Diary
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Maiden
Maiden is a documentary film about Tracy Edwards and the crew of the Maiden as they compete as the first all-woman crew in the 1989–1990 Whitbread Round the World Race. In a sport that had previously been dominated by men this team of ladies led by Tracy Edwards struggle to get funding but manage to patch up a second hand boat Continue reading
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Loft News
We have lights!! It’s been busy busy but we’re plastered and decorated. The en-suite has still got a lot to do. I’m decorating it and tiling the shower next week so there’s no let up. As you can see I’ve been busy repointing the chimney I’ve still got to do the side though. Pleased with Continue reading
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Birthday Shaun
Had a great day on Wednesday. K had the day off so we walked to a new cafe called the Foragers Retreat which has recently opened at Pebmarsh. It was a really nice walk the rain stayed away and the cafe is exactly halfway so it was perfect. It’s a great place, very rustic but Continue reading
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Orford Ness
K planned a day out for me as a birthday treat and we went up to Orford Ness. Owned by the National Trust it is Europe’s largest shingle spit and was formerly owned by the mod who used it as a test site during both world wars and the Cold War. It is a fascinating Continue reading
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Joker
The story of Arthur Fleck a failed comedian and entertainer who rages against a society that has constantly failed him as he becomes his alter ego, the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur as he struggles to integrate his peculiar personality is fantastic. Although he eventually becomes a monster I actually felt some sympathy for Continue reading
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Weekend in Bury
K & I had a weekend away in Bury St Edmunds last weekend. It was really nice to have a weekend away after all the work I’ve been doing on the loft. We stayed at The Fox inn which has some lovely rooms in a converted barn at the rear of the pub. On Saturday Continue reading
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Whittling
Had a great afternoon at Daves yesterday hanging out around a fire, drinking tea and eating lots of biscuits and doing a bit of whittling and I whittled … a butter knife. It was a very chilled out afternoon and I really enjoyed it – cheers Dave! Continue reading
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Emma’s School Photo
Emma’s enjoying her new school although the early mornings and getting the bus to school is all very different but she’s getting into a routine now. Continue reading
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Back to School
Our Emma off on her first day at the CCHSG. Good luck love xx Off to school in the rain with Martha & Lara. Continue reading
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Evening Walk
Had a lovely walk with the Stovell’s around Arger Fen last night along with a pint at the Lamarsh Lion. Continue reading
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Wakehurst
During our weekend Away we went to Wakehurst, owned by the National Trust it’s a 500 acre Botanical garden with the worlds largest seed conservation project run by Kew.?The gardens are beautiful and huge and you can wander around for hours. The seed conservation project is really interesting with a fascinating exhibition I learnt all Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge 7 : knepp Estate
Knepp Castle Estate is 3,500 acres of heavy clay in West Sussex. Though farmed intensively since WW2, the farm rarely made a profit. So in 2001 the owner Charlie Burrel decided on a whole new venture and rewilded the entire estate. Fences were removed and the land allowed to return to its natural state. Livestock Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge 6 : walk around Mersea
In July we walked around Mersea island. It’s a total of 14.5 miles so we decided to do it over 2 days as Anne, one of dads friends, owns a caravan on the island and kindly allowed us to borrow it for a night. It was great we dropped our stuff off, drove to west Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge 6 : walk around Mersea
In July we walked around Mersea island. It’s a total of 14.5 miles so we decided to do it over 2 days as Anne, one of dads friends, owns a caravan on the island and kindly allowed us to borrow it for a night. It was great we dropped our stuff off, drove to west Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge 5
Back in June (sorry for the delay) our weekend Away was all of 2.5 miles away at Nicola’s house! Nicola owns a field next to her house so with a few friends we all camped for a night to celebrate the end of school and Nicola’s daughter Martha’s birthday. Very apt cake! Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge 5
Back in June (sorry for the delay) our weekend Away was all of 2.5 miles away at Nicola’s house! Nicola owns a field next to her house so with a few friends we all camped for a night to celebrate the end of school and Nicola’s daughter Martha’s birthday. Very apt cake! Continue reading
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Evening Stroll
Met up with the Corky’s last night for an evening picnic and a stroll at East Mersea. Continue reading
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Weekend Away Challenge : 4 camping with the Caple’s
Camped for three nights at Rushbrooks Farm at Wissington. It’s a really nice campsite right next to the River Stour but I don’t think we will go again. It’s become a victim of its own success. Really busy and attracting large groups who for some time insisted on playing really loud and extremely rubbish music. Continue reading
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Loft Status
The lads are finished so now it’s all down to me. Insulating and first fix is next. I’m really pleased with it so far. Continue reading
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Loft Status
Two Windows are in, one more to go in tomorrow along with the stairs. Corner of the chimney stack has gone apparently it was full top to bottom of twigs. Continue reading
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Weekend with Lindsey & Neil
We went over to stay with Lindsey and Neil this weekend. We had a fantastic meal on Saturday evening they served up a gorgeous selection of vegetarian mezze dishes I just couldn’t stop eating! Sunday we went for a “chug” on their canal boat which they’re doing up ready for they’re big trip up the Continue reading
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Well done Emma
Really pleased when we received the letter last Friday offering Emma a place at the girls Grammar School. Well done Love, we are so proud of you! X Continue reading
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Bank Holiday Weekend
We had a good weekend, well quite dossy really. We pottered about. got ready for the builders starting on Tuesday and had a nice walk at Chalkney Wood to see the bluebells and the wild garlic. While we were there we picked some nettles and k made Nettle soup which was really nice. Continue reading