“Worstest day of my life!” announces 7 year old taken on ‘adventure’ by parents

“Worstest day of my life!” announces 7 year old taken on ‘adventure’ by parents

Easter Sunday dawned grey, cold and wet - the sort of weather for staying at the fireside, playing board games in your velour lounge suit . But where I come from, you just can't enjoy that level of comfort unless you've really earned it. Preferably in the fresh air. Cue a quick consultation of the Child Friendly Cycle Ride Handbook. A grueling 9 mile stretch of Dual Carriageway and open country was selected as the obvious choice. As we were unloading the bikes from the car, the youngest member of the party was violently sick…continue reading →
I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

The sun came out for three minutes this week and the nation's thoughts turned immediately to: those 80s ankle socks with the little pom pom on the back, jolly afternoons whacking a green ball directly into (rather than over) the net and chimpanzees scratching their bottoms on court. Yep, it's tennis season! To butter up the opposition, Sweeting's Greetings salutes these two sporting stoics: Kazmeister Woolland - who's always happy to turn up and thrash me 6 games to nil, whatever the weather - and Emilio Whiteheadster who joined me on court for…continue reading →
Pop the corks! It’s Mother’s Day!

Pop the corks! It’s Mother’s Day!

Super seasonal discount from one Mum to another: £59 for a framed personalised portrait of your Mum shooting out of a bottle of Mumm champagne. Choose from Glamourpuss, Superfit or Multi-tasking  - or simply specify your own matriarchal stereotype. Will work round the clock to have these ready for Sunday 6th March.        continue reading →