6:58. Lee rang – she’d had one of ‘ear attacks’ rendering her completely immobile and feeling rotten. Luckily I was already up. I drove down there and spent an hour or so with her. We called NeneDoc who advised that she starts to REtake the tablets she’s been trying to ‘get-off’ (because it gave her …
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Category:Friends
Roy, Susan and Lauren here for lunch
We haven’t seen them since Roy ran the London Marathon earlier this year. It was great catching-up and the time went too quickly!!! Before we knew it, it was 5.30 and they had to leave to drop Lauren off at the station so she could get back to Nottingham University tonight. We’ll catch-up in the …
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Brown’s for lunch
I met Sally B today at Brown’s in Cambridge for lunch. Because we’ve both been busy, we haven’t done this since September last year! It was great to catch-up and Sal is certainly enjoying her work at the moment. We chose to sit outside as the weather was so good, but an hour later it …
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Journey back from Nicki’s
We left around 10.30 after a great breakfast (although we postponed the ‘big fry-up, because were were all still stuffed from last night’s curry!) We took the route towards London on the M4, turned off at the next junction and picked up the route through to the M40 via Maidenhead. In spite of me going …
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Busy…Busy…
I really must allow more time for actioning things after attending OCA committee meetings. I promised myself that I’d leave yesterday’s meeting with hardly anything to follow-up on – some chance! I was up at 5.15 this morning (and that’s crazy on a Saturday! – even for me!!). I worked on stuff like follow-up letters …
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David and Val here for Lamb!
David and Val joined us for our normal monthly dining get-together. This time it was our turn to cook and Ann rustled-up a rather tasty leg-of-lamb and really good selection of vegetables. It was excellent! Ann had tried a new way of cooking it – a cross between roasting and steaming and it certainly paid-off …
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Angela’s 60th
Although it was a few weeks ago, some of ‘the old team’ met up in London today to celebrate Angela’s Birthday. We all planned to meet at the Thistle Hotel, Lancaster Gate for a few drinks before heading off for Halepi’s, the Greek restaurant opposite. We used to frequent this restaurant quite often when we …
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David and Val’s for Goulash
We popped round to David and Val’s tonight. Val had made Goulash whilst Ann made a bread-and-butter pudding. Scrummy! We both reckoned that was the BEST Goulash we’ve ever tasted!!! We watched the ‘Manchurian Candidate’ (Denzel Washington) on DVD – a great film. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my …
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Unbelievable – Steve goes walking…
Karen called and suggested we go for a quick 20-minute walk! A great idea. Boy, was it cold!!! 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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Lunch with Steve S – not!
Steve was due to pop over for lunch today as part of our normal quarterly catch-up, but he forgot (and that’s very unlike him!) We’re going to set another date, very soon. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong …
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Trish’s 50th
Off to the Cricket Club tonight as we’ve been invited to Trish’s 50th Birthday celebration! 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 the art of …
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Ralph and Karen here…
We met up with Ralph and Karen at Bicester and after a little shopping (little?), they’re staying with us until lunchtime Sunday. Lots to catch up with! Ann prepared a Mexican meal – superb! Afterwards we just chilled out over wine and chocolates. Ralph and I stayed up to watch one of hid DVDs called …
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Chris and Pete – celebration
We’re off to Chris and Pete’s do tonight – not quite sure of the occasion, but we’re bound to have a good time! We found out what the occasion was – the clue was on the invite ‘0-0-0…’! 30 years married 60 years old – Chris 70 years old – Pete The event was held …
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Mazzas with Mum, Jo and Janet
We took Mum, Jo and Janet to Mazzas tonight… It was Mum’s first visit there and the first time Jo, Janet, Ann and I had been there as a group for a long while. Good to see Janet making such a positive recovery. Food and service was as good as ever… We’re returning Mum home …
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Lee and Bertie’s for the weekend
I took the day off today and popped over to Peterborough to get a haircut. Seems I’ve finally shaken this cold off that I’ve had for about a week now. We’re off to Lee and Bertie’s tonight to spend the weekend with them. Looks like the weather is going to be typically English – changeable …
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Cats’ Grooming/Shopping/Denise and Steve’s for Dinner
Took the cats over for their normal grooming regime. Only this time, we didn’t have them bathed. They still looked great when they came out! And, it only cost 50 quid this time. Money well spent!! On the way back from dropping off the cats we went shopping in town. Wow, what a spend up!!! …
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Meal at ours with Paul and Sue
Paul and Sue came round – we haven’t seen them for almost a year and it was great to catch – and moan about getting old(er)! :))) A strange event at the end of the evening involving the cats though. It was about 11ish and we heard one of them making a hell of a …
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Phew, what a scorcher!
It must have been the hottest day of the year today! The weatherman said it was 23…but it felt much hotter – more like 33!!! We therefore had a lazy day although we didn’t get a chance to finish watching ‘The Prestige’ The time just seemed to fly today and Johnny and Mel stayed for …
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Johnny and Mel staying with us
Johnny and Mel arrived last night to stay with us for the weekend. We had a lazy breakfast and then Ann and Mel went to the local beauty parlour for some pampering whilst Johnny and I chewed the fat about the state of the world today! We then had a salad lunch in the garden …
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Chinese Blog/Lee goes to Hospital
Joined Ian and Mags at ‘Han’ in Market Harborough for our normal three-monthly get-together. It was good to catch-up! Lee was admitted yesterday for her small operation. A very stressful morning waiting for the hospital to ring to let her know if they had any beds!!! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, …
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XDA alarm problem solved (for good?)/Nicki staying over/Medication Review
Bugger! Looks like my XDA is playing up again – the alarms aren’t sounding. This time though I’ve got it sussed… – Sync all diary data with Outlook– Hard reset the XDA – Restore last known good back up (but not the PIM data) – Sync with Outlook – Run Bruce Jackson’s EXCELLENT utility ‘PMClean’ …
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Lunch with Val and David
Well, we both felt shattered this morning! I got up around 9am – late for me, but I couldn’t have got up any earlier! We’re starting to ‘de-christmas’ the house today – starting with taking down the cards. It felt like we didn’t receive as many cards this year but we actually received 130 (116 …
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At the Races
Ann and I went to Huntingdon races this afternoon and met up with Nick and Celina. Nick did well, whilst I was 20 quid down on the day. Ann won a fiver! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong …
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Curry Night
Ann and I did one of our ‘Curry Nights’ for Tom, Julie and Paul (Karen’s away in America at the moment). We had a great time! 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 …
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World Cup Blog
Round to Tom and Julie’s for a mega-BBQ and to watch the England match on their new 37 inch Plasma TV. Food was excellent, so was the TV… Pity about England’s performance. We won (1-0), but what a lack-lustre performance by our national side! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing …
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World Cup Blog
Round to Rosi and David’s tonight to watch the England game and sample some fine cuisine! Excellent!!! (England won, but we were crap!) 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), …
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EV 5ive Blog
The 5ive went to EVs in The Cut tonight. It’s been a while since we, as the original 5ive, got together. Rick also joined us later in the evening – Brilliant! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Italian Blog
We spent most of the day in the garden, tidying up and pressure washing the patio. It’s really made a difference! Paul and Sue came round for a meal in the evening and the glorious weather meant we could sit outside and eat – perfect! Feels like Summer has finally arrived – which means it’ll …
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Montagu Arms with David and Val
Out with David and Val tonight to the Montagu Arms to sample their excellent menu!!! Picked up the repaired lawn mower today – all sorted and it only cost £30 to put it right! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! …
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Nicki…
Ann’s friend Nicki came to see us today. Great to see her, as always – and her chocolate brownies always get a great reception! 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 …
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