Author Archives: steve

Back to work

Posted on February 22, 2012 by steve

We didn’t get a great deal more done on Monday – it was simply a struggle to stay awake. We didn’t do too bad. We tried bottle of wine I’d picked up at the supermarket. I must have been jet … Continue reading →

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Back on the boat

Posted on February 20, 2012 by steve

The kids all seemed to have enjoyed their long night out clubbing in London. They were reasonably quiet sneaking back into the apartment just after 5am. By pre arrangement we woke them all up at 10am so we could sort … Continue reading →

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Last few days

Posted on February 18, 2012 by steve

On Thursday we headed off to Borough Market (near London Bridge) as Ben was on a mission to pick up some exotic and very expensive beer for a friend of his. Borough Market is an exotic food and beverage market … Continue reading →

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Out and about with the family

Posted on February 16, 2012 by steve

The Monday trip to Hampton Court was interesting. We were joined by the extended family: Betty, Paul, Emily, David, Tara and little Oliver. The only disappointment was missing the maze which closed earlier. Had I known it boiled down to … Continue reading →

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Family all together

Posted on February 13, 2012 by steve

On Saturday morning I headed off to the airport to pick up Ben, Sam and Amy. Overnight Chesham, where we are staying, had a record low temperature. By the time I set off it had warmed to a balmy -13C. … Continue reading →

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