Diary
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Ben More
On our last night we had quite bad It weather really strong winds with rain and hail. However, in the morning it was cold and clear. Continue reading
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Walk on Carsaig Beach
Another amazing beach on Mull. We drove down and parked up in beautiful sunshine and we immediately saw a colony of 20 or so seals feeding in the bay one was even jumping right out of the water, absolutely wonderful to see them. Continue reading
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Knockvologan and The Erriad Sound
Had a walk around the beaches near The island of Erraid and Knockvologan today. This walk can only be done at low tide but it is an absolutely fantastic place, it just blows you away! Continue reading
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Ardalanish Beach
Had an amazing day at the beach today. I think Ardalanish Beach is probably the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen in the UK. Continue reading
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Ardalanish Beach
Had an amazing day at the beach today. I think Ardalanish Beach is probably the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen in the UK. Continue reading
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Ben More
This is the only Munro on Mull and its our view from the house. I can just sit and watch it for hours! Would like to get up it this week but there’s some strong winds forecast…. Continue reading
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Off To Mull
We’re off up to the Isle of Mull for a week and rather than driving up, we decided to get the Caledonian Sleeper train from Euston. We had a great evening in London going to “Mildred’s” a vegetarian restaurant, at Kings Cross. We also had a look at the new Kings Cross station which is Continue reading
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‘Twas a Happy Birthday
Had a really good birthday today. K and I went to Marks Hall for a walk in the morning and then for a really nice lunch at The Halfway near Kelvedon. The day was topped off by the news that our Emma has passed her 11 plus which means if she wishes she can apply Continue reading
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Weekend Away
For a pre-birthday treat k treated me to a secret weekend away. She booked us into a lovely apartment at a beautiful house called Mulberry Barn in the middle of the countryside about 20 miles outside Norwich. It was such a great weekend she even made me some special biscuits to have in the morning! Continue reading
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Commute to Work
Gorgeous morning cycling to work through Marks Hall. I thought I was going to be beamed up! Continue reading
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Sunday on Hampstead Heath
On Sunday we met up with the Caple’s at Hampstead and had a picnic in Golders Hill Park and a walk around Hampstead and Parliament Hill. It was a really nice day in such a lovely part of London. Hatty & K being photo bombed by our loopy daughter! Continue reading
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The Grand Lighting
It’s a darn chilly, damp day today, perfect for the first lighting of our new woodburner. It’s soooo cosy! Continue reading
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Private Peaceful
A few weeks ago we went to see “Goodnight Mr Tom” at the Theatre Royal in Bury St.Edmunds and had a really good night. So, last night we went to the theatre again, to see “Private Peaceful”. Such a moving play and What a fantastic performance by Andy Daniel, how he remembers all that dialogue Continue reading
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Kayak on the River Stour
I’ve got a big birthday next month and this weekend k bought me a surprise present, a weekend kayaking and camping on the River Stour. It was so cool, the weather was perfect, the river was amazing and the Corky’s joined us for camping and dinner at the Anchor in Nayland. I think we paddled Continue reading
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A Freak of Nature
I took this photo on a recent walk along the bank of the River Deben at first we thought the tree was being taken over by some strange parasite. We have since discovered that it is a growth, called a gall is formed by the tree in reaction to chemicals released by the larvae of Continue reading
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Sunset Walks
It was too hot to go for a walk during the day today so went for an evening walk at Greenstead Green picking Maddie up on the way. Continue reading
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Moochy Sunday
Emma and I popped out for an earliesh bike ride this morning before it got proper hot. It was a lovely morning and definitely worth getting out early. We just mooched for the rest of the day reading and eating and reading some more… lovely. Continue reading
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Happy Birthday K
Took this piccie when we went to lunch at the Giggling Squid in Bury. Lovely lunch! Continue reading
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Caple’s come to stay
The Caple’s came to stay this weekend. Saturday we went to Rowhedge, and on Saturday due to the heat we just did a short walk and spent the rest of the time sitting in the garden while the kids played in the paddling pool. What else would you do with an empty box? Rowhedge Regatta Continue reading
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A Thief in Action
This blackbird, not satisfied with the mealworms we leave out for her, has taken to flying in the patio doors and stealing grapes from the fruitbowl! Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Pop
It was dads birthday on Friday so we had a day out at Lavenham Open Gardens. We had to stage this pic as dad was too keen to blow the candles out. Happy Birthday pop! Continue reading