Monday, May 18, 2009
Jacob was spending more and more of his spare time at Sam’s workshop. One evening he was giving a particularly decrepit bike a thorough overhaul, whilst Sam as usual was talking non-stop about this, that and the other, but in particular about the latest goings on at the Bognor cycle club. Then... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The world is my oyster (continues)
With the words ‘Next time bring the family’ ringing in her ears Rachel waved goodbye and continued towards the beach. It was the most natural invitation imaginable: ‘Next time, bring the family!” Knowing well that passing on the invitation would only cause yet another dispute she knew she would... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The world is my oyster (continues )
Still uncertain about what to do Rachel did the most obvious; she assumed the role of a window shopper. The windows were chock-full of relics and curiosities from times gone by: ornate porcelain dinner and tea services, horse-brasses, candlesticks, vases, toast racks, china dolls and train-sets,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The world is my oyster (dreams)
Jacob had found his sanctuary at Sam Williams’ cycle workshop and that is where he went the evening he lost his temper with Sarah. The two men were on the same wave length, at least as far as bikes were concerned: “If everything in the world was just as uncomplicated as bikes, the world would be a... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The world is my oyster
The day May came to school and announced that she was soon going to be a big sister, Sarah went home and asked the inevitable question: “When am I going to be a big sister.” After a thunderstruck silence Rachel in desperation said: “Get your coat on! We’re going to the cinema.” Not of course that... Sign in to see full entry.