Sicily

115 days ago

Going through my father’s papers with Daphne du Maurier and the Mincemeat Underpants again

Every now and again the Mrs. suggests that I sort out the boxes and boxes of family papers including those of my late father. If I can throw away even some of them it will make the study and a storage room underneath the stairs that little bit less cluttered. In my heart of hearts I know that she has a point. Will any of my kids be that interested in the letters of my great great grandfather Sir Courtenay Ilbert or far more obscure dead white males?  I suspect not. As a “nudge” the Mrs. sometimes leaves a book called “Swedish Death Clearing” on my pillow.

712 days ago

Malcolm Stacey’s Money Tree Quest, part 5 (as relayed by his diarist, Tom Winnifrith)

The quest began on Monday, hence Malcolm’s absence in Sicily. He was promised an early start on Wednesday, but a day of disappointment followed. On Thursday, he was taken to a tree. So, how did this all conclude? His diarist explains…

722 days ago

Malcolm Stacey’s Sicilian adventure & Money Tree quest, part 3 (as relayed by his diarist, Tom Winnifrith)

The quest began on Monday, hence Malcolm’s absence in Sicily.   He was promised an early start on Wednesday, so what happened? His diarist explains…

723 days ago

Malcolm Stacey’s Sicilian adventure & Money Tree quest part 2 (as relayed by his diarist Tom Winnifrith)

The quest began yesterday, hence Malcolm’s absence in Sicily. Now events move on as his diarist explains…