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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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Alice Cooper

Posted on November 22, 2007 by stephen

On Saturday Selina, Graham and I went to Wembly Arena to see the headline act Alice Cooper. It started promptly at 7.00 with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.  New York band.  I have never heard of them, they did a … Continue reading →

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Scotland and the Mai Thai

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Steve

Well I finished the week in Chicago, and arrived back on Saturday.  Looks like I won’t be back for the conversion weekend.  That day was delayed and now coincides with my holiday. Had a week in the office doing some … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Festival about to start

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Steve

This week is the Jazz Festival, and the most wonderful day in recent history.  Sunshine all day, though a little cold.  The Easyjet flight left almost on time, and now I am pre-checking in on the Internet and the zero security … Continue reading →

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Sunshine at last

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Steve

The weekend, the sun shone at home.  OK rained Saturday night, but Sunday was lovely.  Was able to catch up on the grass mowing.  Looking at the way the willows have grown this Summer there should be plenty of fuel for … Continue reading →

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Paris on Saturday

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Steve

We started the day a little later than normal after an excellent breakfast in the Radisson.  Out on the metro, changed onto the line which takes us into the Latin zone.  First stop was a visit on the Pantheon.  This … Continue reading →

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Back in Edinburgh

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Steve

I see my last blog entry was a month ago.  We have been doing quite a few things this month.  A visit to Cardiff for a long weekend and a trip around the London Docklands area with the Cambridge Society.  … Continue reading →

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Night out in Edinburgh

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Steve

After working all Saturday, decided to have a night out enjoying myself.  Started out with a meal at my favourite Thai Resturant and bar, The Mai Thai.  Had duck for my main course, not the usual spicy duck, but one cooked … 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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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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Ladymead Joinery

Posted on December 23, 2006 by stephen

Made it home.  Boarded the plane at around 16.00, but air traffic control at Luton were restricting the landings more severely, so we sat there for almost another hour.  Eventually arrived in Luton just before 18:00. Then the interminable wait for the … Continue reading →

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GT Christmas party

Posted on December 17, 2006 by stephen

A whole week in Edinburgh, and the weather was appalling.  Rain every day.  Not many highlights in the week, other than the Group Technology RBS Christmas party. The party, on Thursday, was at the Jam House on Queens Street.  Much … Continue reading →

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Stitches removed

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Steve

At last I went to the surgery on Monday to have the stitches removed from my throat.  The nurse removed them with hardly any pain at all.  I was most impressed.  While there she checked my innoculation record, and gave … Continue reading →

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Stitches removed

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Steve

At last I went to the surgery on Monday to have the stitches removed from my throat.  The nurse removed them with hardly any pain at all.  I was most impressed.  While there she checked my innoculation record, and gave … Continue reading →

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