August 2008 - Jan Leeming Blog

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Shoreham 2007

Shoreham Airshow 2007
Me looking brave before taking to the air (and the wing) of the plane. Wow, it was cold !! But the whole experience was totally exhilarating.

 

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Computers and the internet are amazing things. One of my concerns with putting together this site was that it could remain current, yet with all my travelling I've often much to say, but little time to say it. Years ago when reading the news it would take me days on end to reply to the kind letters people sent. Now, with the magic of the modern age, I can keep you up to date with what I'm doing and other events in my life.

ROME

Date: 27th August 2008

ROME The long weekend in Rome was superb.  Having never been there before, the sights exceeded my expectations - and that's always so much better than the other way around.  I remember how far short of expectations fell Venice when I visited some 10 years ago.  It might have been the weather - wet... Read more...


THE BLADES

Date: 22nd August 2008

THE BLADES Like everyone else, I've had my fair share of ups and downs in life but I do count myself very fortunate to have been offered experiences which aren't offered to everyone, purely because of my work in television. On Friday last week, as part of the Press Day to publicize the Shoreham... Read more...


CHRISTIAN THE LION

Date: 13th August 2008

CHRISTIAN THE LION A while ago I was sent an email attachment by a friend who knows of my love for animals and in particular 'Cats'.  When I watched the video on You tube, I couldn't believe that it was the same John Rendall that I know who, with a friend, had bought in Harrods a Lion Cub which eventually... Read more...


BRUGES and IEPER (YPRES)

Date: 6th August 2008

BRUGES and YPRES Went with friends for a few days to Bruges.  What a beautiful city it is - wonderful architecture at every turn, canals, lace and chocolates!!!  I think Belgium is regarded as being the home of the best Chocolate in Europe.  I'm not a great chocolate lover but cannot resist... Read more...