Headed off to Bedford on Monday as M needs to do some research at the records office. Arrived at the Air BnB about 4, unpacked and went for a wonder. Made a pasta dish and watched the quizzes. M went to the records office on Tuesday so I did a walk along the Great Ouse to Bromham. Spotted these trees that appeared to have blossom but in fact as the leaves had dried they'd gone pale green which looked white in the sunshine.
After Bromham my route back took me to this ford which given the footpath goes though it I assumed would be crossable but it wasn't.
That meant a 4 and a bit mile detour so my walk of just over 10 miles now became 14.5.
I popped in to a real ale pub called The Wellington Arms for a swifty. I remember going there with Chris Hardy round about 20 years ago. Hadn't changed. In the evening went to Zizzi's and then to see No Time To Die. Not much mask wearing going on. Madeline keeps on smiling.
On Thursday I got a bus to Sandy and walked back. A bit dull really but did like this.
Very nice when I got back to Bedford along the river. There's an interesting lock that goes across the stream. Gates at one end and a sort of sluice arrangement at the other.
There are two rowing clubs on the river in the middle of Bedford and we saw quite a few people out, even in the dark. I haven't seen any other pleasure craft though but did pass quite a large marina. Met up with Julie Hardy and her brother Neil in the evening for a meal at the D'Parys Hotel, then back to Julie's after. Good meal and good to see them again. Got home just after midday on Thursday. Went out for first Thursday drinks in The Ale House in the evening. On Friday had a sesh with Tony and Mike Rowbottom, went well. Mike had bluetooth guitar connectors which worked really well and very nice Gibson J200 copy. Lazy day on Saturday. Had a Zoom with J n A to talk about Xmas. URZ had a great win away at Brum. 1 0 down but won with 2 goals from 18 year old Jahmari Clarke. Went to see This Is The Kit at the concert all in the evening who were exellent. Supported by Nuala Honan who was pretty good too. I had orginally bought tickets for my birthday in 2020. Another lazy day on Sunday. M game me a knitting lesson.
More smiles from Madeline.
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