Thanksgiving with Rick and family

For the main event on Thanksgiving day, the Barkers really went to town! Megan prepared a feast of local cheeses. Liz prepared a soup starter of acorn squash, where the hollowed out gourds were roasted and used as bowls. This was followed by a main meal of Turkey with all the trimmings and finished off with an array of fruit pies.

Trip to Philly

Siv and I took a trip to Philly to see Rick, Liz and the family for thanksgiving. We had a great time catching up with everyone, being out and about in the neighbourhood and had a long day out on our own shopping.

Remote - check, Manhattan - check!

Philly 2013 from martin clinton on Vimeo.

Sweet Caroline....the end of the Wakey...

After a pretty dire 0-3 trouncing to Chelsea, me Paul and Ironbeard went to The Earl of Wakefield for a lst drink, as its closing down next Saturday, 30/11/13.

The Earl of Wakefield from martin clinton on Vimeo.

The Queen opens the new SSAFA HQ in London

The queen visited our office street to open a new headquarters for the armed forces charity SSAFA, a bit rainy out, so she didn't hang around too long for a walkabout!

The Queen opening the SSAFA HQ from martin clinton on Vimeo.

London Poppy Day

Its London Poppy day today, so lots of servicemen about selling poppies, and a services band playing in Leadenhall market.

Services Band in Leadenhall Market from martin clinton on Vimeo.

Bonfire party at Fi and Grae's in Westcliff

We had Frankie and Scarley staying with us this weekend, and we took them to a bonfire party at Fi and Grae's in Westcliff. Everyone had a good time, if a little carried away with the festivities!

Bonfire party from martin clinton on Vimeo.