Diary
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Weekend away challenge : 1 Norwich
This year, we have given ourselves a challenge to get away for a weekend a month. Through the colder months we will probably stay in a Premier Inn or a B&b and when it’s warmer, camp. If we are on hols that will count towards the challenge and So far we are booked up until… Continue reading
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(Another) Best Album of 2018
Jon Hopkins “Singularity” Just amazing, an album to move you in all ways. “Neon Pattern Drum” is just fantastic. Continue reading
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Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Ok, you can be forgiven for being bored with the Mission Impossible films but this really reboots the series. The plot is a bit confusing but stick with it. The action is fantastic and Tom isn’t too cheesy. We were shouting at the TV it was so tense! 9/10 only loses a point because I… Continue reading
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Best Album 2018
Ok this came out late 2017 but it has definitely been the album of 2018 for us. Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Had a great evening at the Stovell’s last night. Fantastic food, great games, particularly the Malteser tape measure challenge ( we all achieved 5 mtrs) and great company. Today we had a walk at Walton with the Downes and the Stovell’s a good start for 2019. Continue reading
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Christmas Day 2018
What a lovely welcome change to have “weather” on Christmas Day! It was a gorgeous frosty morning , so with the majority of Emma’s presents opened, we headed down to the meadow. John arrived at midday, after lunch we headed over the golf course for another lovely walk then home for tea. Continue reading
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Merry Christmas Everyone
Emma joined the Earls Colne School Choir this year. Here is a recording of them singing at the village carol service. Continue reading
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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