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Many thanks Robo :)

I always like to live and learn.

In all our time here I had never heard it referred to as the lost village (y pentre coll). It's always familiarly known as Nant, which is less of a mouthful than its official title: Canolfan Iaith Genedlaethol (National Language Centre). I just never knew how diversified its business had become. Looks very impressive and I'm sure you will enjoy the experience.
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Hi alan we have been down to the village a few times it has been a language school for quite a few years we used to spend a lot of time in wales, I wont be walking down from the car park this time im passed it , i would need an iron lung half way down ,but it is a breath taking place, we called in on mothers day for lunch it really is a nice place
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You'll appreciate the fine new road they've built. My wife wouldn't even walk down the old precipitous track, let alone allow me to drive her down it :shock:
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Morning Clive, do you know if it's right, that Milton Bryan is getting a fly-pass
by a Lancaster and a couple of Spitfires tomorrow afternoon? I suppose it's a belated Birthday treat for me..... :)
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I'm glad you cut the grass in the Lottie today as I have just heard that the Lancaster is going to land there for your special birthday treat. :roll: :lol:
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Hello Old H'

I had noted that you neighbour had booked you a flypast :wink:

Weather forecast may well affect this, info here;

https://www.facebook.com/BBMF.Official

https://www.facebook.com/CanadianWarpla ... fref=photo



Fine at first here this morning with light but sharp rain just passing through now but winds strong and gusty. :(



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Thanks for that Clive but what a shame.

Codger is already pacing up and down with hs leather flying cap on and goggles in hand... there again, he often does that... :)
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Thought i would have a day off and go to Hidcote Manor for the day, i'm rather excited..... :)
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I hope that you have a good day oldherbaceous, the weather is excellent in Somerset. I have visited Hidcote and enjoyed it as I'm sure you will.

My daughter gives us National Trust membership each year and my wife and I love visiting all the Gardens and seeing how it all should be done.

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Thanks Barney, a lovely day was had indeed, really did enjoy the day, and was rather glad to see their indoor tomato plants looked as sickly as mine, with the same sort of poor growth. The funny thing was, i twice tried to speak to someone working in the greenhouse but, each time they saw me coming towards them, they disappeared out of the door the other end. :)
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I did send a message to hidcote manor to warn them that O.H was on his way,I told them he was a bit of a shady character, and be careful what you tell him. :lol: :lol:
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Thank you for the kind words Codger. :)
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First year on growing PESANDOR shallots. More than pleased. Lets hope they keep through the coming winter.
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With the rain we have had and now with it turning warmer, just watch the weeds grow... :twisted: :)
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Very, very quiet on here, i suppose everyone is out watching them grow. :)
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