Category:Holiday

We tried out the new Indian restaurant ‘Mazzas’ tonight. Service was, good food was excellent with a very unusual menu full of unique dishes that we’ve not seen anywhere else …and it was very VERY busy. They’ve done well, in the short time they’ve been open We’re planning a N.O.S.E.B.A.G. event there in a few …
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Angela and I chilled out for a nice Italian meal just down the road from our clients in West Kensington. A great time! ..and a long day. Up at 4am…in bed by 11.45pm Eeek!!!! Getting up on Friday’s going to be difficult!!!! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first …
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Off to Sue and Max’s to attempt to fix their sick PC. Intermittent connection to the Internet plus one or two other irritations. Hope to instal new scanner too! 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 …
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We spent the day preparing the house (and ourselves) for the imminent arrival of the two kittens… 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 …
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We went to see ‘Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ Fantastic special effects, but over-long, a poor script and wooden acting (sorry George!) 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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Off to our neighbours, Karen and Paul for a SUPERB Lamb Dinner. Rosi, David Rhiannon, Stefan and Debbie were also there – it was great to catch up with everybody – feels like we haven’t seen them for years! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Well, we finally got to sign off the project today! Phew it was a toughy! I couldn’t have done without the team, Denise, Ian H, Ian McL and Dave! Thanks everyone!!! We all went for a meal at Market Harborough – Han, a Chinese restaurant Excellent food as always… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite …
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Mae and Denis visited us for lunch today. Good to see them both… 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 seemed …
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Last full day at the hotel today… Last night’s ‘Sardinian Feast’ was exactly that! More suckling pigs than you could shake a Sardinian shepherd at! Decided to do more of the North-east coast today. Porto Rotundo (very nice), Golfo Aranci (yuk!, very run-down) Back to base for a final lounge round the pool, and then …
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..and so, off to our second hotel, the ‘Hotel Rocce Sarde’ in San Pantaleo. Very exclusive, very private and the weather is very hot! How about this for a view from our room? More photographs here Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Back to Palau today – such a nice town. Started off with a cappucino to make postcard-writing marathon a little smoother! 🙂 We discovered a beautiul little ‘square’ with a picture-postcard view – ‘Porto Raphael’ More photographs here Finally finished ‘The Cracking Code Book’ by Simon Singh …excellent! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late …
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Looks like it’s going to be a really hot day! We’re planning to do a trip round the islands today. Jumped on a ferry and took a look around The island ‘La Maddalena’ Today’s ‘room’ challenge is to attempt to get the hotel to change the bulb in the bathroom. Currently, this request is beyond …
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The La Coluccia hotel needs to buck its ideas up! Breakfast was a disaster! Almost English in its level of customer service and organisation. i.e. None!! Crap variety at breakfast. One croissant between 90 guests and not a fork in site. We took a short drive to the next village, very Italian! A good lunch …
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Off to Bev’s today for a splendid Mexican lunch. We also picked up the carry case, toys and litter trays for the kittens 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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Off to a client’s social gathering tonight. Great food, great people and a stunning view across the London skyline 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 …
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Off to Heacham this weekend with Jo and Janet. On the way there, we’re going to pop in and see the kittens! Stopped off at the Sandringham Craft Fair – very nice and scorching hot day too! Back Monday… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Janet and Nigel sent over some photos of the kittens we’re thinking of buying… Eveyone say ‘Ahhh…’ More pictures HERE 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 …
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Roger, Jane and Oliver stayed with us for the weekend. Oliver is now walking! See more pictures of Oliver HERE 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 …
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Met up with the gang, Rick A, Paul M, Antoinette, Angela, Carey and Juneat Tas in the Cut, London. Boy, does that place get busy! But the food is a good as ever!!!! 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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Rick, Phil, Angela and Antoinette made the journey to ours for a Curry Lunch On offer was Main CourseBeef with Mushrooms and Yellow PeppersVegetable Curry Biriani StyleLamb with Red PeppersChicken with Sherry-soaked NectarinesBombay Potato DessertsDeath by ChocolateLancashire TartRaspberry Mousse Yum Yum!!! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Off to our friends Chris and Gill in MK. Met up with Denise and Steve there too..! 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 …
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The Silver Pussy returned almost 38 mpg on the journey home… 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 seemed to be …
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Off to York for our normal dose of retail therapy! Then to Nunnington Hall (National Trust) …and then, finally, to ‘The White Swan’ in Amblethorpe for our last meal before returning home 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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Off to Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey. Then, to The Magpie Café in Whitby for a superb fish lunch. We only had to queue for 25 minutes to get in – a popular plaice! (arf arf!) Then we stopped off in Pickering, a quaint village with lots of nice shops. Also visited Pickering Castle. Steve …
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Left High Wray Farm today and headed for our second Farm ‘Carr House’. Stopped off at Betty’s Tea Rooms in Northallerton along the way, for a scrummy lunch! Also visited Helmsley Castle and Riveaulx Castle Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my …
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Off to Kendal for some retail therapy. Just as well, as I managed to leave all my camera’s memory cards at home. Then, off to ‘Lucy’s’ in Ambleside. A deli-cum-winebar-cum-restaurant. Wow! What a menu! We’ve never seen so many choices for Desserts!! www.lucysofambleside.co.uk01539 431191 Back to High Wray farm, and from there, an ‘exploratory’ walk …
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Picked up Bubsy’s ashes tonight. I think we’ll place them next to Mumsy’s… 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 seemed …
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