Diary
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Poorly Mum
Mums had some time at home over the Christmas break but she’s now back in hospital and has started to have chemotherapy. They hope this will ease the problems in her stomach and then she will be able to eat something. Its going to be a lot for her to endure, particularly, at first as Continue reading
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Yummy!
My friend Lins makes the most amazing Christmas presents every year. This year I got blackberries marinaded in brandy and coated in chocolate & k got chocolate buttons with dried pear and strawberry on top. Delicious – thanks Lins x Continue reading
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. Had a lovely evening last night went to Rachel & Barry’s for drinks an snacks then down to the church with virtually the rest of the village. We all sang some carols and the kids did silent night and then we all went the pub! Hopefully mum is going home for Christmas. Continue reading
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Poorly Mum
Despite being given the all clear just 5 weeks ago, mums cancer has returned. Although, its such a short space of time, I suspect that the course of chemo she had didn’t treat it fully. Again, the cancer is in her peritoneum which causes sickness and her stomach to be extremely uncomfortable. Due to this Continue reading
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Bbbrrr!
Cor it’s been proper cold for the last couple of days -5 this morning! I still cycled on Tuesday but I’m using my mountain bike with big fat tyres. Its far too risky on the Boardman. Continue reading
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Ben Howard
Had a great night in Cambridge last night. First we had tea at D’arrys and then on to see Ben Howard at the Corn Exchange. It was an awesome gig, he played most of Every Kingdom and the new EP to the sold out crowd. Top night. My tea at D’arrys! Cool pic of the Continue reading
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Ben Howard
Had a great night in Cambridge last night. First we had tea at D’arrys and then on to see Ben Howard at the Corn Exchange. It was an awesome gig, he played most of Every Kingdom and the new EP to the sold out crowd. Top night. My tea at D’arrys! Cool pic of the Continue reading
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Owner surprised to find cat regularly catches bus
A pet cat named Dodger is living up to his name – by catching free bus trips from his home town. “I hadn’t seen him all morning until my daughter Emily told me one of her friends had just seen him on the bus at Charmouth. “I couldn’t believe it and panicked. I got into Continue reading
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Emma is Five
Emmas birthday was on Friday. As a treat she went for a riding lesson. She thoroughly enjoyed it she had a good ride round and a little trot. In the evening all the grandparents came over and we had birthday tea (Lasagne as requested by Emma). Thanks Bob & Marie for the ear warmers and Continue reading
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Emma’s a Rainbow
As its Emma’s fifth birthday this weekend she is now able to be a fully fledged Rainbow. She’s taken her promise and has got a badge to prove it! Continue reading
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Enjoying the Sun
While delivering parcels in Mersea this morning, I spotted this fox was quite happily sitting on a garden wall enjoying the sun. Continue reading
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Bethany Weimers – Harpsichord Row
A nice album to chill out to. You can hear it all on her site. Continue reading
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Chunky Fig, Apricot and Prune Cake
Baked another lovely recipe by Hugh today. A serving suggestion in his book was to fry a slice in butter for a couple of minutes and serve with ice cream. I think I’ll treat myself after cycling tomorrow – yum! And probably good for the bowels! Continue reading
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Joys of Vinyl
I bought this old Fidelity Record Player on ebay last year. Its wasn’t working at the time but after a degrease I got it running. This year, albums that I really like, ie The Black Keys, Ben Howard and Mumford & Sons, I have been buying on vinyl. I have to say the experience of Continue reading
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Coffee & Walnut Cake
As its been raining most of the day today, I did a bit of baking. Whaddya think? Continue reading
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Bonfire Night
The Rainbows organised a Halloween night at the church which proved really popular. There was lots of cake, a pumpkin carving competition with lots of pumpkins around even on the gravestones! Saturday night we went to the Fireworks at the school. We normally watch them from the summerhouse but thought we better support the school Continue reading
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Cockneys Vs Zombies
Two workers on a building site discover an underground sealed chamber, breaking it open they are attacked by a couple of corpses and so begins the Zombie rampage. Meanwhile two “geezers” are going to committ a robbery to get enough cash to save the retirement home of their grandfather biut can they get the cash, Continue reading
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Last Weekend
Its been a right busy week and as its totally pouring today its a good opportunity to catch up with blogging. Last weekend we went over to see the Caples and the sparkly new extension (Very nice!) spent Saturday eve in the pub and Sunday we took the kids “Tree trekking” at Jungle Parc in Continue reading
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Last Weekend
Its been a right busy week and as its totally pouring today its a good opportunity to catch up with blogging. Last weekend we went over to see the Caples and the sparkly new extension (Very nice!) spent Saturday eve in the pub and Sunday we took the kids “Tree trekking” at Jungle Parc in Continue reading
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Space Shuttle on Streets of LA
Great pics of Space Shuttle Endeavour on its 12 mile trip through LA to the California Science Centre. See also the “Scenes from Antartica” and “Oktoberfest” (must go one year). Continue reading
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Autumn Leaves
[flv:http://www.wherewasshaun.com/video/autumnleaves.flv 400 300] Continue reading
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Hollow Trees Farm
Had a great day at Hollow Trees farm on Sunday. Emma thoroughly enjoyed the pigs, chickens, rope swing, goats and guinea pigs and I enjoyed the sausage sandwich and the huge hot chocolate in the cafe. A right good day! Continue reading
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Ouch
Warrington Wolves prop Paul Wood has had a testicle removed after rupturing it in Saturday’s Grand Final defeat by Leeds Rhinos. What amazes me he played on for 20 minutes after getting injured! Continue reading
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Honey Wholemeal Cake
I did a bit of baking yesterday and made this fabulous Honey Wholemeal cake. I have to say it was a-mazin especially with a bit of cream! yum! Continue reading