Diary
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Recent Films
Great film, took a while to get used to the the hopping around in time. If it wasn’t for Jo’s haircut I would have got really confused! 9/10 What can I say – just great, and it’s on Netflix. Also we re-watched Once – such a good film. Continue reading
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Misty Morning
View across the valley with the moon. I took this on the 9th May at about 5 am as I cycled in to work. Makes it worthwhile getting up early! Continue reading
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Our Little Sister
Japanese film about three sisters who have been estranged from both their parents. At their fathers funeral they meet their half-sister Suzo and on the spot they decide to ask her to live with them. What follows is no real drama just a lovely film in the presence of these girls as they get to… Continue reading
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Roaming in theWild
Really recommend this series on BBC iPlayer. Film-maker Andrew O’Donnell and his friend Mark Taylor head out into the Scottish wilds. Beautiful Scottish landscapes along with great narration. Well worth a watch. Continue reading
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The Slow Readers Club Live
SRC have premiered their sold out gig at Manchester Apollo at the end of 2018 Really enjoyed watching this last night. Also got the album, had it on really loud in the van this morning! Continue reading
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Happy St George’s Day
Earls Colne scouts were asked to renew their promise in uniform to commemorate St. George’s day. Due to the lockdown Emma renewed hers by the war memorial outside our house. So lucky with the weather! Continue reading
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Unorthodox
This Netflix drama is based upon the best selling memoir by Deborah Feldman who fled her religious community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — one of the world’s largest Hasidic groups — after being married off and having a child as a teenager. How much is fact or fiction, who knows but it works, really works, mainly because… Continue reading
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Contact Tracing Apps
Are the way forward to help stop the spread of Covid-19. I see Google, Apple and the NHS are working on them as well. There seems to be a lot of hand wringing going on regarding anonymity but I hope this doesn’t slow the process of making these apps available. Continue reading
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Melancholic Beauty
Can’t believe this has been out for 10 years and I’ve just heard it. Continue reading
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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