So first of all where am I. (No, that is not a question I am asking myself) I live in West Sussex, not far along the coast from Brighton in the east, and Worthing in the west. From the end of my road there is a clear view across the English Channel, which on a lovely sunny day looks wonderful. I rather like it when it a bit windy as it whisks the waves up, but of course this is not a favourite time for those who have to brave being out on the sea, except the windsurfers.
I don't spend time on the sea, due to the fact that I cannot swim.
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I was born in the historic seaside town of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. It is said to be the town from which King Charles the second made good his escape to France when the Roundheads wanted to chop his head off. Whether King Charles did board the boat across the Channel in France and not Brighton is something that the historians debate (argue) about. But if you are ever in nearby Southwick and venture onto Southwick Green, you can see a cottage which it is claimed is where the King slept on his last night in England before his escape. I often sit on the seat on the other side of Southwick Green from what is called King Charles's Cottage and wonder what the scene was like on that night all those years ago.
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It's been a bit of a funny week, or should I say unusual even by my standards. First I was asked to apply to become a govener at the first school where I live, (that's children up to eight years old) , I've not heard that I have been accepted but they are in need. The school is being merged with two other schools, and will become part of a trisite through primary (children up to eleven years) from Sept 2008.
I also heard that I have won a premium platinum membership to a group of lesiure centres and an acquatic centre. I have never been into a gym in my life, so I should have some first impressions to talk about. Due to my age I need a doctor's letter, and I bet my doctor will be realy happy, as she has been known to drop hints about "just a little weight off would be nice".
And, of course, I opened this blog so that I can self indulge, with I hope a bit of it being interesting to anyone who happens to come across it over the years to come.
