Tag Archives: friends

Mr Potts gets Creative

Oh dear,oh dear! I’m not naming names but another member of the RWS, and an article in Elle Decoration has inspired Mr P. to get into papier-mache. I Googled ‘How to make P-M’ and running my eyes down the list … Continue reading

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Family Talent – the Extraordinary World of Winthrop

Where do these images come from? He had a perfectly normal childhood – born in the USA, immigrant to the UK, lived in a caravan, holidays to visit strange Bavarian friends who lived in a chalet in the Forest, camping … Continue reading

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An Evening Out at the Magic Circle!

In a street just north of Euston station is the Magic Circle where we were invited to celebrate the romantic marriage of a friend’s daughter. They went off to Gretna Green and got married without any fuss – which I … Continue reading

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An Important Christmas Tradition!

  Mrs Potts’ brother-in-law, Paul, demonstrating the art and science of setting the Christmas Pudding alight. This is a strange but vital ritual at Christmas. Perhaps it comes from Pagan times? Sterilising the possibly dodgy contents or letting everyone know … Continue reading

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Fish Supper

Delicious fish supper at lovely Fish Central near the Barbican with charming friends. Mr P did manage not to order chips but did have a Creme Brulee. He was on very good behaviour, showing him previous posts was a GOOD … Continue reading

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