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]]> Sun Apr 13 2008 Drama VP Dinner http://photos.sooty.org/c1492365.html Dinner at Bistro 1 in Covent Garden, with rather a lot of wine. Ace night though! Saturday 12 April 2008: Dinner at Bistro 1 in Covent Garden, with rather a lot of wine. Ace night though!

Renal, Shami, Jeeves Rachel & Claire People Chris Chris Matt & Josh People People People ? & Matt

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Val Thorens http://photos.sooty.org/c1480598.html A week skiing in Val Thorens with Matt, Norm and Chris. Beers, monkeys and snow! Saturday 15 March 2008: A week skiing in Val Thorens with Matt, Norm and Chris. Beers, monkeys and snow!

Matt at the Champagne Bar, St Pancras Norm Champagne breakfast for Matt's birthday! Matt & Norm Chris & Norm Norm Matt on the Eurostar Rachel Chris & Norm Chris & Norm, Le Chaudron Magique Rachel & Matt, Le Chaudron Magique Chris & Norm Morning from the apartment Matt & Norm Rachel Chris & Norm Matt Matt in some rather deep powder! Matt, Norm & Chris in the apartment Norm Matt Matt On the way up Moraine Skis! Matt Matt at the top of Glacier de Chaviere Glacier de Chaviere Matt skis off down the glacier A well-earned rest! Rachel Norm Chris & Matt Norm takes a rare photo :) Matt Norm & Matt Chris, Matt & Norm at the top of Moraine piste At the top of Funitel Peclet Val Thorens from Peclet Norm & Matt Moon Bowling A convincing loss ;) Bowling Chris & Matt Norm Norm Norm & Matt make hotdogs Matt *trudge*

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]]> Sat Mar 15 2008 Isaac http://photos.sooty.org/c1456750.html Photos of Isaac the day after the party, taken by Will Sunday 10 February 2008: Photos of Isaac the day after the party, taken by Will

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]]> Sun Feb 10 2008 Monochrome Birthday Party http://photos.sooty.org/c1456601.html A black & white themed party at our house to celebrate my birthday - lots of lovely people came and the night went absolutely brilliantly, I had the best time! We had lots of wine and duq and Matt rustled up a superb and very appreciated fryup in the morning for those who stayed. Saturday 9 February 2008: A black & white themed party at our house to celebrate my birthday - lots of lovely people came and the night went absolutely brilliantly, I had the best time! We had lots of wine and duq and Matt rustled up a superb and very appreciated fryup in the morning for those who stayed.

Matt & Matt Lisa & Gary Gary Matt & Will Matt Trev Ben Nat Matt Trev Rachel & Trev Matt, Gary & Trev Matt, Rachel & Trev Ben Norm, Matt, Chris Brian, Rachel & Matt Norm & Chris Matt Ben Yakitori Trev Brian & Chris Gary Brian Chris people Ben & Nat Gary & Trev Will Ben Gary, Claire, Matt Gary & Chris Gary people Matt & Claire Matt, Claire & Rachel Matt, Claire & Rachel Claire, Matt, Trev & Rachel Claire, Matt, Trev & Rachel people Claire, Trev, Rachel people Will & Norm Rachel, Claire & Matt Trev arranging things on Trev Trev Matt & Trev

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 Champagne bar evening http://photos.sooty.org/c1442445.html BB, Norm and me visiting the new Champagne Bar at St Pancras, getting drunk on Pol Roger in the middle of a railway station... Tuesday 15 January 2008: BB, Norm and me visiting the new Champagne Bar at St Pancras, getting drunk on Pol Roger in the middle of a railway station...

Norm & Matt Matt & Norm Matt & Norm Matt & Norm St Pancras Matt & Norm St Pancras St Pancras

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]]> Tue Jan 15 2008 Wellie Walk http://photos.sooty.org/c1440558.html A walk out of the village to Hoo Farm and back again, nice and muddy for testing out the new wellies :) Saturday 12 January 2008: A walk out of the village to Hoo Farm and back again, nice and muddy for testing out the new wellies :)

Matt Tree Matt Pretty sky Pretty sky Matt Woods Whitwell water tower Reflection Nice sky More nice sky Even more nice sky Getting dark

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]]> Sat Jan 12 2008 New Year's Eve http://photos.sooty.org/c1433598.html New Year's Eve at Si and Helen's in Royston, with some fantastic barbecued food and probably a bit too much champers ;) A full English the day after was just the thing! Monday 31 December 2007: New Year's Eve at Si and Helen's in Royston, with some fantastic barbecued food and probably a bit too much champers ;) A full English the day after was just the thing!

Langoustines! Helen Matt Crisps

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]]> Mon Dec 31 2007 Christmas! http://photos.sooty.org/c1431906.html Christmas Day with Bob & Marj and Nic & Andy (and Isaac!) in Udimore, then up to Mum and Dad's on Boxing day. Photos taken on my shiny new phone (a Sony Ericsson k850i from Matt) :) Monday 24 December 2007: Christmas Day with Bob & Marj and Nic & Andy (and Isaac!) in Udimore, then up to Mum and Dad's on Boxing day. Photos taken on my shiny new phone (a Sony Ericsson k850i from Matt) :)

Isaac Isaac & Matt Apple TV in action! Marj + sprout Some champagne! Bob & Isaac Present opening Nic & Andy open main present! Nic & Andy Andy, Nic & Marj Bob Matt Nic & Andy Isaac Isaac Nic & Andy film! Andy & Isaac Andy & Isaac Matt & Isaac Matt & Isaac Matt & Isaac Matt & Isaac Andy & Nic Rachel & Matt Bob carves the goose Matt & Andy Isaac & Bob Bob & Isaac Nic & Matt Meat-eater's Christmas Dinner Crackers Andy Andy & Nic Andy & Nic Andy & Nic Cake! Andy Matt Matt Andy & Nic Mulberry goodies! Nic Isaac Christmassy lounge Isaac Christmassy fire Nic Nic, Andy & Marj Champagne! Rachel

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]]> Mon Dec 24 2007 Costa del Sol http://photos.sooty.org/c1372649.html A holiday near Mijas on the Costa del Sol in Spain, with Mum, Dad and Matt. Bit cloudy to start with but still managed to get a reasonable sunburn! Saturday 8 September 2007: A holiday near Mijas on the Costa del Sol in Spain, with Mum, Dad and Matt. Bit cloudy to start with but still managed to get a reasonable sunburn!

Mum & Dad Dad on the balcony Matt View of the Mum & Dad Matt Ronda (bull fight carnival thing was going on) Church in Ronda Matt Church in Ronda Ronda Rachel & Matt Dad & Mum at the worst place to have lunch in Ronda View from the bridge El puento nuevo, Ronda El puento nuevo, Ronda Matt Ronda Matt View from the bridge, Ronda Rachel, Dad & Mum, Ronda Dad & Matt Mum, Ronda View from Ronda More festival decorations, Ronda Daniel Dad & Mum, Mijas Mum & Rachel, Mijas Mijas Mijas Mijas Mijas Dad & Mum, Mijas Rachel & Dad, Mijas Bull ring, Mijas Bull fight paraphernalia, Mijas Mum & Dad, Benalmadena Mum & Rachel, Benalmadena The beach at Benalmadena The beach at Benalmadena Harbour at Benalmadena Ice cream! Dad & Mum, Benalmadena harbour Pirates! Benalmadena harbour Grey mullet, apparently bbq! Blue sea, blue sky Palms Postcard

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]]> Sat Sep 8 2007 Las Vegas http://photos.sooty.org/c1362020.html During our holiday to Arizona we had a night in Las Vegas, to see Sid and Al who were on holiday there. Matt even managed to win $30! Thursday 30 August 2007: During our holiday to Arizona we had a night in Las Vegas, to see Sid and Al who were on holiday there. Matt even managed to win $30!

I see London (obligatory Killer's reference :) Las Vegas, from the hotel balcony Las Vegas, from the hotel balcony Matt on the hotel balcony Rachel on the hotel balcony Rachel on the hotel balcony Matt & New York New York hotel MGM lion Excalibur hotel Huge PSP Huge PSP one of the towers of the Signature hotel (where we stayed) Las Vegas, from the hotel balcony Las Vegas, from the hotel balcony Las Vegas, from the hotel balcony Al and Sid Al, Sid and Matt play the slots Slots Slots Slots Strip Sid & Rachel

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]]> Thu Aug 30 2007 Arizona http://photos.sooty.org/c1362003.html Staying with friends Si and Eve near Sedona, AZ. Not too many clear skies unfortunately, but lots of red rocks, excellent Mexican food and a trip to Vegas to meet up with Sid and Al! Monday 27 August 2007: Staying with friends Si and Eve near Sedona, AZ. Not too many clear skies unfortunately, but lots of red rocks, excellent Mexican food and a trip to Vegas to meet up with Sid and Al!

Red rocks Stars over red rock Stars over red rock Stars over red rock Storm clouds over Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ Storm clouds over Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ View from Red Rock State Park Matt & the SUV we hired, Red Rock State Park Matt, Red Rock State Park Storm clouds over Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ Grasshopper Rays Rachel & Matt, Crescent Moon Ranch Cairns in Crescent Moon Ranch Reflections, Crescent Moon Ranch Matt, Crescent Moon Ranch pile of stone person lizard humming bird gecko Wilderness trail, Red Rock State Park Wilderness trail, Red Rock State Park Rachel & Matt, Red Rock State Park Wilderness trail, Red Rock State Park Cactus, Red Rock State Park Aloe Vera, Red Rock State Park Dead black tree, Red Rock State Park Rachel, Oak Creek Canyon Vista View from Oak Creek Canyon Vista Matt, Oak Creek Canyon Vista Matt, Oak Creek Canyon Vista View from Oak Creek Canyon Vista Matt, Flagstaff Flagstaff Charleys (where we had lunch), Flagstaff Railroad freight, Flagstaff Old train, Flagstaff Old train, Flagstaff Holidays are comin' (ish) Matt, Hoover Dam Rays Rainbow, at a gas station in Kingland, AZ Storm clouds Storm cloud Stormy sky from the car Storm cloud Storm cloud

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]]> Mon Aug 27 2007 Battle Proms, Hatfield House http://photos.sooty.org/c1336895.html Cavalry and canons and whatnot, with a picnic and lots of wine. Saturday 21 July 2007: Cavalry and canons and whatnot, with a picnic and lots of wine.

Rain! Matt Helen & Si Matt, Helen, Si Pie Si Bloons Matt & Helen Rachel Mm champagne People Posh tents Spitfire Spitfire Spitfire Matt People Boom!

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]]> Sat Jul 21 2007 BLSA Summer Ball http://photos.sooty.org/c1321326.html Summer Ball on Charterhouse Lawn + hog roast + wine. Yay! Saturday 7 July 2007: Summer Ball on Charterhouse Lawn + hog roast + wine. Yay!

Trev & Katie Matt & Trev Matt Sarah & Matt Trev & Katie Trev Katie & Matt Claire & Sarah Sarah, Rachel & Claire Rachel & Matt Matt & Sarah People Sharon & Claire Sharon, Claire & Sarah Claire & Sarah Sarah Matt & Sarah Rachel & Matt Dancing

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]]> Sat Jul 7 2007 Revision in Biot, France http://photos.sooty.org/c1315936.html A few days with Pippa and Marie-Laure in the South of France, revising for the end-of-year exams. I got a merit so it must have helped ;) Saturday 9 June 2007: A few days with Pippa and Marie-Laure in the South of France, revising for the end-of-year exams. I got a merit so it must have helped ;)

View from my window View from my window Marie-Laure Pippa Marie-Laure & Cassis Marie-Laure, Pippa & Cassis Marie-Laure, Pippa & Cassis

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]]> Sat Jun 9 2007 Chelsea's 30th on the London Eye http://photos.sooty.org/c1294501.html Celebrating Chelsea's 30th birthday (and engagement!) on the London Eye and in the Motion club afterwards. Saturday 2 June 2007: Celebrating Chelsea's 30th birthday (and engagement!) on the London Eye and in the Motion club afterwards.

Andrew serves champagne Charing cross & Jubilee Bridge Gregory & Chelsea Gregory & Chelsea Matt Rachel Rachel People Sunset Jubilee gardens People Parliament Parliament Matt & Rachel people Gregory proposes! Parliament Eye & Parliament Gregory & Chelsea Matt People People Chelsea

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]]> Sat Jun 2 2007 New fireplace http://photos.sooty.org/c1289554.html Expertly fitted by Dad and Matt! Monday 28 May 2007: Expertly fitted by Dad and Matt!

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]]> Mon May 28 2007 Fishtank http://photos.sooty.org/c1284337.html A tropical fishtank is installed in the office! Saturday 12 May 2007: A tropical fishtank is installed in the office!

Matt sets the tank up First fish - a leopard pleco

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]]> Sat May 12 2007 Isaac http://photos.sooty.org/c1278356.html We have adopted a cat from the Cats' Protection League, called Isaac :) He's currently having a wander and a sniff round his new home... Sunday 13 May 2007: We have adopted a cat from the Cats' Protection League, called Isaac :) He's currently having a wander and a sniff round his new home...

Checking out next door's dog Isaac Isaac Mmmm steak! nuisance in favourite spot at top of stairs yawwwwwwwwwn ?

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]]> Sun May 13 2007 Easter in Winchelsea http://photos.sooty.org/c1251533.html An Easter walk in Winchelsea after we'd got back from skiing (and slept a bit!) Sunday 8 April 2007: An Easter walk in Winchelsea after we'd got back from skiing (and slept a bit!)

Spring field in Winchelsea, East Sussex Blossom Blossom The house, pre-extension

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]]> Sun Apr 8 2007 Skiing - Val Thorens http://photos.sooty.org/c1251418.html A week skiing in Val Thorens in the French Alps with Nic and Andy. Skiing much improved over last time, even managed a couple of black runs! Very good holiday, really enjoyed it. Saturday 31 March 2007: A week skiing in Val Thorens in the French Alps with Nic and Andy. Skiing much improved over last time, even managed a couple of black runs! Very good holiday, really enjoyed it.

Matt on the Eurostar Nic and Andy on Eurostar Matt Nic, Matt, Andy Matt and a beer at lunchtime Matt View from the balcony of the apartment Venus over the mountains Venus, and a piste-groomer Andy & Nic on the balcony Matt & Rachel on the balcony Nic & Andy on the chairlift Luge Andy Matt, Nic and Andy in tights! View from Cime de Caron View from Cime de Caron Val Thorens from Cime de Caron Matt & Rachel on chairlift Andy and Nic, Bicicleta Bar Matt & Rachel, Bicicleta Bar Val Thorens Nic Matt Rachel Nic, Andy and Matt skiing Matt, Le Montana Bar Andy & Nic, Le Montana Bar Matt & Rachel Matt Andy & Nic Andy & Nic Andy & Nic Nic Sunset Sunset Matt pours some cheap local fizz Obligatory timer job :) Andy, Nic & Rachel Val Thorens from the top of Glacier de Peclet Sign indicating the black run down Glacier de Peclet (very steep and very mogully!) Nic and Andy eye the glacier piste View from Glacier de Peclet Nic and Matt Matt cooks Glacier de Chaviere, where we stopped for a picnic before skiing down Andy and Nic picnic on Glacier de Chaviere Matt eats a sandwich

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]]> Sat Mar 31 2007 Snow http://photos.sooty.org/c1203984.html Snow in Hertfordshire Thursday 8 February 2007: Snow in Hertfordshire

Scene from the back of the house Snowball fight! Building a snowman (there's lots of this going on today :)

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