Diary
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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
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Poorly Mum
Thankfully Mum is now nearing the end of her chemotherapy. The effects of the chemotherapy seem to be cumulative and despite feeling right proper poorly after each treatment, her blood count is good and these final treatments are just to be on the safe side as recommended by the specialist. Well done Mum – just… Continue reading
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Nice Sunday
Got up too early, Drank tea, ate biscuits had then some brekkie, mooched, read Emma some books, did a bit painting, ate lunch, took part is the “Friends of Earls Colne School” bike ride, ate some cake, home, researched community cinema, tea, read Emma more stories, now we’re going too watch Kevin Mclouds “Man Made… Continue reading
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Booked!
After hearing Guy Garvey Praising up Port Meirion during his program and as its so close to Snowdonia we booked a cottage near Criccieth for a week just after Christmas.Lurvely! Continue reading
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Livvy is 5!
The Corkys threw Livvy’s fifth birthday party on Saturday. The weather was lovely and the kids had a splendid time playing pass the parcel, Musical statues and watching a Punch & Judy show. Happy Birthday Livvy! Emma in her “Brave” dress. Continue reading
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Man on a Ledge
Escaped convict Nick Cassidy climbs onto a ledge of a skyscraper and threatens to jump, causing a diversion while his brother commits a robbery to clear Nicks name. Its alright, the plot is pretty daft and if it wasn’t for the fact he’s dangling off a building it would be completely unexciting. Leave it until… Continue reading
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Good Weekend
Went to Wembley Stadium to Watch Saracens v Leicester with Wilko on Saturday afternoon. It was a good if low scoring game (they drew 9 – 9). The Saracens would have won but Owen Farrell had a rubbish day missing 4 out of 5 penalties but at least the sarries remain unbeaten. Hatty and Lewis… Continue reading
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New Bike!
Got my new bike today. Its so nice to ride much much quicker then my old clunker! Continue reading
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Cut the Rope
Its busy at the Thomas’s today, we’ve all got addicted to feeding Om Nom! Get the app or play online N.B Om Nom reminds me of Jacob when Emma was feeding him! Continue reading
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Mobile Downloads for BBC iPlayer
The BBC has upgraded the iplayer app for smartphones and tablets to enable you to download and watch programmes rather than just streaming them. So now you can watch programmes wherever and whenever you want. Cool! Continue reading
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First Day at School
Emma had a great first day at school. It was really nice as I am working near home this week so we were both able to take her round to the school. Emma was fine although K and I were welling up a bit! Continue reading
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Last Day of The Hols
What a gorgeous day. So Emma and I headed down to Mersea for a spot of crabbing. Then we had lunch in the cafe and a stroll to the beach over the flooded board walk which I think was the highlight of Emmas day. It was the perfect day to end the summer holidays before… Continue reading
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Little Black Submarines
Is the new single by The Black Keys. Best song of the last year I reckon. Continue reading
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The Kid with a Bike
For no fault of his own, Cyril has been put into foster care by his loser father. Cyril obsessively tries to find his bike, surely his father must have cared about him enough not to sell that off?. During his search for his bike and his father, he meets Samantha, a woman who seems surprised… Continue reading
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How to Travel Through the Earth
Want to get to the other side of the world quickly? Here is what would happen if you drilled a hole through the earth and jumped in. Continue reading
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Tony Scott
So sad to hear of the death of Tony Scott who directed some of the best actions films of the 80’s & 90’s. Particularly “True Romance” Which is probably my favourite film of all time. I don’t know how many times I have watched it. Here is a link to the Sicilian scene in-between Dennis… Continue reading
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Curiosity Rover Animation
A fascinating animation which depicts key events of NASA’s Mars Science Curiosity Laboratory mission. [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4boyXQuUIw&feature=youtu.be[/tube] Continue reading
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The Dark Knight Rises
Eight years after taking the responsibility for the death of Harvey Dent, Batman’s self-imposed exile comes to an end with the arrival of Bane a ruthless killer who wants control of Gotham. This is a big, sprawling movie and I think the best in the series. Bane is a great villain, ruthless and captivating to… Continue reading
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