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  • Fledging sparrows!

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    Looked out of the back bedroom window this morning to see a family of sparrows – with what we reckon to be at least 8 fledglings! They were a little unsure of flying, and realising that only one at a time can feed at the feeders. Mum was eating food and passing it along to…

  • World Cup 2018 – Wallace & Gromit TV Ad and Competition – npower

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    World Cup 2018 – Wallace & Gromit TV Ad and Competition – npower

  • Lathkill Dale, White Peak, Derbyshire

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    Gorgeous walk today around Lathkill Dale in the Peak District. Really warm day (around 25 degrees) and next to no shelter. However, heat pales into insignificance with the gorgeous surroundings and very few other people (bet the dark peak was heaving!) One interesting part was Magpie Mine which we  never knew existed, and apart from…

  • Rusalka – Leeds – 22nd May 2010

    Rusalka – Leeds – 22nd May 2010

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    A cracking evening at the opera (and also very warm!) Didn’t really know much about Rusalka before going to see it, apart from the famous Song to the Moon. Had listened to the Renee Fleming version (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dvorák-Rusalka-Antonín/dp/B00000DBUP/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1274631893&sr=8-6) which is quite outstanding. So after listening to that I was really looking forward to see the Opera…

  • The Copper Beeches

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    Well, perhaps Beech rather than Beeches!! First time in 3 years that our Copper Beech is looking really healthy. I think it’s OK because we’ve not had it too wet in the spring. Now, where’s that electric blue dress Miss Hunter . . . (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventure_of_the_Copper_Beeches) — Post From My iPhone

  • Headingley

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    New Carnegie Pavilion at Headingley – jury well and truely out!!! — Post From My iPhone Location:

  • Twitter

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    Having a bash at the old Twitter thingy. Follow me @nealpp

  • Owls at Wetherby

    Owls at Wetherby

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    It was the annual Mascots Race at Wetherby Races today for charity. Ozzie Owl of Sheffield Wednesday came first out of the professional mascots, and I caught up with him and Barney Owl after the race!

  • Thursday

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    Went to Jersey motor museum. Lots of old engines and beautifully looked after old cars and historical machinery. We also got a ride on a steam train they have which was a bonus! Going to the Michelin starred Bohemia restaurant in St Helier this evening. The chef us Shaun Rankin (winner of Great British Menu)…

  • Wednesday

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    Went to Jersey Lavender farm this morning which was interesting and very pleasant. The tea shop also sold the most gorgeous lavender shortbread. In the afternoon, we had a cruise along the south coast of the island. Lovely weather, and not too choppy. Had a splendid time!! — Post From My iPhone