Ramada Hotel And Suites Coventry

... managed to get all loose ends sorted and even probably did over and above what was expected - ok nothing new there either. Had a massive stack of discharges to do (over 30) and halfed that today so well on the way to getting out the door of work on Friday with it all done - its all positive thinking at present as I am all to familiar with the spanner that can be thrown in at the last minute ...

... the moment.<br>Spent the day doing boring things - reading up on some CPD/Professional activities and sorting some files/photos on my computer. Made a cake to take to work - Guinness Chocolate Cake (A Nigella gem (she really is a domestic goddess if this is anything to go by - recipe available online for anyone interested)). Should have got out and about and see Brum for my last weekend here but got sidetracked and figured I ...

I am being to think I am absolutely mad for doing this ... my bag has been re-packed no less than 10 times to find some space for a mascara and a pair of sparkly flip-flops, both of which I thought were essential items, until I remmebered that I am going to Africa and in fact fighting off bugs should really be my number one priority. So out came the sparkly flip-flops and the mascara and back in went the mossie net and deet spray!!<br ...

... We&#8217;re now planning to spend November in France where we can speak a little of the language. A couple of great opportunities have come up there that look very exciting. Providing that there are sufficient volunteers, one of the hopes is to erect an eco building in a woodland using local resources. So we won&#8217;t be gaining a winter suntan immediately, and the woollen socks will be important!<br>Alex<br>

... of hand and we killed my beautiful pink hammer, then headed back to the Warwick Arms hotel for more drinks. Had such laughs with everyone, the highlight being Kate giving Tim the best ammo in the world for his speech tomorrow (which of course wasnt written yet), and the rather limp looking pink hammer! eventually some of our other friends arrived, having been stuck in London traffic for hours. So more drinks were had. Someone then decided to look at the time, and discovered it ...

... ALL the lights just for me! They were super nice even tho my camera died. I told them I would do a day tour (4lbs) to take pictures tomorrow. Following that tour my Food and Beverage Chef de Cuisine stopped by and offered me a tour of the casino and farraddays. We had to wear a yellow jacket (simliar color to my infamous bike helmet) and a hard hat. It was SPECTACULAR!!! A 37 mil lb project ($74million). Everything is soooo beautiful ...

... basking in the sun every time they have a chance. Me too, I appreciate it more. We continue walking and passed by Canley ford and meet with the head of Canley ford who explained about the meadow there. We also got information about some fungus from our fellow walker the environmentalist. The other walkers are friendly. We had a break where John Greene met us with oranges. Each of us got one slice of orange. What a man ...

... really beautiful houses here, many still with thatched roofs. (BevNote: Apparently it is law that, if you purchase a home with a thatched roof, you must replace it, when needed, with another thatched roof.) The weather has been mild and a bit damp. The gardens here are fantastic. Supposedly, they are kept the same as they were ...