Monthly Archives: July 2014

Removing a couple of posts

Posted on July 28, 2014 by suzykewct

Recently, I have become aware of the growing number of spam comments attaching themselves to a few of my older blog posts. This is supremely annoying, not to mention time-consuming – clearing out the spam folder so often. If this … Continue reading →

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Azores festival in progress – summer 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by suzykewct

From the NY Times – a newish festival in the Azores is gaining in popularity.

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London Tube closures for weekend of 19-20 July 2014

Posted on July 18, 2014 by suzykewct

Apologies once again for not bothering to post last weekend’s tube closures. I’m planning to add the TfL website to my blog’s HOT LINKS! list on the right-hand side of the screen, assuming I can set it up so the … Continue reading →

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Dancing at a Parisian firehouse on 14 Juillet

Posted on July 7, 2014 by suzykewct

I came across a write-up on this Bastille Day tradition in and around Paris. I’ve frequently thought about visiting Paris again, perhaps even for Bastille Day; this is the best reason I can think of to put that city on … Continue reading →

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No more cash on London buses!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by suzykewct

No, this does not mean that buses are free, but it’s just another sign that tourists and old farts need a rethink when boarding a London bus. Beginning this Sunday – 6 July, 2014, bus fares cannot be paid with … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 5-6 July 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are this weekend’s Tube closures. Not much on, thankfully. But Le Tour is coming to London on Monday, 7 July, so the next several days could be a bit crazy. I just wish I could be there for the … Continue reading →

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