Author Archives: katese11

Big Fish Little Fish Hackney – 21/09/14

Posted on September 22, 2014 by katese11

So in a blogging fail to add to all my other blogging fails, I went to BFLF today with a thoroughly uncharged phone. So did Nathan. Net result was a complete lack of photos of this East London pirate extravaganza. … Continue reading →

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Christmas is Coming!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by katese11

I know at least one person is going to rebuke me for even talking about Christmas, but there are Christmas chocolates on the shelves, the mornings are getting darker and -most excitingly – I’ve been asked to be an official … Continue reading →

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Hippopo Thames – 17/09/14

Posted on September 19, 2014 by katese11

It’s funny how much can change in 6 months.  We only left Vauxhall in March but the gentrification that pushed housing out of our price range has gathered pace.  Now, Vauxhall has its own Street Food Garden,  swanky new tower … Continue reading →

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The Bucket and Spade List Part 8 – Spitalfields City Farm

Posted on September 16, 2014 by katese11

  I’m really tired today. Eva had me up during the night, I was working today and then looking after Roo and that’s the reason my brain is running so slowly that I can’t even mock hipsters properly. It’s taken … Continue reading →

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The Bucket and Spade List Part 7 – Nando’s and Book Benches

Posted on September 14, 2014 by katese11

  Sometimes change is for the best. You have to make your choices and move on. That’s what I kept telling myself as I stared at a Nando’s menu, willing myself to order something that wasn’t a chicken pitta. We … Continue reading →

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More Exciting Announcements!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by katese11

  Firstly, it’s Nathan’s birthday. Reuben was in charge of cake design, in case you’re wondering. Secondly, I have two other announcements that might just be more interesting to you. Anyone here like…. CBeebies? Of course you do! And your … Continue reading →

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Beware of…

Posted on September 7, 2014 by katese11

Card clash! It’s coming, dontcha know…a week on Tuesday. Of course, if you’ve been using a contactless card on a bus you’ll already be familiar with the perils of card clash, but now the warnings are being rolled out over … Continue reading →

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The Bucket and Spade List Part 6 – Lunch in Leytonstone

Posted on September 4, 2014 by katese11

OK, I might have been a bit harsh on Leytonstone in that last post but it was raining and rain puts me in a grouchy mood. Still, going through somewhere on a bus is a bit of a cop-out and … Continue reading →

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The Bucket and Spade List Part 5 – Clissold Park

Posted on September 2, 2014 by katese11

Yes, it’s the last week of the holidays and we’re not even halfway through the list. I’m OK with that. The list will go on. But we ticked off another item yesterday, with a trip to Clissold Park with Tammy … Continue reading →

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The Bucket and Spade List Part 4 – Olympic Park Boat Tours

Posted on August 30, 2014 by katese11

I learnt a lot today. I learnt facts about the Olympic Park, I learnt how often people stop and stare at your toddler if she’s dressed as Spiderman and I learnt where to buy juice in Stratford. I also came … Continue reading →

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