Monthly Archives: April 2006

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How difficult could it be? All we wanted was a simple, intimate wedding in the US for thirty or so people and yet it proved a challenging task. Admittedly, we did decide to get married leaving ourselves only one month to make all the arrangements, which included flying various family members across the Atlantic from the UK.

“Hmm, you asked for it then,” I hear you say, but let’s look at the alternative. We could have got married in England (we


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Pic of the Week – 24 April 2006

by Claire Young © 2006

All images are digitally watermarked – please don’t infringe copyright!

Claire’s husband James adds:

“My erstwhile photographically challenged wife (Claire Young) usually manages to get the top half of nothing into a photo. Somehow, even with a brand new digital SLR that she didn’t know how to use she took this photo while on our honeymoon in Tanzania, managing to capture the magical atmosphere of the camp


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Kilimanjaro starts on the dusty hot plains around Moshi town and then moves to the lush villages on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. From here you ascend through tropical rainforest, to alpine desert and finally to near-Arctic conditions at the summit. Many people fail because they are ill-equipped, and sometimes people die in attempting the climb.

Be properly equipped. It is an essential part of your preparation to ensure that you are well equipped for the attempt on Kilimanjaro. Draw up a


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"Germany is a land rich in tradition. However, every land, excepting perhaps Antarctica, is rich in tradition. And even there, I expect researchers have passed their time concocting traditions for all seasons. They probably perform their own spring rites like the rest of us, only in November and wearing thicker clothes." Trevor's thoughts turn to Germany's traditional Springtide celebrations, which also include football, beer and - oh no - German folk music...
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