Welcome to the "about us" corner of the web site

We have moved to Derby in 2001 having lived for many years in York. We have two young children, Melanie and Charlotte, and will be dedicating these pages to our favourite activities which are walking/days out and flying kites.

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To get a feel for what we are like we have put together the following profiles:

David (aka Dad)
Likes -Hill walking, climbing and power kites.
Dislikes - Dentist and climbing
Key phrases - "yes dear"
special skills - Ability to sniff out a coffee shop from 2 miles and Harry Ramsdens (the original) from 50
Sarah (aka Mum)
Likes - Hats, History and using long words
Dislikes - Being cold and sand (it gets everywhere)
Key phrases - "where's the chocolate?"
Special skills - Cooking without the use of a recipe or a safety net
Melanie (10)
Likes - Harry Potter and making a mess
Dislikes - Vegetables and tidying up
Key phrases - "I'm tired"
Special skills - Can eat an ice-cream what ever the weather
Charlotte (6)
Likes - Tigger and singing loudly and incessantly.
Dislikes - Having her hair washed
Key phrases - "Baa Baa Black sheep....."
Special skills - big puppy dog eyes after about 2 miles - "want a carry mummy"