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![THE [NOT SO] LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER: PICNICS AND BUG HUNTS IN THE NEW FOREST](https://keep-up-with-the-jones-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Hamper-Picnic.jpg)
Ahhh, British Summertime. The time of year when, if I had a pound for the hand of each child I’d held whilst running at Sports day because they were scared, embarrassed, or worried about coming last, I wouldn’t be rich, but I’d feel a whole lot better about making a fool of myself doing it….
My most precious treasures as a little girl all had one common denominator. Amongst them sat a replica of Jamie’s magic torch, some Wonder Woman wristlets, a pink and green Easter bonnet, and a strapless blue and white floral summer dress. They were exquisite pieces to me and what united these possessions was their origin….
![FRIENDSHIP…MAKING THE TIME [ZONE] FOR COFFEE….](https://keep-up-with-the-jones-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kenco001.jpg)
In the September of 1994, following a long, humid Summer of dancing to All-4-One in our local hotspot at night and spending most of my parents’ hard earned money on new duvet covers, pots, pans, warm sweaters and a perm to rival Tina Turner by day, my family packed way more than the kitchen sink…
