Uncle's Taxi (or why there has been a slight hiatus in posting)

Imagine six children and two parents, and try to work out the number of possible permutations of different locations for this "six plus two", bearing in mind that at any one time (generally speaking), every one of the "six" must always be accompanied by one of the "two".

Then imagine football training, after school athletics, three rehearsals at Church for a first Communion Mass, cub camp (drop off at), scout hike (drop off at), travel to and from three different schools, a birthday for one of the "six" .... all within 24 hours of each other.

I have spent the last couple of days helping out by being "uncle's taxi" ....

(The birthday was solved by blowing out the candles and eating the cake after breakfast).

Ten Bridges Walk

I spent Sunday afternoon walking from Tower Bridge to Albert Bridge. This was taking part in LIFE London Regions "Ten Bridges" sponsored walk.

Two nephews setting off for Citizen Ken's palace.

Some of the people we met along the way - though Faraday was outside the Institute of Electrical Engineers, he is a physicist really....

... Oliver Cromwell ...

.... the burghers of Calais ....

.... St Thomas More ....

In the sunlight after a shower of rain, the pagoda in Battersea Park looked particularly splendid.

Being "uncle" for a day

Yesterday, I visited my sister and her family. All the children are on half term this week, so an extra pair of hands was going to be quite useful.

The photos show five (out of six) on their way to the library, and trying to find a lost cat in a post box. Well, that is what the notice on the post box says ...

Family life is .... when "bring back some milk" means six litres and not one.

Family life is ... not being able to help the oldest with their English project. If anyone knows any plays that are appropriate for a Year 7 (11 years going on 12), do let me know!