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Usky commented on the post, Pencoed Castle 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
The costs would be prohibitive, but the satisfaction of restoring such a fine old property would be immense. -
Usky commented on the post, Magical bijou residence 3 hours, 25 minutes ago
Excellent. I’m sure you’ll find the right place… the one where you feel immediately at home. :-)
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Usky wrote a new post, Pencoed Castle 5 hours, 44 minutes ago
Set in something over 350 acres of South Monmouthshire farmland and located approximately one kilometre from the village of Llandevaud stands Pencoed Castle: Pencoed is pronounced “Pen-koyd” and loosely translates […] -
Usky commented on the post, On The Waterfront 6 hours, 29 minutes ago
Yes indeed those builders knew a thing or two. Maybe not quite as much as the Greeks or Romans, but they certainly weren’t slouches when it came to slapping mortar.
Glad you enjoyed the trip. :-)
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Usky commented on the post, Drawn like a moth to a flame? 6 hours, 32 minutes ago
That’s not cheap, it’s astute. ;-)
Here’s hoping the search goes well.
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Usky commented on the post, A serene view of a bustling past 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
That could be a workable arrangement… as long as you’re buying the gas. ;-)
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Usky commented on the post, Magical bijou residence 6 hours, 37 minutes ago
I also thought of liberating funds from the banking moguls and decided against it, but yes a body could have a lot of fun living in a place like that.
So I guess you’re going to be away some days in your nest […]
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Usky wrote a new post, Will the madness ever end? I hope not! 1 day, 7 hours ago
There are times when I really do wonder about my sanity and in particular my inner need to satisfy my lust for pretty things… my latest lustful twinge resulted in the acquisition of yet another beautiful […]
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Usky wrote a new post, Magical bijou residence 1 day, 21 hours ago
Looking for an excellent property at a bargain price? Look no further, I’ve found just the place for you… of course it may need a small amount of renovation!This is Pencoed Castle, one of two castles […]
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Usky commented on the post, Drawn like a moth to a flame? 2 days, 4 hours ago
Ooooo errrr missus, where’ve you been surfing to fry your goodies? Hope you get back online soon. -
Usky commented on the post, Drawn like a moth to a flame? 2 days, 5 hours ago
A very good day to you sir, how lovely to see you. I am well thanks, hope you are too?
We live amid such wonderful countryside don’t we?
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Usky wrote a new post, Drawn like a moth to a flame? 2 days, 6 hours ago
Over the years I have dabbled with many photographic genres, but invariably I return to this…There is something about our British landscape that draws me like a moth to a flame. Even on a dull and cloudy […]
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Usky wrote a new post, Chinese Rhubarb 3 days, 6 hours ago
All that’s missing is a couple of bucket loads of custard ;-)Though the root of the Chinese rhubarb is a key facet of herbal medicine, its leaves can actually be poisonous if consumed in a high enough […]
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Usky wrote a new post, And did those feet 3 days, 6 hours ago
…in ancient times
Walk upon England’s mountain green?If they did those feet may well have walked here; Brockweir nestling in the green and pleasant landscape of the Wye valley. Lovely isn’t it? I could live here.
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Usky wrote a new post, On The Waterfront 3 days, 6 hours ago
Concluding my brief look into the history and importance of Chepstow’s once thriving port facilities let me take you to the harder to reach parts that are generally ignored. In yesterday’s post I spoke a little […] -
Usky wrote a new post, Perception: is it in the eye of the beholder? 3 days, 6 hours ago
Mention Chepstow in mixed company and the likelihood is people will think about castles, horse racing, army camps, market towns and bridges… nothing wrong with that at all, except it misses a huge part of the […] -
Usky wrote a new post, A serene view of a bustling past 4 days, 7 hours ago
Having shared a little information about the once thriving port of Chepstow and looked at two of the businesses that have stood the test of time by continuing to trade to this day I think it’s time to spread my […] -
Usky commented on the post, And did those feet 4 days, 8 hours ago
Oh Christ AIDS… poor soul… wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
You’ve seen through me Jake; I’m a cynical, sarcastic old scroat with a penchant for hiding his big soft heart behind stone walls. Perhaps the reason […]
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Usky commented on the post, Chinese Rhubarb 4 days, 8 hours ago
I was introduced to the raw rhubarb thing by a childhood friend whose parents had moved down to Wales from Scotland… given the number of Scottish people who emigrated to Canada to make new lives I wonder whether […]
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Usky commented on the post, Perception: is it in the eye of the beholder? 4 days, 8 hours ago
That book is still inside you Jake… I hear it knocking to be released. Why not give Cobalt (love the town’s name incidentally) a new lease of life?
Yeah wouldn’t it be fascinating to step back in time and […]
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