (big boys youth club). There really is nothing else to do out here but drink. But Fr… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 110 - Have I Been Working?21st October 2006 Sorry guys. I know this is only my second posting this week but what can I do? You think I am out here in the Bahamas enjoying myself sitting in the sunshine, drinking the odd vodka and cranberry juice while watching the sun set over the ocean. Well let… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 109 - Alcohol. A Way of Life16th October 2006 TGI Monday. I know that not the usual expression but over here it’s good to be Monday, it means the week end has finished. Now regular readers of the Blog will know that over the years I have become accustomed to the odd drink or two and maybe on very ra… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 108 - The Wildlife13th October 2006 As I have said many times life out here in the Bahamas is exceptionally good what with the sun, the sand, the sea and the Kalik (the local bottled beer). But there is always a downside.......
Consider the local wildlife. Christine and I are passing a ve… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 107 - Dublin11th October 2006 Seven o’clock in the morning in the Bahamas.
I have been sitting here for over an hour, the sun is just rising, how good is that? I am just sitting here whiling away some time reflecting on the past and my mind wanders to Ireland and in particular to… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 106 - Haitian Holiday Cruise Ship?09th October 2006 Well it’s Monday morning, I’m sitting in beautiful sunshine on the lower terrace looking over the ocean wondering about another quiet day in paradise. The major decisions of the day will probably be where to go for morning coffee and shall we lunch at Lu… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 105 - Who Has it Right?06th October 2006 Well what do you know! The storms gone, the sun is shining, the sea is blue and calm and it’s 95%. I’m still sitting on the lower terrace overlooking the ocean with Rose Island in the distance and would you believe it the vodka lasted out mind you I had… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 104 - The Storm04th October 2006 I have been going on a little in fact Christine tells me that I have been going on far too much about her bringing over two suitcases and still having nothing to wear even after two shopping trips out here. Well I am beginning to sympathise as I am now l… more » Categories: Retirement Planning Session 103 - The Heat02nd October 2006 Here we are in the Bahamas, beautiful white sands and blue sky. The sun shines 24 hours a day. The breeze wafts gently across the ocean front terrace as we drink our vodka and cranberry juice. The kids frolic in the pool. The dog is stretched out chewing… more » Categories: Retirement Planning |
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