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rough times

Not an entirely an easy month or so. A sad time. Which inevitably leads to difficult nights. This Bear has been on the floor many times, flattened under pillows and generally hurtled about.

A holiday, imminent, is being planned, will I go?

Nanteos Mansion

a trip was made to Nanteos Mansion, near Aberystwyth. An elegant place most suitable for a Bear. I had borrowed from the public library Malcolm Pryce's third novel on Aberystwyth - The Unbearable lightness of Being in Aberystwyth, excellent reading. A delightful room, with extensive bathroom was found for me, but disapointed that no-one arrived to light the open fire. Ah well.


2 bathroom details below:



In the morning I wandered along the front of the house finding comfortable places to reside, and watched the sun coming up over the hill. A charming vista.




Beautiful old kitchens, though a distinct lack of servants - at least it was quiet.




Nanteos Masion website here

unthinkable

something quite unthinkable has happened: I have been left behind when I would usually go. I suspect that we are both a bit lonely. Ho hum.

afternoon tea

I sit in great expectations, I am at Fornum & Mason's about to take afternoon tea with friends. Even she is going to smile, I think, in pink; even though we both know that there is some one absent who may have enjoyed the event.

if you would like to see a large album of photogrpaphs of the event do take a look here

to london, to london: some new aquaintances

a multi-occupancy house



damp cat: Greg (with three legs)

more from Capel Crannog

there was a choir practice all day on saturday; she took part in a rather terrified state.



I stayed over at Lou's parent's place as buses don't happen north of Aberteifi on a sunday, and we didn't want to miss out on afternoon tea.



the vestry was decorated with flowers and a huge spread of tea appeared and was enjoyed by more than 30 people...and me.