Category Archives: holidays

Heading back to the UK for three weeks

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

On Sunday night I’ll be flying over to the UK again for three weeks. This is partly a work trip; I’m going on behalf of the Diocese of Edmonton to network with some people in the Church of England who … Continue reading →

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Made my reservation this week…

Posted on April 23, 2012 by
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Daily Prayer Partners in Oakham

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

It was four and a half years ago, when I was on sabbatical leave in England, that I first discovered the joy of the daily office at All Saints’ Oakham. Every weekday at 8.00 and 5.00, a couple of people … Continue reading →

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Walking from Oakham to Braunston and back

Posted on December 1, 2011 by
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Holiday update

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

We’re having a grand time at Oakham with Dad and Mum. The weather has been ridiculously mild by Canadian standards; only once have we had a frost, and we haven’t even had a great deal of rain either. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Trip to Peterborough

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Marci and I took the train to Peterborough today to meet our friends Erika and Susan. We also had a nice walk around the cathedral, which is definitely my favourite of all English cathedrals I have seen. We’ve been there … Continue reading →

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A few holiday pics so far

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Here are a few pictures so far from our holiday in the UK:   River Thames at Hampton Court Marci outside the front gate at Hampton Court Palace   The great hall in the Tudor portion of Hampton Court Palace … Continue reading →

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On our way in the morning…

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

The bags are packed, the last preparations made; tomorrow morning we fly out of Edmonton, through Toronto, landing at London Heathrow at 0625 Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing friends and family and especially to being with my Dad for his … Continue reading →

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Tourism looms

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

We leave Monday for three weeks in England, spent mainly with my Mum and Dad. However, we are planning a bit of tourism when we first arrive. I’m looking forward to visiting this place on Tuesday….   …and this place … Continue reading →

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Blog announcement: things are going to slow down a bit around here…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

A week today, on Monday November 21st, Marci and I will be flying to England for three weeks. The main reason for our journey is to help my Dad celebrate his 80th birthday on December 5th, though we will also … Continue reading →

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