Arnie Skelton

Hope you’re having a great break, wherever you are. I just thought I’d update you with what’s been happening recently in this family.

As you may know, Caroline has an allotment, so the first sign of good weather and we’re off to dig, plough, weed and sow. Though it’s not my first love, it is undeniably good to be out in the fresh air, and doing some exercise…!

Another task that’s a spring ritual is the clear out of the study and garage, where a lot of my training materials are kept. Plus a sort through of the car, to clear out stuff that I’ve been carrying around, needlessly, for the last 12 months. Again, another ‘feel good’ factor.

Nathan and David are busy with their fund raising for their charity bike ride in November (for details, see elsewhere on this site). David is currently at a Jazz Festival in Nantwich

And - a real winner. Caroline and I are both fans of Chris Evans and his Drivetime show on Radio 2: 5 -7pm each weekday. This week he gave us all a recipe for a 5-minute chocolate cake. It really is a doddle, and produces a stunning result, which is FAB with single cream. I can’t see why anyone would bake a chocolate cake again. Go onto his website for a copy of the recipe, but if it’s taken down by the time you read this, leave a comment at the end of this post, and I’ll send it to you.