Monthly Archives: July 2006

Mobile home burnt down

Posted on July 31, 2006 by stephen

The mobile home has now gone. The new owner decided he could not move it, so he burnt it down. Two fire engines, and the police arrived. Very luckily the wind was blowing the right way, otherwise probably some of … Continue reading →

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Guns N Roses

Posted on July 30, 2006 by stephen

Selina, Graham and I went to see Guns N Roses play at the Wembley Arena. The first band, Skid Row, started to play at 7.00. American Rock band, very anti George Bush and Tony Blair, kept referring to them as … Continue reading →

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Mobile home sale

Posted on July 28, 2006 by stephen

Some good news though, we exchanged and completed on the sale of Mobile Home land. This has been a thorn in our side for a couple of years now. We (together with neighbours) were forced into buying the land and … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh

Posted on July 28, 2006 by stephen

I have finished another whole week in Edinburgh. This time travel was a little easier than the previous week. Travel was almost on time. Return flight was a little late, so was unable to make the party at New Horizons … Continue reading →

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Three hour delay on Easyjet

Posted on July 21, 2006 by stephen

It was again a very cool misty start to the day.  Where is all the heat from down South.  Dinner in the hotel, and at last the draught beers  (well larger) was on tap. —- It was a little warmer … Continue reading →

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In Praise of cats

Posted on July 21, 2006 by stephen

Simba joined our family as a 6-month old via vet brother-in-law Peter and came all the way from Cornwall. She was always one to climb, thieve food, scrabble furniture & carpets and generally misbehave. She was also an outrageous tart … Continue reading →

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Why is Edinburgh so cold

Posted on July 19, 2006 by stephen

This morning flew to Edinburgh from Luton for a five day stay, allows me an extra hour in bed.  Luton was in absolute chaos; the checking hall was totally full.  Start of the holiday season I thought, but apparently Easyjet … Continue reading →

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Gateshead

Posted on July 12, 2006 by stephen

Early morning drive up to Gateshead for a training course. Made it in reasonable time. I stayed in the Tulip hotel; Internet Access was working this time. Tuesday was a continuation of the Monday. Wednesday was getting up to speed … Continue reading →

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Wedding anniversary

Posted on July 9, 2006 by stephen

Decided to visit the Plough and Anchor for lunch, one day until our wedding anniversary.  Rosemary and I had an excellent lunch from the a la carte menu.  Rosemary chose the Shredded Crispy Duck, and I the Steak Neapolitan.   After … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh and the Mai Thai

Posted on July 7, 2006 by stephen

3rd July 2006 Up early and back to Edinburgh.  What a change, Edinburgh was freezing cold, cloudy and miserable.  By all accounts the South is still as warm as before.  Hotel had allocated me a room on the wrong side … Continue reading →

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England out of the world cup

Posted on July 2, 2006 by stephen

The weekend was very hot and dry. Saturday reached the dizzy heights of 30 degrees, Sunday was even hotter at 33. The met office is giving out warnings about the heat, dehydration and old people. BBQ warmed up for lunch, … Continue reading →

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