All years have their highs and lows, but 2025 seems to have had more than its fair share of both. We started the year with a feeling of anticipation…. We had decided to sell our house, downsize and move back to our roots in the North West. We were excited about the prospect of this.Continue reading “2025”
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Jigsaw puzzle year 6 (2025)
I’ve just finished the last jigsaw of the year so here’s the annual recap. I’ve been busy. Luckily Santa came good last year and I had loads to go at … The first puzzle was done on the cruise in January. They’re always done in a public area so it’s sort of jigsaw by committee.Continue reading “Jigsaw puzzle year 6 (2025)”
Milan away – the journey home
We checked out of the Airbnb at 10.00. Paul and Jamie weren’t flying home until later so they headed off to do some more sightseeing. My flight was much earlier so I went straight to the airport, Linate. This airport is much closer to Milan than either Malpensa or Bergamo (which in any case wouldContinue reading “Milan away – the journey home”
Milan away – third day
Which of course is match day. Jamie and James had come home in the early hours of the morning and were having a lie in. But some of us had to go and pick up our match tickets and of course the location for that was the other side of Milan. So once again IContinue reading “Milan away – third day”
Milan away – second day
For some reason I awoke ridiculously early. I tried to get back to sleep but at 07.30 I gave up and went out to a nearby bakery for breakfast provisions. The streets were very different at that time of the morning. I found a bakery and bought some croissants and focaccia for breakfast. Paul andContinue reading “Milan away – second day”
Milan away – first day
What a leisurely start to the day. We didn’t have to get up too early which was a nice change for these trips. Denis cooked me a full English breakfast and ran me to Manchester Airport. Security was easy and I was through in about 10 minutes and then had a 20 minute walk alongContinue reading “Milan away – first day”
European Away Trip Number 3
Our third away trip in the Champions League group stage is to Milan where we will play Internazionale on Tuesday evening. After the disappointment at Galatasary and the success at Frankfurt we managed to beat Real Madrid at Anfield. We have also played PSV Eindhoven at Anfield which on paper was an easier match thanContinue reading “European Away Trip Number 3”
Frankfurt – the journey home
After another late night I was nevertheless up and out for 10.00, feeling reasonably fresh. I wanted to get to the station to sort my train back to Berlin and get some breakfast. James, Henry and Jamie had had a great evening. They stayed out later than me and there was no response to myContinue reading “Frankfurt – the journey home”
Frankfurt away – match day
It took a bit longer than usual to get going today but eventually I was up and out for a (late) breakfast. Our hotel is quite basic but in a reasonable location and is comfortable and clean, which is all we need really. It’s only a few minutes walk away from Frankfurt Town Hall Square,Continue reading “Frankfurt away – match day”
Frankfurt away – first day
We were up early and out – Denis ran me to Manchester Airport and no doubt returned straight back to bed when he got home. I had the traditional start to a trip- sausage butty, cup of tea and a Buck’s Fizz The flight to Berlin was on time and went smoothly. The new EUContinue reading “Frankfurt away – first day”
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