Monthly Archives: February 2007

Final week in Edinburgh, or is it

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Steve

Arrived up in Edinburgh, lovely dry and sunny, but pretty cold outside. I am sitting in the Mai Thai expecting my Tom Yum soup and main course of duck.  Yes it is the duck yet again.  I am getting rather repetitive. Already someone … Continue reading →

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Rebus on the streets

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Steve

Tuesday I had a nice meal at Barjola, Spanish Tapas bar.  As usual the grilled sardines were delicious. Wednesday, I decided to try a ‘popular place’, so chose The Filling Station.  An American diner like place, decked out in 30s and … Continue reading →

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Life Styles and Local Bird Life

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Rosemary

Rosemary’s nephew’s better-half Kirsty has just launched a new business Be Styled Interiors for interior design, home staging & de-cluttering in West Sussex & Surrey.  Should be very exciting her and we had a look at the new website for … Continue reading →

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Mussel and Steak

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Steve

I am counting the days, only two more weeks of travel to Edinburgh.  I must make the most of the time I am here. Travel from Luton was again a pain, the place was full of people going away.  Still … Continue reading →

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Mai Thai

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Steve

Another day of work, the weather is excellent in Edinburgh.  Ths sun is bright, and I have to close the blinds to keep it out.  Tad chilly in the evening as I walk around.  Valentines day, so did not feel … Continue reading →

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At last a drink with Mary

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Steve

Still travelling to Edinburgh, but for a Life Assurance and Pension company.  Almost left on time from Luton, but I suppose because of the school half time, the departure was manic.  Meant that some one never quite made it to the … Continue reading →

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The state of the fields at home

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Steve

I have never seen so much standing water on our fields.  Someplaces there must be 6 inches of water.  Don’t suppose the sheep appreciate the wet.  Not sure draining will help, the ditches are all full as well. Talking about … Continue reading →

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RAF Museum Hendon

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Steve

On Saturday Rosemary and I visited the Royal Air Force museum at Hendon.  We were accompanied by the Cambridge Society who had organised a guided tour, lunch and a talk “Bill and Biggles Flies Again” about both Capt WE Johns … Continue reading →

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My last week with the bank

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Steve

I spent what could be my last week with the bank for a while.  Though I expect to be back again .  Not a lot happened.  I did visit a few restaurants. Ate at the Mussel and Steak, and had … Continue reading →

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