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More fantasy playground

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Gary

First up, the Edison letter included on Friday. It refers to his wish for a phonograph that he had loaned to the museum to be sent to Paris for an exhibition. It is the second page of the letter. Mr … Continue reading →

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Fantasy adventure time

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Gary

Sadly, I didn’t get to go to the fire engine display at Tilford today. And I won’t be going tomorrow either because Tom has a new movie he REALLY wants me to see. I guess I’ll have to wait till … 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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Flanagan & Allen

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Gary

About six weeks ago, we ordered three garden arches. The Wessex Forge, from whence they were purchased, promised perfectly rusted iron arches with curly bits. I figured we’d just order them, pay then they’d turn up in a few days. … Continue reading →

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Waiting and weeding

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Gary

Emma does this thing where she runs up to other dogs and invites them to play. She runs up to them (but not too close), goes down on her front legs, wagging her tail like an aircraft prop and barks. … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Farnham

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Gary

The Park looked absolutely stunning today. It was a warm, glorious day and the greens were out in force. I missed the first half of it because I was at the Talking Newspaper leading the Farnham edition. It was one … Continue reading →

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The cows are back in town

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Gary

Emma almost met her first cow today. And would you believe it? She barked at her. To be fair, the cow was quite a distance away and Emma may have thought it was a big dog. Also, I had Emma … Continue reading →

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Hassells and quiche

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Gary

While I was shopping, Bob checked out of the Bush and made his way over to the house, not as perky as usual because he has a sore throat. Bob never gets sick so he’s not the best patient. He … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Blue Door

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Gary

A beautiful day dawned after the deluge of yesterday. I pulled back the black plastic and switched on the big fan. And, I’m happy to report, the sun stayed with us all day. Once the sun went down, I’d worked … Continue reading →

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Guests for lunch

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Gary

The pastry for the turnovers was too thin and the almond honey crust on the chicken was burnt. However, the creme brulee was, to quote Amanda, the best she’d ever had. I was very stressed first thing so, when Mirinda … Continue reading →

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