Category Archives: Family

Something to focus on

I was going to entitle this post, “Overcoming Apathy” as I am feeling quite apathetic at present, but, you know what, what’s the point? I’m either in this or I’m not. Yes, I’m finding it hard to get any momentum … Continue reading

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The Road Test

Howdy guys. Well this morning I went to the new gym before work 😀 It was a road test to see if an early morning gym session followed by a shower in work was going to be do-able. Verdict – … Continue reading

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Catch Up

Hi peeps. Sorry it’s been a few days since my last post, but, in all honesty, as much as I’ve enjoyed my week of early starts at work (and I really have), it’s been harder getting used to the early … Continue reading

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Air Cadet First Class – Matthew Bentley

A short but extremely proud post. My youngest son Matt has become a Cadet First Class in 1128 Squadron of the Air Training Corps (ATC). So proud, so, so proud. A few pics…   Right guys, I’m up in 5 … Continue reading

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My Other Gym

I’m on the early shift at work – loved it – which means I can try the new gym ‘Fit For Free’ after work. So I did 🙂 Look, the machines are okay, it’s big, but, it’s not Lakeside. It’s … Continue reading

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Then & Now [Again]

Back in July I blogged the post which is below. It’s about me and my niece Anna who was visiting from Winchester and a re-enactment photo we took. Well, the gorgeous Anna has been here again, so we took the … Continue reading

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I GOT THE JOB :-D

I just don’t know where to begin. I think I’ll start by thanking everyone on FaceBook and here in the Blogosphere for all your support, encouragement and love, especially this last 24hrs. I have been overwhelmed, literally, I mean overwhelmed … Continue reading

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Joel Ifeoluwa Bentley

This post is dedicated to my eldest son Joel who is 18 years old today:       Eighteen! A man, it seems like only yesterday that he looked like this: Well, now he is all grown up: He is … Continue reading

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I Don’t Believe In Birthdays…

… I believe in Birthday Weeks 🙂 Did you see what I did there? Clever me you know, I drew you in with a controversial post title. Of course I believe silly, I just want them to last a whole … Continue reading

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Milestones that rise and fall

Firstly – The Rise Thank you to all you lovely people who have taken my little blog to over 5000 views/hits. Over 5000!! I actually can’t believe it, 5000. Did I mention my little blog has been looked at over … Continue reading

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