Shakespeare Globe Theatre

My London mission today was a visit to the Shakespeare Globe Theatre on the Thames for a performance of Romeo and Juliet.  I did the usual tube run and got there a bit early, so walked along the Thames, across Millenium bridge and around for a bit before the performance started at 1pm.  It was [...]

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Operation H&F

With the sun coming out yet again for another weekend, signalling the nearly start of summer (officially on Monday), I have decided that today is as good a day as any to kick start my operation get fit and healthy – 8 week plan.
Yesterday I had a headache all day and felt quite down, so [...]

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Someone elses words today..

It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.

Douglas Adams (1952 – 2001)
But now chocolate..that’s a whole different ballgame!

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Scandinavia

Received confirmation of my contract end-date today – 31st July it is!  And put a deposit down for 19 days in Scandinavia trip in September – more info to come.
Just got back from having a drink (non alcoholic for a change) and chat with friend from work, so winding down and heading to bed. Back [...]

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Last weeks to focus

Time to refocus and enjoy the last 10 weeks of work. At the end of this will be hopefully, if funds permit, about 6 months off to do the travel part of this working holiday and then gear up for 2010. I have commenced the bookings for Sept and Oct. Both of which are going [...]

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Humid London

Today, after a bit of rain, it was humid London.  Not sure what the temperature was, but very steamy!  I walked to Westfield for a coffee in the morning, got a tube to Oxford St for a quick walk and lunch and then met up with a friend at Regents Park for a nice amble [...]

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Greenwich

Finally made it to Greenwich, well for a few hours anyway. Slept in, walked to Ealing and had a late breakfast and then got a tube and a DLR, to Greenwich, arriving around lunchtime.  Did a bit of exploring around the park, painted hall, chapel, and the Royal Observatory before hopping on a ferry back [...]

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Royal Chelsea Garden Show

There are a rather large number of photos of flowers, about to hit Flickr! Today was the Chelsea Flower Show.  Luckily I bought my ticket before I went to San Fran, as it was a sellout, and it was fabulous.  I must have spent about 2 hours on arrival in the flower hall, and then [...]

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Long weekend. Yay!

Been out and about for the last couple of nights.  Last night was the baby shower dinner at a nice restaurant in Westbourne Park called the Oak. Had some drinks and then ventured inside for pizzas.  Great night, girls only!  Tara, who is the MTB had a good night I think – she is due [...]

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Busy planning

Slowly starting to put a few pieces of the puzzle together, the planning genes are starting to kick into action again. I have had a change of mind on the travel, not doing it, just the amount. I would really like to spend a bit more time exploring England as well, so might cut back [...]

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