by Mike
Before disposing of old pcs or laptops I always remove the hard-disk which I sometimes keep (just in case) but otherwise I take a hammer to.
These two ancient beauties have now been hammered.
It's been a long while (Knives Out in January 2020) since I last went to the cinema but today I viewed The Banshees of Inisherin at the Wimbledon Curzon. It's a great film, both funny and sad as well as beautifully shot. I loved it.
Grim! A wicked night with persistent, drizzly rain throughout the second half. Sutton had few attempts on goal in the first half and none in the second half. Grimsby were lively, performing well above what their much lower league position would suggest. A grim performance and result from Sutton on a grim, Sutton night.
A 5 mile circular stroll with the little ones as well as our Berlin son began just outside Reigate, (near a couple of fine pubs) and took us through woods into the centre of the town. A fine walk on a dull day. On another day we’ll do it again but make use of one of the pubs.
Back home for a late lunch followed by a long session playing Monopoly Deal, a great card game for young and old. Congratulations to 8-year-old Chloe on her wins!
I’ve recently become a cribbage fan and I’ve got Chloe playing the 5-card version, whilst for us grown-ups the 6-card version is a better challenge. I’m doing pretty good playing random Internet opponents.
What with the pre-dinner pints with my son at one of our local pubs, it’s been a lovely few days with the family.
Some images taken on a visit to London’s Tate Britain.
And when we were not in the gallery…
And what about this then!
What a match! After 10 minutes I was convinced Sutton would get stuffed as they were made to look poor by the sharp passing of the visitors. It was goal-less at half-time and the visitors started the second half sharply. But minutes into the half Sutton scored and more or less wrapped up the game with a well taken breakaway with 5 minutes of normal time remaining. The applause from the home supporters was deafening. What a terrific game of football.
A poor first half for Sutton produced a goal for the visitors. An improved second half lead to two goals for Sutton, both scored in the last 5 minutes, resulting in an unexpected turnaround and result. The visitors felt that their goalkeeper had been fouled for Sutton’s first goal, but the ref disagreed. A bit of luck for Sutton, there!
It was good to be at an evening game again.
With the Solent Way out of the way it’s time to prepare another challenge. As with previous long walks I will do them in stages, using public transport wherever possible to get to/from the starting/end points. I try to keep stages to be between 8 and 12 miles.
The first walk will be from Salisbury to Winchester using the Clarendon Way (26 miles) followed by Winchester to Farnham using the St Swithun’s Way (34 miles).
I found the guides, below, to help me on my way:
The Clarendon Way
A 24 mile walk joining the two Wessex cities of Salisbury and Winchester. The Clarendon Way crosses the Test Valley between Kings Somborne and Houghton. It starts near the Avon at Salisbury Cathedral and ends beside the waters of the Itchen in the heart of Winchester.
Stage 1 (7 miles) Leave home (9:20) then 9:42 from station to CJ (10:07), then 10:27 to Salisbury (11:43) leaving 4 hours to do the walk and possibly visit the pub
Stage 2 (7+3 miles) Leave home (8:20) then 8:42 from station to CJ (9:07), then 9:27 to Salisbury (10:43)
Stage 3 (12 miles) Leave home (9:20) then 9:42 from station to CJ (10:07), then 10:27 to Basingstoke (11:06) then 11:11 to Winchester (11:26)
St Swithun’s Way
St Swithun’s Way runs between Winchester and Farnham. Unable to follow the original route, as much of this is now the A31, St Swithun’s Way follows some of the county’s best countryside paths. Starting at Winchester Cathedral, the route passes through the Itchen Valley. It then continues northeast passing the towns of Alresford and Alton, as well as Chawton, the home of Jane Austen. Following the path of the River Wey, the route reaches Farnham in Surrey and continues to Canterbury.
A fascinating and competitive first half and a subdued second half resulted in no goals. A useful point for Sutton but a disappointing result for promotion contenders Stevenage.
It was good to be at a game again.
things change 