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4th June 2010

Selina
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Happy Days
Hi John, Do take some pictures of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, they will transprt me back to my 'twenties', oh such happy days! Am really enjoying your Blog, so is Nancy. Love Selina xx
From Blog: South Downs Way - Lewes to Alfriston
4th June 2010
Dew Pond

Sally and John
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looks like a big puddle
Sorry John, but I couldn't see anything other than a big puddle. What will they be used for when restored? Did it look inviting enough for you to cool off in? Maybe I'd need to see it in person to make further comment. Just an ignorant Kiwi perhaps!
From Blog: South Downs Way - Steyning to Falmer
4th June 2010

Sally and John
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John, loved the pic of the "sensible sheep" keeping out of the sun. Made me think that it would be great to have that problem right now!! This is a long weekend, Queens Birthday Weekend and the weather is very, very cold. Chilly, frosty mornings, but sometimes we get some sun later in the day. Keep walking, the journey looks so interesting.
From Blog: South Downs Way - Lewes to Alfriston
3rd June 2010

Alex
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Last Leg
Hi John I have really enjoyed reading about your walk and seeing your photo's. What an amazing view from the way. I look forward to reading and seeing photos of the last part of your walk tomorrow. Love Alex
From Blog: South Downs Way - Lewes to Alfriston
3rd June 2010

Alex
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Steying to Falmer
Way to go John and glad you got some good weather to finish your trip in. Love Alex
From Blog: South Downs Way - Steyning to Falmer
2nd June 2010

Paddy Blake
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Hope the sun keeps shining
Hi John. I've been enjoying your Blog. Looks like a fantastic walk. The Cocking to Amberley section looked particularly nice. Didn't a certain larger and (theoretically) far superior club once struggle to beat Brighton and Hove in a Cup Final in 1983? Best regards Paddy
From Blog: South Downs Way - Steyning to Falmer
2nd June 2010

Lynne
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Told you Emma would know all about the lapwings. I see that Sally in NZ wants to know about the yellow fields which I guess are planted with rapeseed. Looks so spectacular but not so fragrant up close. How old were the OAPs? 60? 61? 62-ish or something like that! Don't forget the hat and sun cream with all this sunshine. (A wifely comment, that.) Lots of love xxxxxx
From Blog: South Downs Way - Amberley to Steyning
2nd June 2010

Emma
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Lapwings
Hi John, lucky you to see lapwings! I think they're declining because of changes of farming practices. They are on the endangered animal list in the UK. You can find out a bit more about why they're declining here http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/l/lapwing/decline_and_conservation.aspx Sounds like you're having a lovely time! Am very envious (especially as the weather has been glorious here today, and I wish I were out in it an not stuck in this office! See you soon and best of luck Emma xx
From Blog: South Downs Way - Amberley to Steyning
2nd June 2010

Lynne
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I expect Emma will know about the lapwings. Shakespeare mentions them in "Much Ado About Nothing" with the entrance of Beatrice. I suppose they were a much more common sight then. "For look where Beatrice, like a lapwing runs Close by the ground, to hear our conference." V. nice to see a farmer's unsophisticated memorial on top of a hill. Makes a change from all the Lord Somebody-or-other's phallic obelisks that litter the countryside.
From Blog: South Downs Way - Amberley to Steyning
2nd June 2010

Jane
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Brilliant!
Hi John - a lovely part of the world - I'm envious - though not so sure about tramping up and down those hills in iffy weather. I have good friends in Worthing and Brighton so often visit down there and know it well. I tend to go for the shopping ... Lynne would adore (inc. Winchester) ... nuff said. Love Jane x
From Blog: South Downs Way - Amberley to Steyning
1st June 2010

Sally and John
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still more history!!
When I see something that dates back to 600BC then I know there is a huge amount of history there. What was in the fields which gave that lovely colour?
From Blog: South Downs Way - Amberley to Steyning
1st June 2010

Sally and John
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lots of history
Pleased to see that rain has stopped. Imagine all that history and seeing where the Romans marched. A bit dificult to comprehend from New Zeland where we seem to be such a young country.
From Blog: South Downs Way - Cocking to Amberley
31st May 2010

Heather
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I enjoy your photos of Bignor Hill. Your post made it sound so peaceful! My blog is looking travel photos, reviews, etc, to share. If you have the time, check it out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email me at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com. Continued fun on your travels! Heather :)
From Blog: South Downs Way - Cocking to Amberley
31st May 2010

Alex
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Stay away Rain
Thank goodness the rain stayed away! Well done. Alex
From Blog: South Downs Way - South Harting to Cocking
31st May 2010

Jayne Adams
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A much better day for you - what a lovely part of the country. Great pics and I am sure Uppark House was very interesting. Good luck and fingers crossed for the weather for the rest of the week. My garden cabin has been erected today so great excitement here at no 28! Take care - love Jayne xxx
From Blog: South Downs Way - South Harting to Cocking
30th May 2010

Jayne
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Hi John - 100 miles seems a long way! It all started off so well and lovely pics. So sorry you had such a dreadful day yesterday - it was raining here too - English weather for you! We have had a nice day today and hope that you have too. Hope you are none the worse for your drenching. Good luck for the rest of the week. Love Jayne xx
From Blog: Exton to South Harting - a very wet experience
30th May 2010

Alex
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Oh what a shame you got drenched! At least you managed to get a few nice shots in. I guess it's the luck of the draw. Fingers crossed for you for better weather today. I was in London yesterday and I got drenced but weather better today here. Went on a nice walk round Coate Water and Hodson. Keep up the good work - you are doing great! Lots of Love Alex
From Blog: Exton to South Harting - a very wet experience
30th May 2010

Alex
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Wow a wonderful walk to do John. I look forward to reading your next installment. Love Alex
From Blog: Winchester to Exton
30th May 2010

Selina Wood
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100 mile walk
Hi John, Look forward to your comments and pictures, I love this part of the country. Love Selina.
From Blog: Winchester to Exton
30th May 2010

jenny
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John your Mother has said you will be in bed with flu by Tue; take note, take care. xxx
From Blog: Exton to South Harting - a very wet experience
29th May 2010

Sally and John
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shame about the rain!!
Dear John...well done that angler and like most of them, I don't think the rain would deter any fisherman. Despite the rain, I think the thought that, tomorrow the sun will shine will spur you on. After all, it can't rain all the time....can it? !! At the moment, a lot of rain has fallen further up the South Island but we seem to have escaped the worst of it.
From Blog: Exton to South Harting - a very wet experience
29th May 2010

Katie Morgan
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PHOTOS
I love these photos and the pollen in the field Hows Lynne luv jenny,Katie,Omi,sandy and jack xxxxxx miss u loads says sandy
From Blog: Winchester to Exton
29th May 2010

Katie Morgan
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PHOTOS
I love these photos and the pollen in the field Hows Lynne luv jenny,Katie,Omi,sandy and jack xxxxxx miss u loads says sandy
From Blog: Winchester to Exton
29th May 2010

George Birch
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Up on the downs
Looking good dad! Glad the weather's hanging in there..x
From Blog: Winchester to Exton
28th May 2010

Sally and John
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We're looking forward to this
John.....this for us is going to be like being there with you. Maybe some day there will be an opportunity to do ourselves so we can discover all the different parts of England. Look forward to your next entry.
From Blog: Winchester to Exton

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