Mediterranean Chicken Thighs....

.... Flame grilled in a Mediterranean style marinade. 75% off! Just 37p for a very thick sandwich!

Sunset Over The Sea....

....On the west coast of Norfolk, the sun sets over the sea. 😃

My Nearly 25 Year Old....

....Dimple glass, listening to Helena Bonham Carter Podcast, History's Secret Heroes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mcbp

Targeted Lung Health Check....

.... I received a txt @ 09:03 today inviting me to participate in a telephone assessment as part of the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme.

An appointment on made for same day @ 13:20. How amazing!

https://eoelunghealthcheck.nhs.uk/locations/great-yarmouth

A Free Pint Of Leffe....

.... Not for me! I've already had my free pint.

I've Won £100....

.... On a 49 year old Premium Bond.

HP Sauce And....

....Tinned Tommies, lovely.

Smoked Ale....

....Very nice.

A 134 Mile Bus Ride....

....From Gorleston > Norwich > Sheringham > Fakenham > Norwich > Lowestoft, just to get an all day brunch & a pint of Leffe for just £7.41. 🤭🤭🤭

Captain R H Sutton....

 ....On a heritage railway platform in Totnes, Devon is a metal trunk with an address on it. 

The above photos were taken in September 2016.

The above photos were taken in July 2024.

The label found inside the trunk on 22nd July 2024.

Dated 11-8-42

Filled at C30 KP

Packed by 393

Examined re-packed K

Packed by 117

31 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth.

Taken October 2008.

31 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth.

Taken July 2024.

Richard Herbert Sutton.

1937 - Jesus College, Cambridge.

Richard Herbert Sutton was born on the 19th August 1918 in Hong Kong with his family later moving to 31 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth. Richard's father, H. Sutton, was a silk merchant. From January 1926 to April 1930, he attended Gorleston prep school, before moving to Gresham's school in May 1930, where he was editor of the school magazine.

In 1936, he became a history exhibitioner, before going to Jesus College, Cambridge in 1937 to study history. In his third year, he also studied law. According to his tutorial file, Richard's strength of character was praised highly by the College's academic staff, particularly his 'good spirits' and 'hard efforts'. Although tall at 6ft 4, with a build described as less than robust, he was involved with various sports including rowing, hockey, and tennis.

Outside of sport, he had interests in poetry, writing some himself, and public affairs. A Conservative, he was active in the College Debating Society. Richard was also awarded a travel grant in May 1938.

Richard suffered from various medical issues and, although not serious, they had an impact upon his studies. In 1937, he suffered from eye problems, requiring a Certificate in Case of Illness to allow him to stay at home for much of his first term. His condition improved, although the eye problems returned in November 1940. While part of the Officer Training Corps (O.T.C) in the last term of his first year, Richard suffered a riding accident whilst on a parade that resulted in a broken arm. This left him unable to sit for his preliminary examination for History Honours in June 1938. Despite this, he still managed to obtain a 2:1 in June 1939 of the Historical Tripos.

On 10th February 1939, Richard signed up for active duty for the war. He became a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, serving in Italy from 1943, but was wounded at Anzio, in March 1944. After the war ended, he joined the Civil Service.

In the UK Imperial War Museum are diaries and letters of Captain Sutton, covering his training and service with the Royal Artillery in North Africa and Italy, 1942 - 1944, describing his journey to North Africa via South Africa (December 1942) where he joined the 8th Army (127th Field Regiment, 51st Highland Division) at Benghazi, his involvement in the advance on Tunis, his posting to the Horse Artillery at the end of the Tunis campaign before rejoining his regiment near Naples in December 1944, his wounding at Anzio (March 1944) and return to action in June, and his involvement in preparing evidence for several courts martial, with some excellent references to morale and daily life in the desert, and the death of friends and contemporaries.

Unfortunately, he became fully blind in 1961 but judging from his tone in letters to his college, he remained in good spirits and wit. Richard died on 22nd October 2002.

I wonder how the South Devon Railway acquired such a historic trunk?

References -

https://www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/archive-month-spectacular-and-disturbing-year-1930s-diaries-richard-sutton

https://collegecollections.jesus.cam.ac.uk/index.php/diary-2;isad?sf_culture=en

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1030006571

A Free Gift....

....From Norfolk Fire & Rescue. A Carbon Monoxide Alarm! Thank you.

Leffe Blonde Lager....

....For just £1.53 a pint if bought with an all day brunch! It's the most expensive that they sell, £4.45 a pint, 6.6% ABV.

Namyslow Pils....

.... Only produced in Poland. Namyslow is a traditional Polish beer that has been brewed for over 600 years. It is a full-bodied, amber-colored beer with a a slightly sweet flavor with hints of caramel and vanilla

Tusker. Together. Forever....

....A special drink today, gifted to me by an old work colleague.

Tusker Finest Quality Lager.  Brewed by East African Breweries Group Nairobi, Kenya.

The bottle says - Together. Forever. When you open a bottle of Tusker you are joining the world in celebrating one of Africa's great original beers. Tusker has been brewed with care, craft and love since 1922. Every crisp, clean mouthful summons up the taste, sunshine & and love of life of its African Roots.

www.eabl.com

A 1945 Spitfire....

....Just flew over our garden - https://flyaspitfire.com/aircraft/1945-spitfire-t9-te308/

A Fathers Day Treat....

....These look appealing, I think I may have a Fathers Day treat when I go to Lidl's today! 🤔🤔🤔🤭🤭🤭

I'm On A Brand New Bus....

.... It has the same newness smell as when you get into a new car.

YOU MUST SIGN YOUR PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY....

My new passport arrived today. When taking it out of the envelope the first thing that you see is this leaflet that states 'YOU MUST SIGN YOUR PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY'. So I picked up the blue pen next to me on the table & signed my passport. Then I read inside this leaflet that you should sign your passport in black biro! Why didn't they put this information on the front of the leaflet? 🤨

Wireless Headphones....

.... I was going to buy a spare set of wireless headphones for NJ & myself. Buy 2 pairs for £18.98 or 4 pairs for £22.58… I love a bargain. 🤭🤭🤭

My First Tea In The Garden 2024....

....Chip butty with BBQ sauce, a glass of something? And Ian Dury playing in the headphones! 🥪🥪🍺

Snapped 2 Day....

.... In our greenhouse before I ushered it gently out. A Peacock Butterfly. Often seen feeding on buddleia nectar. 🦋🦋🦋

I Love The Warmer Days....

....Wow...Only used £2.76 worth of energy so far today! 

New Zealand....

.... Lamb. We haven't had one of these for a few years!  An Easter treat. 😄😀

The Joseph Conrad @ Lowestoft....

.... Some great food prices here. Just £5.88 for my all day brunch with unlimited tea/coffee.

Irish Red Ale....

.... I've never had an Irish Red Ale before. It's not the light red that it looks like I'm the advertising, but it is really nice. 😊😊😃😃

Energy Saving Session....

.... In operation from 18:00 to 18:30. As of 18:10 the UK demand is only 37.21 GW and we're exporting 3% of that. What is going on? 

Zubr Beer....

....Polish for Bison. A 6% beer, lovely. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BBubr_(beer)

A Lovely Ale....

.... Chocolate! Tastes yummy.

The First Flowering....

....Tête â Tête of 2024. 😊😊

What Sorcery?....

.... I've written loads of drivel & the everlasting pencil is still sharp. China gave us COVID & now it gives us the everlasting pencil?