Diary
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Green Book
Tony “Lip” Vallelonga—an Italian-American bouncer played by Mortensen who gets hired to escort a black pianist, Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), on a tour of the Deep South in 1962. Today we Went to the Abbeygate in Bury for lunch and to see this film which we’ve been looking forward to seeing for some time. It… Continue reading
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Tiny House
We saw this house after lunch at the Windsor Castle Pub in Kensington. It’s on Peel Street, only 9 feet across and sold for just under a £1m last year! Continue reading
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Cirque du Soliel: Totem
We went to see “Totem” at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. It’s been years since we last saw Cirque de Soliel and it’s amazing how much the production has improved. I did feel that the show didn’t really convey a story as such and was mainly just a number of set pieces but it… Continue reading
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Weekend away challenge : 1 Norwich
This year, we have given ourselves a challenge to get away for a weekend a month. Through the colder months we will probably stay in a Premier Inn or a B&b and when it’s warmer, camp. If we are on hols that will count towards the challenge and So far we are booked up until… Continue reading
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(Another) Best Album of 2018
Jon Hopkins “Singularity” Just amazing, an album to move you in all ways. “Neon Pattern Drum” is just fantastic. Continue reading
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Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Ok, you can be forgiven for being bored with the Mission Impossible films but this really reboots the series. The plot is a bit confusing but stick with it. The action is fantastic and Tom isn’t too cheesy. We were shouting at the TV it was so tense! 9/10 only loses a point because I… Continue reading
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Best Album 2018
Ok this came out late 2017 but it has definitely been the album of 2018 for us. Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Had a great evening at the Stovell’s last night. Fantastic food, great games, particularly the Malteser tape measure challenge ( we all achieved 5 mtrs) and great company. Today we had a walk at Walton with the Downes and the Stovell’s a good start for 2019. Continue reading
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Christmas Day 2018
What a lovely welcome change to have “weather” on Christmas Day! It was a gorgeous frosty morning , so with the majority of Emma’s presents opened, we headed down to the meadow. John arrived at midday, after lunch we headed over the golf course for another lovely walk then home for tea. Continue reading
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Merry Christmas Everyone
Emma joined the Earls Colne School Choir this year. Here is a recording of them singing at the village carol service. Continue reading
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Ben More
On our last night we had quite bad It weather really strong winds with rain and hail. However, in the morning it was cold and clear. Continue reading
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Walk on Carsaig Beach
Another amazing beach on Mull. We drove down and parked up in beautiful sunshine and we immediately saw a colony of 20 or so seals feeding in the bay one was even jumping right out of the water, absolutely wonderful to see them. Continue reading
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Knockvologan and The Erriad Sound
Had a walk around the beaches near The island of Erraid and Knockvologan today. This walk can only be done at low tide but it is an absolutely fantastic place, it just blows you away! Continue reading
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Ardalanish Beach
Had an amazing day at the beach today. I think Ardalanish Beach is probably the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen in the UK. Continue reading
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Ardalanish Beach
Had an amazing day at the beach today. I think Ardalanish Beach is probably the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen in the UK. Continue reading
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Ben More
This is the only Munro on Mull and its our view from the house. I can just sit and watch it for hours! Would like to get up it this week but there’s some strong winds forecast…. Continue reading
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Off To Mull
We’re off up to the Isle of Mull for a week and rather than driving up, we decided to get the Caledonian Sleeper train from Euston. We had a great evening in London going to “Mildred’s” a vegetarian restaurant, at Kings Cross. We also had a look at the new Kings Cross station which is… Continue reading
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‘Twas a Happy Birthday
Had a really good birthday today. K and I went to Marks Hall for a walk in the morning and then for a really nice lunch at The Halfway near Kelvedon. The day was topped off by the news that our Emma has passed her 11 plus which means if she wishes she can apply… Continue reading
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Weekend Away
For a pre-birthday treat k treated me to a secret weekend away. She booked us into a lovely apartment at a beautiful house called Mulberry Barn in the middle of the countryside about 20 miles outside Norwich. It was such a great weekend she even made me some special biscuits to have in the morning!… Continue reading
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Commute to Work
Gorgeous morning cycling to work through Marks Hall. I thought I was going to be beamed up! Continue reading