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The Motherland & Beyond

Mei - Juni 2023
I off to see Serena in Finland and then off to the Motherland. Baca selengkapnya
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    Gomshall Gomshall - all aboard!

    20 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Sadly, I had to leave Mersea Island and say goodbye to my friends, Alan & Shirley. We will meet again someday somewhere, don't know when..........look after yourselves.
    I had a very smooth trip into Waterloo, and there saw sights I hadn't seen since my days in the 80s. Top hats and tails are still the standard of dress for the races, and aplenty there were in Waterloo along with women's hats of all shapes and sizes. Tally ho ol' chaps!
    I got lunch at Waterloo and chatted briefly to a lady who thought NZ was paradise. Now I'm on board the train to Gomshall via Guilford.
    Arrived at Gomshall to be greeted by Gavin and Glenys. It was super to see them. The cottage is just beautiful, built around 200 yrs ago, and British to the core.
    Tonight, we dined at the new refurbished "Gomshall Mill" and had a great meal and classy French wine.
    Home now to relax for the evening..

    Wednesday in Gomshall and Gavin had me assembling garden furniture and helping out in the garden. We took some time out to lunch at Abinger Hatch pub, where to my delight, I had trout for lunch. We also took the opportunity to visit the local farm shop where I bought some unusual tomatoes and some delightful pickle.
    In the afternoon, Gavin went out to get more garden furniture, and I went for a short stroll in Gomshall. To my amazement , I came across an elderly couple who owned a 1932 3 wheeler Morgan V2. Being me, I got talking to them. They told me they had done 300,000 miles in their three wheeler, having driven it through Russia, Europe, and the UK. What a delight to see an absolute classic. They also owned a 1929 Morgan Racer that they raced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
    On my return from my walk, Glenys was looking after a friend's 3-year-old daughter, and we were watching trout in the stream at the back of the cottage. I managed to net a native lobster, which also habitat the stream.    Baca selengkapnya

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    OH LORD, WONT YOU BUY ME A MERCEDES BENZ

    22 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Today just had to be another car day, didn't it, and this Colonial boy went to Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Weybridge in Surrey. Being me, I couldn't resist a chance to go out on a race track and find out how good a Mercedes-Benz is.
    Driving a Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 at break-neck speed is phenomenal. I had an instructor with me, and not only did he get me to put the car through its paces, he put me through my paces as well. Learning to control a car at speed is amazing, and then experiencing aqua planing and simulated black ice and controlling it was difficult.
    Mercedes World is also a museum and research centre . I saw a Mercedes-Benz that were one off or out of reach of most NZers.
    After Mercedes World, I took Gavin & Glenys around Weybridge, where I lived in the 1980s for 4 years. Weybridge has changed little, still has a beautiful cricket green and choice shops. After our short tour, we went to Pyrford Lock for lunch at the Badger pub.
    We finished up the day at Dorking looking at antique & curio shops before arriving back in Gomshall for a well-earned G&T on the terrace. Another brilliant hot day in the land of hope & glory.    Baca selengkapnya

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    The Gomshall Whisky Assoc meeting

    24 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    A trip to see Gavin and Glenys would not be complete without a Whisky tasting session. As you may know, Gavin and I have started a Whisky still in NZ, and we bought some of our brew to England to partake in a " blind tasting." G& G invited their neighbour over, who is quite famous in the UK( more later) along with their British friends from Woking.. We had nibbles, etc, and then got down to the serious business of Whisky. Matt said a special Gallic ode for the proceedings and then judging began. To Gavin and I surprise, one of our brews won the competition .
    Their neighbour, Adam, is a local, and he is a landscape architect and does work for the Royal family. He regaled stories of his interactions with the family and the work he had done.
    Over the last few days, we have visited Abinger Hatch, Dorking, Peaslake, Godalming, and my ⁹favourite village, Shere. We walked the Pilgrims Way to Shere. The Pilfrims Way to a path stretching from Canterbury cathedral to Gloucester. The weather has been a real treat.    Baca selengkapnya

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    VILLAGE WALKS

    25 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Today, Sunday, I decided to walk to the next village from Gomshall, called Abinger Hammer, all of 1.2km away. I had tea and cake at the Abinger Tearooms and read the Sunday Telegraph. Coincidently, I had tea at the same tearooms in 1985. Jolly, nice it was. Abinger Hammer is known for a quaint clock tower.
    Today has been "rather close," as they say in Britian, with the temperature reaching 29c. This must be global warming, I hear you say. Nope, it ain't! These temperatures in an English summer were occurring in the 1980s when I lived here. History also shows Britian experienced very high temperatures in Roman times.
    Walking in the Surrey Hills and between villages is so enjoyable and easy. These villages were created in a time of limited transport, so close proximity of villages and dwellings were important for contact and trading.    Baca selengkapnya

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    LONDON CALLING - DO YOU RECIEVE?

    26 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    I just couldn't resist another day in London, so the Knights and I got up early and headed in by train to London for a day of being tourists.
    It was a day to wander around so Lucy & Issac could get a feel for London and for us all to attend the theater that evening to see "Austentious."
    Arriving in to Waterloo, we headed for the Thames and walked to Westminister Bridge and took in the view of the House of Commons, Big Ben (very accurate clock😉)and then onto Westminister Abbey(the queues!). We then wandered our way up to Buckingham Palace(shame they built so close to the road😆) to be in time for "the Changing of the Guard" which was spectacular with the Royal Hussars on horseback. Onwards to St James Park(my favourite park) and then to the Horseguards parade where we were privileged to see the Royal Hussars again. We then headed to "The Mall" ( the Mall had no shops😒) and visited the memorial to Sir Keith Park. Then we headed for Knightsbridge but on the way got waylaid at Fortnum & Masons and I had to show the Knights my old haunts( Rowleys, Three Crowns, The Shirt Shop) in Jermyn St, most posh ' chaps.
    On our way to Knightsbridge, we stumbled across a delightful free house (as pubs are called) and had a spot of lunch, awfully nice(as one says in London). Couldn't resist going to Berkerley Square to view a few car show rooms.
    Then, a quick jaunt across Hyde Park and in Harrods! OMG! only fools and horses would part with their money in Harrods! The price of everything was ridiculous. Who pays $1,000 for a pair of running shoes? and $180 for one pair of socks? Still, it was worth a look, especially the food hall where white Asparagus was a mere $20 a head, Gordon Bennet!( as Delboy would say).
    At this point, we all went our separate ways until we met up for the theatre in the early evening, just off Leicester Square.
    We saw Austentious, which was a comedy about Jane Austen. The actors did the whole play impromptu, and it was so clever. A good way to end our London day out.
    On collecting the car, we spotted a fox in the carpark and another crossing the road. Sadly, foxes are ostricused here as they are seen as pests. However, they are beautiful looking animals, and I have now seen one in the flesh.
    Tomorrow, I head to Heathrow to fly to the Colonies and back to reality. There is a saying, " One who grows tired of London grows tired of life." However, I would say; "one who grows tired of the Motherland, grows tired of life." In my mind, Britian is still great, and England will always be "the Motherland." Long may we have a connection to Great Britian!    Baca selengkapnya

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    Great Britz (& the Pretenders)

    27 Juni 2023, Inggris ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    My final hours have come around, and I'm reflecting on my trip to Finland and the UK. What made my trip was my friends. These are the true Brits who have welcomed me into their homes and make the great in Great Britian.
    Catching up with Jarlath and Jenny, these two I worked with, and they have served their King and country in the most difficult ( and sometimes dangerous) way. I was proud to have worked alongside them. Thank you for all those great times and sharing of stories. I salute you both CAPT Norman OBE & Mrs Norman.
    Dave & Bev Zeal, who both served as teachers and school principals, producing our future leaders (thank God they never had Boris in their classes, or on reflection, perhaps they should have) and business people. I met Dave and Bev in the 1980s, sharing many a BBQ and a pint or three at Shere( the Queen!). Mr & Mrs Zeal, you have done Britian proud.
    Alan Mason & Shirley Swan, engaged for 39 yrs ( can't rush a special moment) who have devoted themselves to sailing and yachting and are now bringing on a new crop of sailors, one of them 87 yrs old. You deserve " special mention" in despatches for your yachting skills and knot tying lessons you gave me ( along with trying to line me up with Sophie.......sigh.....). I met Alan & Shirley in 1986 in Greece, and the friendship has been continuous and close.
    Gavin and Glenys, who are the great Pretenders in Gomshall, but their presence is real( no one checked their immigration papers!). These two take on every new situation with gusto, and their presence in the Motherland helps make Britian all that much greater. Gavin & Glenys, my NZ pals have very much included me in their family, and I'm so grateful for this.
    Then there is my gorgeous daughter, Serena, who is no pretender, but a true beauty who has made friends in so many countries and the very reason I came North. Serena made Finland her home for 6 mths and has also been to the Motherland on 2 occasions so Serena can call herself a Brit for the moment. I love you, Serena, and thank you for making this trip possible.
    I shall miss all my friends in the Britian but we will meet again, sometime soon...........( now has anyone seen my passport, can you check under the beds............🙃.)    Baca selengkapnya

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