Diary
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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