Castletown harbour

Sun up

Just had my morning swim. Daylight over Ramsey Bay

Most important meal if the day.

Bath time

A windy walk

Along the beach.

Daddy daycare

Come on spring

Bea's experiment..cont..

The results are in.....

Buisness challenge

Barclays Bank came into school today.
This was the winning teams magazine cover.

Smith family....

By Seb

I think he has captured me perfectly.

New Years resolution....

...5 ball juggling !!!!!

Tough life

Sunday afternoon out on the water.
Blooming cold but a great day non the less.

A sprinkling

...of snow overnight.

Big surf and a leaden sky

Surf rolling in at Ramsey.  With the threat of snow later tonight.

Bea's experiment

School project - Do plants need light to grow?  There is another plant in the box :-)

Ramsey

A drive over the mountain road.  Looking North over Ramsey and the Point of Ayre

Earthquake

Building earthquake proof structures with Y9s.  Well with paper and straws.   You know what I mean.

QR

QR codes - who'd have thought!

On the water at last

The promise of an afternoon on the water.  The Calf of Man on spring tides.

I should be paddling

Not only did I miss a paddle today, but I was put to work too :-(

The gift of chocolate

Jordan brought a treat for the class today.

Strangely addictive

What do they put in "plastic" coffee. 4 days back at work and am already in its grip.

Early morning swim

Moon over Ramsey.  On my way for a few lengths before work.

Flipping my classroom

Spent the afternoon producing video tutorials for my maths class.

Back to work

Bus duty at the end of the first day back.  Its like we've never been away.

Sunday training

Intermediate paddle training in the Sound with Adventurous Experiences.  This was a break, not a disaster!!

Round the castle

A walk round Peel Castle in between the children's dance lessons.

Quinny

A well earned coffee after paddling round the Calf of Man.

Glen Wyllin

Bea and Seb sporting their new hats in a walk along the beach.

Garwick Bay

Walking the Laxey to Douglas section of the Raad ny Foillan with Graham.  Never did find those steps.

Emergency Shelter

Testing out my new shelter (thanks dad) during a New Year's paddle from Laxey with Adventurous Experiences.  How many can we fit in?