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Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November

It's that time of the year in Britain again - Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night. Mainly it's a good excuse for fireworks! Poor things don't have Independence Day, after all. If you'd like to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day and don't have any fireworks handy, rent V for Vendetta. It has Natalie Portman in it and is quite good.Last year we stood around a large bonfire by the Wolfson Pond on the River

by Jour ~ Monday, November 5, 2007 0 comments

Sunday roast and a windmill walk

Sunday afternoon we drove to our neighboring village of Little Milton for Sunday roast at the Lamb Inn, a pub that was recommended by our landlord Charles. There were several glowing reviews online too, and it's so popular you even have to make reservations!And wow, was it ever good! David said he may have to hug Charles next time he sees him. It was some of the best pub food ever and the

by Jour ~ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 0 comments

Zoom lens and Thame parish church

Last week we welcomed a new gadget into the family: a beautiful Canon L 70-200mm zoom lens. It is now attached to David's camera mostly full-time and with me using the wide-angle lens, we make a good team. The zoom arrived mid-week last week, so at first it could only be tested on things around the farm where we live. But David had a great time bothering the chickens and hunting other creatures

by Jour ~ Wednesday, October 3, 2007 0 comments

The Church Photography Workout

After a stormy and cloudy weekend, Monday turned out to be remarkably sunny. Motivated by the ever-present fear that the sun is about to go away any second (which is quite justified in England), I just had to go out and enjoy it. So I took my camera for a walk through Great Milton to Great Haseley, a village about 2 miles southeast of us. Having things to take pictures of seems to be the best

by Jour ~ Tuesday, September 25, 2007 0 comments

Village People

On Saturday afternoon, after completing the morning errands into Oxford and watching the Formula One qualifying race (which is in Britain this weekend!), we went for a walk around our new hometown of Great Milton. We had a wonderful time.A road sign just outside Great Milton (also seen at the top). A road into the village. It looks like a bike path, but it is actually for cars, a few of which

by Jour ~ Wednesday, July 11, 2007 0 comments

Friday evening drive

Our perty car in front of Great Milton's church.Last night the weather was finally nice again, so we took the new car out for a spin. It was the first time I've gotten to ride in it for any distance and I looovved it. So comfy! It's funny how fancy and luxurious an economy-sized Toyota feels to us, but it's all relative!The first stop on our drive was Headington, which was once a separate village

by Jour ~ Saturday, June 2, 2007 0 comments

A grey Saturday

After watching the Formula One qualifying race this afternoon, we headed out to the village of Great Milton (just outside Oxford) to try out David's new wide-angle lens. The weather was very grey, we were rained on frequently, and all the churches we visited were locked, but we still had a good time and the lens looks like it is going to be a great addition to the family.Parish Church of St. Mary

by Jour ~ Saturday, May 12, 2007 0 comments