We both woke up at 3am again. Strange…even when you take the time difference into account. So, time for more reading. I’m now about half-way through ‘Changeling’. What a troubled life Mike Oldfield had as a kid! Mum sectioned as well as being an alcoholic, no friends at school and not many out-of-school either! 6.15 …
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Holiday Day 1 – Toronto
So, were up about 3am, reading and watching TV. Ann also tried out the Gym. I’m reading Mike Oldfield’s autobiography ‘Changeling’. We then had a relaxed breakfast at the hotel at around 8 o’clock and we were surprised how busy it was for a Sunday! It’s a hot day – 30°C or thereabouts and very …
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Holiday Day 0 – Toronto
An early start, even by our standards – we arrived at Birmingham Airport at 5.15. The plane was on time and took off just after 8. We travelled with Air Transat, Club Class and it was excellent. Very attentive service and superb food too! By 3.30pm (10.30 local time) and 3600 miles later, we arrived …
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Second trip to PaintShield
Took a drive up to PaintShield in Grantham today for ‘part-two’ of the stone-chip protection for my car and to re-do one or to minor areas that hadn’t bedded down properly from my first visit. They re-did the bonnet and added full protection to both the front wings! The car averaged just over 50mpg on …
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Family Meal
Mae, Denis, Roger, Jane and Oliver came round for afternoon tea. Bev couldn’t make it because she was at a Wedding. The reason for the celebration was that it was Mae’s Birthday yesterday The weather looked a little grey, and we had planned to all go the Wicksteed Park. However, Roger rang to say that …
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Doctor Who – Series 4, Episode 8
‘Silence in the Library’ by Steven Moffat (soon to be the new ‘supremo’ after RTD steps down) is definitely my favourite episode so far. Full of mystery and suspense and some glorious CGI that wasn’t too over the top. Part 2 next week!
Cats for a Brush/Gardening
We took Biscuit and Bon-Bon in for their normal six-weekly brush and then spent the rest of the morning and part of the afternoon in the back-garden tidying up. On our way to pick up the cats we dropped into Waitrose to pick-up the food for tomorrow’s family get-together.
Murder…
Off to Ian and Ann’s tonight for a ‘Murder-Mystery’ evening and a meal. Not sure how this’ll turn out. Originally, it was just a meal but a few weeks later, we all received separate invitations with a role to play on the night. I took the role of ‘Harry’, whilst Ann played ‘May’ and it …
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Indiana Jones and the Indian Restaurant
We met up with Jo and Janet to see the latest Indiana Jones film today at the local Odeon. Verdict: A little slow to get going, but it soon warmed-up. The result? A thoroughly enjoyable film. Afterwards, we went off to our fave Indian restaurant – Mazzas – feels like we haven’t been there for …
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Bye-Bye Garden Clock
The garden clock that we finally got around to putting up on the 5 April, decided to go ‘walk about’ today bouncing across the patio and into the flower bed. Loads of glass and broken plastic everywhere! It’s been pretty windy here the last few days, so we guess that it must have got caught …
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Meal with Mum, Neil, Debbie, Frankie and Alfie
We were both up around 8 this morning and headed for breakfast at the B and B at 8.30. By 9.15 we were on our way to Mum’s and by 10.30 we were sitting in her lounge. We headed off for The Crown around 12.30 and Neil, Debbie and the family arrived a few minutes …
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Blood-bath in Worthing
Well maybe not a bath…more like a shower! I got up as normal, washed my hair and then blew my nose. Next moment, blood gushing from my nose and no way to stop it!!! Ann called the owner of the B and B – Brian… and he arranged for Paramedics. Just a few minutes later, …
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Journey to Worthing
We set off around 9.15 and dropped Ann’s leather coat off in Northampton. Then, began the great trek southhwards! Actually the traffic wasn’t too bad, but me missing the turning for the M25 from the M1 didn’t help! So, we thought we’d drive through London and out the other side towards the A23. Surprisingly, London …
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Worthing for the Weekend
Bank Holiday weekend and we’re taking Friday off to visit Ian and Sharon in Goring-by-Sea. It’s probably better to travel today earlyish rather than try and get down there tonight when I’m sure the traffic will be heavier.
Cherished Plate
The paperwork arrived today so I can put my cherished plate on the Mondeo – Yippee!!
Visit to PaintShield
I drove up to PaintShield in Grantham today to have the protective film added to the Mondeo. Thanks to Tom’s generosity, he agreed to protect the whole bonnet rather than just part of it (which was a very pleasant surprise!). Time has flown, it only seems like yesterday that I had the film added to …
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Doctor Who – Series 4, Episode 7
Before watching this episode, I did have my doubts – giant wasps and Agatha Christie!!! However, for me, it turned out to be a really enjoyable episode. Some excellent lines between the Doctor and Donna and strong acting all round made this my favourite so far. ..and now we know why Agatha Christie disappeared in …
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Lunch with Karen and Ralph
We travelled to The Crown at Weston near Towcester – A sunny day, but not as warm as it looked. We’d not been there before, but I was about half-way between ours and theirs. The restaurant part was empty – which normally isn’t a good sign, but the food was excellent! Karen was troubled by …
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Out with the Neighbours
We went to Kushboo tonight with Paul, Karen, Tom, Julie, Stefan and Debbie. Weather-wise, it’s been a disappointing day..rain, rain and more rain which was a bit of a surprise after last week’s record temperatures The taxi picked us up around 7.30 and we went for a drink at the Old Victoria to whet our …
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Bye-Bye Mondeo
Well, that it’s then – I heard today that the salvage company called at the Ford Dealership to take Ann’s car away :(( The insurance company also picked up the loan car today as well. So now we are truly a one-car family
Scrap Value
After a small amount of negotiating, the Insurance Company agreed to pay us £2500 for the Mondeo. That’s a fair price! Now we just need to sort out all the paperwork!
Doctor Who – Series 4, Episode 6
This was the episode where the Doctor’s daughter, Jenny, made her first appearance. Georgia Moffett gave a good performance and would easily make a suitable companion in the future! The main story, for me though, was so-so. The acting was as usual, was very good and ‘Martha’ had an opportunity to demonstrate a wider range …
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Last Rites for Ann’s Mondeo/Nicki visits…
Took a trip to the Dealership today to clear-out Ann’s car. We’ve still not heard from the Insurance Company regarding what they’ll offer us, but we’re obviously looking for the best price! This was a really sad moment – yes, it’s only four wheels and a lump of metal, but the car has been with …
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Ann’s Car written-off
I guess we weren’t totally surprised, but around 3pm this afternoon, the Dealership rang to say that Zurich had declared Ann’s car a write-off. I think what DID surprise me was the paperwork and the process required to retrieve the cherished plate before it can be officially scrapped. This is a very sad day! 🙁 …
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Trip to Ireland!
No, not that Ireland! This was a village just south of Bedford. Denise and I met up for lunch there. It was a scorching hot day so we sat outside. Great food – Denise had mussels and I had the Burger. Service was excellent although at the end, their machine was rejecting all credit-cards! Luckily …
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5ive get together in London
It’s been ages! Carey, Philip, Angela, Antoinette and June all met up in Covent Garden – Tattons – to put-the-World-right and generally catch-up. It was a scorcher of a day and the place soon became packed, inside and out. We all had a great time. The time flew and before I knew it, it was …
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Walkies!
It’s Bank Holiday Monday and we met up with David and Val having planned to do a ‘shortish’ walk in the Daventry area taking in Badby, Newnham, The Everdons and Fawsley. It was a beautiful day and seemed to be getting warmer as the day progressed. David acted as chauffeur and after a short drive …
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Doctor Who – Series 4, Episode 5
Hhhhmmm, not sure about this one. It was a good story, but it just didn’t hold my attention. I was also disappointed with Freema’s ability to act ‘bad’…I just didn’t notice the difference between that and her normal self apart from a few curling of lips and snarling. Shame! I guess the big surprise was …
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Alloy refurbed/Estimate for Ann’s car/Pond Clearing
Alloy RefurbedTook the Mondeo in to have the alloy refurbed that Ann accidentally kerbed last week Estimate for Ann’s CarPaul dropped the estimate round – youch! Looks like the cost of repair will exceed the value of the car. So, we’re in the lap of the Gods now as to which way the Insurance Company …
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Ouch! Car Crash
11.40am Ouch! – I was travelling back from Cambridge today. One minute I was joining the carriageway..and the next I’d ploughed into the car in front. Fortunately for them, I hit their tow bar which seemed to absorb all the damage to their car. A slight dink in their bumper and some black paint on …
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