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EllieMay

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Well today has been a really good day. As hubby brought home something that I thought was lost. @Kristoff thank thank thank you. It totally made my day.
in case I didn't let me tell you that I got my postcard from Lena all the way from Denmark. Jarrod asked me who was sending me stuff from Denmark very surprised. So I said from one of my friends. Then he acts all surprised that I even have friends. Just like his father and likes to push the buttons. [emoji85] []

I had that day yesterday! I received a nice padded envelope full of seed yesterday from Mark.. so excited... a little perturbed that the weather didn’t cooperate so I could plant today:-(
This room has been great for friendship and I appreciate you all so much. Sometimes a nice chat fixes everything... but surprises in the mail are awesome too!
 

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Even though I pretty much try to only do vegetarian meals - a good old fashioned pork loin on the back yard smoker sounds (and smells) good. Pix of the end product!

Pork is really very low calorie if you stay away from the processed stuff... it’s really a shame that I didn’t read this earlier because it came out very well.. it also disappeared pretty quickly... along with the skillet corn n taters and the salad :)
But here’s what’s left..
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And finally, we jumped on a tube and headed to the poshest bit of London by St James’ Palace and The Ritz Hotel to a private members’ club called the Royal Over-Seas League (and yes it is hyphenated)

This club is very proud that it has had female membership since its foundation in the very early 20th century unlike several of its neighbours.

It’s actually 3 buildings of different periods knocked together
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This Georgian staircase has a bowed banister to allow ladies wearing crinoline skirts to use it more easily. Right at the top, the bars are straight as servants didn’t wear crinolines
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Some very beautiful buildings.
 

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I had that day yesterday! I received a nice padded envelope full of seed yesterday from Mark.. so excited... a little perturbed that the weather didn’t cooperate so I could plant today:-(
This room has been great for friendship and I appreciate you all so much. Sometimes a nice chat fixes everything... but surprises in the mail are awesome too!
Totally with you on that one.
 

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Pork is really very low calorie if you stay away from the processed stuff... it’s really a shame that I didn’t read this earlier because it came out very well.. it also disappeared pretty quickly... along with the skillet corn n taters and the salad :)
But here’s what’s left..
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Yummy.
 

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Well today has been a really good day. As hubby brought home something that I thought was lost. @Kristoff thank thank thank you. It totally made my day.
Then i went to High Tea at the Table Bay Hotel. So I took some pics to share with the ladies who like their high tea. It was very filling and very yummy.
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. And did I tell I got my postcard from Lena. Just in case I didn't let me tell you that I got my postcard from Lena all the way from Denmark. Jarrod asked me who was sending me stuff from Denmark very surprised. So I said from one of my friends. Then he acts all surprised that I even have friends. Just like his father and likes to push the buttons. [emoji85] View attachment 252191View attachment 252192View attachment 252193View attachment 252194View attachment 252195View attachment 252196View attachment 252197View attachment 252198View attachment 252199View attachment 252200View attachment 252201View attachment 252202
So pleased your seeds arrived ypu should have some lovely Danish Dandies soon!
Your tea looks very yummy!
Was it for a special occasion?
 

Lyn W

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And finally, we jumped on a tube and headed to the poshest bit of London by St James’ Palace and The Ritz Hotel to a private members’ club called the Royal Over-Seas League (and yes it is hyphenated)

This club is very proud that it has had female membership since its foundation in the very early 20th century unlike several of its neighbours.

It’s actually 3 buildings of different periods knocked together
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This Georgian staircase has a bowed banister to allow ladies wearing crinoline skirts to use it more easily. Right at the top, the bars are straight as servants didn’t wear crinolines
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What an interesting day you have had some wonderful buildings ancient and modern there.
I was supposed to be going to London today with my sister for Chris Packham's 'Walk for Wildlife' but she wasn't well so couldn't go.
 

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That is so neat! Don't tear it down to make way for progress. . . just build around it!
Sadly not always the case as a lot of old buildings, and things like parks etc are being lost because of the new Crossrail.
I hear they are even going to destroy an ancient woodland and cemeteries for the high speed trains to the north - all for the sake of a time saving of about 20 minutes I believe. Madness!
 

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Good Afternoon & Evening All

Just back from our 5 hour paddle where we knocked off about 12 miles or so. Started off overcast and calm, then some sun followed by a brief gale which created some nice wakes and waves as we crossed Mattawoman Creek where it meets the Potomac. Many (5 or 6) Bald Eagle sightings along with the rest of the usual suspects (geese, ducks, cormorants, herons).

The Start of Our Paddle Heading West

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A Hunter’s Goose Blind

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Time for a Break on a Small Peninsula

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My Paddling Companion

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Paddling Back Through the Marshy Area (A Short Cut)

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Looks lovely and peaceful there - although I think I would have been tempted to saw through the legs of the Goose blind!;)
 

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Well today has been a really good day. As hubby brought home something that I thought was lost. @Kristoff thank thank thank you. It totally made my day.
Then i went to High Tea at the Table Bay Hotel. So I took some pics to share with the ladies who like their high tea. It was very filling and very yummy.
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. And did I tell I got my postcard from Lena. Just in case I didn't let me tell you that I got my postcard from Lena all the way from Denmark. Jarrod asked me who was sending me stuff from Denmark very surprised. So I said from one of my friends. Then he acts all surprised that I even have friends. Just like his father and likes to push the buttons. [emoji85] View attachment 252191View attachment 252192View attachment 252193View attachment 252194View attachment 252195View attachment 252196View attachment 252197View attachment 252198View attachment 252199View attachment 252200View attachment 252201View attachment 252202
What was this ?:eek: I don`t mean the dandelion seeds and the letter from Lena, but the lots of cake. I gained weight by the look on the pictures !!!!! :eek:That`s mean !:D
 

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Good Afternoon & Evening All

Just back from our 5 hour paddle where we knocked off about 12 miles or so. Started off overcast and calm, then some sun followed by a brief gale which created some nice wakes and waves as we crossed Mattawoman Creek where it meets the Potomac. Many (5 or 6) Bald Eagle sightings along with the rest of the usual suspects (geese, ducks, cormorants, herons).

The Start of Our Paddle Heading West

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A Hunter’s Goose Blind

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Time for a Break on a Small Peninsula

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My Paddling Companion

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Paddling Back Through the Marshy Area (A Short Cut)

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It looks very peaceful :)
 

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Next up was the viewing gallery of The Cheese Grater... views would have been improved in the sunshine!

Looking south: Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast with The Shard, London’s tallest building, just sneaking in behind The Walkie Talkie
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Looking west with St Paul’s just visible through the mist
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Coming down in the glass lift looking towards St Helen’s church (see later)
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And exiting the building looking towards the famous Lloyd’s building designed by Richard Rogers who also designed the Pompidou Centre in Paris. I used to work for Lloyd’s ... it’s the major international insurance market where ships, satellites and all things expensive get insured.
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When you would not have mentioned the Tower Bridge I would have thought it is another city. So many new and futuristic looking buildings.
 

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Thanks!! So what's going here? What do people talk about?
Welcome to the CDR.
We talk about tortoises, families, problems, things we have done........... you name it we talk about it!
There's a lot of nonsense and sometimes mischief going on in here but above all we have lots of fun!!
Feel free to pop in and join us anytime!
 

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