Snowflake Challenge 2026 - day 5

 
In your own space, create a list of at least three things you'd love to receive, a wish list of sorts.

My first wish - Inspiration… my fic writing has been in the doldrums for ages, it would be great to get a flash of inspiration and produce a couple of fics that I’m proud of

Speaking of inspiration, I’d like the inspiration to lose the weight I put on over Christmas!

Secondly, I'd love for some of my fics to be read and loved again, so if you can find the time to visit my AO3, and have a little browse, and maybe leave some kudos or feedback, that would be wonderful!

Lastly, I just want all good things for the people I care about (and I include those of you that live in my laptop in that statement).  

Solent bound - a little virtual ramble

I’ve mentioned many times at this journal that my parents live on the Isle of Wight.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Island, it’s a small Island of about 150 square miles off the south coast of England.  It’s divided from the mainland south coast by a narrow straight of water called the Solent.

My parents have lived on the Island since 1997, and I’ve headed over to the Island on average once a month throughout that entire time, so I seem to spend a ridiculous amount of time (and money) crossing that bloody water!

I’ve just booked my latest ferry crossing, and so once again the Island and, in particular, the Solent, are in my mind.  Although I’m often sick of the sight of that stretch of water, (and don’t get me started on the ferry fares) there’s no denying the fact that it’s a fascinating place, in a lovely part of the country, with an incredible amount of history.

And so, as I’m sitting here at a loose end, I thought it would be fun to share some fascinating facts about the Solent.









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