Social Outings Gifts

"Some best friend you are!"

"A works outing is pretty dull when you're self-employed."

"I should have paid more attention in math class."

The Zoo.

"This is nice, but I can't help but think we forgot something."

"If oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide, why isn't this water fizzy?"

"What sorcery be this? Thine castle is bouncy!"

Packed boats of families on a seaside holidays

Duck Hunt

Duke of Clarence (Later William IV) Promenading with Family

"Mom probably wouldn't buy us one, but you have to learn to make your own choices, Dad."

"Is there any way I can un-drink this wine?"

"Boy, that's what I call a maze."

"I think I'm having pre-traumatic stress disorder."

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

Every time you make a blend, somewhere, a wine maker dies.

The prying mantis,

At the market

The devil you know and his plus one

'Stop pulling that silly face, Dear.'

'I think I'll take her to the zoo today.'

Miniature Cattle Fanciers

'Can we sit in the balcony today? Huh? Can we?'

"I told him we needed more string."

Children's Party

"Pssst! I had some CGI done."

'This is my kind of place. You knock bottles off a table with a baseball and get a prize instead of time-out!'

'I told him if he didn't get here quick he'd miss out on all the beer and food.'

Chritmas Party - "What in our own time?"

'Doorbell. Must be the sitter.'

'Sure, I'm a working mother - is there any other kind?'

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

"And so another trip comes to an end...with family brought closer together by a shared experience."

Circus Act

I've been looking forward to this the whole year: It can get lonely out there...