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Observations on my 2011 Hols

Now that I have been home from my hols for 2 months I thought I’d share a few observances: I do not understand why there seems to be this “great” divide between what is considered the North & South. The … Continue reading

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First Part of Hols – Ruthie Time!

Not sure if my mom has become fearful now that she’s a widow, but she insisted on accompanying me to the airport to wish me bon voyage. She’s addicted to Swiss Chalet so after I checked in, which was relatively … Continue reading

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Look Back on 2010

In ways 2010 was better than 2009 and yet there were moments I wish I had never experienced. So onto the list of the delights that made up 2010 for me: Started 2010 with severe abdominal pain, thinking it was … Continue reading

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June 26th – return to Canada

Woke up early, nudge Tarotcub awake, and the arduous task of packing our suitcases begain. We actually finished rather early and instead of sitting about we decided to take an early train into London. On our trip into the UK … Continue reading

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Ely – June 25th, Last Day in the UK

As this was our last day, for myself and Tarotcub, we decided to stick close to Ruthie’s and just rest and relax. We went off to Ely. The previous night Ruthie informed me that she was to have a tango … Continue reading

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Germany – June 18-22

Early in the morning Ruthie, Tarotcub and I myself prepared ourselves for our arduous plane ride over to Deutschland — all 90 minutes of it. We did not drive over to Gatwick, but instead took the train down to King’s … Continue reading

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Day 6 in the UK

Day 6 for myself was a leisurely trip up to Hunstanton as per Ruthie’s suggestion. The trip consisted of taking a train up to King’s Lynn and then a bus. Somehow the gods were shining upon myself and Tarotcub as … Continue reading

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Day 5 in the UK

Thusfar I have revisted Ely Cathedral and ambled about the city with my three other travelling companions. Dinner consisted of first stopping off at the local Tescos.  I have to admit I do not get overly enthused by grocery stores, they … Continue reading

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Third Morning whilst on Hols

I am now sitting in Ruthie’s livingroom, enjoying the swaying of the trees outdoors and the meow of her remaining pussy. Plans today consist of actually taking it easy and going into Ely to wander about, check out Ely Cathedral … Continue reading

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Looking Forward to My Hols

I am very much looking forward to my holidays this year. This year I get 3 weeks vacation time, and I am using up 2 weeks of it for my annual excursion across the pond. I am to venture forth … Continue reading

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