A load of great pressies again this year! Mum – remote control holderMae and Denis – ‘Might Boosh DVD’ and ‘Supernature’ by ‘Goldfrapp’ CDAnn – ‘Now 61’ CD, ‘The Prisoner – The Original Scripts’ (Vol 1), ‘Car Badges’ book and ‘PHP and My SQL’ bookRoger, Jane and Oliver – High quality white and blue shirtsJo …
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Category:Birthday
Pre Birthday Blog
Off to London today for a mooch round. Went to the ‘Stubbs’ exhibition in the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery. Stubbs ((1724-1806) who developed the knack of painting really realistic horses by using his anatomical knowledge as a vet. Impressive stuff. A quick trot down Tottenham Court Rd plus lunch at ‘Wagamamas’, the new …
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French Holiday: Day 6
Visited the 1 star hotel next to Bevedere de Belves last night called ‘Le Home’. A four-course meal with aperitif and wine for around 55 Euros – 36 quid. Fantastic value ..and the food wasn’t bad either! Off to Domme this morning in the pouring rain – yuk! However, it brightened up very quickly and …
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Pheasant and party on!
Had lunch with our good friends Jane and Mick at ‘The Pheasant’ at Keystone. Then, in the evening off to Jo and Janet’s to celebrate Janet’s Birthday Steve PalmerI 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 …
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Double Celebration Blog
Off to Denis and Mae’s for the weekend to celebrate their Silver Wedding and Denis’ Birthday. A great party Saturday night, an overnight stay and a visit to the ‘Billingborough Arms’ for some top nosh for lunch on Sunday. (First use of the EOS20D. A little restricted without the higher power flash and the zoom …
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Ann’s birthday
Off to the Lake District today to co-incide with Ann’s birthday. A shame Ann’s major pressy didn’t arrive in time. We’re staying at ‘High Wray’ Farm in Ambleside for a few days… Off to an unplanned Italian meal at ‘PGs’, 21a Stramongate in Kendal The Silver Pussy returned 33.2 mpg on the journey here Steve …
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Turkish Blog
Met up with Angela and the gang to celebrate her Birthday. Ozers serves up a super Turkish meal Steve PalmerI 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 …
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Savoy Blog
Birthday Blog (for real!)
I had a great day! I’m surrounded by pressies! – An indoor boomerang (yes, really!) – Book: ‘What Just Happened’ by James Gleick – Book: ‘The Art of Deception’ by Steve Wozniak – Book: ‘Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary’ by Vivian Cook – Book: ‘POSH and other Language Myths’ by Michael Quinion – Red Letter …
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Birthday Blog! (Almost!)
Ann took me to the ‘Montagu Arms’ near Oundle in celebration of my Birthday, tomorrow! A bucket of nachos between us to start, followed by Greek Steak, Mushrooms and aubergines for Ann. Turkey and Mustard pie for me with veggies Not surprisingly, there was no room for dessert Boy! were we porkered! 48 years young …
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Curry Night at Rosi and David’s
Round to Rosi and David’s tonight with Debbie and Stefan to celebrate Debbie’s birthday. What a great evening! Superb food and superb company – and, they’ve got a cat too, called ‘Blueboy’ Perfect! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My …
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