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Wow! Renewed my veterans railcard at 0930 yesterday. It was despatched at 1230 the same day, and arrived at 0930 today. That's pretty impressive service.
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Had my first Gregg's Festive Bake of the season today. Absolute heaven in a Puff pastry wrapping 😊
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Lovely day here in rural Staffordshire. Mist across the fields, crows squawking away, but not that cold. Feels lovely and calm.
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Well - My first ever attempt ar Bordelaise Sauce was a surprising success. Even my daughter smothered her chips in it! If you know my daughter, you will know that is the highest of praise 😁 I spent my 5 weeks in hospital learning how to make sauces from scratch.
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Some interesting pledges in @SDPhq draft defence policy. No comment yet on how funded but key points are...
10 front line squadrons for RAF.
25 RN escorts by 2040, built in UK.
1 Heavy and 1 Light Division, fully resourced.
Curtail vexatious claims against veterans.
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As part of my whole body rehab, I've just been to the chiropodist for the first time in my life. I have to say, my feet and toenails feel like a million dollars. Great experience.
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29 years ago I proposed to Juliet Zero Alpha on top of York Minister. Not only am I astounded that she said 'yes', I am equally astounded that she's still here putting up with me. Anyway, we had a lovely dinner out to celebrate and I go to bed full, comfortable, and content 😊
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After dinner coffee. I'd like to pretend this was my drawing room but sadly it isn't. At least we have it to ourselves for now.
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Well, 5 weeks in hospital and having one of my giant swollen kidneys removed has given me one bonus at least - I can now fit into three of my suits again! Skinny legend once more 😆
After yesterday's fabulous full English, this morning it was a more continental Croque Monsieur. Got to treat yourself at the weekend. I think next weekend we might go with kippers and haggis. I promised myself whilst in hospital that when I got out I was going to live well.
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Hard to believe. 11 years ago I was running the York Marathon with my younger brother. Today I'm learning to walk again.
My apologies for being inactive on here for a while. Just been in hospital for 5 weeks. Boring old man stuff. Home now thank goodness.
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A day of careless fancy. Lay abed until ten thirty, thence to town for a leisurely lunch. This afternoon filled with other idle pursuits.
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Quick project check. Wars of the Roses forces growing steadily. Will fill the ranks some more this weekend.
Girls away. Got the house to myself. Pizza, bath, paint some figures, write a bit of the novel. Nice way to start my holidays.
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