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Began at Arnos Vale Cemetery then after long traffic queues got to the Archives where I found this. Our great grandfather's signature. How lovely, though it was on a plan for the new Gaol. No photograph yet though. Here is his great grandfather's will. He could not write and his great grandson could design great buildings. And this is his home still standing. Next door to Toolstation. A big house for a big family. Though oddly if you put in the address you get a different house. Be interested to see the garden from Google earth. I then went to the Jacobs Wells baths for the tour  They are keen for a plaque so I"ll get that done. I like to think that Josiah is remembered. When it was used as a dance studio. The Community used these baths until the 50s where there were people who did not have baths in their homes. a tailor shop across the road. Staying at the Marriott ...

I went to watch Oti in his first rugby match at his school beat Burford 8/2. As Rob says the boys all look the same BUT in the third pic Oti is standing right in the front on the right. Autumn is upon us.  What about this beautiful though quite scary caterpillar. The spike is at the back I think. It is a pale tussock. One year since we planted the River Garden. With our warming climate there are plants flowering now which of course previously would not have, like weigela, hellebore and geums coming out again. Effie turns 7. Visit to Cheltenham Amazing flowers for October 13th.  Met up with Jen and Dave. Effie turning 7. A snowy Canada. Went to a writers' and poets' meeting in Cirencester and trying to get something positive done with my songs.  Can't believe they are worthless. Have found 95 of the 100 little ducks. This s...