As we emerge from our first fortnight of van season it’s the perfect time for some reflection and to take stock of the highlights and lessons to keep stepping forward. Once the Sunday dinner season ended it became go time for the van. It was time to walk the walk, week one was a FridayContinue reading “Starting the Van”
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No One To Hire
We are at a strange time, a time that contradicts itself in many ways and one that could define the hospitality industry for years to come. As restaurants, bars and pubs begin to reopen outdoor areas, pop ups are being arranged, everybody starts to think of staycations and weekends away everything feels positive, like theContinue reading “No One To Hire”
The positive side of mistakes
“I made a mistake”, four words, four little words that have the power to be self destructive or self motivating. The pain and embarrassment will still be the same but the outlook and direction of recovery will vary completely on which path is chosen. This week hasn’t gone my way financially. From car repairs, toContinue reading “The positive side of mistakes”
“That’s Time at the Bar”
Yesterday, the first minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has announced a new series of restrictions in order to quell the resurgence of the spread of covid. Less than a month after the end of a firebreak that was brought in to reduce the ‘R’ number to something more manageable we had a new stricter announcement.Continue reading ““That’s Time at the Bar””
The Universe Knows Best
It’s funny, but sometimes the smallest moment can change your mindset. A moment that is insignificant in many ways, I had been in the down cycle of energy, that made me more reflective which is never a bad thing, but the picture seemed more pessimistic than optimistic and although we were getting by I hadContinue reading “The Universe Knows Best”
“Be water, my friend”
A rare feeling of normality in this most crazy of times is upon me, its purely due to the world being upside down and the lack of a feeling of control for the last few weeks. Bruce Lee once spoke of “be like water, it can even break down mountains” (paraphrased) . The key isContinue reading ““Be water, my friend””
A step Back to the future
To start an apology. I was really hoping to push myself to writing a weekly blog, gaining some traction and momentum. The truth of the matter is I haven’t. Sometimes I have the time with no idea of what to say so divert to something more trivial, family oriented or just plain right lazy. SinceContinue reading “A step Back to the future”
And breathe ….
As the sun lowers in the sky and the rose coloured warmth of sunset touches the light blue sea, my exhale becomes longer, my body begins to unwind and life it seems, is very good. The beach is within feet of the house, the sound of waves breaking fills the air, as I gaze outContinue reading “And breathe ….”
A Quieter Week!
As another week draws to an end, its time to sit down and reflect. The week for all purposes has been quieter, but that brings its own stresses, anxieties but if you change your outlook there are some positives to be had. This blog has always been about honest views and opinion, this is aContinue reading “A Quieter Week!”
Time to take a risk
Last Sunday morning the sun hit my face to wake me from my slumber, the first thought is my boy. My eldest lad turns 7 and it was his day. As I fully open my eyes I am hit by it, an invisible wave came over me and it feels like I’ve been hit byContinue reading “Time to take a risk”
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