Diary
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North Woods – Daniel Mason
I thought this was a fantastic book it traces the history of a Massachusetts house across centuries, following a Puritan couple, a soldier-turned-orchardist, twin sisters, a painter, a medium, and more. Blending human stories with nature, it explores love, madness, in an ever-changing landscape. 10/10 Continue reading
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Frosty walk
We set off early this morning as it was clear and frosty. We walked up the bench near Over Hall and stopped for tea and cake. This is the view from the bench looking across the valley back toward Earls Colne. We’ve made a pact to walk up the bench and take a picture of… Continue reading
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Er… We’ve Destroyed the Garden
Trashed our poor garden, it’s in dire need of a sort out so we’re starting by putting a path in down to the deck. Watch this space…. Continue reading
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Weekend off
I’ve got a long weekend off this weekend and although chilly, it was a lovely day today. I cycled down to Tollesbury to see the sea and treated my self to Bread and butter pudding at The Exchange cafe in Tiptree. Continue reading
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Nice Evening
Took this at about 4:45 this afternoon over near Wickham St Paul. The afternoons are slowly getting lighter! Continue reading
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Walk to The Swan
Woke up to a beautiful frosty morning today. Caz is staying with us this weekend so we walked over to The Swan at Chappel for breakfast. We stopped near Hickmore Fen on the way back and threw stones onto the frozen lake, such a cool sound! Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Had a great New Years Eve at Lucy & Dave’s Wonderful hosts and lovely food. Cheers Guys! Continue reading
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Booked!
A Summer Holiday in Pembrokeshire. We’ve wanted to go for ages and this house is near the coast and a cycle route so it ticks all the boxes! Continue reading
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Christmas Get Together
This year we had a Christmas get together at the Stag pub in Chorleywood. It was really good to see everyone and have a catch up. Continue reading
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Fontaine’s DC at Alexandra Palace
We went Alexandra Palace on Friday night with Iris and Dave to see Fontaines DC. We had an amazing night “I love you” and “Boys in the Better land” were the stand out tracks for me – a great night. Roll on Finsbury Park in July! The Rest of the Weekend.. We made a weekend… Continue reading
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Sweeney Todd
Emma is part of the ensemble in her schools production of Sweeney Todd. We went to watch it tonight and it was fantastic. I am so proud of Emma for taking this on. She was going to help backstage but she faced her fears, took on the role, and has had an amazing time and… Continue reading
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Richard Wood
Took some time in the chapel at Highgate to light a candle for my cousin Richard who passed away on Tuesday aged 48. Continue reading
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Emma is 17
Happy Birthday Emma! It’s been a busy one, we met dad and Judy at the Kings Head, she went to see Paddington with her friends and next week we’re off to see Fontaines! Continue reading
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Madness Tribute
K and Caz went to see “Gladness” a Madness tribute band at the Halstead Empire on Saturday. The band were really good and they had a great night. The T-shirt Ks wearing is from the infamous Madness gig at Finsbury Park in August ‘92. Continue reading
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Birthday Day Out
It was my birthday today so K and I went up to Framlingham for a day out. The weather was lovely and we went for a great lunch at The Common Room. It’s a really nice cafe, the food was great and music was too. The owner has a large collection of vinyl that he… Continue reading
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Northern Lights in Earls Colne
We had no idea it was happening until our neighbour, Pippa knocked on the door. Amazing! Continue reading
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Had part of my ear cut out today to remove this rodent ulcer. The NHS have been excellent it’s only been just over three weeks since I went the doctor with a small area on my ear which would heal and then reoccur again. The most painful part (so far) was having the local anaesthetic,… Continue reading
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Bike Ride To Hadleigh
Went for a bike ride with Ben to Hadleigh on Thursday. we did a 50 mile route stopping at the Jet Cafe in Hadleigh for brunch. We both had the Mexican breakfast of sourdough, onion jam, Mashed Avocado, grilled halloumi and a poached egg on top. Lurvely! and, of course we had to pop into… Continue reading
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First Day of Sixth Form
Today is the first proper day at sixth form.The girls had a good time at the induction day yesterday , where amongst various ice breakers they had to do ballroom dancing!Good luck girls! Xx Continue reading
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Quiet Place: Day one
Popped up to the Electric Palace in Harwich on Saturday to see Quiet Place: Day One. We had missed it on its original release but when we saw it was in at the Electric Palace we thought we would go as it’s been ages since we last went. We had a pint in the Alma… Continue reading
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Well Done Emma!
So proud of our Emma today. She achieved straight 9’s in all her GCSE’s apart from one which was English language where she got an 8 missing the 9 by just one point. She’s pretty tenacious though, she’s going to ask the exam board to have another look at it in the hope she’ll get… Continue reading
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This Years 100 Miler Done.
I cycled up to Norwich clocking up 100.78 miles. It was a perfect day, about 20 degrees with a favourable south westerly. I was a bit gutted on the way though I had planned to stop at my favourite cafe, The Peacock at Peasanhall but it was closed. 😕 I was really looking forward to… Continue reading
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House Sitting for Catherine
We’re spending this weekend house sitting for Catherine and Michael in Bradfield St.George near Bury St. Edmunds. It’s such a lovely place, they’ve made the house look amazing. We’re already volunteering to do it again next year! Continue reading
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Jaunt up North
We’ve come up to Macclesfield for a weekend at Bob & Marie’s. We drove up Friday afternoon and arrived at Bobs by early evening. Marie had made a lovely Jamaican chicken curry followed by an awesome cheese cake – what a welcome! On Saturday we walked up to The White Nancy ( or the teat… Continue reading
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Sunday Cruise
K and I had a nice bike ride on Sunday. We did 45 miles via Lavenham and Monks Eleigh. It was meant to be a cheap day out but the farmers market was on at Lavenham so we had to buy some goodies ( awesome scones!) a spot of lunch at the Chili and Chive… Continue reading
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Portugal Hols
We have just returned from a 10 day break in Portugal. Its the first time we’ve been abroad for about 7 years and Emma requested a proper holiday like normal people, which meant going abroad somewhere warm hopefully without rain, not ‘up north’ and not being dragged out on long walks up hills every day.… Continue reading
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Rachael and Martin Get Married
Rachael and Martin got married at ST Andrews Church in White Colne today. Its such a beautiful church and it was a great service by Mark, our vicar from here in Earls Colne. It was a fabulous day followed by a reception the Thatchers in Mount Bures. Continue reading