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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.
