Diary
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Sarah’s Key
Based in 2009 and 1942 this French film follows the story of an American journalist’s investigation into the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup where in July 1942, French police in German-occupied Paris rounded up over 13000 Jews who were then taken to Auschwitz. Realising that her husbands flat in Paris was taken over by his family once Continue reading
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All Poorly
I’m getting over a cold, K’s got a cold, Emma’s getting over her cold but came down with Chickenpox yesterday and Lewis, who’s got a chest infection had such a high temperature yesterday that he had a fever seizure giving poor Hatty a right fright. Get well soon everyone! Continue reading
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The Next Three days
An American remake of the 2008 French film “Pour elle” anything for her. following an appeal, John Brennan’s (Crowe) wife is facing 20 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. Feeling that there is nothing else he can do he becomes obsessed with the idea of breaking her out. I was a Continue reading
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Decs are up….
Bit of a cold damp old day today so we mooched and put the decs up. Continue reading
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And the winner is…..
Emma entered a “design a stocking” poster for the Christmas Fayre at the School and she was the nursery winner. Here she is with her poster in the shop window. Continue reading
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Saracens 31 – Ospreys 26
Went to Wembley Stadium with Wilko and Derek tonight. It was a fantastic game.A furious start, the Saracens were 10-3 up after the first ten minutes. But the Ospreys came back and by the interval it was 23 – 13. During the second half players from each team were sin-binned, with tries for both sides. Continue reading
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Fair Game
Based in 2003 during the time when Bush was justifying going to war with Iraq, this is the story based on the autobiography of Valerie Plame, a CIA agent who was involved in covert operations to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and also investigating whether Iraq had nuclear weapons. Her husband, a diplomat is asked Continue reading
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The Black Keys
have made five tracks off their new album available on their website.”Little black submarines” is fantastic! Continue reading
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Opening quotes from The Wire
The beginning of each episode of The Wire featured a short quote of dialogue from that episode…here are the characters saying all those quotes: Thought you might like this pop. [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqNNpGlUKHw[/tube] Continue reading
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Retreat
Taking a break on an isolated island, This really boring couple, Martin and Kate are about to find that their island retreat is about to become a prison of unimaginable terror. (oohh maybe something will happen!) When a blood soaked stranger stumbles through their door claiming a virus is sweeping across Europe, their lives are Continue reading
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Dear Blog
If you were sent a refund of £70 which you weren’t entitled to from the utility company, would you cash it? Continue reading
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Emma & Jess’s Party
Emma and her friend Jess have birthdays so close together that K and Rachel decided to throw them a joint birthday party. We all had an excellent time, they had lots of grub , games, and Hatty did a fantastic puppet show (with Al providing the crocodile) and also sang with the kids. Thanks to Continue reading
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Woolly Bear Caterpillar
If you haven’t been watching Frozen Planet then you must watch this clip about the Woolly Bear Caterpillar. It emerges from the egg in the autumn and overwinters in its caterpillar form when it freezes solid. First its heart stops beating, then its gut freezes, then its blood, followed by the rest of the body. Continue reading
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Arthur Christmas
It was Emma’s birthday yesterday so we went to see Arthur Christmas and then onto Frankie & Bennys for tea. Santa is reaching the end of his service and his super efficient son Steve is taking over the task of distributing the presents. But when a present is missed it takes his brother Arthur to Continue reading
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Ironclad
loosely based on the siege of Rochester towards the end of the First Barons war when King John retaliated against the barons for forcing him to sign the Magna Carta. Its not a bad film, I suppose I stuck with it because its British. Its ok, unfortunately it doesn’t really have anything new or exciting Continue reading
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Bike Ride Home
Gridlock sirens wail exhausts billowing engines revving snatched conversations “I’ll facebook ya” crossings beeping high heels clicking chinese food cooking mobiles ringing get off the main road leave the maelstrom behind cold air bites stars twinkle tyres hum bird calls fox barks bushes rustle damp earth smells moon provides a companion I follow the pool Continue reading
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Morning Walk
It was a gorgeous, misty & sunny morning today so I went for an early walk and took some piccies. Continue reading
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Lianne La Havas
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENi_refZLOQ&feature=related[/tube] Watched this girl on “Later” the other night. I have total admiration for musicians when they sing solo. [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYDhQdzo4Io&feature=related[/tube] Continue reading
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The Help
Based in Mississippi in the 1960’s this is the story of Skeeter who wants to be a journalist she decides to write a controversial book from the point of view of the black maids, exposing the racism they are faced with as they work for white families. When I first saw the trailer for this Continue reading
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Thailand Floods
Shocking collection of photos on the Big Picture as the floods in Thailand reach Bangkok. Continue reading
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The Black Keys
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8&[/tube] Are releasing their new single “Lonely Boy” from their forthcoming album “El Camino”. Last Years album “Brothers” was for me, the best album of the year by far. Continue reading
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Paintballing
It was Spuds birthday last week so on Sunday we went paintballing. We all had a great time. Whoever said it doesn’t hurt at is a liar! I’ve got two lumps on my head from being hit and quite a few bruises I also really ache today from all the crawling and running around. Really Continue reading
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Lovely Weekend
Emma went to stay at Chris & Dereks (thanks guys!) for the weekend so we had a lovely weekend just chilling out. Saturday, we went to the Five Bells for tea and Sunday after a fry up & the rugby we went for a hike on The Shotley Peninsula. It was great, the first time Continue reading
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We’re Back
Hi, Sorry the blogs been down. I decided to move it as the old server was getting a bit creaky and out of date and the hosts really cocked it up. Anyway, part of the reason for moving was to add some extra features for the site, particularly displaying the photos. I’m still sorting it Continue reading
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Rainbows
K and a couple of her friends have started a new Rainbows pack for Earls Colne. They had their first night tonight and it was a huge success. They’ve got 15 girls with another 7 waiting to join, so K is very pleased. Well done K, I’m very proud of you x Continue reading
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Nice Weekend
We had a lovely weekend, a barbie at the Corkys to celebrate Livvys birthday and on Sunday we just mooched, went on a walk to Colne Engaine. Emma had a good old play on the swings and we had a spot of lunch in the Five Bells Lurvely! Continue reading