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Emily and Faulkner are on their way to an English Christmas 2018 |
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This might be a "you had to be there" to appreciate it moment... Patrick picked Faulkner and Emily up from the airport while Copper and I waited for them at the pub. It took a few seconds, but when Copper realized it was Faulkner and Emily!! Boy oh boy did he squeak with joy! |
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After the being reunited it was time for a cuppa tea |
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First of many "Just a quick picture" |
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Best way to beat jet lag is a brisk walk at West Wittering Beach. Turns out that the beach is used all year round by many! |
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This is what Faulkner did whenever we were out in wide open spaces. Copper loved having a running buddy! |
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Raider fan? In England? |
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Breezy walk at West Wittering |
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We also took some local strolls. A whole flock of sheep has recently been moved to just up the road from us |
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We took a little walk so Faulkner could see what happens when a tree has a head-ache |
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The polo ponies didn't seem to mind that we were on their field |
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Shooting season here can be quite alarming when you are not used to it. Good thing there are some comforting arms always close by. |
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Always time for more runs! |
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Copper saw the EAT sign and followed instruction. Walking about Chichester makes us all a bit hungry |
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Fireside chat at The Hollist Arms |
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We were invited over for a little glass of bubbles pre birthday dinner. Frankie was asked to make herself useful and hang all of our coats |
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Fireside birthday chat at The Lickfold Inn |
Oh my gosh, the food at Lickfold is amazing
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Happy Birthday to me!! What an amazing experience and meal with my family! |
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Lainston House in Winchester |
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Pebbled walks are hard |
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They have some good, very old, climbing trees here. |
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Here we are in the center of a burial site. I may have accidentally stepped on a grave |
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They keep their windows so clean that Copper tried walking through them 3 times |
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After opening Christmas gifts we went on a lovely stroll at Petworth Park |
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Sometimes photos look posed even when they are not meant to be |
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On our way to Christmas dinner at The Fox Goes Free |
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Christmas crackers and all!
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These two are the best Christmas presence under the tree. That was quite a journey for a few short days, we packed in a lot of fun adventures! |
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Kathleen and Ed helped us end 2018 in a wonderfully relaxing few days of good food, stories and great company. Here's to a 2019 being filled with love from family and friends!!
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Some very good shots there of a good time being had.
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