I thought it would be a nice change to pop up to the local town centre during lunchtime today so that I could get something interesting for my lunch and also dinner this evening. I specifically remembered not to take the route where the roadworks were so that I didn’t get delayed. I was able [...]
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A Bit of a Mix Up
Recently I sent my Points Pedometer back because it had developed a fault and I couldn’t reset it. I received a parcel on Saturday which should have been my pedometer. I was looking forward to using the pedometer because my temporary one rattles rather loudly and makes it sound like I have a few loose [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 23rd 2010
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Chatsworth – Beyond Limits
The temporary sculpture I mentioned in my last Blog post is part of the Sotheby’s ‘Beyond Limits’ exhibition at Chatsworth. The exhibition is a display of modern sculpture set against the backdrop of Chatsworth house and estate. When I visited, the exhibits were in the process of being set up in preparation for the exhibition [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 22nd 2010
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Out & About
I have been having a nice day out and about enjoying the sun (I ordered it especially).
There were a few food challenges along the way but I managed not to succumb to the lure of naughty cakes
Out & About, originally uploaded by KirscheTortschen.
16 Comments CherryPie on Aug 16th 2010
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One of Those Days!
It has definitely been one of those days. This morning my printer wasn’t working, the light was on but nothing was happening! I fiddled around with the leads and ran some tests but it was staying offline. On closer inspection I realised that after my last minute visitors had vacated the room [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 14th 2010
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Hardwick Hall – The Muniment Room
I like the fact that some National Trust properties are now allowing indoor photography. It was a bit of a challenge to get a decent indoor photograph at Hardwick because the rooms were rather dark, so I only took a few photographs.
I Particularly liked the muniment room because I have not seen one before. [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 13th 2010
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Busy Again
I am busy again due to last minute unexpected visitors! We will be going out for a meal which will give me a challenge in choosing some healthy options. I can’t go spoiling my weight loss plans so soon can I?
So for now I shall leave you with another of my Corel Painter Essentials [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Aug 11th 2010
