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We need some sun, we need some bees…

No, not a comedy duo and not a fenland town in Norfolk.

K and I went out to see Jo, Dan and Eliza – except Eliza fell asleep after demanding all day to see Cake and Market.

Great food (nicked both the recipes), great company, great music, too much spiced run…

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Favourite brunch spot, shopping, glass of rose on a boat – perfect

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This year I’m trying an experiment.

I’m growing salad crops well away from slugs and vegetarian vegetable eating cats.

All I need now is some more sun…

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We’ve traded in the old BBQ and moved up to a wood burning stove.

Next stop the outdoor pizza oven attachment.

Happy Birthday Big Bird: An Interview with Caroll Spinney | The Sesame Workshop Blog

It’s the first day of Spring. You know what that means? It’s Big Bird’s birthday! In order to celebrate Big Bird’s special day, we spoke with Caroll Spinney, who has played Big Bird, as well as Oscar the Grouch, on the show for 42 years.  During his time on Sesame Street, Mr. Spinney has touched the lives of millions of children. We want to thank him for taking the time to tell us about how he first got started on Sesame Street, how the character of Big Bird evolved and what his favorite memories from the show are