Saturday, 21 February 2009

Sounds and other lovely things... in the city!


Today, I'm back in the place that I love! ;-)


After such a busy week with teaching. I needed to relax somewhat!


It's always a pleasure to sit by the Cathedral and watch the world go by.


The weather was lovely and the street entertainers were out in force.

This is my favourite of them all.

Jerri Hart, the musician and singer with such a rich voice.
Today, he was in Princesshay, adding to the atmosphere.
This man is seriously good! I could stand and listen to him, forever.


Superb in fact! Great sounds from that trumpet too!
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And just a stones throw from him...
'The Yeoman Of the Guard' was being promoted by Exeter University's Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
It's on stage at Exeter's Northcott Theatre, in March:

In contrast...
Spin 2
This is a band worth watching whether you're a lover of contemporary folk music..or not!
They positioned themselves right outside M&S and as you can see even the mannequins in the window were jigging along. Honest!

And so was I!!
I can never keep still when there's live music!

Great stuff!


And dotted around the city were various musicians doing their thing.




You can't beat live street music!
All of that entertainment for free!!
Exeter at its best.

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After that we went into the Orange Tree (how could we not!!)...where Nich finally bought a clock for his room...the very clock that he has been eyeing up for weeks and weeks!
He's certainly taken his time thinking about it!

Later , we walked to Habitat to see fellow blogger, Joe... and we had a long chat and a laugh.
She really loves her blogging..especially the swaps and things like that, she says!
Hi Joe!! ;-)
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A quick dash into Laura Ashley ...where who could not resist these?!

And into the best card shop in Exeter..The Card Gallery in Queen Street..
This wonderful Amy Butler card book...I was so thrilled to find this!

With which I am going to do lovely things for the V&H fair.
Just have a sneak peek at these designs:
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Tomorrow, all being well, Mr Snippets is taking me to the 'Blind Lemon Vintage Fair ' which just happens to be on the campus at Exeter University!! So no problem finding our way there !
I'm really looking forward to that!
I do so love Saturdays! Hope your day was a good one too.
;-)
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17 comments:

  1. Margaret's Ramblings21 February 2009 at 19:26

    Thank you so much for this. I have been ill all week, unable to get out and the sunshine today enticed me but no it wasn't to be. But you took me on a lovely journey, I could just smell the sights, sounds and sunshine of the city. I felt like I had had a day out.

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  2. Josie-Mary21 February 2009 at 19:47

    So you did take some photo's but where's Patch???? Oh how I love blogging :)
    Going to take a look at the link for the fair.... x

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  3. Anonymous21 February 2009 at 19:47

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    Never again will they be left all alone to fend for themselves
    We could fly in our teams of experts and support staff to provide beer, pasties or even help find the remote control for the tv
    We would even have enough to man the telephone help-lines, where abandoned husbands could ring in to hear the sounds of babbling women, instead of being subjected to the sheer cruelty of silence
    Three pounds - Is that too much to ask?
    Go on make a difference, help us to stamp out neglect - Give a husband a good home.

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  4. this is my patch21 February 2009 at 20:49

    Those boxes from Laura Ashley are gorgeous, I am going to take a look in our local branch in my next lunch hour, to see if I can find some. I am so glad you had a lovely day, Exeter certainly is buzzing, more than you can say for Worthing! These lovely springlike days certainly make you feel like getting outside. x

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  5. A Farmers Wife21 February 2009 at 20:57

    Hey Sal, so glad you enjoyed your city day too! I was born in winchester so i know it like the back of my hand-which is why i thought id try somewhere different like salisbury but i was a bit disappointed to be honest!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog xxx

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  6. Floss21 February 2009 at 21:00

    Oh how wonderful. I don't suppose that the ancient and slightly creepy busker with the accordion and the 'furry toy' collecting tin is in Exeter any more? We always felt he used to leer at us schoolgirls... Your collection of buskers seem so much more conducive to a good shopping trip.

    I'll try to do a virtual tour of Toulouse some time, although I'm too busy to get there often.

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  7. Rosie21 February 2009 at 21:56

    If it wasn't for the trees it would look like a summer's day in Exeter what with the sunshine and the street musicians and etc. Glad you had a happy, relaxing day - love the clock and the Laura Ashley boxes:)

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  8. Shabby Chick22 February 2009 at 08:10

    Mmmmm those LA boxes are gorgeous!

    I must go to Exeter one day, I know it's a direct train route down and my Mum in law is always saying how lovely it is. Your photos certainly make it look tempting :)

    Mel xxx

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  9. Anonymous22 February 2009 at 08:54

    I neat fun filled day. Love the Photo of the cathedral. The prints in the card book are very bright and pretty. Have fun Sunday.

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  10. menopausalmusing22 February 2009 at 11:36

    Wonderful tour. Thank you sooooo much. You have sold the cityx

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  11. Rosie22 February 2009 at 16:18

    Thanks for the tour of Exeter. On our one visit there we had a lovely time. I did lots of Christmas shopping and it was only August. x

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  12. MelMel22 February 2009 at 17:54

    How fantstic that you saw Josie!
    She is the coolest person.....hi hun!
    Really enjoyed your post!x

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  13. A time to dance23 February 2009 at 08:42

    Hi Sal...looks like a lovely day out...the Amy B papers are lovely I will have to take a peek at the website....have a good week...H

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  14. Shirl23 February 2009 at 10:06

    Hi Sal, Exeter looks so vibrant. One of these fine days, I'll go visit lol!

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  15. Lesley (Notesfrommydays)23 February 2009 at 10:46

    oh that clock is fab!! and i love the amy butler card book i really like her designs cant wait to see what your doing for the fair :-)thanks for your comment on my blog by the way - those cards in every room is a good idea LOL
    Lesley x

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  16. Anonymous23 February 2009 at 12:23

    I am unfamiliar with Exeter, but I love your photographs of the Cathedral ~ what a beautiful building. How marvellous to have such a place to visit.

    Marie x

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  17. The fabric of my life23 February 2009 at 13:40

    Exeter is a wonderful city. I go there regularly for a good city fix. Some of the buskers come to Barnstaple too so I have seen them in Exeter and Barny and can confirm that they are indeed brilliant!

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