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Tree Bee
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Been into London today, first to see Quaker tapestry panels exhibited at Friends House, then to the Southbank Centre to see the Moomintroll exhibition.
A perfect day to be in the capital, not wet, not hot, not cold.
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by Tree Bee:
A perfect day to be in the capital, not wet, not hot, not cold.
Are you sure you were in London?
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Welease Woderwick
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Quite an enjoyable trip to the supermarket this morning - 2x13-month old kids certainly liven the place up a bit! They are wonderful at causing mayhem then laughing - and all the staff seemed to laugh with them.
We got back 20 minutes ago and from the current sound level I think they have both worn themselves out and are probably soundly asleep.
Bliss!
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M.
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Currently in Alnmouth. So beautiful and the weather's better than in the south.
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So jealous you're in Alnmouth. I love the look and noise of the eider ducks that are so common up there and that Northumbrian coast. You should even be able to find clear skies to see the Perseid meteor shower.
Tonight's entertainment is The Committee, a musical based on the Kids Company hearing, which sounds interesting. The reviews are not so positive, but I work with quite a few people who lost their jobs when Kids Company went down, so there's a personal involvement.
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balaam
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Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
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Originally posted by Tree Bee:
A perfect day to be in the capital, not wet, not hot, not cold.
Are you sure you were in London?
"Not wet!" Well it couldn't be Belfast, Cardiff or Edinburgh.
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ArachnidinElmet
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Keep your fingers crossed for dry weather for me, Shipmates. I'm off to watch Jurassic park in a field. I've packed an umbrella, anorak and spare T-shirt. What do you mean, I'm too pessimistic?
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Boogie
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Originally posted by ArachnidinElmet:
Keep your fingers crossed for dry weather for me, Shipmates. I'm off to watch Jurassic park in a field. I've packed an umbrella, anorak and spare T-shirt. What do you mean, I'm too pessimistic?
Have fun, always pack umbrella and sunglasses 😎
PS - in a field?
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M.
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Hmm. I should never have said the weather in Northumbria was better than in the south. It's been raining on and off all day and none too warm (for a soft southerner, anyway). But we had a lovely drive all around Hexham and Heavenfield and Warkworth, even if the Cheviots had all disappeared in the mist.
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Uncle Pete
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![[Mad]](angryfire.gif) Body here. Clothes in Toronto.
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Uncle Pete
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Body here. Clothes in Toronto.
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Gee D
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And your mind is where?
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Welease Woderwick
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Originally posted by Gee D:
And your mind is where?
I'm not sure it's been spotted for years!
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moonlitdoor
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I wish Pigwidgeon was here today, in London at least it is a perfect English summer's day, sunny and warm but not too hot. I am heading off later to queue up for the proms, Rachmaninov 3rd piano concerto.
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by moonlitdoor:
I wish Pigwidgeon was here today, in London at least it is a perfect English summer's day, sunny and warm but not too hot. I am heading off later to queue up for the proms, Rachmaninov 3rd piano concerto.
Thank you -- I'd love the sunny weather as well as hearing the Rachmaninov 3rd at the proms.
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Brenda Clough
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I am in New York City, on a weekend of curiously glorious weather. It is neither humid nor rainy nor hot, and the garbage workers are not on strike (as so often happens in the height of summer.) It is just about perfect here, except that The Donald is returning to his DArk Tower today.
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Bishops Finger
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Yes, a perfect summer's day here as well. Quite warm, so an excuse for another nice bottle of CIDER (even nicer, IMHO, than ALE or GIN).
*sings* 'There's nothing like good cider, to make your smile grow wider...'
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ArachnidinElmet
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Originally posted by Boogie:
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Originally posted by ArachnidinElmet:
Keep your fingers crossed for dry weather for me, Shipmates. I'm off to watch Jurassic park in a field. I've packed an umbrella, anorak and spare T-shirt. What do you mean, I'm too pessimistic?
Have fun, always pack umbrella and sunglasses 😎
PS - in a field?
Yup. It was an event held in the grounds of former stately home, Canon Hall. There were pre-film kids activities and stalls selling tat and food. You've not lived till you've seen someone dressed as a velociraptor dancing to 80's pop hit 'Walk the Dinosaur'.
The only problem was how cold and windy it was once the sun went down. Everyone was wrapped up in blankets and sleeping bags. I had to have a hot crepe to keep my hands warm
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Baptist Trainfan
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Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
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Originally posted by moonlitdoor:
II am heading off later to queue up for the proms, Rachmaninov 3rd piano concerto.
Thank you -- I'd love the sunny weather as well as hearing the Rachmaninov 3rd at the proms.
The concert was broadcast on the telly: the performance of the Concerto was phenomenally good, possibly the finest I've heard.
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Baptist Trainfan
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Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
Yes, a perfect summer's day here as well. Quite warm, so an excuse for another nice bottle of CIDER (even nicer, IMHO, than ALE or GIN).
*sings* 'There's nothing like good cider, to make your smile grow wider...'
We went, on Saturday (and almost by accident) to Llanthony Priory - as far as I know the only ancient ruin with a pub in it (allegedly the oldest bar in Britain). Two sorts of local draught Cider were on offer, so of course we had to carry out some Comparitive Testing.
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Welease Woderwick
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We dashed to Larger Local Town this morning for a bit of shopping and then there was a bit of an accident at a major junction and the whole town ground to a halt! It took an hour for the bus to travel the 2 kilometers from the bus station to the main highway then only half an hour to get us home to the village!
All good fun.
I also got a Christmas Card in the post this morning - from last Christmas! In fairness it was posted a bit late...
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Uncle Pete
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Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
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Originally posted by Gee D:
And your mind is where?
I'm not sure it's been spotted for years!
Mind and body here. Lovely day with Smudgie at Wetlands centre yesterday. Impressed by screamers.
Baggage not here yet. Hopefully sooner, as am now visiting in Crawley near Gatwick.
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Sarasa
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Total pain about the luggage Uncle Pete, but at least Crawley is just a short step to Gatwick to pick it up. You had one of those perfect London summer days yesterday. Warm, sunny but not too hot or humid. We had friends staying for the weekend, and had lots of walks and chat. Great to catch up with what we've all been doing.
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Bishops Finger
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Uncle Pete, you seem to be having something of a rotten visit to Ukland - hopefully things will improve soon. The weather over the next few days is predicted to be a mixture of sun and showers (now there's a surprise!), so pretty typical for August.
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ArachnidinElmet
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It's been lovely out today. I've spent several hours mowing and chopping and picking.
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Bishops Finger
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Did you, like Peter Piper, pick a peck of pickled peppers?
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Welease Woderwick
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Is it possible to pick pickled peppers or does one rather pick peppers for pickling?
The public has a right to know!
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This morning as I arrived downstairs I was greeted by the twins rushing out and grabbing my legs in high excitement at just seeing me! A very nice welcome. The others are now off on a jaunt and I shall be left in peas [pieces?] for the day - a consummation devoutly to be wished!
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Japes
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I found a restaurant called "The Pickled Piglet" the other day in my wanderings slightly off the beaten track (for me!) in my city.
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Bishops Finger
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*sigh*
The pickled peppers Peter Piper picked were probably, presumably, or possibly, putative pre-pickled peppers.
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Bishops Finger
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Perhaps....
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Bene Gesserit
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Presumably
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Bishops Finger
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'Presumably' was put in a previous post....
IJ
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ArachnidinElmet
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No peppers were picked, pickled or otherwise. Just runner beans, blackberries and some yellow tomatoes, significantly less alliterative produce.
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Bishops Finger
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Mmmm....useful ingredients of Sunday lunch (the beans and the blackberries, as in Blackberry and Apple Pie), and also chutney, perhaps (the yellow tomatoes)?
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Sarasa
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We had friends visiting at the weekend and they bought some lovely runner beans and courgettes from their allotment, plus a jar of homemade marmalade, which was yummy. It is half making me want an allotment again, but I don't thnk there are any near enough to where we live.
I'm off to Manchester tomorrow for an 'adventure'. Going to see Elizabeth Gaskell's house and going to the launch of the first novel by someone I used to work with. I can't remember the last time I went anywhere on my own, it's making me feel very grown-up!
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Brenda Clough
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Aaa! It is the major thing I failed to do when last I was in Britain, visiting Gaskell's house!!!
When you go, would you mind scouting around and seeing if they offer such a thing as a floor plan of the house? I searched in vain on the museum's web site, but it may be in the handouts or material they give to visitors. If you can get me one, pm me!
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Sarasa
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Will do Brenda. I wanted to go when I was up in Manchester earlier this year, but the opening times are rather limited.
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Brenda Clough
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Thanks so much. There was just not enough time to do everything, last time I was there. (Could I come back? Hoping....)
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Bishops Finger
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Yes, it looks rather a nice place, straight out of one of her novels.
I see that one can get married there w.e.f. 30th August this year...not sure what Mrs. G. would have made of that.
http://elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/
There are floor plans online, if you Google 'elizabeth gaskell house plan' and select 'Images'.
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Uncle Pete
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It is founded! It is founded. Not that I am going to bother to unpack at this point.
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Bishops Finger
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Well, not until you get home, anyway!
Ah well, at least The Luggage has found its rightful owner...
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Japes:
I found a restaurant called "The Pickled Piglet" the other day in my wanderings slightly off the beaten track (for me!) in my city.
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You didn't think I was looking, did you?
Back in Edinburgh now after leaving Orkney on a perfect summer day.
One recipe for a happy piglet is being able to get the pendant you wanted from your favourite jeweller although they didn't make it until you suggested it.
Very happy piglet. ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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Wesley J
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One might truly call you pendantic now!
Welcome back, and further happy travels (and travel reports for us)!
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Japes
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Originally posted by Piglet:
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Originally posted by Japes:
I found a restaurant called "The Pickled Piglet" the other day in my wanderings slightly off the beaten track (for me!) in my city.
You didn't think I was looking, did you?
I knew you'd see it eventually.
If it was the kind of restaurant you were wanting, it looked excellent. (Bit pricey and carnivorous for me, personally.) But, um, it was an "I saw it and thought of you!" moment in that day. Kept me giggling all through my cheap and cheerful veggie packed lunch as I admired the view of the canal before wandering off to collect pictures of more bears.
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Originally posted by Japes:
I admired the view of the canal before wandering off to collect pictures of more bears.
What canal has bears swimming in it? Sounds a dangerous place, but perhaps they keep it clear of crocodiles. ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
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