Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ashburton

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tony

October… we needed to make the most of the weather before it starts getting cold and wet! On the first weekend of October we organised a long weekend to drive to Ashburton, Devon. We set out in Salmon Car that … Continue reading →

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September

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tony

During September, as well as working, we had time for some weekend adventures like… Stephen’s birthday party: an English garden party complete with hog roast, live 60s music and rain. Kew Gardens: The Brits penchant for walking means they also … Continue reading →

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Matlock Bath

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tony

After spending the last three (three-day) weekends away with Mum, and seeing her off at Heathrow on 10 August, we had a few weekends exploring locally. We had a look at Clandon Park (a National Trust property) and Goldsworth Park … Continue reading →

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Boulogne

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tony

For the last weekend that Mum was here (Sat 6 to Mon 8 August) we decided to take the car across the channel on the Eurotunnel train to France. It is a 35 minute crossing from Folkestone to Calias. The … Continue reading →

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