The Barge Inn at Honey Street which is in Wiltshire would not be a name that trips off everybody's tongue. We decided to go today because the weather tomorrow is forecast to be worse and warm weather was promised. I spent my bank holiday perfecting a video for my new website. This is an absolutely brilliant place not for everybody but for those aware of alternative things to spend time in a...
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A weekend when nothing is expected of us.
We noticed that there was a village day at High Lyttleton so after lunch we hopped off to see what was going on. this event is always the same formula, dog show, refreshment tent, various local charities, tombola, one or two bric a brac stands, entertainment for the children. We were blessed with a sunny if slightly breezy afternoon and enjoy the company of locals. A short trip across country to...
The best service I have received in many a long year
I had a recent order for a printed color leaflet which I received yesterday and all did not seem right with it so I decided to approach the printing company to get redress in other words I wanted the job done again.This is an exact record of what happened today Thursday 22 August 2024 and why my opinion of the company remains at a high level 08.45 - I 'spoke' to the firm's bot that is on duty 24...
slightly unhinged Weymouth
We decided to have a day trip to Weymouth to get away from it all if only briefly. Little did we know that there were two football matches connected with the city in directly or directly so we have to ourselves up for a lively day. Direct trains to Weymouth are infrequent so we took the 10-22 train from Bath and found that we could hardly get on as the three coaches were nearly full. Thank...
My favourite jokes
People used to laugh at me when I used to say " I want to be a comedian", I am successful and nobody's laughing now I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot to mention morons. Behind every angry woman is a man who has absolutely no idea what he did wrong God gave us the brain to work out...
Clutton Fayre and the 50th Anniversary of Frome Council
To the village of Clutton to enjoy the annual outdoor celebration which does not change much from year to year. There are various small sales stalls, charity stalls, local initiatives, a large tent where the most glorious selection of cakes, all homemade, were available for the princely price of two pounds of slice. I found someone who was selling carrot jam believe it or not and it was...
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