Future History

The twins told everyone they spoke to over the weekend about the “special” scheme at school and wanted their views on whether they would be in the top group. Grandma said, “Of course.” Grandpa said, [more…]

The children had gone to bed, Simone and Jan had retired to their suite, and most of the adult visitors had gone home. Only Jinnie, Paolo, Nigel, and Jinnie’s parents remained in the lounge, having [more…]

Jinnie said, “I’m sorry, Dawn, did you say my new Spanish teacher was in Reception?” “That’s right, Dame Jinnie, Professor Carlos Sanchez from Cambridge University.” “Please give him a visitor pass and ask him to [more…]

Jinnie eventually managed to call Izzy and to tell her that the sat nav was predicting they would be home in 24 minutes. Izzy said, “That’s excellent, it gives me time to get the veg [more…]

Jinnie spent the next two days with Rick and Charles, staying at the Ennios Anaheim and visiting the Ennios Malibu and the Ennios Laguna Beach. All three hotels were busy, but the Anaheim had rather [more…]

Jinnie sat in the back of the Chevrolet Equinox and watched the countryside glide past. It was only about an hour and a half’s journey to the winery, the last part of which took them [more…]

With the orders from USA Gas and Oil Inc. signed, the plans for expanding Bearcat Catering (UK) were implemented, but the additional staff required to run from the Potters Bar offices made the three floors [more…]

Having finished her call to Leah, Jinnie put her mobile back in her pocket and checked the Arrivals board. The Virgin flight from Heathrow was shown as landed, but baggage in hall had not yet [more…]

Jinnie didn’t like to impose on Izzy’s cooking skills while they were in Barbados. It was her holiday as well as everyone else’s, but she still willingly did more than her fair share of childminding. [more…]