Author Archives: Peter Ball

Today is the 60th birthday of a very dear friend, David Garrett, who I have known since I was 10. We met at school and have stayed in touch for 50 years. Quite an achievement. A lovely man who has always done what is right. I am proud to have known him.

A Good Walk

Today I am laid up with a bad back. I am supposed to work today but am in considerable pain. I really need to eat but can’t face getting out of bed. I hope it clears up soon

My departing neighbour popped over and invited me to take the logs he had stacked outside and in his garage. Terrific. Enough to see us through the winter.

Our neighbour, Jack seems to be moving today. He hasn’t told us anything so its all a bit of a mystery. Removal vans are blocking our driveway but the driver assures me he will move when I need to leave for work. Lets hope he keeps to that.

The dogs and I walked this morning. It was a bit chilly but I spent the time listening to Stephen King (Duma Quay) on my iPod It would have been my Mums birthday today. God bless her. I sadly miss her  

Today is a birthday for two people. One who has left us, my MUM, and another, Demetres in Athens. My Mum left us in 1997 after stomach cancer. I keep her alive in my heart and hope I am able to do that forever. She was a wonderful person. Demetres is the father of LouisaContinue reading “Two birthdays today”

I have had my 60th birthday and it was fabulous. The day started here in Sharm El Sheik with Angie and I taking the free hotel bus from our hotel, Luna Sharm to the hotels beach with friends. Angie decided to stay at the local beach while I walked along the beach for around 20Continue reading “2011 08 17 My 60th birthday”