Tag Archives: Hankley

More plants

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Gary

Firstly, while I’m flattered, I must say that my post a few days ago regarding the National Day of Fasting and Humiliation was almost completely true. The only bit I made up was the chant. While I might, sometimes, exaggerate, … Continue reading →

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Continuing Birthday

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Gary

The weather was very kind today. The almost continuous rain decided to have a day off. So, following a two hour Skype with Bob and Fiona, Mirinda declared we should go to Hankley. One of the things we love about … Continue reading →

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Emma does Hankley

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Gary

This afternoon was Emma’s first trip to Hankley. And she loved it. As Mirinda said it was a synaptic overload of new things. In the nature of the usual Sunday, the morning was spent at ease (shopping, Skyping, etc). In … Continue reading →

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Battles and balls

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Gary

Today was the final day (of 17) of the Snooker World Championship. My lovely wife has not minded me watching quite a lot of it. Okay, she doesn’t understand WHY I watch it but…even so. Naturally I wanted Ronnie O’Sullivan … Continue reading →

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Smoke and mirrors

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Gary

First thing this morning, we met with Dave the Builder to discuss the Contract and when we’ll be moving out so he can demolish the back of the house and generally make a bigger mess. We had a good discussion … Continue reading →

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Macbeth

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Gary

So, the building work we saw up at Hankley a while back was the beginning of a set for a new film version of Macbeth. It is being made by the same people who produced The King’s Speech. I have … Continue reading →

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Bikes and horses

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Gary

What a glorious day. No hint of rain, frost everywhere and a delicious drop in temperature. Bliss. Mirinda had guitar this morning but, as soon as she’d returned, we packed the poodles into Sidney and took off for Hankley while … Continue reading →

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When rivers fight back

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Gary

On the way back from our walk at Hankley this morning, we were stopped by the sight of the river flooding. We weren’t alone; there were quite a few of us stopping and staring. Normally, the bridge in the photo … Continue reading →

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Lamps

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Gary

Ah, Hankley. It’s been so long. You are the ideal cure for being overseas too long. And the poodles agree. It was a glorious day today and just perfect for going to Hankley for a walk. Very few people, lots … Continue reading →

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Finally summer

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Gary

Today was the first day that actually felt like summer. The sun was out, it was hot and lots more people were wearing summer clothes (as opposed to just me). Having been forewarned that it would be hot, we decided … Continue reading →

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