We recently spent a week in Penparc, near Cardigan, in West Wales and were lucky enough to hit the one week of the summer that was actually hot.  OK, it was September, but as we were still waiting for summer to arrive I'm guessing that was it.  It was so ...

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Picture the scene.  You arrive early for your dinner reservation, so you go to the restaurant bar for a drink.  Two of your party order a glass of Pinot Grigio.  The lovely helpful girl behind the bar recommends we buy a bottle as it would be better value.  In fact, ...

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Whilst happily reading my book on the train home from a client meeting today, the cruel irony of the situation struck me. I had spent the day eating 'plastic' food.  Lunch was a brie, grape and cranberry sarnie (very sweet in a slightly disturbing way), half a bag of crisps, some ...

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We decided to do our fruit and veg shop at a rather lovely stall in Macclesfield's indoor market today.  We may have gone a little mad and bought more than we strictly needed, but then it's hard to restrain yourself when it all looks lovely, hardly any of it is ...

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Culture?  In America?  Tsk, you cynics.  Here is a potted summary of 'what we did on our holidays' !  (By the way, I'm guessing this third entry will appear at the top as the latest blog entry so if you've not read parts 1 and 2 go and read those ...

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Feeling bloated after my last entry?  Sit back, relax and let me give you the highlights of the wedding itself.  As so much happened, I'll try and keep it succinct. Saturday night - rehearsal dinner.  American tradition dictates that a 'rehearsal dinner' is held before the wedding, hosted by the groom's parents.  Nothing ...

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OK OK, stop nagging already already!  You want New Yoik?  You got it! So, our recent foray across the pond can be neatly divided into sections as follows: The Wedding; The Food; and The Culture. Let's get the important part over with first.  Yes that's right, The Food!  (Hey, wedding...food...wedding...food...it's a ...

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I'm aware that I've not posted since returning from my brother's wedding in Brooklyn.  My only excuse is jetlag and general downright laziness.  This is a kind of holding entry - an acknowledgement that I need to write, but without actually writing!  Don't worry, once I get my act together I'll ...

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No messing around here, let's get straight to the point. We went out for dinner on Saturday night and had what I can confidently say is the best Italian meal I've had outside of Italy. There. What do you think of that?! And where was this ...

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I always knew that National Rail were ripping us off but I never really appreciated by how much until today. But there is a way of getting around the thieving gits, and here's how... So here's the scenario.  I need a return ticket from Macclesfield to Aldershot via London for next week.  ...

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