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About Butty

Me and Er live in Devon in a small village with a Thatched Pub

June 1, 2013
4:57 pm
by: Butty

31st July

Arrived in Nice this morning and went straight to M&C’s as we can’t get into our flat until Sunday 2nd. Walk along the prom in the afternoon and through the annual Italian food fayre.

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May 26, 2013
8:47 am
by: Butty

25th May

Day after Holly’s wedding and staying with C&N . Sunny but cool day and went to Hillier’s Gardens at Braishfield . All the rhododendrons and azaleas were in fill bloom and very beautiful. Lovely gardens to visit. Bought a painting … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2013
8:40 am
by: Butty

24th May. Holly’s wedding day

Left Centre Parcs early morning to travel to Hampshire for Holly’s wedding. Arrived at Nige and Carly’s at about 10 am. Quick turnaround and off to the 1.00pm wedding at Winchester’s St Cross church. Lovely service but rubbish weather so … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2013
8:27 am
by: Butty

23rd May

Last day at Centre Parcs Jamie and Steff went off site early for their horse riding adventure Irene went to have her nails all tarted up for 2 hours in the morning. Gym in the afternoon and another badminton session … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2013
6:48 am
by: Butty

22nd May

Jamie had his Falcon adventure early morning where all the kids were allowed to handle some of the birds and instructed about the various types of birds of prey. Parents looked on and learnt something as well. Canoeing in the … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2013
5:49 pm
by: Butty

21st May

Walks around the estate in the morning then more gym for Me and Er. Josh and me braved the “Aerial Adventure” and the zip wire across the lake at the end. Ice creams and coffee all round before more badminton … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2013
9:30 am
by: Butty

20th May

Josh and Jamie had their Aqua Jets session first thing for 30 minutes and we all spent the next couple of hours negotiating the rapids, slides, hot tubs, cold dunk pool and the waves. Badminton in the afternoon and a … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2013
7:28 am
by: Butty

19th May

Gladiator Challenge for Josh today pm and Tai Chi for Irene. Josh was the best of the bunch and Irene came back worn out! (All the stretching) Moorhen nest near the bird hide Silly Billy’s around gym circuit Pancakes for … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2013
1:03 pm
by: Butty

18th May 2013

Off on the bikes in the morning to explore some more and found our way around all the facilities. Bradley broke the gears on his bike and had to walk it back to the lodge Bowling on Saturday evening , … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2013
12:55 pm
by: Butty

17th May 2013

Left home for a week’s adventure at Centre Parcs with Brad,Nat, boys, Jacob, Kelvin and Steff Arrived at our lodge at 2.00 pm and spent the afternoon exploring

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May 20, 2013
12:26 pm
by: Butty

23rd April

Last day in Bordeaux. Went to the Contemporary Art Museum and because the main exhibition area did not have an exhibit ( a new one being constructed) there was no charge. The building itself was worth the visit. It is … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2013
3:36 pm
by: Butty

22nd April 2013

Took the train to Arcachon on the coast about 55 mins travelling time. Then immediately took the local bus to the Grande Dune de Pilat which is the largest sand dune in Europe. It’s massive. Weather a bit cloudy but … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2013
2:49 pm
by: Butty

21st April

A few days in Bordeaux again. Couldn’t resist a cheap flight from Bristol. A beautiful sunny day and very warm in the sunshine but a bit cool in the shade. Spent the day walking along the quay. First stop the … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2013
4:35 pm
by: Butty

4/5th February 2013

Had a pleasant night away at Celtic Manor near Cardiff, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup Arrived at lunchtime and read the Sunday papers from the day before over a  light lunch and coffee. Went for a walk around the … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2013
10:59 pm
by: Butty

27th January 2013

Match day today but kick off not until 7.00 pm so have the day to tour the city. Decided on the open top bus tours of which there are two, one the West Tour and the other the East Tour. … Continue reading →

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