Sheppy'S World

The missus is now a disciple of the world’s most important acronym, or at least in relation to us.

Recent events, in particular the relentless loss of friends & relatives taken long before their time, have convinced us that life is too short. Potentially very short indeed and certainly much shorter than most of us hope.

Without the expensive joy of children we are free agents. Debt free, custodians of the significant asset that is our current home, we are well able to afford a comfortable lifestyle. We are also happily early retired, well in advance of our 60th birthdays and the world, it appears, is our oyster.

So what to do with all this free time? The answer fairly obviously is don’t waste it! For us this means lots of travel while our minds & bodies are still willing. We both have secret wish lists that I imagine we will share at some stage, however so far decisions have been easy and requirements comfortably aligned.

Norway & The Fjords, the Italian Lakes, the Orient Express, Venice, cruising round the Mediterranean, Budapest all ticked off. Next up Australia, New Zealand & Hong Kong followed by a quick flit to Athens. Beyond that the jury is still sitting but don’t be surprised if you spot us cruising down The Nile or checking out the wildlife somewhere in Africa. Of course we also must make sure we head west to British Colombia to keep up with our family over there. Not forgetting the gang distributed around the UK!

So watch this space and enjoy the ride, we certainly are!!!!!