Category Archives: Uncategorized

Natural High at the Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Posted on September 17, 2012 by TrailingHusband

Flying makes me nervous. Not to the extent that it stops me from getting on a plane, but a stiff drink beforehand is required regardless of time of day. And while the kids are still young enough to find the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ballooning, Carly Rae Jepsen, drinking, festival, Flying, foreboding, hot air balloon, hysteria, Mika, Montreal, Nervous flyer, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, terra firma, The Wanted, turbulence | 4 Comments

Cowboys and Injuries in the Arizona Desert – a Family Vacation

Posted on August 1, 2012 by TrailingHusband

We had decided on the road trip through California. While catching up with admin that I really should have completed during the day, Jenni spends several evenings mapping routes, researching the pros and cons of taking a convertible versus an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abyss, aplomb, Arizona, bejesus, buckling will, buckshot, CB Hill, collarbone, cowboys, desert, dips, dude ranch, fallacy, Family, fishing, flippity, hiking, horses, kick, lope, Merkin, mountain biking, precipice, quarry, rattlesnakes, ravine, riding, Rincon mountains, stetson, summer, Tanque Verde, tripadvisor, trot, Tucson, vacation, walk, Wine, wranglers | 3 Comments

What did bored SAHMs do before the Internet?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by TrailingHusband

It’s probably a good thing there were no SAHDs at the time.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boredom, Internet, knives, SAHD, SAHM | 1 Comment

Now here’s an American concept that should be adopted in the UK

Posted on June 14, 2012 by TrailingHusband

Cheese balls sold in containers large enough to last one adult* an entire movie! *or two children under 10 years of age

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cheese balls, movies, munching, orange fingers | 6 Comments

Blood & Gauze

Posted on June 1, 2012 by TrailingHusband

This morning Stanley had two teeth extracted to make some room. Here they are: Long aren’t they? I hope the Tooth Fairy’s been to the ATM this week. Stanley has survived (so far): The dental nurse said that he ‘takes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blood, extraction, gauze, laughing gas, nitrous oxide, sweet air, teeth | 6 Comments

I know I said you could spend your allowance on whatever you want…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by TrailingHusband

…but I absolutely forbid you to spend $39.95 on a 5lb gummy bear.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged allowance, candy, FAO Schwarz, gummy bear, Stanley | 4 Comments

What happens if I don’t donate to Palm Beach County Police?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by TrailingHusband

I don’t know, but I’m going to pay $20 not to find out.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Protection | 2 Comments

America! What have you done to my children?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by TrailingHusband

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allegiance, flag-waving, indoctrination, nationalism, Patriotism | Leave a comment

Carla’s Happy Face

Posted on March 26, 2012 by TrailingHusband

That chocolate cake, however, looks absolutely terrified.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cake, Carla, chocolate, happy | 4 Comments

An ex-Londoner’s view of the Mayoral Election 2012

Posted on March 14, 2012 by TrailingHusband

Today I received confirmation of my postal vote registration in the mail, and it momentarily made me wish I hadn’t left Surrey to come here, but had instead left London to come here. One of the less hazardous ideas from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2012 election, Boris Johnson, Brian Paddick, Congestion Charge, Hugo Chavez, Ken Livingstone, London, Mayor, Politics, Sir Ian Bowler | 4 Comments