Monthly Archives: June 2011

Bambi spotted at castle

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gary

And after the storm we have a glorious day with the temperature a reasonable 26º. Heavenly and just right for tennis. I’m sure mum would agree since she seems to have become obsessed with the weather at Wimbledon. Apparently Dawn … Continue reading →

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Downpour at the tennis

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Gary

In Norfolk you can buy these weather dolls – for all I know you can get them everywhere but I did see one from Norfolk recently. They can tell you the weather. They have a notice that goes with them … Continue reading →

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A very short heatwave

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Gary

Today was another scorcher. Really. I’m not exaggerating. It was 32 degrees at the weather station at 1:30pm this afternoon. The sun was relentless, beating down on me as I mowed the lawn then continued as I dug up the … Continue reading →

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Melting thongs

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Gary

According to the weather station, it was 38 degrees at the bottom of our garden at about 6pm tonight. Because of the temperature (it has been stifling all day) we did little more than laze around the house, waiting for … Continue reading →

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Day and a half

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Gary

‘Twas a very busy day. So busy, it felt like more than one. Without a sleep in between. First up, we had decided to go and look at a cottage we’d found (and which I’d shown mum and she’d shown … Continue reading →

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Pushbikes & Zeppelins

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Gary

I learned an awful lot about Humber bicycles today. The most surprising thing was that the big metal sprocket which the chain goes around and the pedals are attached to, had a pattern which was made to resemble people. Like … Continue reading →

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500!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gary

I can’t believe that this is my 500th post. I’d hate to know how many words I’ve typed. Anyway, today marked my 3rd Talking Newspaper presenter job and it went very well. I had a bit of a dream team, … Continue reading →

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Bad call

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Gary

If you’re ever in a position of choice between taking the tube from Embankment or walking across Waterloo Bridge, I’d always choose the latter. At least that’s what I thought before today. Sadly, this is no longer true. My newest … Continue reading →

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Big metal bar

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Gary

When you’re on a dig, you may get asked to excavate a post hole. This will be all that remains of an upright post – the sort of thing they once made buildings out of. A dig director or supervisor … Continue reading →

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Close call and a bargain

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Gary

I joined Mirinda on the train this morning as far as Woking. My shoes have grown a hole in the sole so I needed to visit my favourite shop for a new pair. Given the rain, every time I wear … Continue reading →

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