Canal Locks

Today, while at Auntie Lesley's, we went to the canal. There are loads of locks at this canal and while we were there, a group of people were taking their boat through the locks. They very kindly explained all about the locks to me and allowed me to help them open and close one of them. It was great fun! Afterwards, Dad dragged us on a long walk to the bottom of the lock flight. It's a total of 16 locks (and three geocaches!). It's fine going down, but then you just have to turn and come back up! You can learn more about the locks here.

Jim Bheag

"Dad, let's pretend this is like a mountain."
"Would you like to go mountain walking with me?"
"Yes! I'd like to climb that mountain called... Jim!"
"Creag?"
"Yeh, Craig"
"Creag Bheag..."
"It would be better if it was called George."

School Shorts!

It's sunny! No one can believe it! I'm wearing shorts - see if you can stop me!

Moving

Everyone agrees I'm getting too big to continue sleeping on the floor in the same room as Mum and Dad when we stay at Granny and Grandpa's so Grandpa has very kindly agreed to relinquish his workshop. We all feel bad about this, and not just because it's going to be quite a lot of work to get all his gear out of there and then get the room decorated and carpeted!

So, after everyone had picked it clear of everything worth keeping, it was time to help Dad dismantle his workbench and lift the floor and then get all of that stuff out to the shed ready to be burned. Ah, I knew there would be something else worthwhile in all this - can't wait to burn this stuff!

Retro Games

It's a bit wet outside. Time to beat Dad at some retro games..!

Schwiiing!

During a break in the rain, Dad and I cycled to the park. There's lots of fun to be had there, so much fun it's always difficult for me to get him away again!

Happy New Year!

All the best to you and yours for 2012!