Author Archives: WeatherGrrrl

Front Row

Posted on 9/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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In a couple of weeks we’ll be attending an all male production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus at the Mercury Theatre here in town. Last night we attended Front Row where members of the company talked about various elements of the play … Continue reading →

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Colchester Quaker Meeting

Posted on 8/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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One of the pleasant surprises of coming to Colchester is the fact that there is a Quaker meeting in town. Quakers, not being of an evangelical bent, are not profligate in number. Last time we were on sabbatical, in Birmingham, … Continue reading →

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Run, Fatboy, Run

Posted on 4/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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Mostly harmless. So we didn’t actually ‘see’ the first 10 minutes as the image wasn’t projected though we did hear it which was a might strange. The plot was entirely predictable but I did laugh out loud multiple times and … Continue reading →

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Recycle or die …

Posted on 4/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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… or at least angst a bit. Colchester seems to have a pretty active recycling program. Unfortunately we’re not a part of it. Currently they can’t do curbside pick up from buildings that are more than two floors. Don’t ask … Continue reading →

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A second pot …

Posted on 3/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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… is in the making. Yesterday we began work on a coil pot. Insert hysterical giggling at the thought of my effort! Yeah, it’s not going well in terms of making a good looking pot but I’m having a great … Continue reading →

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Atonement

Posted on 3/10/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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Sobworthy. Definitely a multiple hankie movie this one. I spent about the last third or so trying not to completely lose it and ball my eyes out. Thought I better read the book it’s based on and signed up for … Continue reading →

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Threw my first pot yesterday

Posted on 26/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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Well, I didn’t exactly throw a pot but I did actually fashion my very first piece of pottery at the grand old age of 44! Our teacher began by introducing us to a pinch pot. We started by rolling up … Continue reading →

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The art monkey is out!

Posted on 21/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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So I’ve acquired a few art supplies including watercolours and some medieval iron gall ink so I’m having fun playing with a few ideas. I have a little postcard project in mind if it all comes together appropriately. I’ve signed … Continue reading →

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3.10 from Yuma

Posted on 21/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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Gripping. I love modern reinterpretations of the traditional fifties western and while, in some ways, this is a rather more traditional script than most, it is quite thrilling watching two modern actors bring a rich emotional underpinning to these very … Continue reading →

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A little wander over yonder

Posted on 9/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

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So I had a little amble up the East Hill looking for a doctor’s surgery on Friday. Took a few pictures along the way and will include some here. (You can check out my flickr account for more.) I found … Continue reading →

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