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A family holiday in Scotland – Part 1 – Pooh Sticks in the park

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Back in the summer of 2018 we spent a family holiday up in the Scottish Borders. Jude and I with our children and their spouses, Jamie and Sam, Jo and Rob and our granddaughter Arabella stayed in a beautifully converted … Continue reading →

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A Short Break in London – Part 5

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

Here we are back with my final post about our short break in London, looking at the day we visited Carnaby Street a fabled street when we were teenagers. It was strange though how wide it seems now and how … Continue reading →

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A Short Break in London – Part 1

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

Since I had a major operation to rebuild my right leg, I find myself being able to tackle  things I have not done for years and I am gaining confidence to have a go at them. Jude and I  have … Continue reading →

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The Dingle Garden in August

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

As we reached the last few days of August we found time to travel down to Welshpool, drive through the town and out the other side towards the hills of mid-Wales. Since our visit last month we have had rain … Continue reading →

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One little girl and a hat!

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Jude and I were looking after our granddaughter, Arabella for a day which is always great fun as although just 18 months old she has a brilliant sense of humour and is full of fun. She likes sharing things that … Continue reading →

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The Dingle Garden in June

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

As we reach the middle of the year we made our monthly visit to the Dingle Gardens, and for once the weather looked set fair. This meant that we had strong contrast between light and shade and any colour was … Continue reading →

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Plealey Garden Party – a look back to summer

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

It often feels good to look back to a summer’s day especially when we are in the grips of an exceptionally long and cold winter. We had been asked by the organisers of the Plealey Garden Party to set up … Continue reading →

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