Diary
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Coldplay’s Tiny Desk Concert
When Coldplay first appeared I was a big fan but in later years I have found them pretty boring. However this tiny concert is really good and a joy to watch, particularly their cover version of Prince’s “1999” cannot fail to “put a smile on your face”. Continue reading
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Recent Films
I have been a bit lax with my film reviews of late so here are some quick reviews for the films we have watched recently. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant this film is based on the career of Saraya “Paige” Bevis who was born in Norwich and became a professional wrestler signed with the Continue reading
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Gorgeous Day
Took a pic of these beautiful flowers on my ride home today. Does anyone know what they are called? Continue reading
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Weird Times
Took this piccie on a walk near Hadleigh on Sunday. It was a beautiful day and so nice to get out for a good walk while all the world is going mad around us. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Emma is now off school for what could be until September. The school has been excellent, Continue reading
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Urban Ramble- Bristol
I’m over at Cazes for a long weekend, so we did a walk in Bristol which took in a land mark we’d heard about on Radio 4- Arnos Vale Victorian cemetery. It was very atmospheric in the rain, an amazing place. Bristol is famous for its colourful houses and artwork around, which would otherwise be Continue reading
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Supergrass – Alexandra Palace
Great night at Ally Pally with the Caples last night. Supergrass were awesome, they played most of “I Should Coco” and all the crowd pleasers from the rest of their albums. Really really good! View of the city from Ally Pally. Continue reading
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Built in Wardrobe
Just done the finishing touches to Emma’s built in wardrobe. Complete with home made Warrior Cat handles. Very happy client! Continue reading
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Book Obsessed
Our Emma is do obsessed with her latest book she’s reading it constantly and can’t put it down. Even while she’s waiting for the toaster… Or shopping in Ikea… Continue reading
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5 churches, one walk
We’re having a great time up in Bacton. Last good weather day so Shaun set off on his bike and Emma and I went on a hike to bag as many local churches as possible. We managed 5 and we’re able to access all of them. I love church bagging- they are all so varied Continue reading
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Walk around Horsey Windpump
Today we Did a really nice walk from Horsey Wind pump. Visiting the Poppy Fields cafe on the way to the coast Where we saw lots and lots of grey Seals. The beach is closed from October to January to provide sanctuary to the seals while they are raising their pups but there was still Continue reading
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Sunrise at Bacton
We’ve come up to Bacton on the Norfolk coast for a few days this week. Continue reading
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Cold feet ride
Took this while on a bike ride last week. My feet were so cold – should have worn my overshoes! Continue reading
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Jojo Rabbit
A lonely German boy’s world view of the Second World War is turned upside down when he discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their house. On getting to know her he questions his imaginary friend and his opinions. We had a trip to the abbeygate in Bury to see this yesterday afternoon. Continue reading
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Return To The Forbidden Planet
Emma has joined the drama club at school and this week they staged “Return the the Forbidden Planet” a sort of mix of Shakespeare’s Tempest and the forbidden planet. It was quite a spectacle, how the girls remembered all the dialogue I’ll never know, and the music was really good. Continue reading
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Walk around Stoke
Today, K and I did a bit muddy but a very nice circular walk around Stoke by Nayland while Emma was at a rehearsal for her play next week. Continue reading
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1917
Directed by Sam Mendes this is the story of two soldiers ordered to go behind what they believe was German enemy lines and deliver a message to call off a planned attack. Filmed in a number of long shots you really engage with the characters as they make their way through the battlegrounds and just Continue reading
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Much needed Day Off
Although I have been taking all my rest weeks over the last few months most of my spare time has been taken up with loft related tasks. As the project is almost completed K and I took a day off and went for a lovely walk along the Roman River Valley which included a brew Continue reading
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The Goes Wrong Show
Without doubt the funniest show I have seen on the telly for years! Continue reading
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Winter Walk
At last it seemed to be more wintery this weekend with some cold weather and even a frost!! Today, with a group of friends we did a walk to Pebmarsh from Colne Engaine stopping at the Kings Head for a pint and chips. So nice to get out after all the damp days we’ve had. Continue reading
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Nearing Completion
The loft is nearly done. Emma has moved in and Iris came for a sleep over for her first night. There’s a few bits left to be done. I’ll post more pics on completion. Continue reading
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Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
The saga come to its conclusion Fantastic film, a great ending to the saga. Not perfect but a totally enjoyable conclusion. Great acting particularly Adam driver. Can’t wait to see it again. 9/10 Continue reading
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Weekend in Oxford
We had a cheeky weekend Away in Oxford just before Xmas. We had a great time staying at out bargain Premier Inn (£32 a night!) we drove over on Friday and spent the afternoon and evening exploring and having tea at a Vietnamese restaurant called “Pho” where we had an awesome meal. Girls in Pho Continue reading
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Turin Brakes
Great night at the Arts Centre in Colchester last. Really really good but no future boy. 🙁 Continue reading
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Emma is 12
Had a great day on Emma’s birthday. Her best friend Maddie came to stay for the weekend. On Saturday we went to Sutton Hoo and then on to the Dry Ski slope at Ipswich where we met up with some Emma’s friends from school and had a go on the Ringos which was great fun. Continue reading
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Wargames
Watched this last weekend, do you know it was 1983 when this came out? A great film which doesn’t feel at all dated. Emma’s rating 8/10 Continue reading