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Violet / Lettie Turns One
So, even after a year, it's still not quite clear what my second great-niece is actually to be called. She has been christened Violet but is also known as Lettie (which I secretly prefer..) Anyway – we met my brother and sister in law inside a pub (I know, I had asked him to make…
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Scrumpy’s portrait
A couple of months ago we commissioned an artist to do a portrait of Scrumpy. Not quite a nerve wracking as it might sound, as David & Mandy had used the same person and the picture of their springer, Libby, now hanging in their kitchen, is absolutely spot on. But you never know.. After much…
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Dorset Capers
Phew – luckily we were already away in Dorset for a very long weekend when London was put into Tier 2 status so we made the very easy choice to stay there and make the most of it, before heading back home today. And how lucky were we? 5 days of gorgeous October sunshine, not…
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Cooty Weekend
Managed another lovely two days down in West Sussex- out came the raincoats, winter puffas, J's woolly hat and general outdoor wear – autumn has definitely landed, boo… But always great to be at the cottage for the weekend – managed a good yomp over the South Downs and a cracking pub lunch, followed by…
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Nice Niece New ‘Nouse’
Popped over to Hammersmith last week to check out the newly purchased flat of 'niece number three', Abbie, and her hubby Nick. A venerable occasion indeed – the first time any of my nieces has cooked a 'proper dinner' for us in their own pad – poor eldest niece having been gazumped on trying to…
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Our Canine Visitor
Had a really good evening round at Mark & Charlie's on Saturday – toyed with going by public transport (for the first time since March) but still couldn't quite bring ourselves to do it, so Mr H actually volunteered to drive – yes, very unusual as he tends to pull the 'I'll drive there if…
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Jasper’s First Birthday
Popped over to Nurse & Sophia's yesterday for Jasper's first birthday 'party' – luckily an event that had no other kids at it except his older sister. Still not fully comfy being near kids who are back at school now.. but anyway, Godfather Hawksey was in his element, trying not to totally break the trampoline…
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The Last Hurrah
.. is what our week in Devon feels like at this moment, as we all teeter on the precipice of another lockdown and a very uncertain winter ahead. So it's a week to treasure, despite a few setbacks en route. Which started with poor David & Mandy having car trouble on their way down from…
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We Made it to Portugal…
Well, it was all a bit unknown as to whether we could/should/had to go to Portugal and of course – sod's bloody law – we were forced to go as otherwise would have lost the cost of the flights / house, but then equally forced to come back midway through due to the imminent quarantine.…
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David & Mandy Visit
Had a very good couple of days with David & Mandy, our Harrogate chums, who made the trip down south – and into the sunshine! David had apparently been out with their dog Macey that morning in 4 degree weather, in his gloves, coat etc – so was rather delighted to find himself sitting out…