Diary
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Walk around Stoke
Today, K and I did a bit muddy but a very nice circular walk around Stoke by Nayland while Emma was at a rehearsal for her play next week. Continue reading
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1917
Directed by Sam Mendes this is the story of two soldiers ordered to go behind what they believe was German enemy lines and deliver a message to call off a planned attack. Filmed in a number of long shots you really engage with the characters as they make their way through the battlegrounds and just… Continue reading
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Much needed Day Off
Although I have been taking all my rest weeks over the last few months most of my spare time has been taken up with loft related tasks. As the project is almost completed K and I took a day off and went for a lovely walk along the Roman River Valley which included a brew… Continue reading
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The Goes Wrong Show
Without doubt the funniest show I have seen on the telly for years! Continue reading
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Winter Walk
At last it seemed to be more wintery this weekend with some cold weather and even a frost!! Today, with a group of friends we did a walk to Pebmarsh from Colne Engaine stopping at the Kings Head for a pint and chips. So nice to get out after all the damp days we’ve had. Continue reading
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Nearing Completion
The loft is nearly done. Emma has moved in and Iris came for a sleep over for her first night. There’s a few bits left to be done. I’ll post more pics on completion. Continue reading
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Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
The saga come to its conclusion Fantastic film, a great ending to the saga. Not perfect but a totally enjoyable conclusion. Great acting particularly Adam driver. Can’t wait to see it again. 9/10 Continue reading
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Weekend in Oxford
We had a cheeky weekend Away in Oxford just before Xmas. We had a great time staying at out bargain Premier Inn (£32 a night!) we drove over on Friday and spent the afternoon and evening exploring and having tea at a Vietnamese restaurant called “Pho” where we had an awesome meal. Girls in Pho… Continue reading
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Turin Brakes
Great night at the Arts Centre in Colchester last. Really really good but no future boy. 🙁 Continue reading
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Emma is 12
Had a great day on Emma’s birthday. Her best friend Maddie came to stay for the weekend. On Saturday we went to Sutton Hoo and then on to the Dry Ski slope at Ipswich where we met up with some Emma’s friends from school and had a go on the Ringos which was great fun.… Continue reading
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Wargames
Watched this last weekend, do you know it was 1983 when this came out? A great film which doesn’t feel at all dated. Emma’s rating 8/10 Continue reading
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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