Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

Born in Dublin, living in London with Peter, my two daughters, Wilson our Spaniel & Woordow our Malshih (Shih Tzu-Maltese cross)

How about we go for a run?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Barbara

I’ve been studying, hence my blog silence! Last September I started a PgDip in Therapeutic Radiography (treating people with cancer and some other conditions with radiation). It’s a 2 year course, 12 weeks in university and the rest of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Fit, Marathon, Photography, Running, Salisbury, Winchester | Tagged Calories, Getting Fit, Marathon, Phish Food, Running, Woody | 6 Comments

Woodrow and friends

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Barbara

Some friends Woodrow met on our walk today! Say hello to my big friends! (PS I’m really excited!! I’ve finally worked out how to upload photos from Flickr 🙂 )

Posted in Photography | Tagged Chobham Common, Flickr, Malshih, Shih Tzu, Woody | 2 Comments

Woodrow goes for a swim

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Barbara

Woody is usually white & very fluffy, especially after his bath, however today when Wilson went flying into the river after a stick, Woodrow followed! Then he wanted me to pick him up! Luckily it was not very cold today … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Wilson, Woodrow | Tagged Fluffy, Malshih, Maltese, Puppy, River, Shih Tzu, Swim, White | 10 Comments

A chilly Mothers Day

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Barbara

Spring has been springing, and I have been out in the garden recently for a few days without a coat, but not today! Temperatures down in the single figures again, a biting wind & drizzle on top. We felt very … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Pets, Photography, Woodrow | Tagged Cute, Dog Clothes, Malshih, Maltese, Puppy, Shih Tzu, White, Woodrow | Leave a comment

Introducing Woodrow

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Barbara

I Haven’t had a chance to post on here for ages, I’ve been doing a photography class & we have lots of homework, my youngest daughter is going to University in October & we’ve been visiting lots of different ones… … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Pets, Photography, Wilson | Tagged Cuddly, Cute, Maltese, Puppy, Shih Tzu, Wilson | 12 Comments

How to Be a Ladyperson at the Holidays: 10 Important Tips

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Barbara

This is how we should dress this ‘season’ I particularly love ; Show off all your many dimensions at once. When planning outfits for your holiday soirées, think: “I’m an heiress and an Italian professor at this upscale tropical funeral.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | 5 Comments

Wish we were back there again

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Barbara

In January last year we went to Australia & New Zealand to visit friends and family in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Queenstown. As the weather gets colder her it is easy to miss the heat of Perth, the warmth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Families, New Zealand, Queenstown, Travel | Tagged Gone but not forgotten, Grandchildren, Lake Wakatipu, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge | 6 Comments

The Walkie Talkie Building

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Barbara

One of the buildings that my dad wanted to see when he was here in London last week was the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, because of its unusual shape This building has a major design flaw however, and it’s not that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, London, Photography | Tagged Architecture, Building, Burnt Car, Converge, Jaguar, London, Melted, Mirrors, The Walkie Talkie, Walkie Talkie, Weekly Photo Challenge | 14 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge; Converge

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Barbara

Once again I feel like the daily Post has been following me around as I take photos! I took these pictures while I was walking around London with my Dad last week. The water running down the middle of the … Continue reading →