Author Archives: katese11

Highbury Fields – 19/08/18

Posted on August 25, 2018 by katese11

Here’s the problem with finally having a “BBQ Summer” – there’s nowhere to actually have a fricking BBQ. I understand the H&S logic of not making fire on dry grass but I think the tabloids and TV weathermen responsible for … Continue reading →

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Wild Child Festival – 18/08/18

Posted on August 18, 2018 by katese11

  Some of the events we go to seem very aptly named for my kids and “Wild Child” is certainly one of them.  For those who have missed my Wild Child previews, it’s a folksy kinda family festival in leafy … Continue reading →

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Museum of Liverpool – 13/08/18

Posted on August 18, 2018 by katese11

We’re slowly getting through this thing they call the summer holidays. It’s a long haul, like the walk to Mordor. But we’re on day 29 of 47 now, which I reckon puts us around the end of the Two Towers. … Continue reading →

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Barking Splash Park – 03/08/18 and 04/08/18

Posted on August 4, 2018 by katese11

Yesterday, I’m proud to say, was a magnificent feat of persuasion. I don’t often win discussions with Eva but somewhere around 8:30 this morning, I got her not only to turn down her Helen Love disco tunes but also to … Continue reading →

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ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide – 30/07/18

Posted on July 30, 2018 by katese11

We have a kind of family routine over the holidays where Daddy Days are spent lazing around in pyjamas and playing board games and Mummy Days are…well…not. Today was not just a Mummy Day but one with the temp LWATers … Continue reading →

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Monstrous Fest – 29/07/18

Posted on July 30, 2018 by katese11

It’s been one of those days when everything happens at once. A couple of temp LWATers are on our sofa now, having endured a 4 hour coach journey and an end-of-holiday-club service at church with approx 10,000 over excited kids. … Continue reading →

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7 Places to Cool Off In London

Posted on July 23, 2018 by katese11

This weather is getting beyond a joke, isn’t it? It’s been going on for agggeees and we’re really not set up to cope with it in London. Luckily though, there are a few places you can go with or without … Continue reading →

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LWAT is 600! Ruislip Lido – 20/07/18

Posted on July 20, 2018 by katese11

Wow, it’s been quite a day. First day of the school holidays, dog-tired after a late night at Chickenshed and some sneaky end of term drinks with the Year 1 Mums…and a 600th post Adventure on the agenda that really … Continue reading →

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Mr Stink at Chickenshed – 19/07/18

Posted on July 20, 2018 by katese11

  I’ll get straight to the point – you’re wanting to know whether Roo and I managed a flawless journey to Chickenshed this time, aren’t you? Well…we aced it. Thank you for the applause. Not jumping off the 299 when … Continue reading →

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Summer Holiday preview 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by katese11

I don’t know why the school holidays always catch me by surprise but, once again, they have. The kids finish this week and I’m not allowed to hand them back over till September. If you’re in a similar position, you … Continue reading →

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