Category Archives: restaurant review

When I visit a restaurant, I will make some comments about the place.

Guernsey pictures are available

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Steve

We arrived back in England on Saturday.  Last undocumented days included a cliff walk, lunch at a restaurant on the South coast at La Gouffre called Cafe D’Escalier.  This used be called the Hollows and then served Greek food.  Now it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday dinner

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Steve

After arriving back in the flat, and a few G&Ts later, decided to eat in the hotel restaurant. Steve decided maybe that we should book, so over to the hotel and booked for supper. No room available until 8.30. Seems … Continue reading →

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Twinkle at La Grande Mare

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Steve

This cat was banned from the hotel years ago. Some how it has coerced its way into the soft furnishings of the bar. Persistence pays off.

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Wednesday New York weather

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Steve

The depression which caused havoc in New York and the East coast arrived here today. It though did not bring the snow which so damaged trees in Central Park. Instead grey and damp miserable weather arrived. Ventured out to stock … Continue reading →

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Guernsey North island walk

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Steve

Fry up breakfast, including black pudding. Then the bus to Port Soif and walk to Saint Sampsons. Weather was warm and sunny, but a few spots of rain early on. Hopefully have a picture of a rainbow. Not many caffs … Continue reading →

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Guernsey

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Steve

Well we are in Guernsey. Flew here on Saturday, been shopping and I now proudly sport a new fat face top. Yes there is a small saving on the price from a reduction in the tax. Last night we had … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bear Hotel

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Steve

I was away in Aberdeen when it was Rosemary’s birthday.  Quick call on the Monday to tell her where her birthday present was hidden. Back from Aberdeen, we went out for lunch at a restaurant in Stadhampton.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen the oil city

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

A working week in Scotland.   In Aberdeen, the first time I have ever been there.  One different aspect of the Aberdeen airport was the number of helicopters landing and taking off.  I assume they were off to the rigs. Arriving … Continue reading →

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Plymouth

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Steve

I am in Plymouth, and have been in Plymouth for a couple of weeks now. Driving down at the start of the week, and driving back at the end. Not too bad a journey when there are no accidents. Took … Continue reading →

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Day tripper

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steve

Good day in Edinburgh, production system configured at client. One new error found while testing. Should have that sorted on Monday, and delivered. Ended up with time to spare, so have bought a coffee and a chocolate muffin from Cafe … Continue reading →

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No walking at Luton airport

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steve

I feel a complaint coming on. I am on my way to Edinburgh from  Luton. Because of the totally crappy bus service from the mid term car park I choose to walk. Now it is an obstacle course with fences … Continue reading →

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Guernsey airport

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Steve

Sitting here in the airport after the end of our week holiday. Last flight out of the airport, all very quiet now. Goodbye Guernsey, till next year.

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Holy Mackerel

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Steve

Thursday night decided it was an eating night.  Thought I would have a Thai meal, so walked over to Thistle Street to try Dusit.  Dusit is probably the best Thai Restaurant in Edinburgh.  It is small and looked rather full … Continue reading →

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I am back in town

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Yes I am back in Edinburgh for a short stay, and the weather has welcomed me with a vengeance.  It has rained pretty well all day.  The festival is in full swing, but tonight I have taken it easy, eaten … Continue reading →

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Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Steve

This weekend we spent a lovely weekend in Norfolk at my Father’s and Ann’s home in Norwich.  On arrival we were whisked off for lunch at the Ship Inn at South Walsham where there seemed to be a groom’s pre-wedding drinks … Continue reading →

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