Diary
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Trig Pillars that helped map Great Britain
Fascinating article on the BBC website The trig pillars that helped map Great Britain More on this on the OS website you can even take part in the Trig Pillar Trail Challenge. Continue reading
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Jungle Book
Well there’s no need to describe the story just to tell you what an excellent film we thought this was. There is a darker tone to this film than the previous ones which is good as we didn’t want more of the same. We saw it in 3D so the CGI looked amazing and the… Continue reading
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Weekend in Swindon
On Tuesday, it was Lewis’s 9th birthday so we popped over to Swindon to celebrate with a Barbie, ( great grub, and very nice sitting around the roaring fire in the chiminea!) and a visit to a fantastic conservation park for Crocs and alligators “Crocodiles of the World” near Oxford. The kids loved it, there… Continue reading
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The Shepherds Life
I haven’t read this book yet but I think I will after listening to it on Radio 4’s book of the week series. James Rebanks account of his life a shepherd in the Lake district is absolutely fascinating. Continue reading
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A Weekend Off!!!!
Wow! A weekend off! I had visions of camping with bit of canoeing at Rushbanks farm but it rained most of Saturday so we mooched most of the morning with a little Jaunt to Hadleigh in the afternoon. Sunday, however, was lovely so we headed up to Aldeburgh for a day on the beach and… Continue reading
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Weekend Away
K and I have just had a lovely weekend away at West Stow Hall near Bury St Edmunds. We had the studio room which was basically a summerhouse in the garden but it was completely self contained with everything we needed. On the Saturday we went to Ely, visiting the Cathedral, doing some shopping and… Continue reading
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Spotlight
Had a day out with dad on Tuesday and we went to see this film which is based on a series of stories by the Spotlight Team that earned The Boston Globe the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2003.The film follows The Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team, and its investigation into cases of widespread child… Continue reading
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
It was World Book day Yesterday and Emma’s School had a “Mad Hatters Tea Party” The kids had been given the task of writing a description of a mad hatters tea party and Emma’s (which is below) was included in the School newsletter. (Proud dad) “In a pretty little cottage in a butter cup field… Continue reading
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Lazy Sunday
After a few busy weekends we’ve just dossed about this weekend sitting by the fire and eating cake! This is the (Frankly amazing) cake I made its a fig, date and apricot by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall– bloomin lovely! Continue reading
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Emma is 8
Wow, what a busy birthday it has been, Steve Backshall last weekend. 10 Buddies over for a movie night on Friday, and a family meal on Saturday with the Caples and the oldies. A great birthday but now I need a lie down! Happy Birthday Emma!! Continue reading
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Steve Backshall
This weekend, as a surprise we took Emma to See “Steve Backshall’s Wild tour” at Tunbridge Wells it was great show and what an inspirational,and really nice bloke he was! I think Emma’s a bit star struck! We stayed the night in Tonbridge in a lenny Henry Hotel and on Sunday we went to Sheffield… Continue reading
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The lakes
Just had a fantastic week in the lakes with the Corkys and dad. We had a lovely house in Reagill just outside the lakes so it was very handy. Emma loved the walking poles we found at the house! Emma and dad outside the house. All kitted up and they’re off! K loves her hat!!… Continue reading
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Cycling in Thetford Forest
Went for a cruise around Thetford Forest followed by tea and cake in the cafe. (Must get Emma a bigger bike!) Continue reading
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Cycling in Thetford Forest
Went for a cruise around Thetford Forest followed by tea and cake in the cafe. (Must get Emma a bigger bike!) Continue reading
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Weekend in London
Back in September K & I had a weekend in London. It was the Open House weekend so we visited a couple of properties and did a tour and of course visited a couple of pubs as well! The building I was most impressed with was the Norman Foster designed “Crossrail place” which houses the… Continue reading
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Slovenia
Had a fantastic 10 days in Slovenia. The weather was superb, not a drop of rain and sun, sun, sun, every day. Although, it was a bit too hot some days. The house was lovely, all recently renovated and high up in the hills in a little village near lake Bohinj. We’ve been boating, hiking,… Continue reading
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Happy Birthday K!
Had a lovely day on Sunday, it was k’s birthday on Friday so I arranged a meal at The Coast Inn with a few friends. It was great to get everyone together. It had rained in the morning but it cleared up in time for us to all head down to the beach after lunch.… Continue reading
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Open Gardens
K’s Open gardens event last Sunday raised £840 on the gate not to mention all the cash that was raised from cake, teas, pimms and plant sales. The best year ever – well done K! Continue reading
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Touring with K
K and I have been touring and camping for three days this week, cycling a 150 mile circular route around Suffolk. Day one, we cycled to a campsite called Alde Garden in Sweffling near Saxmundham. Its probably one of the best campsites I’ve ever stayed on, all the pitches were dotted around in an area… Continue reading
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Catching up
Just catching up on the last few weekends. The first weekend in June we went to the Aldham Rally, a local Classic vehicle show. The money raised goes to the local scout group and K was helping out. We camped, had a few beers and I went for a spin in Richards Capri which was… Continue reading
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Jumping Pillow
On the Jumping Pillow with Jess and Livvy at the Food Hall in Wherstead. A lovely place, just by the Orwell which has great cake! Continue reading
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Long Meadow
Had a lovely walk in the meadow this morning – I’ve never seen it so full of flowers! Stream dipping. Home for lunch. Continue reading
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Sutton Hoo
Had a fantastic day at Sutton Hoo Yesterday. The weather was gorgeous and its a fascinating place made all the more interesting by the “Gruesome Graves” tour where we learnt all about the burial chambers and King Redwauld. The girls had a lovely time doing the quizzes and of course playing in the play area… Continue reading
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Beer in the Butt Chicken
On Alex’s recommendation this is the best way to cook chicken! Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Hattie & Derek
It Was Hattie and Derek’s birthday last week so on Saturday night we all went to The Anchor for tea and on Sunday we hired a Beach Hut called “Hattie” for Hattie. It was really cool, a lovely little hut the weather was nice apart from a little shower so we had a lovely afternoon… Continue reading
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Brain Plasticity
Destin Sandlin of Smarter Everyday taught himself how to ride a backwards-steering bike; it took months. Then he tried riding a normal bicycle again and at first he couldn’t do it but it did come back to him. His young son, however, is able to learn to ride a backwards-steering bike far quicker showing just… Continue reading