April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
Happy new year! →
It’s a new year and an Olympic one for the UK.
Regardless of what the pundits tell you about the economic climate, the state of the middle east and the world of business, I have no idea…
December 2011
Happy New Rear! →
All the very best of luck, wishes and good fortune for 2012.
Filed under: Humour Tagged: 2012, Guy, Happy New Rear, Hunk, Year
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-25) →
Air (11)
Janet Jackson (6)
Human (4)
Joni Mitchell (3)
Aphex Twin (2)
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Festive Greetings →
There’s a cat in our tree!
It’s the 23 December, we’re just back from the shops and we are done. The house is full of presents and groceries and Richard and I are now ready to enjoy a…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-11) →
Janet Jackson (41)
Pet Shop Boys (28)
Smith & Burrows (25)
Ella Fitzgerald (22)
Foster the People (14)
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My favourite music of 2011 →
Now I hope I am not too early to write this but to be honest I doubt anything will be released now that I will want to add to the list.
In fact I found it quite hard to compile this list as there…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-4) →
Smith & Burrows (283)
Prince (34)
M83 (22)
Neneh Cherry (16)
Janelle Monáe (15)
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November 2011
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-27) →
P.M. Dawn (45)
Janet Jackson (36)
The Sound of Arrows (29)
Air (17)
Dimitri from Paris (14)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-20) →
Janet Jackson (42)
M83 (22)
The Sound of Arrows (17)
Justice (7)
Mint Royale (6)
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Yesterday I had the longest ever dream →
I have spent the last couple of weeks driving Richard mad playing “Magic” by the Sound of Arrows and am now more than happy that their debute album has been released.
“Voyage” is a…
Happy Friday :) →
Filed under: Musing
Ma-ma-man-ah →
Filed under: Humour, Video
Mum and Dad pay us a visit →
On Friday I picked my parents up from Paddington station and brought them up to Colchester for their first visit to our new home.
First impressions were great and it seems that they were genuinely…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-6) →
Pet Shop Boys (21)
The Avalanches (15)
Prince (13)
John Mayer (11)
Janet Jackson (9)
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Qype: Southwold Pier Pavillion in Southwold →
Southwold Pier
Southwold – Shopping – Gifts & Cards – Souvenir Shops
Whether the weather is fair or poor it’s always nice to take a walk along the pier to catch some fresh air.
Qype: The Crown Hotel in Southwold →
Southwold – Eating & Drinking – Pubs & Bars – Pubs – Hotels & Holidays – Hotels
We found ourselves in Southwold one sunny Sunday and whilst we were enjoying our seaside stroll…
October 2011
Our Anniversary Weekend →
It’s been a nice weekend and I would like to start by thanking those who remembered and sent congratulations and celebratory messages to Richard and I for our anniversary. It is madness to think…
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Happy Anniversary xxxxx →
Happy 5th Anniversary to my baby. 5 wonderful years as hubby and hubby.
I love you so much xxxxx
Filed under: Musing
Sorry girls and gays there is no such thing as the... →
Filed under: Video
Shhh Southwold… →
After a crazy couple of weeks we have managed to escape to the coast for a lovely day in Southwold and Dunwich.
In fact I’ve had a lovely day. It started with Richard bringing me breakfast in bed….
Choose the West Country! →
Not only is the new Yeo Valley ad campaign a wonderful idea, a whitty take on society and a great spin on the brand – it’s also a fantastic opportunity to see Gary Amers with his top…
How many of these did I own! →
My word there are so many toys I forgot about!
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Filed under: Musing
A true innovator →
I was up exceptionally early this morning (4:30 am) and read about the news of Steve Jobs passing pretty much as it broke.
I obviously didn’t know Steve Jobs but like so many I have been…
Time to recharge the batteries →
Sunset over Torrox Costa
We have had a nice couple of weeks off and as usual for us, we have packed them pretty full. The first week was spent in the UK, splitting our time between home…
September 2011
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-18) →
Foster the People (12)
Miami Horror (9)
Dimitri from Paris (4)
Mint Royale (4)
Enda P Guinan (1)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-11) →
Pet Shop Boys (36)
Janet Jackson (28)
Bill Conti (9)
Tigercity (7)
Miami Horror (7)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-4) →
Will Young (49)
Dusty Springfield (16)
Foster the People (16)
Jill Scott (15)
Metronomy (12)
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Blenheim Palace →
Yesterday we met up with Chris and Rob at Blenheim Palace. Sadly the fine weather in Colchester didn’t make it to Woodstock but we had a lovely day nevertheless.
Richard and I visited Blenheim…
August 2011
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-28) →
Prince (98)
Janet Jackson (31)
Zero 7 (12)
Foster the People (12)
Esser (1)
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Falling for Dom! →
Thanks to social sites I have been talking on and off with Stuart Wakefield who is guy that has an average day job but with aspirations to become a writer. He has been taking writing…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-21) →
Cathy Dennis (20)
Kaskade (17)
Madeleine Peyroux (15)
Plej (11)
Pet Shop Boys (4)
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Flatford Mill →
Today we enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Dedham Boathouse with Paul and Antonio. After watching the world go by (mainly on the river) we headed down stream for a stroll. Before we knew it we had…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-14) →
Prince (43)
Pet Shop Boys (27)
Kelis (25)
Janelle Monáe (14)
Bright Light Bright Light (12)
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Audley End →
Audley End
Audley End is a wonderful house and garden in Essex which is managed and preserved by English Heritage.
Upon moving to Essex we have moved into an area of the UK rich in…
Dedham – simply beautiful, wonderfully English. →
Family day on the river
Me awaiting my afternoon treat
A light afternoon tea
Richard enjoying our walk by the river
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-7) →
Foster The People (64)
Janet Jackson (48)
Dusty Springfield (39)
Metronomy (23)
Mint Royale (18)
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Pancakes? →
Richard bought himself a Lumix G3 today and added pancake lens to his bundle. Luckily for me the G3 is a Micro Four Thirds camera so the lens fits my Olympus PEN EPL-1.
This is a couple of my test…
When God was a Rabbit →
I read some good reviews about Sarah Winmans book but had no idea how gripped I’d be.
“Rabbit” follows the consequences and occasions that shape a person and those she love. Regardless of…
July 2011
A Summer’s evening stroll along the coast →
Sunset at Brightlingsea
Following dinner we took the short drive over to Brightlingsea where we enjoyed a lovely summers evening stroll.
This is my favourite shot – click it to see…
Life. →
Later heading home but an interesting day.
Thought provoking films and books fill my head with ideas, memories, loss, hopes and dreams.
Filed under: Musing
A beautiful walk on our doorstep →
Cymbeline Meadows and Charter Wood
As I mentioned in a previous post that we are really fortunate to have quite a lot of great green open places to explore, what I didn’t realise was…
Another quick peek →
As we have completed some work on the house and had a few changes such as our new sofa, the tiling we have put up in the kitchen etc., I thought I would record another video so that you can take an…