New Year's Eve
Sunday 31st December 2023
I decided to make a relatively short daytime foray out to the Bourne End area near Maidenhead to revisit the “People’s Republic of Cock Marsh” and the Bounty.
London December 2023
John's Pictures

11:01:32
I was sort of amazed by this - that people would choose to imitate the lowest common denominator of sparkling wine.

11:27:16
Paddington.

12:45:07
On my walk from Cookham station to Cock Marsh, on this ridge up above the river.

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13:09:14
Inspecting the barrows of Cock Marsh.

13:12:24

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13:56:41
While I was at the Bounty there was a sudden downpour - I’m glad I had some shelter at the pub!

14:09:55
The Bounty

14:36:17
The weather had turned a bit wet and cold and I felt I needed some chocolate for the train home.

15:20:57
Back at Paddington station.

19:30:07
My dinner this evening - linguini with Quorn “chicken” in a creamy sauce with leeks, or something. It was quite nice.

19:30:16
Oh and some New Year’s eve fizz of course.