Diary
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Bluebells at Hillhouse Wood
Went for our annual walk at Hillhouse wood to see the Bluebells and they are looking as beautiful as ever! Here’s a pic of when we took Emma in 2009. Continue reading
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Black Mass
Johnny depp is unrecognisable as Whitey Bulger a racketeer, murderer and an informant for the FBI. https://youtube.com/watch?v=V5qdxxT-hss Continue reading
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Thanks Al
Thanks to you Al my car is now booked in to have both wings replaced under the corrosion guarantee, Of which I had no knowledge. Apparently there was a design defect on the wings of Golfs of that year.. Thanks again! Continue reading
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones – Call Me
I’m not much of a fan of soul but this song makes me smile. You won’t believe the voice that comes out of this guy who looks like a bank manager! Continue reading
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Vinyl Charts
On the back of sales of over 3 million vinyl albums in 2014. The official Charts company are collating and publishing a Vinyl Album Charts top 40. An interesting mix of albums, shows that Vinyl is popular with both the young and the (ahem) older generation. Continue reading
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Swindon/Bristol
Had a great weekend, we stayed at Hatty & Als Friday and Saturday. On Saturday we went to Bristol for the day. I was really impressed, its a really cool, vibrant city. We had a nice walk along the river side where there was buskers, food markets and craft market and plenty to see including… Continue reading
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Stained Glass window
One down one to go.. About a year ago whilst I was on delivery I spotted an old door dumped around the back of a butchers shop. It had these lovely stained glass windows in it so I asked the owner if I could have it and I brought it home. The door was pretty… Continue reading
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Stamford
K and I had a great weekend away in Stamford last weekend. Its a lovely little town in-between Peterborough and Rutland Water. It has lots of beautiful stone buuldings, plenty of traffic free shoppping and plenty of pubs! We stayed here in a really nice apartment in the basement of a regency style house just… Continue reading
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Booked!
This is a view of Koprivnik in Slovenia, taken from the hill behind the house we’ve hired for 10 days in August. Here’s a winter pic of the house, shame there’s no summer pics – looks nice though. Continue reading
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England 55 – France 35
I’m still on a rugby high after yesterdays games. Yes, England won the game and it wasn’t enough for the trophy. But what a fantastic game for entertainment value, it was absolutely brilliant, god know what my neighbours thought! Ben Youngs got the man of the match but George Ford was superb. Roll on the… Continue reading
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I am Kloot – Hold Back the Night
I am Kloot are bringing a double live album “Hold back the night” out on the 6th April. I must admit I have gone off them a bit in recent years. However, I think this will be a great album, perhaps it will rekindle the love. I’ve even gone for the Vinyl! Continue reading
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Mumford & Sons – I Believe
For their new single Mumford and Sons have gone electric. Its a proper case of “You’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t” because if they didn’t change people would say “oh more of the same” and if they do people will say “oh they’ve gone stadium” or they’ve gone a “bit… Continue reading
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World Book Day
Today was World Book Day and to celebrate the kids dressed up as their favourite book characters. Emma and her friend Evie dressed up as Mildred and Tabby from the Worst Witch. Great face-painting K! Continue reading
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Busy Week
Well its been a busy half-term, last weekend we met up with the Caples in London, taking the kids to the Science Museum On Sunday, followed by a lovely meal in the Queens Arms just around the corner from the Albert Hall. Monday we did a lovely walk around Kensington using the excellent “London’s Hidden… Continue reading
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Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100
Ive been entering the ballot for this ride since it began in 2013 and this year I’ve got in! Starting at the Olympic park the 100 mile route goes on closed roads through London, into Surrey and back into London finishing on the Mall. I’m very excited but gotta get training! Continue reading
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Norwegian Film Fest
Went on a bit of Norwegian film fest last week. Watched Headhunters again which is must watch awesome thriller/action film. I also watched another Jo Nesbo Film “Jackpot”which is ok but not particularly good. And lastly, I watched a brand new film “In Order of Disappearance” starring Stellan Skarsgård. He plays Nils a snow plough… Continue reading
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Saracens 33-10 Munster
Great afternoon with Mick and Wilko watching the Sarries thrash Munster. Not only was it a great game but the Irish supporters really added to the afternoon, singing, shouting and just really easy going & friendly. Makes me want to go to Ireland now.. After the game we went for a couple of pints and… Continue reading
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Booked
Half term in October near the Lakes with Dad and the Corkys. Looks pretty Cool. Its not right in the lakes but its not too far from Shap so we can get across for a hill fix. Got to sort August now. I’m thinking France…. Continue reading
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Night out in ……Harwich!
Why? You may ask, well because its the home of the Electric palace which at over 100 years old is one of oldest purpose build cinemas. Its a fabulous place, quite tiny you virtually step straight into the auditorium as you go in and its got cool little Sweet shop in the corner. Obviuosly the… Continue reading
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Felixtowe
We went to Felixtowe (town) about 20 years ago and I remember thinking this is rubbish and haven’t returned since (it was the fatties on the prom and bearded lady in the chippie that put me off!). However, last weekend we met up with the Spurgeons and went to the coast by the old part… Continue reading
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Two Days, One Night
Starring the fantastic Marion Cotillard, this is the story of Sandra, who, having suffered from a nervous breakdown, is due to return to work. In her absense however, the management have proposed to her colleagues that if they agree to a bonus they can make Sandra redundant. So before the final vote she visits all… Continue reading
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Two Days, One Night
Starring the fantastic Marion Cotillard, this is the story of Sandra, who, having suffered from a nervous breakdown, is due to return to work. In her absense however, the management have proposed to her colleagues that if they agree to a bonus they can make Sandra redundant. So before the final vote she visits all… Continue reading