This afternoon before visiting family I was able to go on a short walk in lovely sunshine.
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A Walk to the Woods
This morning I woke to bright sunshine which was a lovely change after the rainy windy weather that we have been having lately. I checked my phone’s weather app which advised me that it would rain later in the morning but be sunny and fine in the afternoon.
This led to a morning of household chores [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Feb 27th 2020
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Sunshine After Rain
Today there was a brief sunny interlude between the awful gales and rain we have been experiencing lately.
There were some things that I needed to do regarding my late aunts estate but I was able to factor in a short walk along my local pathways. I chose a circular route, starting off on the most [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Feb 23rd 2020
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York – Day Three
I was subliminally aware as I drifted in and out of sleep that there was a lot of activity going on in the hotel rooms and corridors. After a while I found my glasses and a torch (the room was dark) and looked at my watch to see what time it was. It was 8.15, [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Feb 19th 2020
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Time expands, then contracts, and in tune with the stirrings of the heart .
Haruki Murakami
16 Comments CherryPie on Feb 16th 2020
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York – Day Two
Feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep, it was time for breakfast. The cooked-to-order breakfast was delicious although I missed my fresh fruit options for a pre-breakfast starter.
After breakfast Mr C attended Vapnartak 2020 (a wargames show). It was my plan to walk York City walls whilst he was enjoying his hobby and despite the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 15th 2020
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Fine Dining at Chez Nous
Valentines menus in local restaurants did not inspire Mr C and I. Instead we opted for fine dining in Chez Nous.
Starter – Melba toast with smoked salmon and cream cheese
Main – Melt in the middle fish cakes
Dessert – Warmed apricots with honey, yogurt and toasted almonds
Served with a sprinkle of Valentines fun
8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 14th 2020
