Month: August 2024
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Week 233 – August 26th – Sky Gardens – Part 2
Tower of London Another picture of Tower of London Building on the left known at the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) and on the right known as the Scalpel (52 Lime Street) -
Week 233 – August 26th – Sky Gardens – Part 1
St Pauls as we walked across London Bridge. The last bank holiday before Christmas, I booked us tickets for the Sky Gardens up in London.
You have to plan the booking in advance, unless you take the chance to walk in. Which as we saw when we arrived is a risk, as there was a longish queue and then after jumping the queue because we had tickets, the security people then told all the people queuing without a ticket had to leave and try again later.
Once getting through security, which is like airport security, I wished they had been clearer in saying so, as it took me three attempt to be allowed through, we took the lift up to the 35th floor.
Some pictures from the visit.
The first picture from Sky Gardens of Tower Bridge. 
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Week 232 – August 25 – NHS Health survey
Did another NHS health survey this morning.
Nothing really to report thankfully for me, but always good to help, especially when it involves your health.
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Week 232 – August 24th – Doves
We both looked out at the garden and were very surprised to see 3 white doves sitting on the fence.
They stay around for quiet while.
3 doves captured on our fence. -
Week 232 – August 23rd – Henley on Thames – Part 4
Paddle steamer 
Paddle steamer on the River Thames. 
Young swans or cygnets? We manage to eat at the Chocolate café, actually sat outside by the River Thames and the food and service was excellent. Look to visit again.
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Week 232 – August 23rd – Henley on Thames – Part 3
From Google reverse image look up, we believe this is a Red Kite bird of prey. 
This we know is a swan. 
Paddle steamer. -
Week 232 – August 23rd – Henley on Thames – Part 2
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Week 232 – August 23rd – Henley on Thames – Part 1
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Week 232 – August 22nd – Surrey v Lancashire – Part 5
Rocky Flintoff. Considering this was his first class debut, it was good to see how he interacted with the crowd. Hope he has a good career. 
Rory Burns letting the ball through. 
Early finish due to the light, but a good day for Surrey as they finished on 83-0. With how the fixtures are planned for the rest of the season and other things going on, this is likely to be last day at a cricket match this year.
Considering the weather this summer, been lucky to see so much and very fortunate to be at Jimmy Anderson’s last test day.
I hope you have enjoyed the pictures and videos from the days?
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Week 232 – August 22nd – Surrey v Lancashire – Part 4
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