Some positive differences

In all the angst of settling into a new house, arguing with PwC over small things that should be included in our opinion, and shouldn’t in theirs, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that this has been overwhelmingly a positive experience so far.  Here are

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Strict schools

Did you know that when the kids are playing outside at school, and it’s time to come back into the classroom, a teacher appears in the yard and blows a whistle; then all the kids freeze!! It’s so weird – they’re under such control at school. I was

Strict schools

Did you know that when the kids are playing outside at school, and it’s time to come back into the classroom, a teacher appears in the yard and blows a whistle; then all the kids freeze!! It’s so weird – they’re under such control at school. I was

Strict schools

Did you know that when the kids are playing outside at school, and it’s time to come back into the classroom, a teacher appears in the yard and blows a whistle; then all the kids freeze!! It’s so weird – they’re under such control at school. I was

Strict schools

Did you know that when the kids are playing outside at school, and it’s time to come back into the classroom, a teacher appears in the yard and blows a whistle; then all the kids freeze!! It’s so weird – they’re under such control at school. I was

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What the heck are plimsolls?

I thought England would be so like Australia, after all, it is kinda the original home? I have been surprised at some of the differences: 1. Kids do sport at school inside, and have to wear plimsolls. After asking around a few Mums at school, I determined that these are

What the heck are plimsolls?

I thought England would be so like Australia, after all, it is kinda the original home? I have been surprised at some of the differences: 1. Kids do sport at school inside, and have to wear plimsolls. After asking around a few Mums at school, I determined that these are

What the heck are plimsolls?

I thought England would be so like Australia, after all, it is kinda the original home? I have been surprised at some of the differences: 1. Kids do sport at school inside, and have to wear plimsolls. After asking around a few Mums at school, I determined that these are

What the heck are plimsolls?

I thought England would be so like Australia, after all, it is kinda the original home? I have been surprised at some of the differences: 1. Kids do sport at school inside, and have to wear plimsolls. After asking around a few Mums at school, I determined that these are

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First day at Fircroft

School is going well, the kids both enjoyed their first two days there.  It’s interesting to see the differences, yet depsite all of these, the kids are just the same.  The English system thus far appears much more “academic” and places a lot more rigour on the basic 3R’

First day at Fircroft

School is going well, the kids both enjoyed their first two days there.  It’s interesting to see the differences, yet depsite all of these, the kids are just the same.  The English system thus far appears much more “academic” and places a lot more rigour on the basic 3R’

First day at Fircroft

School is going well, the kids both enjoyed their first two days there.  It’s interesting to see the differences, yet depsite all of these, the kids are just the same.  The English system thus far appears much more “academic” and places a lot more rigour on the basic 3R’

First day at Fircroft

School is going well, the kids both enjoyed their first two days there.  It’s interesting to see the differences, yet depsite all of these, the kids are just the same.  The English system thus far appears much more “academic” and places a lot more rigour on the basic 3R’

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Legoland Windsor

One of the first things that we saw on arriving in London was a brochure for Legloland out at Windsor.  The kids have wanted to go ever since.  Yesterday we got the chance and went on a big excursion.  We had to switch trains, and then due to line works,

Legoland Windsor

One of the first things that we saw on arriving in London was a brochure for Legloland out at Windsor.  The kids have wanted to go ever since.  Yesterday we got the chance and went on a big excursion.  We had to switch trains, and then due to line works,

Legoland Windsor

One of the first things that we saw on arriving in London was a brochure for Legloland out at Windsor.  The kids have wanted to go ever since.  Yesterday we got the chance and went on a big excursion.  We had to switch trains, and then due to line works,

Legoland Windsor

One of the first things that we saw on arriving in London was a brochure for Legloland out at Windsor.  The kids have wanted to go ever since.  Yesterday we got the chance and went on a big excursion.  We had to switch trains, and then due to line works,

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Teething problems

Well we are in the new house, but there are a few teething issues.  Some major, some minor.  It’s an old house, so I guess you have to put up with some idiocincracies, but coming from a newly renovated place it is a shock.Probably the most frustrating problem

Teething problems

Well we are in the new house, but there are a few teething issues.  Some major, some minor.  It’s an old house, so I guess you have to put up with some idiocincracies, but coming from a newly renovated place it is a shock.Probably the most frustrating problem

Teething problems

Well we are in the new house, but there are a few teething issues.  Some major, some minor.  It’s an old house, so I guess you have to put up with some idiocincracies, but coming from a newly renovated place it is a shock.Probably the most frustrating problem

Teething problems

Well we are in the new house, but there are a few teething issues.  Some major, some minor.  It’s an old house, so I guess you have to put up with some idiocincracies, but coming from a newly renovated place it is a shock.Probably the most frustrating problem

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Moved in

Well today was the big day, we moved into our new house.  Turns out that the correct detail is kind of a combination of below — it’s both the house in the photo, and the one in the first link.  It’s split over three levels, with a lounge, galley

Moved in

Well today was the big day, we moved into our new house.  Turns out that the correct detail is kind of a combination of below — it’s both the house in the photo, and the one in the first link.  It’s split over three levels, with a lounge, galley

Moved in

Well today was the big day, we moved into our new house.  Turns out that the correct detail is kind of a combination of below — it’s both the house in the photo, and the one in the first link.  It’s split over three levels, with a lounge, galley

Moved in

Well today was the big day, we moved into our new house.  Turns out that the correct detail is kind of a combination of below — it’s both the house in the photo, and the one in the first link.  It’s split over three levels, with a lounge, galley