Towards the end of last year, we decided that in the new year, every so often, we’d invite friends round, cook something and enjoy a film together! – We’re calling them… “Winner, Winner! TV Dinner!” So, for 2023, our first of these get-togethers was having David & Valerie here with Top Gun – Maverick ready …
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Author:Steve Palmer
I got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 - well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I'm no Samuel Pepys! If you're looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you've arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it's all done with love!
I hope you find it enjoyable, interesting and occasionally, even helpful!
RIP: Cousin John
Today we said goodbye to Cousin John De-Winter at Beckenham Crematorium. The last time we were here was in April 2014 for (my) Mum’s passing and whilst we were there, we took the opportunity to look at the Rose that we planted in her honour in their Remembrance Garden. Given the travelling distance, we opted …
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Catford Charge
These days, long-distance driving for us is reserved for holidays only – no longer any 100 mile-plus jaunts to chase down the next big job for either of us! So, today was a bit of an exception. It was family-related as we were going to Cousin John’s funeral tomorrow at Beckenham Crematorium. Plan A was …
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Fibre is good for you!
Those that know me, will be very aware that I have an ‘enthusiastic’ (read ‘slightly obsessional’) interest in Internet speeds around these parts! It probably began just over 30 years ago when I was in the first few years of running my business from home. The Internet was just becoming a thing and the ‘big …
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Thank Cod – it’s Curry Night!
Those that know us, already know that we’re partial to a curry (or 10!) on a Saturday night. Tonight, we invited long-time friends and neighbours: Paul & Karen and Dave & Rosi round to put the poppadums through their paces! We also tried something new tonight, where amongst the usual spicy staples – Curried Cod …
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The George (again and again!)
We’re off to one of our top-three eateries around these parts – The George in Great Oxendon. This was our fourth visit here, having been introduced to it by Paul & Sue back in November, 2021. Today, it was our three-monthly catchup with Ian & Ann and Alan & Mags. We arrived in good time …
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Bev’s Pizzeria!
If you live in Kettering, then you’ll know of the legendary Frank’s Pizzas! But watch out, Frank, because there’s a new Pizzeria in town! Well, not in town! Just down the road from us at our friends – Bev & Jules! Bev had invested in his own Pizza Oven and has become a bit of …
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Second Visit: The Swan at Braybrooke
We met up with Paul & Sue for Lunch today at The Swan at Braybrooke in Market Harborough. We were there to celebrate some accumulated techy work I’d done for them. The original title of this Post was First Visit but as soon as we pulled into their (rather compact) car-park, I realised we’d been …
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Mick & Jane – Lunch at ours
Today was a very enjoyable catch-up with long-time friends Mick & Jane. Ann took on cooking duties at ours. According to this Blog, the last time we did this was back in August 2006! – in between times we’ve met numerous times at Pubs and Restaurants roughly halfway between us, but cooking at home for …
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New Who News – All We Know!
For Doctor Who fans, 2023 is shaping up to be a complete rebirth of the show! In this Post Old News Characters Head Honcho Music Maestro Director Duties Christmas Specials Episode Count Creative Control Teasers Anything Else? Updates Now that Jodie Whittaker (as the 13th Doctor) Chris Chibnal (Showrunner) and Segun Akinola (Music Arranger) have …
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“Oh No, We’re Not..!”
Oh yes, we are! — we’re at the Panto! 👍 Milton Keynes was our destination today, together with Jo, Janet & Carol for this year’s offering – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The last time we were in ‘Panto Mode’ was (also) in MK last January to see Jack and the Beanstalk in 2022, …
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New Year Getaway (2023) – Day 5 (Final Day)
Monday, 2nd January 2023 Morning all! 👍😀 It’s our last full day here at Church Farm Holiday Park – just a few hundred metres away from the beach at Aldeburgh, Suffolk. 9.05am: Holy Moly! It’s NOT raining! That’s two days in a row! 😉. Cancel my Amazon Prime order for the Ark Building Kit!!! Wet, …
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