Category:Holiday

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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We heard from the Vet last night, that Bubsy’s ashes are ready to be picked up… 🙁 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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Well that was a spooky coincidence. I spent ages trying to decide which slushy CD to buy Ann, only to find she’d bought it for me 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 …
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Off to our favourite Indian restaurant in Rothwell, ‘Taste of India‘ to celebrate Valentine’s Day… 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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She looked a little better today, but I guess that’s the drugs. Ann and I will have to make a difficult decision sometime soon! 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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Heard today that the new 1 Meg service from Demon won’t work here as we’re too far away from the exchange – :((( 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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Met up with Phil H today who’s decided to return to full time work in Wyboston after many years self-employed. Looks like he’s got himself a great job there… 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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Met the OCA Committee for the first time today – My new design for the OCA Magazine seemd to go down well. Publication date is now April 2005. 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 …
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Looks like Demon are offering a 1 meg version of their Broadband package for £29.99 a month. Started the application process today! 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 …
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Well, finally managed to get time to remove the satellite broadband dish from the side of the house. It was always a bit of an eye-sore, but it served its purpose over the last two years whilst broadband wasn’t available here through the traditional wired route… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, …
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Wow! a Power cut for 10 hours. It completely screwed up my day Off at midday..back on at 10pm! Apparently a sub-station in Norris Close, broke down… 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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Went to the Doctor regarding my high cholesterol count. I’m on medication for six weeks…and then another check up 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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Finally, I got the two PCs sorted out with a networked BroadBand connection – thanks to those nice people at my ISP, Demon Internet 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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Our turn to have the neighbours round for the customary ‘new year feast’ Debbie, Stefan and Alex + Jo, Janet and Carol + Karen and Paul + Mum Food was ‘Fit for a King’ and the table looked brilliant! The Menu… Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Eat..eat…eat! The theme continues with Karen and Paul (our neighbours) inviting us round for a short notice ‘curry-nite’ with Stefan, Debbie, Tom and Julie also enjoying the excellent food! Inflicted my famous ‘Bombay Potato’ creation on them all….! ..and everyone is still talking to me 🙂 Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, …
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Today we spent some more time just soaking up the local area – it’s beautiful! Oh, and some shopping, where I bought Ann two handbags. Decided to jump on the train and head for ‘Palma’. Just 60 minutes away! Another beautiful place…Must come back here, if only, just for the shops !! Off to the …
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Ann and I hopped on a plane to Bologna with our friends Ralph and Karen to celebrate our 20th We stayed in the ‘Al Cappello Rosso’ hotel in the old town just adjacent to the beautiful Square – Piazza Maggiore Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Off to the local Odeon to see ‘The Incredibles’ the latest Pixar movie 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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