Once upon a time, not so very long ago........

Little Leon was born with a poorly heart. This made his Mummy and Daddy sad and they decided to search for a special friend who would keep Little Leon company and look after him while he was in hospital.............

The Adventure begins..............

Sunday 20 September 2015

Fun Days and a chance to see history.....


Ah, hello, Yes, Royal Air Force:- Duck Squadron, Wing Commander Huey here..

Sorry about the picture you caught us on a mess break there, just refuelling after a busy day with our new recruit Little Leon.

He's been very busy helping us at the airshow at Southport, it was a very special day as we were saying goodbye to one of our longest servants, the Vulcan. ( No, not the ones of Star Trek, the plane type, no pointy ears here!) . There were huge crowds, we were glad we sortied the area and came up the day before, We Joined the masses and found a great spot to review the days proceedings atop a grassy knoll (Dallas?.. err no). 

So we broke out some supplies and relaxed in the Sun. 
 we had some busy bees come to visit, they were keen to see the show as well.

There were lots of things to see and do, but there was only ever going to be one start of the show today, and as this would be the last time ever that the Vulcan would fly in formation with her "Praetorian guard" the fabulous Red Arrows it was extra special. So at around 14.00hrs they could be seen on the horizon approaching

Getting closer.....

Closer....


 Firing up the Smoke

 Then she was here..
 Majestic...

One pass in formation


And they were gone, A fantastic salute to the last of the V Bombers. Now although the flypast with the Red Arrows was done the old Warbird (No, not mummy) came round to give us a fantastic display.




She really is a majestic old bird (no, not mummy, stop saying that, you'll get me in trouble, although that old bird does have a fine chassis as well). If you are too young to know the history of the Vulcan and what it has done for our country, go look it up or ask your grandparents, they'll know.

After all the excitement it was time for Forty Winks, Just thought I'd do a bit of bombing (Photobombing that is!)


Little Leon has had a fabulous time, seen a bit of history and is now worn out, but we found time to have a Celebratory Tequila or two..




So We'll sign off with a fitting note, the motoo of the Vucans former employer the RAF.. Per ardua ad astra, which could just as equally apply to Little Leon.

More adventures soon.....

Thursday 17 September 2015

New Adventures!



Well a new chapter has started, a day we thought and feared at times that may never happen has arrived, my Little Leon, superhero, heart hero and all round superstar has started school.

He got all dressed up smart like daddy, new shoes, shirt, trousers and tie, and made his entrance.......




He wasn't phased by it, safe to say he was ready to go (I wasn't).

So, off we went in the car, he went in without any persuading, hung his bag up on his own peg, and went into his new classroom. He had a little wobble and wasn't really sure, but his new teacher found him a robot to play with and off he went....

we left....

my boy was in school....

I was fine...

No really....

I was....

No I wasn't.... I was a wreck... my little man was in big school..

I suppose it was the hopes and fears of every parent that I was feeling just magnified because of what we have been through.
I still had a days work to do...!!
According to my colleague I was about as much use as a chocolate fireguard, my mind was elsewhere.

So we went to pick him up, Leon had had much fun, he was full of beans and, when asked, said he would like to go back tomorrow,

We are now at the end of his second week and he is liking it, he is getting good reports back from the teacher, he is learning fast and making good progress. It is taking its toll on him though, he is tired and on several occasions has fallen asleep as soon as he has got home. That is the reality we have to deal with with his condition, as long as he doesn't push it too hard we can manage it (i hope),

So, were off for a little break to see the seaside and some planes.

Catch up when we get back... and i'll leave you with this thought..


Each day is an opportunity to travel back into tomorrow's past and change it. 


ttfn xxx