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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Author: fiftyfourandcounting

Being over 54 gives you a different perspective on life around you. As a lifestyle blogger, I say it as I see it. That simple. I review places to go, things to do, places I've been to, products and my take on life surprises.

Hill Crest Country Guest House, Newby Bridge – boutique accommodation with a homely touch

Guest HousesfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Driving to the lakes from our home in Manchester we found sign posts in abundance for this popular national park found in Cumbria known as the Lake District. This place of natural beauty doesn’t disappoint visitors, offering weather variations that ensure you get the opportunity to wear all that trendy trekking gear. We booked three…

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CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJune 14, 2021

Mezzaluna, Whitefield – Good food, service a little too casual

The weather was warm, COVID still with us and an evening with friends was on the cards. We chose Mezzaluna and…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 21, 2021

Aedes Ars Medieval Village – completed. A really satisfying, forgiving, and original kit to build

I realised the other day that I never actually posted the completed model or the rest of the steps involved. This…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 15, 2021

Sam’s Study, Rolife – A Challenging Miniature Room with detail

I just completed another Rolife miniature room kit. This one called Sam’s Study was quite different to Cathy’s flower house. It…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 21, 2021

Mini Model House, Robotime – Challenging to Build, Rewarding when Completed.

I decided to turn my hand to something different, during this lockdown. Having completed a number of projects recently such as…
HealthfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 20, 2021

A Really Surprising Reaction from a Roll On Antiperspirant!

I have to admit that this pandemic is wearing me down…. Despite working for many years from home, the lack of…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2020

Lisbon and its famous Tram – A model worth building

When I was a little boy my late father took the family on a cruise. I remember visiting various European destinations.…
BathroomsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 23, 2020

When the smallest room gets the Michael Scott touch

Incredibly the smallest room in the house is often the least pampered when it comes to home improvements. Our downstairs loo…
HealthfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2020

Remember how you felt when strangers were too close?

Pre Covid 19, there was a time when the intrusion of personal space bothered us for different reasons. It was a…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 18, 2020

Life during a Pandemic – certainly not life as we know it!

I can honestly say that living life during a pandemic has brought about interesting changes, observations and challenges. As COVID-19 started…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2020

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Just had lunch in The Bridge in Prestbury, Cheshire on a chilly but sunny day with my wife. We were determined…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2020

Sanity, Abnormality and an Escape from Reality – Porto Sani, Halkidiki, Greece

2020 will be remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic. A time in humanities history when the planet was hit by a deadly…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingAugust 6, 2020

Being the Grandfather I never had

I never knew either of my grandfathers, both sadly died before I was born in 1961. My father’s family were from…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingApril 4, 2020

You’ve gotta laugh!

During the Pandemic of 2020 and during the lockdown, increasingly I have received from friends and family humour to help through…
UKfiftyfourandcountingApril 3, 2020

When Compensation isn’t Compensation!

I recently had a need to send a parcel and so decided to use MyHermes. I’ve used them in the past…

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