Diary_: Time away again

I am flying off to Amsterdam again, this time for the whole week. Penny was clearly upset to see me go which made me feel sad. Ripley sensed something was up too, he gave me a hug and a kiss with very little prompting as I left.

6:30 on the m25 and the traffic is really building up now. A guy with an "ingerlund" st georges cross flag stuck on the roof is broken down on the hard shoulder looking stupid, its called karma mate - take the stupid flag off your car and demonstrate your support for the England team in an english way i.e. Quietly accepting bitter defeat in the quarter finals with a stiff upper lip. Also an interesting fact is that the number of flags appears to be directly proportional to the inabilities of the driver, a bit like the cornish kernow (or wonker) sticker sported by young farmers. Jeez, where is this rage coming from... Rant over.

My diary entries are sounding like the repressed mutterings of adrian mole of late.

Almost there now, starting work this week with a need colleague and good friend. Looking forward to it.

Photo_: Ripley hugging a teddy

Ripley hugging a teddy
Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Just about the best shot I have EVER taken of Ripley... problem is.. I didn't take it... Penny did :) Ah well. Well done Pen.

Ripley after Haircut

Ripley after Haircut
Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Not bad eh? I did that - and I am an internet engineer. I was well happy... no need to see the back.. it is fine.

Ripley before Haircut

Ripley before Haircut
Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Before I cut his hair

Louise explaining controls to Ripley in go-kart

Louise explaining controls to Ripley in home made electric go-kart
Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Actually - it was more like Ripley showing Louise how to do it :)

Ripley in home made electric go-kart

WOW goes Ripley in home made electric go-kart
Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Grandad Grassby made Ripley a go-kart out of a pair of golf trolleys. It went pretty fast and Ripley LOVED it!

Photo_: Mum kissing Ripley

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Originally uploaded by krystufer.

Mum hardly ever gets a mention either - she also lives a long way away. Here she is giving Rip a kiss :)

Photo_: Tristan and Ripley

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Originally uploaded by krystufer.

I hardly ever mention my brother Tris, this is because I never really see him as he live a long way away. I am trying to talk him into starting a blog - so watch this space.

Photo_: Chris Running over Dad with the Tractor

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Originally uploaded by krystufer.

I was teaching young Ripley how to drive the ride-on-mower when suddenly out of nowhere Dad jumped out and we struck him just a Penny took this shot. Nothing broken and how we laughed.