Author: Andy Coyle

I would like to have all my faculties, if not in body, then in mind. I want to remember everything that life has given me, and sadly, those that have been taken so early. Basically, I would like to retire in good health, is all I hope for

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? Back in the black and white days of the late 70’s, I must have only been about 9, I was out playing football (soccer) and came across a keyring that doubled as a bottle opener, it was pretty small. I never actually used it…

For our 30th anniversary, while driving down to Lisbon from Scotland, we stopped off in Salamanca. I have a small red van, and I had booked a stay at a very fancy four-star hotel, verging on five-star. Valet parking, the guy looked at my van and thought I was delivering something. When he realised I was a…

What notable things happened today? Absolutely nothing.  Having unremarkable days is part of life.  However, if finding French jazz, even though I know nothing of the language, it’s notable, then I’ll tick that box

I am deeply passionate about home, where we come from, and where we are now. Building a home with a family is not the easiest thing to do; keeping it all together is probably just as hard. I believe, to do all that then you must have a passion that keeps you focused on what’s…

What is your favorite season of year? Why? Living here in Scotland means we can get every season in the one day, no matter the time of year. However, if I have to go for one, it would have to be autumn, not for the beautiful colours but the temperature and certainty of clothing that…

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? This is one of those questions where most people clutch for a cool answer. I couldn’t think of one. However, the irony is that my answer is ‘Imagination’. Think if one day you woke up and your imagination had left,just upped and gone to cousin Jeff, nothing…

What other people think of me is none of my business

What are the most important things needed to live a good life? Patience and poise. The ability to understand everybody is different.