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Erika before we left Mum's house, giving Ted and George a goodbye cuddle.11:37:36
We stopped at Newport Pagnell services on the M1 for a toilet break, and I was intrigued by this dome.12:36:35
At the Three Horseshoes, a lucky find for lunch near Hemel Hempstead. This was rather a nice spot by the canal.12:47:21
Alas I couldn't persuade the girls to sit outside.
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Video of the dappled reflection of the water on the underside of this bench. Reminded me of Venice.12:48:22
I enjoyed the fresh air outside for a few minutes while we waited for our food to arrive.12:49:11
Another view of the outside of the pub.
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Our table inside had this nice display of crockery on the wall.16:11:05
Later on, after getting back to London, I headed off to the heath.16:15:07
It was surprisingly busy this afternoon - I suppose lots of people were out taking reflective autumnal strolls - and the benches around the barrow were all taken.16:34:36
I felt like a bit more solitude / peace and quiet, so went and sat in the woods. Brought along this Gavignet Nuits Saint Georges Vielles Vignes 2017, which was rather lovely.
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This paper tray once again proving a very handy item for al fresco wine appreciation.16:39:52
This was a lovely spot, and apart from one annoying dog at one point running up and licking my face I was left almost entirely undisturbed.16:39:59
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I created a sort of henge from acorn cups.
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Watching the sun set through the trees. With the clocks going back tomorrow, today would be the last day the sun would set after 5pm until February 7th.16:55:08
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I chose this fittingly autumnal coloured tweed suit for today's outing.17:02:00
I moved onto the second phase of construction of acorn / twig henge.
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Giving this wine the reverence it deserves.17:27:04
Final glimmers of sun visible through the trees.18:14:46
I sat there in the woods until it got dark, then eventually decided I ought to head home. You can barely see me here.
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I love the woods in the dark.18:16:20
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The heath in the dark.
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The barrow I think?18:37:55
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A couple of rubbish shots of the London skyline.18:44:09