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Tales from the City- The Black Dog of Death, or a day out at Leeds.

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Leeds Castle is the stuff of fairy tales. It is a castle of breathtaking beauty and surprises. But, I have to say up front, I would rather take a picnic basket and enjoy the grounds rather than the interior of … Continue reading

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The Great Summer Flu -or- Ted’s not dishing out the chicken soup!

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Why is it that sometimes it just feels so good to whine? I am dying. I don’t feel good. Why is this happening to me?  Ted took one look at me and my constant stream of complaints and hightailed it … Continue reading

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New Orleans, Jazz and Donkeys

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Earlier this year I was lucky enough to visit New Orléans again. I fell in love with the charm of the city, the numerous art galleries, and even though it was too short a trip, I managed a few photos to … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Mucking about in a London Cave.

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Ah ghosts, war, rock and roll, and not forgetting those Druids, means only one thing -Chislehurst Caves. The caves are actually a series of man-made tunnels, hand dug, scoop by scoop, to create rooms and caverns, burrowing some 22 miles … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- and we all tumbled down

I was at King’s Cross the other day, going down the escalator with a small suitcase.  I have done this journey far too many times to even count. I’ve carried my bike on the train and tube. I’ve even carried … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Strange sighting at St Pancs!

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I was making a mad dash for my train at St Pancs when this stopped me in my tracks long enough to snap it, wonder at the magic of nature and dash off. I suspect it is some sort of … Continue reading

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The Old Protector

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One cold winter day I was in a graveyard in Holland. I walked past a toppled headstone, leaves scurried past me dancing in the wind, and turned to see this great old tree offering comfort and protection. I have a great … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- The Samosa Queen

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The Shame of the Samosa Queen… or do you love anyone enough to give them your last Rolo? Every Tuesday morning my neighbour starts cooking and I try to think of reasons to stay home. The smell drifts over the … Continue reading

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Tales from the city- Waiting for the bus

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Waiting for the bus There is a bus stop just outside my front door. Normally I walk to the train station, which is maybe on a bad day– a ten-minute walk.  Certainly not worth the £1.00 the bus costs to … Continue reading

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Tales From The City-Putney Bridge

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PUTNEY BRIDGE -RIDING THE TUBE I had just spent a lovely afternoon in Fulham, and it was time to get back home.  I had spent some time in the Fulham Palace Gardens, not too far from my tube stop. The … Continue reading

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