Tag Archives: Summer

The Ice Cream Index of Happiness

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

It turns out it really is the simple things in life that do the most to uplift you’re feelings, at least if you’re British and it’s summer time. Chocolate and donating to charity give British people the most happiness per … Continue reading →

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Since I’ve been gone…

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

If you’re reading this then you may have noticed that I have got a little behind with my blog posting.  I’m hugely sorry about that.  Something has been tapping at my window demanding my attention and sadly that thing is … Continue reading →

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Mad dogs and Englishmen

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

You might not realise it if you live elsewhere but for today at least London is about the hottest city on planet earth, not including Paris and err New Delhi.  It’s easy for everyone to scoff at the idea that … Continue reading →

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It’s always sunny in Norfolk

Posted on June 22, 2014 by

The more eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that my Saturday post is actually a day late.  It isn’t due to the summer solstice which is what I would have posted if only I had been able to but simply … Continue reading →

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Surviving The Scorchio Summer

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

It’s nearly the middle of July and surprise, surprise it is sunny and hot here.  It may be sound unusual to find someone surprised of summery weather but it is a genuine surprise to everyone in London and not necessarily … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Monday(s)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

First of all thank-you to everyone who liked my blogs last week when I was away.  I’m glad they were appreciated and I really enjoyed following up on the people who ‘liked’ me. Monday is a Bank Holiday in England, … Continue reading →

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A day out in Cockermouth

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Due to the all night storm our plans to go for another day in the mountains was quickly forgotten in place of a visit to the picturesque town of Cockermouth. Cockermouth sits at the meeting point of 3 rivers and … Continue reading →

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A seaside jaunt

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Thursday was forecast to be a wet day so we decided to take the car in case we had to shelter. Bizarrely for a wet day we decided to go to the coast, happily for us not only did the … Continue reading →

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A lakeside walk

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Following the culture and forests of the last few days yesterday we decided to do a nice steady lakeside walk. We decided to go to Wast Water which is much less touristic than other lakes with no villages, paddle-steamers or … Continue reading →

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A trip to the manor

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

One of the most popular ideas about Britain and England in particular is that it is covered in stately homes. While this is true over 1,000 of these houses have been lost just since WW2. This was due to many … Continue reading →

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