Friday December 10th, the two Sagitarians, one on last leg of octogenarian one 64, walked 16km, from Ipswich Station to Woodbridge Station, in a 5 good hours. We rocked up at Halesworth Station, two dogs, one deaf and blind, one excited, to get the train to Ipswich. The collector forgave my wrong day booking, and… Continue reading Sandlings – Last leg – Ipswich to Woodbridge
Dereham Girl to Dereham Girl
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Aldeburgh Doc Fest 2021
The first year not camping in the camper van, and as it happened, dominated by transport hurdles to overcome. Michael rented a Ford Puma, no dogs allowed, so we both drove down in our respective cars on Saturday. M could not find the unlock button, to drive the Bartons from Wentworth to Cinema, then his… Continue reading Aldeburgh Doc Fest 2021
COP 26 –
On this last day of COP26, I am reflecting on our past relationship with Climate Change and trying to unpick the politics from the reporting to find a thread of hope. I first heard of Climate Change from Bob Edwards, when I worked with him at Greenpeace UK, in the 1990's. He always knew the… Continue reading COP 26 –
COP26 – FOOD
A much-shared, disputed, graphic from Cop26 claiming a vegan croissant is worse than a bacon roll is the latest challenge to the dominant mantra - go vegan, no meat. Food is how we can make a difference to climate change, what we choose to eat. It's nutrient content and it's carbon footprint. So for every… Continue reading COP26 – FOOD
Samhain, and unexpectedly Bob
Here's the official version Time awaiting for the personal. Nothing like being ill for making some space in the life. Here I am, a few weeks later. Philip Carr Gomm, said Kevin in the wood, talking to someone. I know this person, I said, from way back in a past. My hero, said Kevin. So… Continue reading Samhain, and unexpectedly Bob
Protected: Visit to Richard and Linda 2021
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Lakes 2021 via Langar and Nottingham
LANGAR and Harby xx By chance we got an air bnb in the next village, as LangAr didn't have dog rooms for us, a delightful place as it transpired, an inspiring cabin built in their garden. He was a cabin builder and had built Agnews at Langar a few years back. To welcome us was… Continue reading Lakes 2021 via Langar and Nottingham
Alex and Sam wedding
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Michael’s past London life
How long is it, we both wondered, on the elongated train ride down to the smoke? Now sitting safe outside a cafe, awaiting eggs Benedict, opposite the Gielgud and Apollo Theatres in Shafestbury Avenue, we naturally reflect on this trip down, a night in town, a dive into Michael's past working life. We are tourists… Continue reading Michael’s past London life