Benedict

The family have left, even though little Joshua asked if he could stay forever. Initially it was for an extra 14 days but changed it to forever.

We went to Moors Valley Country Park which was great fun for the kids. I even thought the water play area down Boscombe Chine was pretty good as well.

Some photos on Facebook: Summer 2010, nephews, friends and all.

Unfortunately we had to move some guests, sorry Graham and Corinna. Laura, Finn and Tate were late bookings into the bargain as well.

What an absolute shame about the Bournemouth weather over the last week.

It really put paid to the Airshow over the weekend. Kids all a bit fidgetty with having to stay in and nowhere to go.

Doesn't look any better for the bank holiday weekend either.

Hotel Fong is full

First Emma and Stuart, then the karate boys and then Emma and Dave.

Soon it will be the airshow weekend and we will have a house and a half full! There will me my sister, husband and three kids, then Angela's sister, husband and two kids, Paul Mount and his two kids, and my brother Ken. Plus a few cousins may also come down the days before the house fills out.

The fees are going up this year.

Summer is rapidly approaching, if fading in and out at times and it looks like it will be a bumper year for Hotel Fong and guests. Parents, family, relatives and friends coming down very, very soon.

It is going to be full and then some over the Bournemouth Airshow in August as well. Not sure how much more BBQ food I can take this year but I will give it a good go.

It is the funeral of Chris Beck today who lost his fight with prostate cancer. Chris was one of the earliest members of the company 4-Sight, of which most of our Bournemouth friends are from. One of the nicest sales people I have ever met.

I remember sharing a hotel room with him during an Apple Expo exhibition and from our chats I had a lot of respect for him. Although I didn't know him too well, I found him an absolute professional and gentleman.

Rest in peace.

Paris scored an early own goal with a pickpocket that chose to work his disgusting trade on my dad but then Edinburgh hits a beauty into the back of the net when some guy comes up to me after I leave Wetherspoons and asks am I Gordon. A bit puzzled I said yes. Then he hands me my wallet that must have dropped out as I left.

Nice one Edinburgh.

BBQ @ Hotel Fong

BBQ photos on Facebook .

Dorset Art Weeks

A wide range of activities and exhibitions. What's more, you might pick something nice for the home.

Dorset Art Weeks website

She has now got her degree in nursing. Well done on all the hard work.

I can now have the study back for my stuff.

A bottle of champagne is called for on the graduation ceremony.

I've not said much lately.

Things are hectic at work. Lots to do.

Sun is out more often than not, so more walks down to the beach. Here's to a great summer.

Eden Del Mar

Angela's sister and husband have a new holiday apartment in Spain. It is over in Villamartin near La Zenia.

The place is near enough midway between Murcia and Alicante airports so handy for any of us flying from Bournemouth or Southampton.

Check the web site for our first year offers: Eden Del Mar

This place we went to on our roadtrip to Villamartin probably pips our other firm favourite The Mexican Grill.

Top quality food and drink. A very welcome stop on our cold journey throw France.

Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne