Monthly Archives: September 2005

Last day at Liss

No Dawn this morning, so Shank’s pony it was. The pony took some whipping but eventually it started on the early walk up to Haslemere station – there are precious few trains to Liss – and a quick trip betwixt … Continue reading

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Ray finds samian

Another day spent in the trench with muscles just starting to feel normal again. I must admit to a bit of wonder how I managed at Bishopstone last year seeing as I toiled, ached, slept little in a little tent … Continue reading

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Definitely a coin

This morning at the dig, the sun returned and everything was glorious once more. Each day there are different groups of people sprinkled in among now rapidly becoming familiar faces which means each day there are more to spread out. … Continue reading

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Mud bath

Very difficult getting out of bed this morning. Most of my muscles have shut down and gone to Italy for the rest of the week. Like jelly, I prepared to leave. There’s no shops near the dig so each morning … Continue reading

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Finding Roman roads

First day of our Liss dig. Met Vietta who told us we were the wrong people. Personally I think Vietta should have her own TV show. I liked her immediately. The site has two massive (dare I say ‘brand new’?) … Continue reading

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