I went to watch Oti 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.
Female Swan, looking for a way into one field. While across the road the male is waiting. Half an hour later still not reunited. It's quince time so embarking on membrillo, takes many hours. Also planning next year's holidays. A pity one has to do these so far ahead now.
As Megan was over for her graduation with the family we all got together for lunch. McCutcheons. Tom, Lisa and their families, next door, Jane and me. Though it had rained in the night it was a warm sunny day for lots of outdoor play. Then the annual photos. Then me and the young. Lovely day ending about 4.30.
Despite books, apps and flip charts we didn't ID any of these. This is tiny. Might be the same as first one. Even smaller. On chestnut tree. Growing on the wood chips in river garden, seems a perfect place, shady and moist I discovered the amphitheatre in Cirencester while visiting a picture framer nearby. It is the largest in Britain as Cirencester was once the second largest city in Roman times hence Corinium. Didn't venture down here with inappropriate shoes. ⁸
Spent the night at Leander for the Oriel crew reunion and this was the view at breakfast. I heard how important Roger had been to the college's rowing club, that without his inspiration they don't believe they would have achieved the successes they did and went on to do. Nice words. Lisa sent me this picture of her getting dolled up and wearing the necklace I got in Dresden and gave to Darcey. 55 years old. Amazing. I think this picture has been squeezed a bit. Also going through old posts I found some odd predictive words. Duolingo had been turned into Dublin go. When I once again download the whole lot there will be plenty of editing to do. Almost fruitless trip to London. After three hours to get to Marble Arch I walked to the Wallace Collection. Lovely old building and the Grayson Perry exhibition. His main colours throughout are shades of red and green. Notice the charities on this tapestry. How charities are f...
This is sure to become an annual event. With around 300 runners organised by Rob it is a great way to spend a morning. I was manning the cake stall. We made around £500. Heath, Otis and Heidi all came 2nd in their age group with Heath also coming 2nd overall in the 5K. Tom is back to work after his double op and pain free after a steroid injection in his hip. While I was away the calves got in and ate a lot of roses, while breaking their stems. The hens have resorted to flying over the fence to get to my beds so have reduced one to grass but not very happy with them. They don't like flying back.
Taking a road North East I found Saint Fargeau. Then motored trying to find a gas station. You can go 100km and not see one so when I found one before Sens there was a queue as others had the same problem. Had hoped to find the paint shop open in Joigny but no luck. This odd building in a field. Then tiring of D roads took the Peage to Reims. Only to find my room up 50 stairs. Booking.com does not say this but it seems I get breakfast included so not all bad. The back of the cathedral. The flying buttresses are an important feature letting in the light. On my way to supper. There is a dog get together in the grounds and later groups of men in the bushes. Had dinner at Millenaire And the cathedral on the way home. Look in the distance at the dog event. Now as I write this it is 11pm and there is singing and bells and wonderful music coming from it. I'm sleeping about 50 yards away. Darce...