Author Archives: crazytraintotinkytown

I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No

Posted on May 20, 2013

In addition to my Dad’s big feet and curly hair, I have also inherited another characteristic; his basic inability to say no. It would seem that my Dad has now handed that particular family torch over to me, and frankly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devon, Entertainment, friends, friendship, humour, Travel | 46 Comments

It Was All Started By A Little Mouse – Walt Disney

Posted on May 17, 2013

Chloe, the Koi Carp Thief is thankfully the only real mouser in our rescue cat quartet; Hobo on the other hand who only has one gear, reverse, will only be tempted by slow, elderly or infirmed quarry. So it was … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Devon, Entertainment, family, humour | 42 Comments

Finding Nemo

Posted on May 15, 2013

An ear-splitting scream shattered the neighbourhood that morning as the young Swedish au pair who had moved in alongside the young family into the house opposite, came running down the drive bawling. Fearing the worst, both Dad and I hightailed … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, children, Devon, family, humour | 69 Comments

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

Posted on May 13, 2013

I have to admit to having a love/hate relationship with writing; there are days when I would absolutely do anything rather than put pen to paper. These are the times when I can so easily become distracted by a zillion … Continue reading →

Posted in editing, humour, publishing, Travel, Turkey, writing | 77 Comments

Homeward Bound

Posted on May 8, 2013

I’m back! A little weary to be honest and back to work tomorrow; what was I thinking! It’s been a bitter-sweet few weeks; the camera which my Dad painstakingly chose and bought for me as a Christmas present was stolen … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, humour, Travel, Turkey | 81 Comments

And He Drove The Fastest Milkcart In The West

Posted on April 5, 2013

I had intended to catch a national express coach to Bristol airport for the trip back to Turkey but my Dad was insistent that his allotment buddy, Ernie take me in his clapped out old transit van as he had … Continue reading →

Posted in Devon, Entertainment, humour, Travel, Turkey | 54 Comments

My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go

Posted on April 4, 2013

Overwhelmed and bone tired is the best way to describe how I’ve felt over the past few weeks. I think we’ve established that I really am not cut out for a career in nursing and the additional overtime I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Devon, Expat, family, Travel, Turkey | 92 Comments

“All the world is queer save thee and me, and even thou art a little queer”.

Posted on March 26, 2013

I was always destined to be friends with someone who starts a sentence with “My aunt the white witch”. Boo has worked alongside me fighting the good fight against a common foe aka Poison Pen, for as long as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Devon, Entertainment, family, friends, friendship, humour | 62 Comments

The Greatest Gift Of All

Posted on March 20, 2013

I can’t remember a time when you haven’t both been an integral part of my life although it was as small babies that you both sneaked in and overnight I became Fabulous Auntie D. I certainly wasn’t ready for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devon, Entertainment, family, humour | 54 Comments

He’ll Have To Go

Posted on March 17, 2013

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet and makes the stars shine brighter. It also improves your flexibility and promotes an overall sense of well-being. In Dallas world after a couple of sherbets Beverley Big Pants & I think we’re … Continue reading →

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