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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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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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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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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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Typical bank holiday weather

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Steve

After several weeks of dry weather, the weather had to change. We had prepared for the annual tog of war against Tony and Cherie Blair’s new village. Food and drink had been purchased, the river blocked to raise the water level, … 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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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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Broken down Car

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Steve

It took several days to recover from the food poisoning, even on Friday and Saturday I declined going to the pub to have anything to drink. Really only recovered for Sunday when we met Richard and Celia for lunch at … 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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Joys of Online Booking Systems

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Rosemary

We have a Pepys themed walked with the Berkshire branch of the Cambridge Society in London for Saturday 29th March.  I’ve always wanted to see “The Mousetrap”, so after much dithering (& gasping at ticket prices) we decide yes & … Continue reading →

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Another day logging

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Steve

Another Saturday morning with the chain saw cutting up logs, with Rosemary stacking them in the shed.  Think the blade has gone blunt again, so gave up for lunch time.  Next week will have to get the blade sharpened again.

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Wood for next year’s fires!

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Steve

Decided to cut down 4 willow trees.  Despite all having been cut down before, they had now grown to a rather large size.  Out with the chain saw, started first time and away we went cutting.  Alas after several minutes … 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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