Watson Family Photos
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5th March 2019 - Eiffel Tower, Paris A very long queue to go up the tower but it was well worth it We went to the second stage which is 115 metres up....more than enough for me thank you! We saw the sun set over Paris from the tower I was glad to get my feet back on firm ground! |
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5th March 2019 - Sacré-Cœur, Paris Off to Montmartre via the Paris Metro and Montmartre Funicular to see the magnificent Sacré-Cœur church The weather improved enough for reasonable views over Paris and of the Eiffel Tower |
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5th March 2019 - Arriving in Paris On time but the rain arrived too! Time for coffee on the way to our hotel, 5 minutes from Gare du Nord |
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5th March 2019 - Departing London 07:55 from St Pancras, achieving 300 km/h (186 mph) going through Kent on High Speed 1 |
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23rd February 2019 - Visiting Portsmouth A walk along the seafront to Southsea, with much better weather this time! Amy wanted to see the Hovercraft and we had a coffee |
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9th February 2019 - Fort Nelson A re-enactment of a war that never happened... We are a group of civilians taking shelter in the fort from the invading French army. We are escorted into the fort by soldiers after proving we're not French spies! and shown a mortar being fired and volleys of rifle fire from the ramparts....winding up in the Commander's office An excellent experience, well worth doing if you get the chance! |
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9th February 2019 - Southsea A brisk walk along Southsea Seafront to Old Portmouth, stopping at the recently re-opened South Parade Pier and enduring the high winds and waves along the way! |
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12th January 2019 - Visiting Mum Jack met us there and more presents were opened! |
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5th January 2019 - The British Motor Museum I've passed here many times and always said I'd pop in one day! Lou found a couple of cars she liked but I think Lady Penelope's FAB1 just edged it........mind you Shaun the Sheep's Land Rover was close! No sign of a Morris Marina 1.8 Special in Tahiti Blue but they did have a Rover P6 like the car I learnt to drive in and my first car a Vauxhall HA Viva along with many others I've owned or driven over the years |
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30th December 2018 - Langstone Harbour Walking Buddy along the western shore of Langstone Harbour to The People's Memorial, a truly beautiful place in memory of all those we owe our freedoms to - check it out here Sadly this was the last walk with Buddy as he passed away a couple of weeks later - RIP Buddy |
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29th December 2018 - Anna and Brandon Visit ...and more presents are exchanged |
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26th December 2018 - Boxing Day The kids have now arrived so more presents! |
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25th December 2018 - Christmas Day Lou dishes out the presents and shows off her new necklace Toffee unwraps his presents |
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17th December 2018 - Lou's Birthday Lou opens her presents and Toffee hides under the tree! |
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9th December 2018 - Amy's 21st Birthday Party Amy celebrates with family and friends |
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11th November 2018 - Amy Riding Amy has a lesson for the Special Olympics Equestrian Team |
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3rd November 2018 - Walking the Test Way Walking from Stonymarsh (north of Romsey) to Horsebridge on the old 'Sprat and Winkle Line' between Romsey and Andover The beautifully restored Horsebridge Station is privately owned and just visible through the trees Lou made a new friend at the John O'Gaunt Inn at Horsebridge |
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20th October 2018 - Hayling Seaside Railway A lovely sunny day for a ride along the seafront at Hayling |
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20th October 2018 - Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary Open Day at this lovely place with lots of donkeys Amy renewed her adoption of Boycey Well worth a visit |
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29th September 2018 - Happy Birthday Mum Afternoon Tea and a visit from the kids make for an enjoyable Birthday |
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15th September 2018 - Jack Driving Supercars Jack gets to drive five Supercars; Ariel Atom, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari I think he enjoyed himself! |
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15th September 2018 - Goodwood Motor Circuit Watching the cars and waiting for Jack to do his driving |
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8th September 2018 - Lou loves Trains! Lou starts the afternoon by naming a Class 37 and ends it driving a Class 73 |
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5th September 2018 - Seaton Tramway A ride alongside the beautiful River Axe on this narrow gauge electric tramway to Colyton, a walk round the quiet village and riverside walk then back to Seaton on the Tramway |
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5th September 2018 - Devon Cream Tea Cream Tea in a preserved Pullman Car at Pecorama in Beer |
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5th September 2018 - Otters and Butterflies Mischievous Otters, Butterflies and many other creatures! |
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4th September 2018 - Torcross A sherman tank reclaimed from the sea and used as a memorial to all the servicemen who died in the preparations for D-Day along Slapton Sands |
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4th September 2018 - Greenway House Agatha Christie's Holiday Home, very interesting and beautiful gardens |
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4th September 2018 - Dartmouth and the Steam Railway Across the River Dart to the Steam Railway for another train ride |
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3rd September 2018 - South Devon Railway Visiting this lovely railway for a ride from Buckfastleigh to Totnes and back |
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1st September 2018 - Happy Birthday Anna Anna opens her presents and we all eat cake! |
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1st September 2018 - Out for a Walk Visiting Anna, out for a walk to Barden Lake and back |
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30th August 2018 - Amy's Dressage Test Amy completes her Special Olympics Dressage Test - Well Done Amy |
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25th August 2018 - Eve's 21st Birthday Party Eve and Sam throw a party with fire and alcohol! Cocktails a plenty and watermelon punch and a very special cake! |
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18th August 2018 - HMS Queen Elizabeth The magnificent HMS Queen Elizabeth departs for the USA |
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7th August 2018 - Picnic A picnic and badminton at the Country Park |
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4th August 2018 - Gunwharf Quays A lovely sunny afternoon in Gunwharf Quays by train |
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28th July 2018 - Out for a Walk To Odiham for a walk along the Basingstoke Canal, around the ruins of Odiham Castle and to Greywell Tunnel |
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19th July 2018 - Eve's Graduation Eve Graduates from University of Leicester with a 2:1 in Medical Genetics Well Done Eve! So very, very proud of you |
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8th July 2018 - The Meon Valley Trail The other half of the trail, from Droxford to West Meon with a refreshment stop at the Thomas Lord in West Meon |
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23rd June 2018 - Birthday Barbeque All the kids together for the first time in ages and a good time was had by all |
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22nd June 2018 - Out Walking Witley Common and then, after lunch, along the Wey and Arun Canal |
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10th June 2018 - The Meon Valley Trail Cycling from Wickham to Droxford along the old Meon Valley railway line |
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9th June 2018 - Gosport and Stokes Bay A walk from Fareham Leisure Centre to Gosport and its old station then back to the old junction and down to Stokes Bay, along the old railway lines, finishing with a walk along the beach and around Fort Gilkicker |
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27th May 2018 - The Hovercraft Museum A walk along the seafront at Lee on Solent and a visit to the amazing Hovercraft Museum Only a relatively small site but it's packed with hovercraft of all sizes and types, including a massive cross-channel SRN4 and those used in filming one of the James Bond films! Well worth a visit |
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13th May 2018 - Wareham Visiting this wonderful town and a short walk along the River Frome |
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10th to 13th May 2018 - Swanage Railway Our annual pilgrimage to Swanage for the line's Diesel Gala A great time had once again |
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1st April 2018 - Jack's Birthday Cake An impressive cake made of strawberries and cream...lovely! |
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1st April 2018 - Easter Eggs A nice selection of chocolate eggs, mostly Amy's! |
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31st March 2018 - Jack's Birthday Meal Father and Son enjoy a beer in the pub! A lovely meal was had by all |
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30th March 2018 - Happy 18th Birthday Jack Jack made it to 18! Well done Son, we're all proud of you :o) Visiting Granny for presents and cake and then home for more presents |
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24th February 2018 - Visiting Anna A walk into Tonbridge with Anna, Brandon and Grandma for some lunch |
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17th February 2018 - Petersfield Lake A lovely walk around the lake in the Winter sunshine It's actually called Heath Pond but we've always known it as Peterfield Lake |