Category Archives: Buckinghamshire

The Crooked B????

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Steve

The kitchen is in the process of being refitted. Tonight was the third night without cooking or washing facilities, so was the third night eating out. We are trying the different eateries around our local area. Tonight is the Crooked … Continue reading →

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The last month

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Steve

I realise I have not written anything in my blog for a whole month. Well I have been alive and awake, but not doing a great deal. Work wise it has been a bit quite, some trips to Bristol, and … Continue reading →

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Robin’s 50th

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Rosemary

Saturday 30th August saw us complete with tent at a party to celebrate Robin’s 50th birthday.  How he and Tessa managed to pick the one decent summer’s day & evening, just shows the calibre of people they are.  We could … 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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Sunshine is my heart’s desire

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Steve

Amazing, several days without rain. The weekend was fabulous. The BBQ was used twice. BBQ English leg of lamb on Saturday, and then little, spatchcocked poussins on Sunday. Even now several days later the sun is still about. At home the birds … Continue reading →

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P&A or Plough and Anchor Resturant

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Steve

Due to circumstances, like the fridge not working we were destined for supper at the P&A. Yes, as soon as Rosemary came home on the Monday, she asked why was the fridge not working. Didn’t you notice it was 20 … Continue reading →

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The weekend without Rosemary

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Steve

Rosemary was away for the weekend. She went away on some girly get together with her mates from school. This left me to my own devices. Alas the sun did not shine much, and there was definite rain during the … Continue reading →

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The first grass cut of the year

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Steve

Today was fabulous. Dry, and the temperature rose to 21C. The hottest day of the year. What was more remarkable the day was a Saturday. Alas the forecast for Sunday is rain, can’t be having too much of a good … Continue reading →

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Moorhen

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Steve

Rosemary has reported that my weeding of the pond has caused disruption in Moorhen World. The weeding from the pond is still on the bank, (allowing the pond life which was removed to wander back into the water at their leisure). … Continue reading →

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Pond weeding

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Steve

Did a bit of weeding of the pond on Sunday. Removed the floating island of waterlily and various other plants including a bramble. Trimmed back the shallow water plants which were creating their own rafts. Had to do some wading … Continue reading →

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Stowe Landscape Gardens

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Steve

Another sunny by cool day saw us going to Stowe Landscape Gardens in the hope of seeing snowdrops. Stowe is a posh private school set in some wonderful gardens and park land. The school though does not maintain the gardens, which is … Continue reading →

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Another wet and horrible day

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Steve

Working from home to day, the weather is absolutely crap.  The Blasdale field is flooded, the poor sheep are wearing (Wellington) boots today.

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The Plough and Anchor or the P&A

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Steve

I have been in the office the last few days.  Now working on some development projects concerned with Single Signon.  Very odd not being out on customer sites, and alas not chargeable, so no bonus from this work.  Hopefully will … Continue reading →

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Tug of War

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Steve

The postponed tug of war between Wotton and Kingswood was held this Bank Holiday Monday.  Weather not so hot, but sun did show and it never rained.  Good food as usual, and a few beers.  Fifty or so attended, not … Continue reading →

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BBQ at home, and back home for Mother In Law

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Steve

Selina and Graham attended our BBQ this weekend.  Unlike John and Carol, we were able to call on the weather Gods and arranged a sunny day.  They excelled themselves and provided us with several days of warmth. Our BBQ was … Continue reading →

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