Diary
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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
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Frosty Walk
Emma & K went for a frosty walk (I was so jealous) the other morning and here are some of Emma’s Pics. Continue reading
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Ray Winstone
Ray Winstone is on this weeks Desert Island Discs. What a lovely bloke. Continue reading
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Happy New Year!
I know its a grainy but I like this piccie. Had a great night at the Barn Dance bumping into people and treading on toes, now I know what a ball in a pin ball machine feels like. Happy New year!! Continue reading
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Under the Skin
Not seen it yet but what a great Poster. Unfortunately it wasn’t used so you cant buy it. Continue reading
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Happy Christmas
Had a lovely Christmas Day with dad and the Corkys. K did an amazing Dinner and my Christmas cake (although very substantial) wasn’t too bad! Happy Christmas! Continue reading
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Pre-Christmas Preparations
Very Busy at the Thomas’s this weekend. Emma’s making biccies K’s sorting out recipes and I’m decorating…. Continue reading
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Strictly – Argentine Tango
We have been completely addicted to this years strictly. The standard of the final four dancers was so high that it was extremely difficult to choose who to vote for. My favourite dance is the Argentine Tango and this one by Simon Webbe is amazing. as is Frankie Bridge’s to Beethovens fifth. and Caroline Flacks Continue reading
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When I get My Hands on You
This lovely track, sung by Marcus Mumford is off “Lost On The River: The New Basement Tapes” with lyrics by Bob Dylan and tracks performed by amongst others, Mumford and Elvis Costello. Continue reading
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Nice Weekend
Had a really nice weekend despite lots and lots of rain. Emma went to Chris & Dereks so K and I went to Cambridge for a mooch, bit of shopping and of course, lunch at Bills. A big Hamburger for me and a fish finger sandwich for K. Sorry about the hooded bag lady lurking Continue reading
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Nice Weekend
Had a really nice weekend despite lots and lots of rain. Emma went to Chris & Dereks so K and I went to Cambridge for a mooch, bit of shopping and of course, lunch at Bills. A big Hamburger for me and a fish finger sandwich for K. Sorry about the hooded bag lady lurking Continue reading
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Scotland
We recently had a week up in Scotland with the Corkys. It was a great week, we flew up, which was so much better than driving up. The weather was pretty good, it had rained a lot up there and a lot of the rivers and lochs were really high but what rain we did Continue reading
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Emma is Seven!
Its Emma’s Birthday this weekend so she had a Medieval banquet to celebrate. Ten friends came, K got dressed up as a lady of the manor and I was dressed as a monk/jedi knight (sadly no pics!) with a cushion as a big belly which the kids thought was great fun to keep punching! Cheers! Continue reading
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Tracks
True story about about Robyn Davidson who treks 1,700 miles across the Western Australia desert with four camels and her dog. A haunting, inspiring story about this woman’s incredible trek in such an inhospitable part of the world. Elements of her trip would be amazing ie camping out under the stars, the solitude, meeting fascinating Continue reading
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Sorry!
For the lack of blogging over the last couple of months I needed a break, plus I had 5 seasons of Breaking Bad to watch,(Best thing on telly ever!) Season 4 of Walking Dead,(Awesome) 6 episodes of detectorists (great BBC 4 comedy series written and directed by Mackenzie Crook which may still be on iplayer.) Continue reading