Tag Archives: Hankley

Made late by happy chatting

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Gary

I heard someone on the World Service this morning, complaining about the term ‘Social Distancing’. She claimed it should be ‘Physical Distancing’ because the use of the word ‘social’ is making New Yorkers (where she lives) avoid any kind of … Continue reading →

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Store cupboard brunch

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Gary

Last night, not long before bed, Mirinda asked me if I was prepared for brunch tomorrow. I was surprised that she had guitar class two weeks in a row. She assured me she did not but that we now had … Continue reading →

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So they saw Warsaw

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Gary

Late in the day, Denise and Tracey journeyed across to Poland. The photos they took from the plane as they approached the airport hardly inspired one. It all looked a bit industrial. Their hotel was rather posh. It was also … Continue reading →

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Going the other way

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Gary

There’s been some roadworks over the last little while which have affected our trip back from walks. It’s rare that a whole road is blocked off but, nevertheless, it has been. Fortunately, there are three big roads into Farnham so … Continue reading →

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Freya climbs the stairs

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Gary

When I take Mirinda’s tea up in the morning, I am followed by two very eager dogs. It’s fair to say that Emma is a little more eager than Day-z and she’s usually leading the way. They both know when … Continue reading →

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Freya meets Hankley

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Gary

It didn’t look like we’d be going anywhere today. It started grey and very foreboding. I managed to get wet walking home from the shops as the rain started. It all looked pretty much set in for the day. Warm … Continue reading →

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Outstanding espresso

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Gary

We went to dinner at Bel & the Dragon tonight. We realised we’d not been out for ages and wanted to go to the Duke of Cumberland but discovered it was fully booked tonight. Bel & the Dragon isn’t second … Continue reading →

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Change is afoot

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Gary

This morning I had my first Starbucks for two weeks. Jade (barista) asked where I’d been, which is always nice, then made my drink perfectly. I’d forgotten how good my specific drink is. Actually, when Jack asked what my Starbucks … Continue reading →

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Sideways 1 and red sticks

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Gary

A cricket update: It looks like being a New Zealand win at this very early stage of the match. Going in for their second go at bat following a Kiwi score in excess of 500, English wickets tumbled and it … Continue reading →

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The Hankley Gorse

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Gary

Today was perfect for a walk over Hankley. And so that is exactly what we did. The sky was blue, there was no wind and, while there were a few people about, it wasn’t crowded. And, as a salute to … Continue reading →

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