Monthly Archives: June 2008

Gonville and Caius Alumni

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Steve

This Saturday was the Gonville and Caius benefactors lunch. We had booked to attend. Drove there by a round about route as we had to pick up my 10mm-20mm Sigma lens from the coach company. I had left it on the … Continue reading →

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Fire alarms at 1am

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Steve

I have been working at a Grocers in Bristol this week. The weather started off fine, a nice sunny day as I drove into Bristol. Even ate lunch sitting outside in the sun at their staff canteen. Progressively the weather has got … Continue reading →

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New Lamb

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Rosemary

During one of Rosemary’s ad hoc, but frequent, sheep counts of the field flock, a discrepancy was noted.  One extra.  More stringent stocktaking showed the reason – a tiny, newborn lamb.  It is June, isn’t it?

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Apex hotels

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Steve

Firiday at last, dress down day so am in work in my black jeans and T-shirt. When I checked out of the Apex International Hotel I was given a message by the very polite receptionist. She said that the Manager … Continue reading →

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Thai food yet again

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Steve

Thursday was a warm day, no rain, not particularly sunny though. Started off with my usual cup of coffee at Cafe Nero, and happiness they had Pain Au Raisins today. The last two days have been devoid of this delicacy. … Continue reading →

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The Outsider came in today, the sun shone all day

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Steve

The day remained bright and sunny all day, though a few cumulus clouds crept across the sky at midday. It’s actually quite warm in the hotel. Early supper at The Outsider. This restaurant is on the George IV Bridge and … Continue reading →

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The Apex hotels

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Steve

I forgot to say I am staying at the Apex International hotel on Grassmarket. The hotel management must have taken notice of one of my comment forms from a year or so ago. Their Internet access is now free. Not … Continue reading →

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Petit Paris v Buckinghamshire Floods

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Steve

Tuesday started off with a slight precipitation and overcast skies, ended the day with the sun coming out. At the Petit Paris I managed to get a table before 7.00pm and ate their cheap Plat de Jour, there were even people sitting … Continue reading →

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Another early start

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Steve

Another early start for the flight up to Edinburgh. Not sure how long EasyJet will keep the 6.55 flight going. It cannot have been more than one third full. As I left home it was a pleasant morning with roosting … Continue reading →

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