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<p>Firstly, many thanks to all of those who sent me good wishes on my birthday. 74 years old and still going strong(ish).</p>
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<p>Once again Helene and I stayed at Rushton Hall and Spa for my Birthday. We had a special deal because last year the bedroom had a roof leak so we managed to get 50% off the price.</p>
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<p>We swam in the lovely pool and made use of the steam room and sauna.</p>
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<p>We drove over to <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill">Angl</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill" target="_blank">e</a><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill">sey Abbey</a> near Cambridge for the day. On the way, there were spots of rain but it turned out to be a wonderful day. The temperature got up to a balmy 18<sup>0</sup>C and by the afternoon we were sitting outside in sunshine with tea and cake.</p>
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<p>We ended the day with a wonderful dinner at Rushton Hall</p>
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<p>A birthday present of a cute hedgehog tea cosy is really useful (amazing what you can find on Amazon). It manages to keep the tea warm and at the same time the handle doesn't get too hot.</p>
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