Day 6008 (15/06/2026)

We were up fairly early, getting ready and leaving for the airport, for a short holiday (I know we were only on holiday last month but it’s just the way Mrs Smith’s annual leave worked out). 

We drove up to Bristol airport, and the queue's for baggage drop off and security weren't too bad, so we had time for a relaxing breakfast.

Thankfully the plane wasn't full, so we had the row of seats to ourselves. 

Passport control at Palma wasn't too bad but we ended up waiting an hour for our bags, and then waited for the transfer to the hotel, then on the coach, which was thankfully air-conditioned, which to another hour, but the hotel and area are very lovely and worth the hassle of getting here. 

We checked in to hotel and had a very nice room, in Sunrise, and then had an explore around. 

With a nice view from the balcony. 

We had a nice meal at the hotel and then a walk around the area and a look at all the pools at the hotel.

Day 6006 & 6007 (13 & 14/06/2026)

I was up early-ish in the office, doing a few things, then out watering the garden and hanging out the washing, as it was a lovely sunny day, then we had a nice brunch.

We were doing a few things at home as we needed to get things ready for going away next week.  In the afternoon we had a nice cup of tea and cake in the garden. 

Definitely going to spend more time enjoying the garden from now on, not just spending time watering it and tidying it up every spring.  

In the evening we had a really nice Indian take away. 

Sunday I saw my parents for breakfast. My Dad was a bit bruised following last weeks fall but was much better than he could have been. 

Then home to watch the motor racing and get ready for going away and we finished the curry for dinner.  

Day 6005 (12/06/2026)

Had a few things to do at home, then we went out to do a bit of shopping and we had a nice lunch at a local garden centre, then had a walk around.

Then home to set up my new iPad, which I have bought so I can do writing when I'm away, including next week when I'm on holiday.   

Then after popping to see my Mum & Dad we got some fish & chips, which were really nice. 

Then I went out to try a new charger on a low tariff time, which seemed to go OK. 

Day 6004 (11/06/2026)

No car today, so no gym but I was doing things in the office. 

In the evening my wife made a very tasty prawn & pea risotto. 

Day 6003 (10/06/2026)

I had a few things to do today, so went to the gym and was exhausted by the end, as usual. 

Then as I left I was told, rather embarrassingly that I had been made "Member Of The Month", giving a certificate and had my name put on the board.  

I know I as technically still most peoples "before photo" and my weight loss is really down to the injections, but it was nice that someone un model like was recognised. Possibly giving them the two big fans and a punch bag, which weren't being used and only taking up room in the storage unit, had more to do with this and then saying thanks, but it was appreciated anyway. 

Then I had a meeting with Dave, talking mostly about writing and books, as well as discussing the state of the world / policing and a few ideas for the future. 

Then home to do some work. We finished off the kebab stuff for a late lunch when my wife came home. 

And finished off the pizza for a later dinner.  

 

Day 6002 (09/06/2026)

I went to the gym first thing, then we did a few chores around the house. 

Then we went out, to do a few things in town and we grabbed a coffee & a cake, at Starbucks. 

I did pizza and salad in the evening. 

 

Day 6001 (08/06/2026)

It was a somewhat busy day, and not exactly expected.  Firstly, quite early BT turned up, without notice to dig up the driveway, to fit the new fibreoptic cable for our internet. Thankfully I was in, and able to move my wife's car, so they could carry on. 

They did a good job, now we just have to wait for the fibreoptic connection to be fitted inside the house.  

Whilst BT were here, the boiler man, who was expected in the afternoon, turned up in the morning. That was OK but he couldn't park on the drive, due to BT working on it, which was a pain for him but he was OK and the boiler was repaired and serviced. 

I did some work during the day. We had some leftover pate when my wife came home and then in the evening she did burgers.  

Day 5999 & 6000 (06 & 07/06/2026)

I was up early Saturday, as someone was coming round to quote for doing some work in the garden, then I was off to the Brewhouse for a writing course, called  How to Plan a Murder, run by a local author, called Jo Middleton.

It was a fun day and got me back into the mood to write, which was the aim.

Plus I had a very nice bagel (New Yorker) for lunch. 

In the evening we had a nice spread of cheese and pate's for dinner. 

Sunday I saw my parents for breakfast, and bought my wife some nice tulips.

Then home to do a few chores and watch the motor racing.  We finished a few things off for starters when my wife came home.

Then in the evening I made a nice lamb for us, and veggi-lamb kofta's for Thomas, kebab things, with some tasty veg and sides.

Very nice, with a chilled shandy.