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Fonthill House with Poppy Neame singing on the steps Down in Wiltshire, just north of Tisbury, there's a country estate. It is currently in the possession of  the third Baron Margadale. In the heart of the estate is Fonthill House. Surprisingly it is a fairly modern property - built as recently as the nineteen seventies. There were other grander versions of Fonthill House in the past but one burnt down and two others were demolished. Normally Fonthill House and the lanes that wind up to it are not open to the public but on Sunday the estate hosted a charity event, raising money for young carers. Shirley and I decided to go along. We saw Alastair Morrison - Baron Margadale (see right) . In fact, I nearly told him to shift himself when he stood in front of me and Shirley as we were watching a fine performance by bubbly soprano singer Poppy Neame. Fortunately for his lordship , he moved along just as I was rising out of my garden chair to give him a hefty clout round ...

 Write what you know That’s the saying  Could’ve fooled me Or not What I know Not much But this Is true Life’s trials Can be painful And full of magic In the same breath from R's rue https://ift.tt/ebo3z0R

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It’s warm, almost hot again today but with a breeze. I’m happy to be alone today.  I don’t want to chat or talk. I have spoken to Gorgeous Dave and have finalised arrangements for tomorrow.  Out of all of my friends he’s probably the most easy going so things will be fine. Apart from him, I don’t really want to talk to anyone else. I walked the dogs early when it was cooler and picked up my antibiotic prescription .  But I was happy to return home. Dorothy is sleeping on the back patio . Mary is dozing in the front window, with one eye out for flying insects, things she most obsessed with . From time to time, I can here the snap of her jaws as she tries to pluck a bluebottle from its flight.  I’ve got paperwork to do, the lawn needs a cut and I’m going to play with my sister’s birthday pressie , the   Concertinaed garden hose, as the flower beds are so dry.  But apart from that I’m just going to potte. All is ok with the world  A...