Don't panic

So the news today has been full of the outcome of the US election. Obama is being given a second term in the White House, as the fourth out of the last five presidents to do an eight year stint (clearly the US electorate go with a "better the devil you know" strategy most of the time).

But then at the end of the news there was another small item, and one from another era, as we say goodbye to Clive Dunn.

"Don't panic!"

Pooh

We all love Winnie the Pooh. After all, if nothing else, he gives big hugs to small children.


Winnie is looking pretty good for a fairly old bear. It won't be all that long until he is celebrating his 100th birthday, and the original bear now has pride of place (along with some of his most special friends) in a museum in New York. Check out their picture here.

It's been a long and impressive journey for a bear who was born not all that far from here, in stories told by A A Milne to his son, Christopher Robin. From the Ashdown Forest, all the way to Walt Disney World!

And what is it that's making me think of Winnie today. Well, I'm sure Nicky won't mind me reporting a text she sent to me this morning, in which she admitted to getting quite down and a little tearful about the lack of progress with our house move. I was reminded of another slightly tearful moment (I think all the stress is making us both a little emotional)! It happened to me just as I arrived at work today, when I heard a quote from Winnie the Pooh on the radio.

The key part of the quote is not actually from Pooh himself, it's from his good friend Piglet, and it goes like this:

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.
"Pooh?" he whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's hand. "I just wanted to be sure of you."

Beautiful.

Fireworks

OK, let's be honest, going on holiday to Florida does rather spoil fireworks night back at home.

It just doesn't really compare!

Driving

Jake and my new weekend pastime - heading off to the driving range to bash a bucket of balls!

Barley beach

Took Barley for a run around on the beach at Minnis Bay. Certain members of the party were unconvinced that this would be a good idea, but once we got there and had a few lungfuls of sea air, all was well.

The sun was out and the skies were blue. Barley dashed around for a while, got soaking and sandy all over (and so had a bath when we got home).

Graffiti

One thing you can't help but notice when working in Brighton - you get a much better standard of graffiti!

50

In keeping with tradition, a countdown post, as today marks 7 weeks and one day until our next visit to WDW.

And Happy Birthday to anyone who has a birthday today!