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Brian Snellgrove

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Encouragement from a friend

If you recall, on a previous occasion I talked about what sparked me off to start a new book. It was my Christian friend John. See the entry here.  I rang him this morning. Brian: Following on our conversation on 1st...

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First attempts in creating book material

You have to tell AI how much contrast you need so that when the print is reproduced, it does not look too wishy-washy. Today was what I call a steep learning curve. We left about quarter past nine this morning in order...

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That early morning feeling + Co-pilot

I am normally an early riser, and this morning was no exception. At certain times of the morning I get light effects; this is the early morning sun shining through the trees and causing a pattern to appear above my...

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The Delights of Frome

Today, off to Frome, where Françoise is having a massage. I need to drive her because her wrist is not yet healed. This town is always a pleasure, especially on a sunny day with the clouds scudding across the blue sky....

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Time and energy management – Visit to Westbury

Romans 12:2: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect...

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Ilminster is slowly growing on me

Today the focus is on Ilminster, which is in South Somerset, which probably most of you know only by name, but it is a small village somewhat south of the A303 which is one of the main arteries between London and the...

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Bridport Hat Festival

The Bridport Hat Festival started in 2010. The festival was the brainchild of Roger Snook, who wanted to create a fun event that celebrated hats and brought the community together, eventually raising money for...

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I am actually going to have a break

Dear Diary (as they say), I have not written anything since Sunday's blockbuster entry, but a lot has happened. I got a very good response to my Priddy article, and on Monday a Christian friend of mine, John,...

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