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But, at least I am still here!

I realised I had a few sets of icons to make, so photos are still to be sorted. However I have a couple here from around Exeter ... I am lucky I live in a very historic city.
Our history is pre-Roman ... but this is where the city was truly established
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This is the Roman gatehouse of the castle ... built in 1068 ... and is the oldest "complete" Norman building
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The Guildhall was started in the 13th century and is still in use for it's original reason - the longest span of history in England (of a single building that has not changed it's use ... other than a Church)
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This is King Charles II's sister ... she was born in Exeter, and her father King Charles I visited here to see her as a baby.  She lived locally until she was 2 years old ... thus her brother gave us the portrait when she died (possibly of poison!).
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Our present King is Charles III and he was involved with the renovation of the cloisters while Prince of Wales, but has maintained the patronage as King

So, a story of 3 King Charle's!!!!

Right - I need to get on and get to work ...





21. How would you describe the décor in your main living area?
Eclectic!!
Busy.
Home!



Right, see you again tomorrow x
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Yes - that's a real problem. Luckily I am not truly ill, but working afternoons & evenings means I am very tired ... so end up sleeping late most mornings.

Thus I have not been able to pop in and catch up with you all.

I worked yesterday, Good Friday ... not really a shift I wanted to do, but there was no one else ... so in the end worked. It went fairly smoothly, overall, and was amazingly un-busy.

Day off today - I went into Exeter this morning in the hope of doing one of the city walks, but I was the only one there, so it didn't go. Instead I popped into the Cathedral for a bit of a stroll ... and then did some shopping before heading back home in time for a late lunch. I will admit I caught the bus on both trips, as it's very cold here, which is not great for the asthma (see I do think ahead some times!!)

Anway, here are a few photos of the inside of the Cathedral - One special thing about this building is that it has the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world. As there is no central tower, the vault can run all the way from the west wall of the nave to the Great East Window at the far end of the quire, a distance of approximately 96m (315ft).
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It was nice to see an Easter garden



Well I really need to try and catch up witj comments, and what you have all been up to, as well.

I truly won't be around tomorrow, being a Sunday, so, I do want to wish you a

VERY HAPPY
EASTER


HALLELUJAH - JESUS IS ALIVE



So, here are the questions to catch back up to date ...


15. Have you a good sense of direction, or do you rely on maps/online navigation? When was the last time you got lost?
I prefer a map if I can ... that way I always feel more positive that I know where I am!

16. Today, in 1850, the French artist Madame Tussaud died. She is known for her wax sculptures of famous figures and for founding Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London. Have you ever visited the London Wax Museum or any other wax museum worldwide? What did you think of the likenesses of the models?
I have been to London Madam Tussauds a couple of times.
However what I do like is when I am in a museum showng a period of history, the last one was a couple of years ago in The Netherlands where they had some amazing scenes of life during the German occupation of WWII, and of the invasion by the Allies. It really brings history alive.

17. It’s International Bat Appreciation Day – are there bats where you live? Have you ever seen one flying?
The Catacombs in Exeter are meant to have bats, but didn't see any when we visited.
I don't think I have ever seen one.

18. It’s International Jugglers Day! Have you ever tried to juggle?
No

19. It’s National Garlic Day – are you a fan?
Not all that much - OK if it's just a small amount added, but not something like garlic bread

20. Do you have a doorbell, a door knocker, or some other device that alerts you to people at the entrance to your home?
Doorbell



Wishing you all a very special Easter
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Having survived the storm ... and the family party (!) ... I thought that yesterday would be a "nice day".

I had a 3 1/2 hour clinic shift in the morning, a chest x-ray in the afternoon, and then in the evning I was meeting Tim & Claire for a Christmas Concert at the Cathedral.

The clinic lasted an hour longer ... and we had 2 patients booked to the same appointment time.  To add to the fun, we had 2 teenage boys (who were actually OK, in the end), a 5 year old (who was great, but his mum was bored, so that was a problem), and our last patient had dementia (so every other word was German) but luckily had a carer, because it turned out he was disabled, as well (he should never have been booked for the appointment).  So it was a mixed group of gentlemen ... the only advantage was that the time disappeared rapidly.

Anyway, an hour late home, so I had to grab something to eat before heading out for my X-ray.  It was done at one of the outlying hospitals, and it meant I got there, was checked in, and done ... all within 10 minutes.  Walked back to the car ... and .... nothing!  As I don't drive much these days I no longer have breakdown cover.  The great thing was that I almost didn't pick up the phone or purse, as I was meant to be in and out quickly.  So ... Mr Google saved the day.  A very nice local company arrived about 40 mins later, complete with tow-truck, in case.  But it turned out to be the battery.  However when I finish typing this I must start looking to get a new one, as he thinks the problem is it's age (8+ years).

So I was later home than planned ... and due to the ongoing bugs I wanted a snooze, so that was more of a 40-winks cat-nap ... then food, and back out.

Normally I walk into Exeter, but decided to catch the bi=us for most of the journey ... but it was then nice to walk down the high street and see the lights -
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And, so to the Cathedral ... as you can see we have a Christmas Market.
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Just in front of the Cathedral  .... it's actually life-sized.
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The newly opened cloisters (on my way to the loo!)
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It was a really good time - 4 carols that we all sang ... one, Ding Dong Merrily On High, the conductor split the Cathedral in 2 to see which side sung better ... I was on the winning side (I think Tim was a great help here!!)

The choir sang a collection of carols, old & new ... and we also had a couple of organ solos.  So, yes, after my fraught day, it was a lovely evening.

Then walked home.

Once home I was glad to receive a mesage from a friend of mine who lives in Malibu ... I had been super worried as I saw that much of the area is being evacuated for wild fires (not something I would expect this time of year). So the day certainly finished on a high.

Great evening.

This morning I tried to book another doctor's appointment, but as there were only a couple of doctors in I couldn't get an appointment ... when I had a call-back I don't think the doctor had actually looked at my notes. She just said that I needed an appointment and to try tomorrow ... and that Dr H was in so I could continue with him ... so I pointed out that I hadn't seen Dr H for 9 years! She just said "oh". Luckily I am pretty stable - if not, I would have gone to the hospital, which would have been annoying, but necessary. So i will try tomorrow.

Right - let's get on ...






11. In 1913 the "Mona Lisa" was recovered two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum – have you ever seen the Mona Lisa painting in Paris?
I went to Paris when I was 15 ... art galleries were not top of the agenda!!! It's on the bucket list, though.




Right, let me try and catch up with you all x
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Our tour statred at Exeter Cathd=edral, and then we headed down to The Quay ... which in it's day was the #3 port in England, behind London & Hull.


Exeter Cathedral was originally a Norman building, and they left the 2 towers in place when it was rebuilt.
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Right, I think that sums up the stories for you
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As I said, yesterday I walked into the city and had a walk around the Cathedral. I am lucky that I get in free as I live in the city ... and however mny times I have visited, there is always something new to spot.

The Cathedral was finishd by 1400 (except for the section that had to be re-built after a German air-raid during WWII.


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Exeter Cathedral has the longest uninterrupted medieval vaulted ceiling in the world, at about 96 m
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The minstrels' gallery in the nave dates to around 1360 and is unique in English cathedrals.
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One of the fifty misericords are the earliest complete set in the United Kingdom ... the elephant was carved years before the first elephant came to England.
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Busy Times

Friday, October 25th, 2024 03:58 pm
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Well, I solved my lack of focus!

Yesterday I walked into the city and round the Cathedral ... photos to come. Then I met up with Tim & Claire, which was a really lovely evening. Great to catch up with them.

Then today I spent the morning doing some housework, and shopping ... and got both my flu & Covid jabs. In the past 3 years I have had them done on different days, but decided that I have had double jabs of other things in the past, so had them both this morning ... so far, so good!

Chatted to Christine for a time this afternoon, as well ... arranging to meet up with her next week.

Now I am here. I want to get a couple of icons made, as well ass the photos from yesterday edited, and then posted.

So, before I do that .... I am working tomorrow so am getting ahead of myself -




24. How often do you get your vision tested?
About every 10 months - I have had surgery in the past and am slowly losing the sight ... so I can actually get an appointment whenever I want, rather than wait the 2 years which it should be.

25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?
Some of the music is lovely - I have played it when I was in the orchestra.
I have only been to one opera, and even though I knew, and liked the music, I hated that it was a modern setting etc. Some of the cast were in the audience, and the lead character, rather than carrying "his magic flute", was carrying a teddy bear!!

26. National Pumpkin Day - what’s your favourite type of pumpkin to eat?
None

27. In 1975 Bruce Springsteen was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek Magazines - have you a favourite Springsteen song?
Off-hand I only know his famous "Bon in the USA"



Right, see you Monday x
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We again started off at the cathedral ... and there were a few more things I discovered.

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The north door, which until WWI did not have statues.  The Bishop at the time had 3 soms who served in France, and returned home, so he paid for the statues as a thanks to God.  The are the patron saints of the allies (although ironically 2 of them were enemies during WWII)Expandand here are some more facts about the Cathedral )

One of the other Churches we went to was St Olave's, which was founded in 1053 by the mother of King Harold II
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We were shown where a lot of cemeteries were in the city and reminded that there are still literally thousands of bodies under our feet. However our final stop was at the Catacombs, built in Victorian times but very under-utilised due to the costs involved.
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This is in the location of the alter of the first Cathedral  ... a parish Church was built on the location but removed last century as they aimed to build a car-park, although were unable to do it due to the graves & the archeology (there are Roman Baths here).  This is in front of the Cathedral.
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Around My City

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 04:18 pm
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As I said ... I had a great tour of part of my city -

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Well yesterday was pretty good .... I walked into Exeter first thing to meet up with Christine and then we went on one of the many guided city walks ... and ended up seeing a few things I didn't even know existed, a couple being on the actual high street (photos to follow)

When I got back I ended up trying to sort some stuff out for a friend of mine ... and battling computer problems, as well. So I never made it here to post.

I still have a few more WWI pics to post ... and now some Exeter ones. So looks like I ought to get on and get them sorted and uploaded .... but until then -





9. In 1504 Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence. Have you ever seen the original or a copy of it?
I have seen the copy that is on display in the main square of Florence (the original is in a building there)
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10. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?

I have had one all my life … now I have Mum’s. I keep saying that I want to get back to sewing … one day!!




I did work for a couple of hours this morning ... and will be doing similar tomorrow. So that's helping keeping me out of mischief.

Now all I need is to keep warm, and things are OK!!!

Monday Already

Monday, July 29th, 2024 11:44 am
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I don't know what happened to my Saturday post ... not that there was anything exciting in it ... but maybe the ethers will spit it out at some point!!

Anyway, Sunday was lovely in the end.

I had just got back from Church (which is now a later service than it had been) when I had a text from Tim to ask if I fancied a walk into the city, for a snack ... and they turned up about 5 mins later.

We walked the long way into Exeter, and it was lovely ... both to walk through countryside, and to be chatting to Tim and Claire. As you can see we saw some beautiful scenes -
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We went to Exeter Quay, and just had a drink and a portion of cheesy chips ... really lovely.
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Then we walked home.

I was so thankful I wasn't working yesterday, as that was a special day.  It was lovely to see them both ... and nice to be out and about in a beautiful part of Exeter on such a lovely day (and good to have a 5 mile walk, as well.

Now I am here for a  short time, before heading off to work, so won't really have time to catch up with you all today ... but will tomorrow, I promise.  Until then -




29. International Tiger Day - have you ever read the book The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
I love tigers … but, no, I haven’t read the book




OK - see you tomorrow x
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Yesterday it was pretty nice, and so spent some time in the garden reading, before walking into the city to meet Tim & Claire for a meal.  We meet at a Wetherspoons which is a converted Chapel, and usually eat upstaires in the gallery, where we can see the pulpit with the lovely stained glass window behind it.  I do have mixed feelings about using a Church as a pub, but there again, the building is being used, and hopefully people will actually look at the "Church" and remember it's first use.

This pub is the former George’s Meeting and is ‘listed’ as having special interest as an unaltered 18th-century chapel. It was built as a Unitarian chapel in 1760 and named after King George III, who came to the throne the same year. George’s Meeting closed as a chapel in 1983 ... is the information off their web site. Will admit I hadn't realised it was eighteenth century.

Anyway ... we made the most of it as we actually had our meal outside in the sunshine.

We also commented how nice it was to actually walk home while still sunny ... and especially while dry.

And, all in all it was a good thing we did as today is overcast again.

Still, as well as enjoying the sunshine it was a lovely relaxed evening ... catching up with them.  They are still planning their 35th anniversary party for next year ... so add that to the news about their holiday there was lots to talk about.

A nice evening out, in great company ... and a lovely meal added to it.  What more could I want!

Now it's Friday ... and yes in the end I managed an early-ish night last night, and really have pottering things I want to do today.

I have to walk out a  bit later to post a letter - as I now technically own the grave site of Grandma, Granddad and Auntie Joyce I have to confirm the new wording on the stone.  They had suggested something earlier, but the 3 of us changed the wording so that it fit in more with the rest of the wording on the stone, as well as with Auntie Joyce herself.

Well, that looks like it will be the highlight of the day ... so will post today's question, and get this up






12. Josiah Wedgwood was born today in 1730 - have you ever owned any Wedgwood items?
When I first qualified, back in 1983, I worked 2 days a week, for 2 years, for the person who had been the principal of the college I went to. When I left he gave me a pair of candlesticks
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Then when I moved from Essex to the West Country one of my patients, who I had known all my life, gave me a ring.  I had never charged her anywhere near full price, so she gave me the gift.
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Right, now I really do need to get something to eat

Hope you are all well ... catch up later x
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My birthday started off really wonderfully ... I went to Powderham Castle ... another privately owned stately home. However, what a difference from my trip with Christine. Here we could take photos, and were allowed to sit in the seats if we wanted. They also allowed dogs on the ground floor. Their theory is that it is what they do when the castle is closed, so why not?

In the end I only went round the castle and garden as had an email from a close friend with some bad news that threw out my plans. I do have the option of a free return this week, so may try and get back there on Friday, as I didn't get to see the grounds.

But, until then ....

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Looking down from the Minstrel's gallery -
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2nd Viscount Sir William and Lady Courtney and 12 of their 14 children ... #5 child was the only boy..  Including the son only 4 didn't marry (and only one died as a teenager)
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So a truly lovely morning.

I also went to Tim & Claire's for the evening and it was great to catch up with them .... Claire cooked a lovely steak dinner, as well.  Nice to be able to wish Tim an early "Happy Birthday" as well ... they are on holiday from this weekend, so won't see him on Sunday.

PS .... the photo in the icon was taken 61 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Typical isn't it ... rain at a weekend.

As you can see here on one of the tubs in my garden -
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However now the sun is out.

I have gone to pay the deposit on the jewellery I ordered a few weeks ago ... and have a bit of a walk along the edge of the River Exe ... as you can see.
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I am aiming to have a fairly lazy day today, as ended up having a very late night last night. I do want to finish something that I started yesterday, but other than that ... just lazy, lazy, lazy.

I did manage to get some of the cupboard sorted ... but as ever it looks much worse now than it did before.

Anyway, before I post this -



8. Have you ever swum in an ocean? Which one?
I learnt to swim in the sea ... so the Atlantic. Have also swum in The Mediterranean. Then 2 years ago was back in the sea locally ... so that's The Atlantic

9. June is the month when many people get married - are you going to a wedding this month?
Never been to a June wedding



Right, let's get this posted ... see you Monday x

I Am More Than Angry

Monday, May 20th, 2024 11:46 am
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Just got back from a walk and shopping, and I am really angry.

Just about 5 minutes walk from my house is a lovely park ... I have posted photos of it in the past. Well over the weekend apparently there was an illegal party .... And considering how much rubbish they left it must have been big. There was stuff scattered and about 50 bin-bags. There was also a large set, and bizarrely a door.

They also cut down some trees and just left them.

Yes I am irate.

It isn't often that I get angry about something, but I think the thing that really upset me, is that it is such beautiful space ... and used by so, so many people. There are always runners, walkers, kids, dogs ... there's a football pitch etc.

So I think rather than enjoy my walk in green space in lovely weather, it is just more than frustrated me.

Right, rant over!!!

And, to think the morning had started OK ... I had eventually managed to get my work computer sorted out, ready for this afternoon's work.

So I must get on ... I want to get caught up with my replies to you all. And, before I did that -




Bees are really important for the pollination of plants and they make delicious honey. Do you like honey?
No - only use it occasionally in cookery, as well.



Right let's get this posted x
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The last couple of days have been busy at work ... so pays the bills!  Although, especially yesterday with the nice weather, it is frustrating that I was working in a basement.

But I have today off ... and have been out to one of the out-lying districts of the city, Topsham . The reason for the trip is that I had an appointment at a jewellery designer.  I had 2 reasons to go.

  • The first is that I wanted her to repair a necklace.  I had aimed to wear this one at my nephew's wedding, but the catch broke.  It had only been worn 6 times in it's 100 yeasr ... My grandmother, Aunt & Mum wore it at their weddings.  And I had worn it the 3 times I had been a bridesmaid.  So I wanted to carry on the tradition.  The jeweller said it was probably good I didn't wear it as the gemstone was very loose, as well.  So she is going to clean & repair it.

  • The other reason has been an ongoing thought ... I have both of my Grandmother's wedding rings.  Beautiful gold, which I could just sell, or keep as they are or get them changed.  I wanted to be able to wear them, but didn't want to lose their individual integritoes. so I was very torn.  Erin suggested a simple necklace with the 2 rings just interlinked ... so that is what she she is going to look into, for me.

Anyway ... it was nice to see the River Exe, as well as both the village & Church ...

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When I got home I got the washing on the line ... had lunch, and now I am here.  Later I have the ironing to do, and hopefully will chat to Auntie Mary later, as well.

Before I disappear I will both catch-up, and do this weekends, as I am meeting up with Brenda tomorrow for a day out.  She suggested it and then was talking about how Nick is not doing so well, so thought it would be a double good reason to meet up with her ... enjoy the day and have a chat.  So ...




9. In 1904 the steam locomotive City of Truro became the first steam engine to exceed 100mph. Have you ever travelled on a high speed train? Is there are good train network where you live?
I don't tend to use trains much, as coaches are cheeper. 
Exeter has pretty good rail services, some locally and a direct route to London.

10. World Lupus Day. Are you aware of the symptoms? Will you wear purple today?
Sorry, wearing green today!

11. Have you ever used a foam roller to self massage (there's some tips here)? The MELT method also uses a foam roller to realign and stretch joints and facia - have you ever heard of it?
Not used a foam roller, but have used a harder roll occasionally.

12. International Nurses Day - did you ever want to be a nurse when you were small?
Hee ... no!
In fact, when I gave up being an osteopath a few people suggested nursing, and I said anything but!  Then I got the job, and loved it!




Right, I will try and catch up with you all ina moment ... but other than that, see you Monday x

Colour All Around

Monday, May 6th, 2024 11:40 am
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This morning after breakfast I just had a short walk around where I lived, and look at all the beautiful flowers I saw. I was amazed at the range seeing as it's been so cold and wet recently!


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And, there was also some wildlife around!
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The weekend went well. 

My shift on Saturday went well ... not too many nutters out and about asking random questions ... I think they all turned up the previous day!  However both days there was some sunshine, so nice to see ... let's hope that means we are at long last getting into better weather.

Let's catch up on the questions -






4. May the fourth be with you - it's Star Wars Day! Have you a favourite Star Wars film or perhaps you've never seen them? Have you seen any of them more than once?

I really do like the original trilogy

5. It's World Laughter Day - what made you laugh recently?

When I was chatting to a friend yesterday she was telling me a tale about herself and her half-brother.

6. Orson Wells was born today in 1915 - have you seen any of his films?

Don't think so ... I would need to Google to confirm either way.




Right I am going to post this, as I want to get some icons sorted.

How Awful!

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 12:14 pm
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On Saturday I had acancelled a shift at work as I was going for a guided tour round Poltimore House with Tim & Claire ... we had decided to make a day of it, having lunch nearby. However, this was a photo taken Tuesday night -
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Needless to say our tour has been cancelled.

So awful ... arson is suspected.

The house, which had been in a poor state of repair had been slowly being renovated ... tours, and an occasional concert etc being useful in the fund-raising.

So, so sad

10 Years On

Monday, February 12th, 2024 12:10 pm
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10 years ago, about now, Claire was having a mastectomy.

Fortunately she didn't need any chemo or radiotherapy ... so we always focus on the fact that she is now 10 years cancer free ... and that is something to celebrate.

I am trying to get caught up with things today ... have already done some housework and had a walk ... now here for a short time, before lunch, then back again this afternoon.

Lets get the photos caught up -

Yesterday I didn't really do much, although Tim & Claire popped in on their way home from their walk.  However when I went to my freezer in my shed, I saw that a couple of my small rose bushes are already well and truly in "Spring" mode -
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Today I had a lovely 2 mile walk.

The hospital I work at, is actually on "Barrack Rd", and yes the barracks still exist -
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As I walked up the road I spotted this little-one "working" very hard -
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And Spring is certainly around ... including in this frist picture a bee
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And, this is the other end of the park that I shared photos of last week -
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I also spotted this tree ... the prompt for last week on [livejournal.com profile] photo_scavenger was "bother" ... I think the kids who kicked those footballs up into the tree will have a bother if they want to retrieve them
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Right, that's me up to date ... so let's do todays question -




Today Charles Darwin was born in 1809 and across the world his birth is celebrated. Have you a Natural History Museum nearby you can visit?
I have been to the Natural History Museum in London ... and the building itself is stunning.
Our local museum has a couple of Natural History sections ... one of which I can't really go in as I am really arachnaphobic!!!!




Right, I will try and catch up with you all, after lunch x

Saturday Shopping

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 01:21 pm
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Yes, this morning I walked to the larger supermarket ... and did a load of shopping, before catching the bus home.  This used to be a busy road, but is now blocked half way along, so other than an occasioonal car (there are a couple of houses), mostly, as you can see, there are dog walkers ... it is a very nice walk.
3rd February (1)

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And so to the shop
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The letter box has a new "hat"
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I have made a "mince-mix" and am catching up here before having a late lunch.

I wanted to get sorted and then sign off until next week ... although I have a few comments to reply, I think that will be a task for Tuesday. Yes, I am working a full day on Monday ... thus 3 days of kazzy_cee s questions -






3. What's your favourite way to cook/serve carrots on this Carrot Cake Day?
I love fresh carrots raw … other than that cooked (julienned preferably). I am not a real fan of carrot cake, but wouldn’t turn a slice down!

4. It's British Yorkshire Pudding Day. Have you ever had Yorkshire puddings and have you ever made them?
I love Yorkshires, and make them often.
Savoury … with a meal, or as Toad-in-a-hole, or sweet with apples, or just syrup.
When I was a kid I grew up with “Sunday Lunch” … in fact it was a common Sunday meal for most of Mum’s life … and, we always had a starter .. Yorkshire Pudding

5. World Nutella Day - yay or nay on the chocolatey nutty spread (and what do you spread it on, or do you spoon it from the jar?)
No thanks




Right, see you Tuesday ... will catch up with you then, I promise x
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Yes ... I travelled as far as Mars!

Actually I walked into the city and went to see the Mars: War and Peace ... I have been to see both the Moon & the Earth, so nice to see the red planet. Didn't spot any little green men, but maybe they all went into hiding while the scanning was done.

So, more than a usual number of photos ....

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After I had walked round and looked at the Cathedral in general, I walked down to the other end of the High Street to get my hair cut ... and so catch the bus home.

Now I have had lunch and am sorting things out here ... I want to get some more cleaning done this afternoon if I can, so I can have a lazy Saturday (well, that's the plan ... although I need to get some shopping done as well)

But, before I get on -



2. It's Groundhog Day - have you seen the Bill Murray movie?
For the last 58 years it has been my brother's birthday! I remember the night Nick was born really clearly.
So Groundhog Day is #2 in my thoughts ... but, yes, I have seen the film




Right, let's get on

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