The Grey Gappers

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Leaving NiKi

Leaving NiKi 5th June to 2nd July 2017 After a wonderful last weekend in Ypres having a mix of history, culture, cycling, food and drink on the Tuesday 6th June David, NiKi, Pinkie, Lilly, Codie, Carol and I headed north towards the port of Calais and our train ride back to the UK. The weather was oddly exactly the same as when we left-grey and winds howling and … [Read more...] about Leaving NiKi

2 ‘Grey’ days to go

Sorry we got this out of sequence but such is life!! Anyway this was supposed to be the new year blog entry. We will get better at this! Christmas and the New Year over and a wonderful time had with family and friends thanks to all. But for us Grey Gappers due to leave the country this Friday the work didn’t’ stop over that period. The house became untidier and … [Read more...] about 2 ‘Grey’ days to go

Ok happy new year 

So a week has gone by and the moving and packing up keeps going.  We have had a few issues. Boiler breaking down was an annoyance. But NiKi has been out for a few test drives, with no mishaps. We also have both had bad colds that made us a little grumpy, David more than Karen. But Christmas we were treated to stunning feast at Karen's brother's Sheila played a … [Read more...] about Ok happy new year 

NiKi has Arrived!! Maiden voyage!!

  Wednesday morning and a very early start at Kings Cross station, so early in fact not even coffee shops were open and only a few souls to be seen. For us Londoners a rarity in the super-duper busy metropolis we live and work in, but also knowing that in an hour or so Kings Cross would look completely different and back to it’s normal packed and busy … [Read more...] about NiKi has Arrived!! Maiden voyage!!