As 2015 comes to a close and we herald 2016, I am once again wondering where all the time has gone. It seems like only 5 minutes since I was reflecting on 2014.
We were lucky to be able to go on more than one holiday this year, the highlight being our stay in Piran, Slovenia; [...]
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A Reflection on 2015
23 Comments CherryPie on Jan 1st 2016
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A Hectic Evening…
I arrived home to be informed that visitors (family members) were due to arrive shortly. It was a nice surprise but it meant that my evening Christmas preparation plans were put on the back burner…
Whilst we were enjoying a catch up with our visitors the doorbell rang and on opening the door we found yet [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 22nd 2015
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Deck the Halls
We had some complications along the way but both Christmas trees are finally up and decorated. As I was going to bed on Saturday evening I noticed that even though the heating was turned off it still appeared to be running. It is only a few weeks since we had a similar problem fixed. This [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Dec 14th 2015
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Rain in Piran
This is what happened when when the wind changed direction and the light rain turned into a torrential downpour. You can now see why we left the breakfast table in a hurry…
Click on picture for a short video
Click on picture for a short video
14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 13th 2015
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Hotel Tartini – Piran
Hotel Tartini is perfectly situated with a choice of a view over Tartini Square or a balcony view towards the harbour and the sea beyond. On arrival at the hotel we found we had a room with a birds eye view of the square, a perfect room with a perfect view. During our stay we [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Dec 11th 2015
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The Queen Has Been Graciously Pleased…
Earlier this year I was informed that I had been awarded the Imperial Service Medal. My name along with a number of my colleagues names was published in the London Gazette 2nd June 2015.
Madam,
I am commanded to forward the Imperial Service Medal which Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to award to you [...]
24 Comments CherryPie on Nov 30th 2015
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The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle
Over the years I have stayed in many hotels in Newcastle. I first encountered the Hotel Vermont in 2013 and, although on that occasion I only stayed there for one night I immediately fell in love with it. Now it is my choice of accommodation when I stay in Newcastle.
From the hotel website:
The Vermont Hotel [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Nov 18th 2015
