I was up early and ready to set off, but unfortunately Mr C was sluggish which meant we didn’t set off until 11.20am. After we had filled up with petrol and checked the car tyre pressures it was almost time for lunch. I was driving so Mr C was tasked to think of a suitable [...]
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10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 16th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Newcastle & Crookham 2013
Two Rooms with a View
I returned from my early Autumn break yesterday with around 700 photographs. I had a wonderful time and visited many interesting places. When I have gathered my thoughts and photographs, I shall share my holiday journey with you.
16 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Crookham 2011, Holidays
Sit & Rest a While
I am going to be busy for a few days, so take a seat and enjoy the view. I may be quiet but regular posts will still appear below this one…
If the view and the posts are not enough you could always pick up your favourite drink from the honesty bar in the lounge to help [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Sep 4th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
A Perfect Day
I still don’t know where all the time goes… It only seems like a few months since I was celebrating my nephews 18th Birthday and there we were yesterday celebrating his 21st.
All his family were gathered together for a lunch time celebratory meal, a good time was had by all and it was nice [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 31st 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
Bank Holiday Monday
Yesterday the weather was glorious, so we took advantage of the sunshine and took a leisurely drive through the Shropshire countryside to Highley Station and Engine house. We arrived just in time for lunch, which we ate sitting on the balcony overlooking the railway track. We timed it just right to watch a [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Aug 27th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes
New Spectacles
Last week I went for an eye test and contact lens health check, the latter was long overdue…
I set off from the office in plenty of time to travel and find a parking space, expecting to have 10 to 15 minutes to spare. The best laid plans are often disrupted by unforeseen circumstances and this [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Aug 14th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Lucerne 2013
The Uncertainty of Flying Swissair
Swissair have a quirky policy which means that people who have bought and paid for a flight are not guaranteed a seat on the flight they have booked.
On my recent holiday to Lucerne we arrived at Birmingham airport check-in desk in good time only to be told that the plane was full!! We were advised [...]
19 Comments CherryPie on Aug 12th 2013
