A Lodge, A Toast, and One Happy Dog Sometimes, life hands you a moment so lovely, you just have to write it down. We’d just arrived at a beautiful lodge in East Yorkshire — a little escape to reset, recharge, and enjoy a few home comforts in a new setting. What we didn’t expect was […]

Before we dive into tales of dog walks, creaky knees, countryside rambles, and celebratory champagne moments, we wanted to share a little something about why this blog exists — and what you might find behind the gate. We’re Mark and Jenny — retired (though not retired from curiosity), full of stories, and still trying to

Welcome, dear friend! We’re Mark and Jenny, your friendly neighborhood chatterboxes with a penchant for garden gates that sing their own creaky tune. Though we might be retired, life still keeps us on our toes with playful detours, hearty chuckles, and the occasional creaky knee. We’re ever-curious explorers, delighting in life’s little joys and the