Category:Holiday

A bit of a technology day today… Spent some time at Julie’s sorting out a web-site she’s working on. Helped Mark manage his ‘free downloads’ that he’s currently editing. Will be chatting with Angela tonight about a problem she’s got with her online banking. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing …
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This is strange! I seem to be picking up an UNsecured NetGear wireless connection. This Blog is being written using it. It’s obviously a neighbour’s. At first, I thought it was coming from T and J’s house…but they’re away at the moment – strange! I must find out who it is and tell them… Steve …
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Well, after years and years of surviving without a laptop, I finally had to make the decision to buy one. It’s a Dell…but more importantly it’s a ‘sensibly priced’ Dell! :)) It comes with Vista Business on it – which’ll be very useful in helping me to understand how this new OS works. See the …
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11.00am – Thanks to two very helpful people at Dell – one a specialist hardware engineer and one a specialist in software – it looks like the problem is solved – see yesterday’s blog. I don’t think any of us are sure WHY the problem ocurred in the first place, but the consensus seems to …
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We went to Rosi and David’s ‘re-taking of their vows event at a local school. We got their about 5pm. It was great to see them both and it’s the first time all the neighbours have been together for ages. We cluibbed together and bought them some nice plates. A great ‘service’ – very relaxed.. …
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A crappy day weather-wise. Woke up to SOME sunshine, but it deteriorated rapidy to rain, rain and more rain! Then the sun came out! So, we had a lazy morning, reading and me catching up with various podcasts including the excellent WhoCast covering episode reviews of the recent series – series 3 – of Doctor …
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We both had a lie-in this morning. We then drove to the town of Ashbourne for a look round. It’s a lovely place with plenty of little independent shops. I treated Ann to six necklaces and we then stopped off in a olde-tea-shoppe for tea, coffee, scones and tea cakes – yummy! We then drove …
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Finished at my client in Daventry and then drove to Alton to meet Ann. We’re staying at ‘Alton Station’ – very ‘twee’. I arrived at around 6.15, briefly said hello/goodbye to Bev and then Ann and I went for a meal in the village – ‘The Bull’s Head’. Service was pathetically slow, but the food, …
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Went to Bicester today for some retail therapy and to meet up with Nicki. An ‘interesting’ journey as the main road to Bicester was closed due to the British Grand Prix being held at Silverston. Spent a fortune though! I forced myself to buy NINE shirts and a jacket…and I think Ann did better than …
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We went over the Stratford upon Avon today as official photographers for Ian’s eldest daughter’s (Caroline’s) Wedding. She married Dermot in the town’s Registry Office and then off to Alveston Pastures Farm, Loxley for the Reception.A great day although the weather was very challenging from a photography point-of-view (it p***ed down on and off all …
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We drove over the Burghley House today to meet Nick & Celina. We spent most of the afternoon at Burghley. It’s certainly changed since we last looked round it in detail. They’ve added (amongst other things) ‘The Surprise Garden’, a kind of water based area with fountains and obelisks etc – nice! The entrance area …
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This is excellent! I borrowed-back my plug-in USB Freeview tuner from John M who I’d given it to because I couldn’t get it to work. However, since we had the new digital aerieal installed, it now works fine. I also managed to download some clever software that allows me to record TV Programmes to the …
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We invited Jo and Janet round for a late lunch. Janet goes into Hospital tomorrow for the second of her chemo treatments. She’ll be ‘in’ for three to four days. Fingers crossed! 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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Steve S popped over and we went out to lunch. He’s decided to supplement his income by doing garden maintenance. So far, it’s keeping him really busy!!! Nice one Steve… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of …
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Off to the Dentist and to Denise’s in Bedford for a catch-up and lunch. 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 writing …
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We had a great run back to Ralph and Karen’s even though the weather was atrocious as we left Bath. We got back to theirs by around 12.30 and after a quick cuppa we were on out way back home at 1.30. We should be home by 3.30… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late …
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We were up around 8 this morning. The weather looked a bit overcast, but that won’t affect our day too much as we’re off to the Spa at 11 for a number of treatments followed by two hours using the other Spa facilities. Wow! What an experience! The spa pool was great – really warm …
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We had a lay-in until 8.15! The ‘full-English’ breakfast went down a treat setting us up for day’s shopping! Mooched around Bath town and had a really productive day. Ann bought a lovely blue topaz ring and I managed to get my two aerial connectors for the radio aerial at home and a mid-length Barbour …
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We left home at around 2.10 heading for Ralph and Karen’s. We had a much better journey to theirs than we expected given that it is a Bank Holiday Friday! We arrived just before 3.45 and left for Bath around 5. We arrived at the hotel – The Tasburgh House Hotel – bang on 7pm. …
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We left the Guest House around 9, heading for Roger, Jane and Oliver’s for lunch. Ken and Celia were there – we haven’t seen them since Oliver’s christening. We had a great time – Oliver’s certainly growing and his conversation skills are developing too! We left for home around 4.15. We’ve got to get unpacked …
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We met up with Ian and Sharon as planned, to become ‘tourists for the day’. Drove down to Arundel Castle and stopped for a drink at ‘The Black Rabbit’ (just down the road). It was frantically busy and the queue for ordering lunch was 30 people deep! We decided just have a drink and skip …
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The taxi picked us up to take us to the airport. It took longer than expected due to the extensive roadworks. Although technically we were too early for breakfast at the ‘hutch’, the owner made one specially for us – nice! We also grabbed a coffee and pastry at the airport. Forgot to mention yesterday …
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Took the ten o’clock train to Nice today. The weather is slightly cooler than yesterday, but it’s a good temperature for the twenty-five minute walk to the station! The day got warmer. Sitting by the sea-front at Nice in the blazing sun was gorgeous! Then off for lunch at ‘Buffalo Grill’ – very French!!! – …
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We ate at ‘Le Romarin’ last night. It was a short walk from the ‘hutch’ we’re staying in. The food was excellent! The ‘hutch’ is growing on me even if it’s not growing in size. The guys who are running it have a fantastic eye for detail. At breakfast we had freshly squeezed juice from …
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The taxi picked us up at 6am to take us to the airport – just a short 20 minutes drive. No time for breakfast at the hotel, so we opted for the ‘big’ petit dejeuner at the airport. The plane boarded at 8.15 – we were just about awake by then! We landed safely in …
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Ahh that’s more like it! Up at 7am for an early breakfast. We then plan to take the tram to the station and then jump on the ultra-punctual 09.23 TGV to ‘Agen’. Agen is the French capital for rugby and prunes! (According the guide-book though, ‘Prunes D’Agen’ don’t comes form Agen). Looks like I’ll therefore …
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We left around 7.15am (hooray, a lie in!) and had a really good journey to Birmingham Airport. Parked easily and got a bus straightaway. We checked in and were air-side by 8.50. We were surprised to learn that those little Ambrosia rice pots were not allowed onboard – there goes breakfast! I wonder how much …
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