2026

Church on Sunday

Today was all about church with a BBQ afterwards and Jamie leading which she did perfectly as always. I didn’t record anything which she found odd but leading is not preaching and although worthy her light shines brighter when she preaches.

The BBQ was ok I tried to blend in and avoid conversation as always drifting off as soon as possible to be back at home.

Later Rkid turned up just as we were leaving to take Bill to the pub…

The three of us sat at the Kings Lock and whiled away and hour before a lazy chippy tea

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Happy 4th July 2026

Everyone seemed happy with the food served, at Jamie’s 4th July BBQ

S’mores all round the two girls first experience and I think they were winners not just for them but most of the grown ups too!

After everyone left and the washing up was done we chilled on the patio for an hour before bringing the day to a close.

Today was a good day!

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Macc is not a problem

As we get nearer to Lincoln’s performances of 13 with the Perform Studios Academy trips to Macclesfield are three times a week and it just too far to drop off come home then go back to pick him up so I have to find something to do for 2 hours and its easy to go to a pool hall and either play darts or pool alone but tonight I didn’t want to do that.

I went to the Picturedrome for a meal and that was more difficult than I would have imagined I just never do that alone because its not something I want to do.

It was a lovely meal and I did eat too much clearing my plate even though I felt full way before the food had gone.

Macclesfield is not a problem I love encouraging Lincoln in something he is passionate about even if the commitment from us is great he loves it and wants to be there.

For me its finding something to do alone…

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White heart

With Abbie in Egypt for 12 days on an easily afforded and probably much needed (in her head) Karl went to see mum on Monday to “make peace” leaving Helen stewing I guess?

Today Karl received a white heart as a text message but unsure what it meant contacted Jamie to ask.

Her take on it was It signifies love so could mean a mellowing in attitude wanting to offer an olive branch maybe? With this information he replied “I love you too sis!” so I guess we will see.

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England v DR Congo

With a pool match on later and England kicking off at 5pm there was no time after work to do anything other than the two things I just mentioned.

The round of 32 was a poor showing from England for 3 quarters going 1 nil down early on and really struggled creatively and as predicted defensively but, as is our way, Harry Kane scored in the 75th and 86th minute papering over the cracks.

As soon as the game finished I walked up to the Turnpike for a pool match which turned out to be one of the best nights I have had as captain of Steventons pool team because I was able to involve everyone in a really good win which is difficult to do each week. We have team members who signed to make sure we were not short of players and don’t expect to play if we have enough.

I gave Terry & Chloe the oppertunity to play frame 10 because we were 6 3 up and taking full advantage of it won and as I sat there watching the black ball disappearing it was a great feeling, as captain to see everyone enjoying pool

Both wins made for a great night especially for me!

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In her head

Spoke to Karl tonight who had just spent an hour and a half with me mum telling her how he felt and basically clearing the air as if it needed clearing?

From my conversation with him he confirmed that as we all suspected Abbie has lived there rent and bill free since moving in years ago and me mum tolerates it cooking, cleaning, washing and ironing her clothes, the list goes on….

Its not right we all know that but Abbie seems to have no conscience, happy to freeload her way through her life, which allows her to earn money tax free (probably?) without any financial burden (probably?) drive a nice car paid for by her mum (probably?) and go on holiday for 2 weeks to Egypt with all the money she’s saved from not having to pay her way like the rest of us (probably?)

Her mum seems to love conflict and has done for years falling out with anyone and everyone, so this just gives her a reason to fall out with someone else (Karl) and wallowing the thoughts that the whole world is against her….? What I do not understand is the reason, if you take away the mother daughter thing she’s been through hell trying to make Abbie happy only to be treated like shit over and over again, if Abbie does not get her own way? Some people would rather be unhappy than confront the reason of their unhappiness, falling into the trap of believing its everyone else’s fault but their own!

Mum will never rock the boat so I am not sure what any of this has achieved other than Karl, because he was brave enough to say out loud what I and many others think, becoming the villain in Abbie and apparently Helen’s eyes.

Without either empathy or sympathy Abbie will carry on as normal (probably?) hoping Helen fights her battle as she has done before, trying to make a perfect life for someone who most of the time can’t be in the same room as her without being horrible and nasty towards her?

Helen won’t speak to Karl for months (probably?) happy that in her head she’s the victim and that will make her loved by her daughter but won’t (probably?) and life will be like that for her and Abbie because that’s how they like it and sadly nothing will change until it does…

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Ride the Cyclone

We went to watch Lincoln in a production tonight at school but was completely produced adapted and choreographed by the kids themselves and it was REALLY impressive.

Such a great performance by all but watching Lincoln perform enjoying what he has a passion for and being very good at it was yet another proud parent moment!

The play lasted 80 minutes and was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish they should all be very proud of themselves.

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Rain on Sunday

Of course it did, 32? all week and dry but it rained when I wanted to it to be dry, not hot dry

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England v Panama

Throughout the day I annoyingly felt very tired seeing as it was the first chance I had  to enjoy the hot weather which had cooled and was a bearable 28?. I spent the morning gluing up the final part of the box I am currently working on for Jamie before taking Lincoln to his rehearsal in Macclesfield I didn’t get a lot done before it was time to go get him again. Jamie and Reagan were getting their nails done and were home by the time we arrived back at 16:30 but by now I was nearly asleep having spent the journey trying to keep my eyes open.

Being woken by torrential rain having been asleep on the bed for an hour and a half was frustrating considering all week its been dry and 30?+

A couple of pre-match beers I was ready for the match which began with a dower first half and the start of the second half I can not comment on the rest of England’s 2 nil win as I fell asleep…

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Loved it

After a minor blip, she got on her new scooter and nothing… I knew what she was going to say the red handle at the back that dis-engages the motor allowing her to push it out of the garage. Not sure why she wanted to but she pushed it out of the garage and then didn’t realise she needed to re-engage the motor.

Once that was sorted me mum was off and she loved it, went round Tesco and learned the best route was not on the tree side of Cross Lane and when I asked her bike has now been relegated to the shed because this is now her new mode of transport.

I think I have done a good thing!

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