Latitude 2007

A Walk in the Woods

Wow - yesterday was a glorious one on the East Coast. The bike ride alluded to in my previous post was one of those where the wind always seemed to be in the face, but it was still wonderful (Southwold-Walberswick-Blythburgh-Wenhaston-Blyford-Sotherton-Uggeshall-Wangford-Reydon-Southwold) and suffused with Spring-like qualities ... probably on the basis that it is, in fact Spring! Note to self: need to study "Observer Book of Birds" more closely since the sky was filled with flocks of UFBs!

On my return James and I walked over to the rugby club, Rachel enjoying a much-needed lie-in (Clue: see previous post). I was introduced to William Scott's son Robert (Berlin Blue 4 reproduced above in their honour) and we had an interesting chat about producing catalogue raisonnees, something we are both engaged in at the moment.

After lunch we had a glorious walk in Westleton woods with the Hayes family who live on the edge thereof. James and I then deposited Rachel at home and whizzed over to see Mum and Dad prior to their Easter break in Malta. We then had an excellent Chinese in Gourmet's Paradise. (Other note to self: always order one dish less than you think you'll eat). All in all a pretty wonderful Sunday.

Back on the Bike

Yesterday I finally got a decent ride in ... after 9 holes of golf. Much like life really, golf. Just when you think you are making progress ....
The day was wonderfully rounded off by a great evening at the Sailing Club to celebrate Sian's 40th. A good time was had by all. Even the designated driver. The upside of which is that even after only 4 hours sleep here I am tapping away watching the dawn break and contemplating a good trip out on 2 wheels. More later ... probably.

Harry Becker (1865-1928)

After spending lots of time on getting funding for a new sports pavilion on Southwold Common, I'm pleased to say thoughts are returning to my collaborative project on a Catalogue Raisonne on the lithographs of Harry Becker.

This is a real labour of love. The web has turned up some real gems scattered around the globe and I'm really hoping the publication of the book will ferret out some more.

I've also been returning to the golf course with mixed results. More on this after I venture out onto the Common on Saturday. Only 1 week since my last post this time. Am I getting the hang of this blogging lark? Watch this space :-).

On Abstinence

Wow - nearly three weeks since my last (and indeed first) post. Where did that go? Certainly not in an alcoholic haze since I've given the stuff up for Lent! I'd like to say I feel a lot better for it, but what's the point in lying to your blog? Still, only two more weeks to go then the profits at the Red Lion and Sole Bay will return to normal.

Southwold U7s Visit North Walsham

An early start for the trip to North Walsham. Southwold lost both games to a well drilled North Walsham squad who had the luxury of being able to swap players at will.

Southwold played well and can take heart from the fact that this is probably the best opposition they will face this season. Rachel and I were immensely proud of James's attitude and performance as illustrated in this photo.