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Family News, July and August 2001
David Hitchings
September 2001
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In this issue:
Pic of the Past
Holiday pics
Katie's 21st
Baby
Andrew celebrating
Holiday
Snippets
Hi and Welcome to the Family News e-pages. It is now September - timing of producing these pages has been arranged around what we have been feeling and doing. July was a very busy month and August has been a time for winding slowly down to feel like normal again.
July started with the second day at Donnington Park for motor racing with John (my brother,) Tom and a friend. The next week was Katie's 21st and Celia and I followed this with a weeks holiday near Penrith. This was really good but there are some restrictions as to where you can walk. This kept us from overdoing the walking.
The last weekend in July we had company with Anne & Alec who were on their way to Italy on holiday. Went out and then a barbecue in the garden.
We have had visits from John & Anne and then Anne & Alec on their way back from holiday.
Last month we mentioned the good news from Andrew & Mairead - a baby due in February. We can't wait, but will have to! Mairead had a scan and we have a picture e-mailed to us. Andrew said the baby then was only 50mm in size and already is zooming around cyberspace. Wow! (See pic below.)
Iain and Zoë have named the day - 16th March 2002, so that is something else to look forward to.
Take Care,
Dave Hitchings 11 September 2001
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This chap lives around Hallin Fell near Ullswater. He wouldn't comment on Foot & Mouth, but enjoyed his grass.
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Pic of the Past:
Who?
When?
Where?
Answers on an e-postcard to the Editor - you may get a prize!
Answer next month
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Left - John, Tom and friend Dave, getting hooked on Motor Racing.
Below left saloon cars
Below right circuit tickets
Bottom left the editor with equipment. I have got a new hat now, honest - they insisted on taking the picture before I got the new one.
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No prizes for guessing the occasion on the left. There was a good turn-out in Penrith for the 'Do' to help Katie celebrate.
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Someone's always got to make a speech - this time it was Dave's turn
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Time for celebrating after the speeches
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I couldn't show pictures of everyone who was at Katie's Party, so the selection is of those most connected with Katie. It was a good party, and I've not seen so many people gathered and enjoying themselves for quite a while.
We follow on below with our news, being the expected event and holiday near Ullswater.
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The latest Hitchings in Cyber-Space
you will be updated on progress
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This shows how pleased Andrew was that he is going to be a Dad
Hallin Fell
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More on Hallin Fell
Andrew, Iain, Alec, Zoë (hidden) and Rosie
Hallin Fell features again below
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Boats on Ullswater from the top of Hallin Fell
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Boats on Ullswater from the lakeside
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Good walking - took the Ullswater Steamer from Howtown to Glenridding and walked back along the other side of the lake (from the road.)
Celia is enjoying the view
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Here's the result of Foot & Mouth - Disinfect your feet.
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Celia on Hallin Fell. Yes we did make it to the top.
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Snippets
Rosie and Mary have had a holiday in Greece - very nice too.
Dave (Edwards) has been on holiday walking in the Alps.
Richard has been for a long weekend with Caroline, near the Col d'Osquich, where we went with Richard last year.
Went to Wakehurst Place for a Viking Craft Fayre on Bank Holiday with Mum, Joan and Colin (from over the road.)
Rosie has had a holiday in Greenland and is now starting her job in Edinburgh - hope all goes well.
John Davidson is in Glasgow - see his web site, link below. Katie went to see him - has he converted her to a football fanatic yet?
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Above -
Crested Crane at Martin Mere. Alec took us on the way back from hols.
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Right - one for John & Rosie
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Comment
I've run out of space. Just as well. You will have to wait and I have more time to think up something interesting.
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