October 2011
Author Archives: Andrew Todd
Just testing
Please ignore the small boy behind the curtain. But if this works I may be moving my photos. More later, or not as the fancy takes me. On the off chance that anyone is still reading this collection of ramblings could you let me know by email or in the comments below if you can’t …
Did I mention XTC?
I don’t know when it happened but one day in my early 40’s I woke up and discovered that I love XTC. Along with Prefab Sprout they are probably the finest pop artists of the last thirty years. As evidence allow me to present the fantastic Mayor of Simpleton; You should also listen to Wasp …
Two Growing Boys – July and August 2011
July and August 2011
The Orange Taxi
The new car has arrived. I think it looks marvellous, and everyone who has walked past has stopped to take a look. And definitely not to snigger. There has been no sniggering. It’s been named the orange taxi for two reasons. The first is rather obvious but the second is because it’s the first diesel …
Nearly Here
I order our new car in April. Last week I had to sign the paperwork, arrange insurance and agree a price for my part exchange. With a bit of luck and a following wind we will be the proud possessors of a new car early next week. There is only one thing left to sort …
Two Growing Boys – June 2011
June 2011
Standing Still For a Moment
I’m writing this from my in-laws lounge in sunny Bracknell. I’ve just come to a stop after two days of non stop car travel, excursions and family bonding for small boys and their mother. This holiday business is hard work, but enjoyable. I’ve got a couple of vignettes for you from this trip. Firstly, my …
Two Growing Boys – April 2011
April 2011
Award Winners
Today was the last day of the 1st term of 2011. The end of MIGO’s first full term of school. A double whammy day for the Todd boys. At Manly West they give numeracy and literacy awards at the end of each term and the two apples of my eye received one each. JFGP received …