115. Autumn in Sevenoaks

It's been a while since our last post however, better late than never.

We arrived back in Sevenoaks and stayed at Daniel and Ellen's place while they were in Majorca, Spain, where Daniel had been taking flying lessons. Sevenoaks has become very familiar to us now, and it feels like a home away from home. The difference this time is that Autumn had arrived, and what a wonderful time of the year that is!

On our daily walk into town, we passed one particular property with a beautiful Japanese maple tree that was about to change colour, so I decided to take a few time-lapse pictures and stitch them together.



Our daily walks took us past some impressive properties also showing the trademark autumn colours.


And the moss...







We thought we'd try our luck at a local quiz night. After being put on a table with some women celebrating a school reunion, we earned the respect of our tables when we correctly answered a question about the 'Gabba' cricket ground. 



Our team went on to win. The win was based on a toss of a coin as we drew with another table. The prize was 75 pounds (150 AUD) but too little an amount to share across the whole table.
An elimination round ensued, and all 12 people had to choose heads or tails. It got down to 5- me, and 4 others. They all chose heads, and I chose tails. Say no more!


These little fellas drew our attention at Knole House


Picking up some raw milk from a local farm, we met a young Jersey calf and...


a Herdwick sheep


I've been fortunate to have been given some work on a video project based back in Brisbane. It's kept me out of trouble and out of Max's hair. (much to her relief) Having the time to work on it is a blessing and hopefully, the work will continue for a few months.

Just for a change in pace, we venture off for a pet sit in London for a week...

Comments

  1. KayeDecember 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM

    Fabulous, Paul. Have a wonderful Christmas. Lots of love to you and Max xxx

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  2. GabiDecember 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM

    Love that change of season with the maple tree!
    Very sassy Paul with your win! Go you!!!
    Will you get to spend Christmas with Daniel and Ellen?
    Wishing you all a cosy and very happy Christmas!! Hugs from hot and steamy (although a lot of rain lately) from Noosaville. 💝💝💝💝

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    1. MaxineDecember 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM

      Ah Gabi. Hot and steamy. Have heard this about you. Merry Christmas xx

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  3. LesleyDecember 19, 2024 at 9:14 PM

    Fabulous adventures as always Paul ...thanks so much for the sharing ... have a happy Christmas you two. And all the best for good news in the New Year. xx

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  4. NataliaDecember 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM

    It has been a bit of time between drinks….in more ways than one 😁. Love the video….nature is absolutely magical. Great to see you both having fun and winning! ❤️❤️❤️

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  5. AnonymousDecember 19, 2024 at 10:11 PM

    So lovely to see you and Max out on your adventures again. All the best with the video work Paul! Cheers and Love, Ian and Som xoxo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM

    lovely to see your post Paul you are both looking well and the place you're staying looks like something out of an old lassie film. You may not be that old to remember those! Merry Christmas to you and Max lots of love from Pepa and me. Keep happy! Satch

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  7. AnonymousDecember 19, 2024 at 11:19 PM

    Great to hear from you paul and max xx continue the adventures.. l also loved the autumn maple tree time lapse x annie

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  8. Mary Lawrence December 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM

    Stunning colours!
    Enjoy your Christmas, wherever you may be.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 21, 2024 at 5:14 AM

    Awesome pics as expected 😊 Merry Christmas Max and Paul ❤️ from Oz xxoo JoyK

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  10. AnonymousDecember 21, 2024 at 9:12 PM

    Happy Christmas both and all my best wishes and love for 2025, from Glen

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