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Floods in the UK
Heavy down pours cause severe flooding http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20493378 http://m.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/24/ uk-flood-warnings-heavy-rain-forecast With nations meeting in Doha to discuss a global plan to tackle climate change, the terrible floods hitting the UK are a stark warning about the need for urgent action to cut emissions (Labour accuses ministers of flood defence cuts, 27 November). ...
Off to Heathrow for a flight down south
... it Wetherspoons indulging in our first holiday drink. Looks like the blog may be short lived as the bag with all the chargers in it, does not appear to have one for the iPad. Panic over, found myself in the Dixon travel shop and they had just what I've always wanted, a world traveler iPad charging pack for a mere £35, rather pleased I didn't forget anything that would have been expensive. Through screening and find a pleasant bar, terminal four is much nicer than ...
Back home again
... was quick, the luggage waiting for us (very impressive) and we just straight onto the Heathrow Express. This got us nicely into paddington to connect with the 1806 so we were back in Home by 2130 tired but glad we had made that train as the next we 2 hours later.
All in all a fantastic holiday which went like clockwork and we both enjoyed every second. Thanks for everyone who commented, we read them with great interest and the odd laff.
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Brake issues ...
... place we tried to drive through... but we couldn't find our way into the centre and ended up driving round and round a car park. Not quite the thing.
But the bit we did see seemed to have loads of "alternative" shops, signs and all.
A few days ago, when we were on our way back from collecting the car, to go on this trip, we stopped in Midhurst to fill up with petrol and were stuck. The brakes were solidly on, so we squeaked and squealed our way to ...
Exeter and South
... was a restful night of sleep.
October 4th, Thursday
We got up and packed our stuff and then had a breakfast with Dianna being a great hostess. We thanked her for the breakfast and the accommodations and the recommendation for dinner. She was really gracious and the Hay Farm B&B is definitely a great place to remember.and we highly recommend it to others who make ...