Everyday sort of stuff

Lots of things to talk about in that first year

Excursions around the globe to China and Portugal

A Beach hut on Worthing Sea Front

Continuing to hone bowling skills with Tarring Priory

Bowling for the VPs and the County

Touring to the West Country with West Sussex Bowls Tourists

Lots of Family fun and frivolity

and of course ....

Lots of City Matches at the Etihad and beyond

After a teaching career spanning 3 decades and a bit more, tis time for a bit of 'me and Sara time'

I managed to retire fully in January 2015 after a year of phased retirement. Sara wasn't far behind and retired from her teaching a few months later in the Summer. 

Life in this first year has definitely had a few ups and downs. Lots of holidays and experiences. Finding out about how to manage time properly after the strictures of a job are no longer in place.

This then is my blog - initially it will be a bit retrospective and reflective as I fill in the details of the first year. After a while I hope it becomes  little more forward looking, but we will have to wait and see ...