Diary
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Lurvely Weekend
The weather was gorgeous last weekend, well up in the 20’s with a light breeze – perfect! On Sunday morning we headed down to Mersea, it was lovely! Continue reading
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Another one done
Had my fifth exam tonight. It was a written exam on test and inspection, it went fine. Just one more to go now, principles, I’m not looking forward to it… must keep the revision up, so hard when the suns out! Continue reading
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Forrest Gump
Watched Forrest Gump again tonight. It totally has to be my favourite film of all time. The only trouble is it makes me sob even more now since Emma has been born. The first girls blouse moment is when he finds out he has a little boy and the second time is when Jenny dies, Continue reading
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May Rest Week
Had a lovely rest week. Had a zoo day, did my exam, saw Star Trek, Hatty & Al came to stay, took the kids to Frinton, Dereks 65th Birthday, a (few) trips to the pub, barbecues, one of which we enjoyed in the rain this evening! Its been a right good week, back to work Continue reading
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Star Trek
This is an excellent story about the lives of James T. Kirk and Spock, before they unite aboard the USS Enterprise. It really focuses on Spock, his early life and his feud with Nero, the Romulan from the future who threatens the United Federation of Planets. The film is superb, it looks fantastic, the story Continue reading
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Another one out of the way…
Had my fourth Exam today. It was a practical, fault finding, so it was pretty interesting but I’ll be glad when they are all done. Just two more to go!!! Continue reading
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Camp Bestival
Really fancy going to the Camp Bestival. I don’t think we’ll go this year, as its quite expensive, (it would be £273 for us to go including weekend camping!). But that said, there is loads to do and it does look really good. Continue reading
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Amazing photo
The space shuttle Atlantis during a solar transit. The photo was taken from Florida using a telescope and a solar filter. Continue reading
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Films to see
Coraline Getting some good reviews “Henry Selick’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s bestseller is an original, entrancing, occasionally worrying fairy tale” Terminator Salvation It is the fourth film in the Terminator series and stars Christian Bale as John Connor and Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, a cyborg who believes he is human. Public Enemies Michael Mann’s Continue reading
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Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers
I love this track! Update: Link sorted, wish people wouldn’t move stuff! Continue reading
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Lovely Weekend
Spud and Charlie came for tea on Saturday and on Sunday we went for a walk at Polstead, a lovely little village with an even lovelier pub! Messing around on the village green outside the pub. Continue reading
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Poorly Pop
Went to see pop yesterday, he was able to go home on Saturday. He’s a bit tender and tired but he seems ok. 🙂 Continue reading
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Bluebells at Hillhouse Wood
Went for a walk Hillhouse Wood yesterday, the bluebells are amazing. Click on the images to see them larger 🙂 Continue reading
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The Big Picture
26 arial shots taken by Jason Hawkes. Amazing shot looking down the Chrysler Building and I also like the picture of the Maunsell Tower Sea Forts. Continue reading
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Send them to the Tower!!
Tourists enjoying a day of sightseeing at Windsor Castle got more than they bargained for today when a couple were caught having sex on the Queen’s lawn. “The Japanese tourists were comparing their videos.” Continue reading
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For you Hatty!
Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates. I’m sure your class would be impressed with this! A-mazin! Continue reading
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Poorly Pop
Poor Pop has been suffering from a double hernia and today he went in to hospital for his operation. The operation went ok but he’s got to stay in tonight to make sure he’s ok. Get well soon Pop! Continue reading
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Play Streets
London Play is an organisation that is trying to reclaim the streets for outdoor play. In the 1950’s 200 Streets in London had kerbs painted apple green and were closed to traffic so children could play between 8am and sunset. The legislation that gives the local authorities the power to restrict traffic is still active Continue reading
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Exams looming…..
Done one practical, done the first part of the second practial, and I’ve got a written exam next week…. what fun!!! Continue reading
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Lovely Day
Totally gorgeous day, Chris and Derek came over for Sunday lunch. K cooked a yummy lamb dinner which we ate in the garden and in the afternoon we took our bellies for a walk in the meadows. Lurvely! Thanks for the jacket Auntie Hatty! Emma looking back at the church next to our house. Continue reading
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Body of Lies
Not a bad film, in fact its quite tense in some places but the story is confusing and complicated. I found myself thinking “skip to the end” about halfway through. The best thing about this film is Mark Strong playing Hani Salaam, the head of the Jordanian Intelligence, his performance is really compelling. Girls will Continue reading
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Off to the Zoo
Today, Liane & I took the girls to the Zoo. We had a lovely time. Livvy and Emma liked seeing the animals, but they loved the ride on elephant! more pics Kx Continue reading
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Walk with Emma
K was working yesterday afternoon so Emma and I went to for a walk to a nearby playpark and then returned home across the fields. It was an absolutley gorgeous day and Emma really enjoyed just playing in the field. More pics Continue reading
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Lewis is Two!
Headed over to sunny Swindon last weekend for Lewis’s second birthday party. We had a lovely time, went to Butterfly world in the morning and had a barbie in the afternoon. More pics Lewis on his new bike wearing his new wellies! Continue reading
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Doves – Cambridge
Had a great night with the Doves last night. They were brilliant, and the new songs sounded fantastic live. The only thing was the crowd, although there was plenty of head nodding and cheering but in typical southern fashion they just didn’t let themselves go which was a shame as the band really went full Continue reading