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Oxted UK
Joined November 2012
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We have moved into our newly built house. Chaos doesn't come close. Feels like it will take weeks to sort everything. We'll see.
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Pete and Mo visiting from France so out for usual dinner in Reigate.
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Great day out with Steve C viewing London street art in East End.
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Looks like my pancreatic cancer has returned. Having discussions with my oncology team to decide best strategy. Miserable news.
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Packing today ready for early start tomorrow to drive to Alps for our first 2024 skiing trip.
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Attended annual exSSL Xmas Curry at Tudeley. c.35 old colleagues enjoyed chat and food, some coming from far away.
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AM working for NT. PM bridge. Caro and I and Sue&John for enjoyable dinner at Queens Arms before seeing LangLang at RAH. Stunning show. Don't know how he does it.
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Caro home from hospital after minor procedure. Me OWA dinner in House of Lords - excellent event.
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Our new home is essentially finished, just a bit of snagging to complete. We shall not move in until the present (old) house is sold.
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My tweets don’t fly
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Caroline and I to see "La cage aux folles" at Regent's Park outdoor theatre. Great venue, Queer show.
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Caroline and I to Buck's Head for lunch then did recce for exSSL Aug pub walk. pm to see Lucy in her school's rendition of Joseph and his technicolour dreamcoat. A brilliant production and credit to the school.
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Screed laid on top of heating pipes as house progresses
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Lost water supply. Water company said there was a burst but didn't know where or when supply might return. Fortunately it did return after a few hours.
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Good progress on house. Photo shows first layers of floor insulation and completion of brick cladding.
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Caro and I to London for PRIDE day Oh and to see musical "Operation Mincemeat". Not as wonderful as critics indicated but a very clever rendition of the story.
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Delighted to report that after my 40th Brain MRI, all is well. Now survived 10 years (against prognosis of 15months)
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Just back in Oxted after wonderful week away sailing in Greece with Ted and SteveG
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Mon 29/5 Caroline, Kate and I visit 6 impressive Oxted gardens open for local charity - One World. Some great ideas for our new garden.
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Packing for my short trip to Salisbury early tomorrow. Exploring militaria in the district.
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