Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bert and the Ashes

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Bertie

Sometimes a bit of a gamble does pay off.  8 years ago despite valiant attempts father and I were unlucky with our attempts procure Ashes tickets.  4 years ago because of a family wedding we could only go for tickets … Continue reading →

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Wolvercote to Eynsham mit sheep

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Bertie

Last Monday I set out to conquer another new section of the Thames, this time the most northerly point of the river.  I would have blogged about it before but my new phone ate my first attempt… My route took me … Continue reading →

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Cozy Vino

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Bertie

Ever since discovering this pattern I have been looking for the perfect excuse to make it. I will be honest, it is a perfectly pointless present (who has time to put their wine in a cover before polishing the bottle … Continue reading →

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