Monthly Archives: May 2005

Stress

Posted on May 31, 2005 by Gary

Poor Mirinda had a very busy day at work. Mine was the usual easy time. Well, after I’d worked my way through the thousands of emails. I had a phone call from Renata regarding my non-attendance at Study Skills classes. … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on May 30, 2005 by Gary

Slept in till 8am – fantastic. Took the girls up Hammer Hill as the day was sunny. We ran into many dogs which freaked them out but all in all, it was a lovely walk. Back for a shower and … Continue reading →

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Dinner with K&N

Posted on May 29, 2005 by Gary

Mirinda and Bob took the girls to West Wittering while I pottered around the house. In the evening we went to Karen & Nigel’s for their first Wimbledon dinner party. A lot of style, as you’d expect from Karen, which … Continue reading →

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Essay writing and touristy stuff

Posted on May 28, 2005 by Gary

Slept in till 7:30! My God! Packed up then wandered aimlessly round for a bit before departing for our marathon journey back to Haslemere. It took us an hour and a half. An all round lovely week of rest and … Continue reading →

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Mrs Burlace ran a Dame’s School

Posted on May 27, 2005 by Gary

Up at 6am, went to the shop for the paper then off on my walk to Studley Castle at 7:30. By the way, the guy at the shop now recognises me and says a cheery “‘mornin’.” Walked through Godshill Inclosure … Continue reading →

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Otter poo smells like violets

Posted on May 26, 2005 by Gary

Up at 6 and down for the paper at 7. Left the house for the New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park at 10. It was quite a long drive but we eventually arrived. Now, I’m not saying this had … Continue reading →

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The History Tree

Posted on May 25, 2005 by Gary

Up at 6, down for the papers at 7. Decided to go for another walk today seeing as the day is supposed to be bright and warm. Set off for the Avon Valley Path, this time heading north. The day … Continue reading →

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A man with a pet mallard

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Gary

Up at 6:30. It poured with rain in the night and was still drizzly so went down to the shop accompanied by the patter of drops on my Akubra. Spotted an odd sight. Opposite the shop lives a man with … Continue reading →

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The baker sleeps in on Monday

Posted on May 23, 2005 by Gary

Awake at 6.30 on a glorious morning. Woodpecker Cottage has an interesting collection of creaks upstairs. I think they are inbuilt so you think the cottage is quite old. It isn’t. After writing up my journal I wandered down to … Continue reading →

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A brief interlude

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Gary

A brief interlude. We were due to leave for the New Forest after Lisa’s departure and, since she wasn’t leaving until about 7am, on the spur of the moment I decided to go into London and see the Chelsea victory … Continue reading →

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