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Pictures with Chie in. A handy category meaning her friends and family don't have to trawl through a load of irrelevant pictures to find the ones with her in. Interestingly, Chie's name in kanji (the chinese characters used by the Japanese) reads as "thousand pictures", and there probably are about that many in here.

London June 2009
London June 2009: Yet another monthly set of pictures from life in London, including a repeat of the North London pub crawl. June 2009
Yet another monthly set of pictures from life in London, including a repeat of the North London pub crawl.
London May 2009
London May 2009: Pictures from London in May 2009, including a West London pub crawl, and a weekend Vera came to visit.May 2009
Pictures from London in May 2009, including a West London pub crawl, and a weekend Vera came to visit.
North Wales
North Wales: A long weekend in North Wales to visit Dad, with Vera in tow.Friday 27th - Sunday 29th March 2009
A long weekend in North Wales to visit Dad, with Vera in tow.
London March 2009
London March 2009: Pictures from London in March 2009, including my birthday!March 2009
Pictures from London in March 2009, including my birthday!
Midlands February 2009
Midlands February 2009: A weekend in the Midlands visiting family.Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February 2009
A weekend in the Midlands visiting family.
London February 2009
London February 2009: London in February 2009.February 2009
London in February 2009.
Fitzrovia and Soho Pub Crawl
Fitzrovia and Soho Pub Crawl: An entirely random and impromptu pub crawl through Fitzrovia, Soho and a bit of St. James's.Saturday 10th January 2009
An entirely random and impromptu pub crawl through Fitzrovia, Soho and a bit of St. James's.
London January 2009
London January 2009: Assorted pictures from a very wintery January in London.January 2009
Assorted pictures from a very wintery January in London.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve: A few pictures from our brief foray out into the cold to watch the fireworks on the banks of the Thames in London with Mark, Jim and Cristelle.Wednesday 31st December 2008
A few pictures from our brief foray out into the cold to watch the fireworks on the banks of the Thames in London with Mark, Jim and Cristelle.
Abergavenny Christmas 2008
Abergavenny Christmas 2008: A week in Abergavenny over Christmas seeing lots of family.Monday 22nd - Monday 29th December 2008
A week in Abergavenny over Christmas seeing lots of family.
London December 2008
London December 2008: Assorted pictures from London in December 2008.December 2008
Assorted pictures from London in December 2008.
Paris December 2008
Paris December 2008: A weekend in Paris to celebrate our second wedding anniversary.Saturday 6th - Monday 8th December 2008
A weekend in Paris to celebrate our second wedding anniversary.
Thames and St. Paul's
Thames and St. Paul's: A day out starting with the "Tate to Tate" boat service along the Thames, then a look around St. Paul's, then a long meandering walk back through London.Saturday 11th October 2008
A day out starting with the "Tate to Tate" boat service along the Thames, then a look around St. Paul's, then a long meandering walk back through London.
Abergavenny September 2008
Abergavenny September 2008: A weekend in Abergavenny to visit Vera and Robin, which also coincided with the Abergavenny Food Festival.Saturday 20th - Monday 22nd September 2008
A weekend in Abergavenny to visit Vera and Robin, which also coincided with the Abergavenny Food Festival.
Cookham, Marlow and Bourne End
Cookham, Marlow and Bourne End: A day out walking in the Berkshire / Buckinghamshire countryside, near the river Thames, with some of Chie's colleagues.Saturday 13th September 2008
A day out walking in the Berkshire / Buckinghamshire countryside, near the river Thames, with some of Chie's colleagues.
Andy and Chika-san's Wedding
Andy and Chika-san's Wedding: Our friends Andy and Chika-san tying the knot at Islington Town Hall.Saturday 23rd August 2008
Our friends Andy and Chika-san tying the knot at Islington Town Hall.
Afternoon Tea with Andy and Chika-san
Afternoon Tea with Andy and Chika-san: A fabulous Sunday afternoon outing with our friends Andy and Chika-san, involving a couple of cracking pubs in Kensington, and afternoon tea at the Orangery.Sunday 10th August 2008
A fabulous Sunday afternoon outing with our friends Andy and Chika-san, involving a couple of cracking pubs in Kensington, and afternoon tea at the Orangery.
Simon and Vanessa's Wedding
Simon and Vanessa's Wedding: Our friends Simon and Vanessa finally tying the knot (they'd been together as long as we had!) in a charming spot in rural Berkshire.Saturday 9th August 2008
Our friends Simon and Vanessa finally tying the knot (they'd been together as long as we had!) in a charming spot in rural Berkshire.
Cornwall Summer 2008
Cornwall Summer 2008: A week staying at Bar Point, near St. Mawes, on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall.Friday June 27th - Friday July 4th 2008
A week staying at Bar Point, near St. Mawes, on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall.
Hay on Wye
Hay on Wye: A day out in Hay on Wye with Robin and Vera.Saturday 24th May 2008
A day out in Hay on Wye with Robin and Vera.
Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show: An early evening's wander around the famous flower show.Thursday 22nd May 2008
An early evening's wander around the famous flower show.
Regent's Park
Regent's Park: A Sunday afternoon's stroll through London, all the way up to Regent's Park. Sunday 18th May 2008
A Sunday afternoon's stroll through London, all the way up to Regent's Park.
Chie's Birthday
Chie's Birthday: A few pictures from our day out on Chie's birthday - a wander around the Victoria and Albert museum, followed by an exquisite afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental, and then a leisurely stroll through Hyde Park.Sunday 4th May 2008
A few pictures from our day out on Chie's birthday - a wander around the Victoria and Albert museum, followed by an exquisite afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental, and then a leisurely stroll through Hyde Park.
Smithfields Karaoke
Smithfields Karaoke: An afternoon/evening with Gav, Leon, Stew et al in and around Smithfields, to try out the new Karaoke Box there, with relevant eating and drinking either side.Saturday 3rd May 2008
An afternoon/evening with Gav, Leon, Stew et al in and around Smithfields, to try out the new Karaoke Box there, with relevant eating and drinking either side.
Rye
Rye: A daytrip to visit the charming coastal (ish) town of Rye.Sunday 13th April 2008
A daytrip to visit the charming coastal (ish) town of Rye.
Lorenzo in London
Lorenzo in London: A few (mostly very dark and badly taken) pictures from a night out in London with Lorenzo.Thursday 10th April 2008
A few (mostly very dark and badly taken) pictures from a night out in London with Lorenzo.
Japan Spring 2008
Japan Spring 2008: A two-and-a-bit week trip back to Japan, to meet up with old friends and revisit our old haunts.Saturday 15th - Monday 31st March 2008
A two-and-a-bit week trip back to Japan, to meet up with old friends and revisit our old haunts.
Whisky and Tapas with Rob
Whisky and Tapas with Rob: An evening of whisky and tapas with Rob, who happened to be in London for the day.Wednesday 6th February 2008
An evening of whisky and tapas with Rob, who happened to be in London for the day.
Brussels and Aachen
Brussels and Aachen: A weekend away on the continent to visit the hot springs in Aachen, taking in Brussels on the way.Saturday 19th - Monday 21st January 2008
A weekend away on the continent to visit the hot springs in Aachen, taking in Brussels on the way.
London January 2008
London January 2008: Pictures from daily life in London in January 2008.January 2008
Pictures from daily life in London in January 2008.
Cambridge and Ely
Cambridge and Ely: A weekend away in Cambridge (including a quick visit to Ely) for mine and Chie's wedding anniversary.Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December 2007
A weekend away in Cambridge (including a quick visit to Ely) for mine and Chie's wedding anniversary.
Korean Karaoke
Korean Karaoke: A night out with Gav, Leon, Kyle and Stew consisting of a visit to the movies (not pictured here), some Korean food, then a bout of Korean karaoke.Friday 23rd November 2007
A night out with Gav, Leon, Kyle and Stew consisting of a visit to the movies (not pictured here), some Korean food, then a bout of Korean karaoke.
Edinburgh and Islay
Edinburgh and Islay: A week's holiday in Scotland, the first half in Edinburgh, and the second half visiting whisky distilleries on Islay.Saturday 1st - Saturday 8th September 2007
A week's holiday in Scotland, the first half in Edinburgh, and the second half visiting whisky distilleries on Islay.
Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters: A day out on the South coast, walking from Seaford to Eastbourne along the Seven Sisters.Saturday 25th August 2007
A day out on the South coast, walking from Seaford to Eastbourne along the Seven Sisters.
London August 2007
London August 2007: Bits and pieces from life in London and elsewhere in August 2007.August 2007
Bits and pieces from life in London and elsewhere in August 2007.
Stew's Birthday
Stew's Birthday: A fancy dress party down in Canterbury for Stew's birthday, the theme being rock/pop stars.Saturday 21st July
A fancy dress party down in Canterbury for Stew's birthday, the theme being rock/pop stars.
London July 2007
London July 2007: Odds and sods from day to day life in July 2007, including a weekend in London with Vera.July 2007
Odds and sods from day to day life in July 2007, including a weekend in London with Vera.
Chie's Family in the UK
Chie's Family in the UK: Chie's family came to the UK for a week and a bit, to meet my family, and take in a few sights on the way round.Friday 22nd June - Sunday 1st July 2007
Chie's family came to the UK for a week and a bit, to meet my family, and take in a few sights on the way round.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle: A daytrip to see Leeds Castle in Kent.Sunday 10th June 2007
A daytrip to see Leeds Castle in Kent.
Weekend in Abergavenny
Weekend in Abergavenny: Weekend visit to see Robin and Vera, including a trip to St. Fagan's.Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd June 2007
Weekend visit to see Robin and Vera, including a trip to St. Fagan's.
Leon's Hat Party
Leon's Hat Party: An afternoon in a pub in Canterbury, wearing an assortment of silly hats, in honour of Leon's 30th birthday.Saturday 26th May 2007
An afternoon in a pub in Canterbury, wearing an assortment of silly hats, in honour of Leon's 30th birthday.
London May 2007
London May 2007: London in May.May 2007
London in May.
London April 2007
London April 2007: Pictures from daily life in London in April 2007 (the first set of John's Pictures to be produced with Cheese!).April 2007
Pictures from daily life in London in April 2007 (the first set of John's Pictures to be produced with Cheese!).
Wales Easter 2007
Wales Easter 2007: A visit to North and South Wales over the Easter weekend.Thursday 5th - Monday 9th April 2007
A visit to North and South Wales over the Easter weekend.
California Spring 2007
California Spring 2007: Another week and a bit business trip in California, but this time with Chie in tow!Monday 26th March - Wednesday 4th April 2007
Another week and a bit business trip in California, but this time with Chie in tow!
My 30th Birthday
My 30th Birthday: A bit of a do to celebrate my 30th birthday (albeit two days late), including a picnic on Primrose Hill, a bout of karaoke, and then a chinese meal. Saturday 17th March 2007
A bit of a do to celebrate my 30th birthday (albeit two days late), including a picnic on Primrose Hill, a bout of karaoke, and then a chinese meal.
London March 2007
London March 2007: Pictures in London in March 2007, including Tom's 30th birthday party (which wasn't actually in London!).March 2007
Pictures in London in March 2007, including Tom's 30th birthday party (which wasn't actually in London!).
London February 2007
London February 2007: Pictures from life in London, in an assortment of temporary apartments and hotels, in February 2007.February 2007
Pictures from life in London, in an assortment of temporary apartments and hotels, in February 2007.
UK Christmas 2006
UK Christmas 2006: Christmas with the family back in the UK.Monday 18th - Saturday 30th December 2006
Christmas with the family back in the UK.
Our Wedding in Japan
Our Wedding in Japan: Pictures from our wedding, starting with a ceremony at Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, followed by a reception on a cruise ship, and then a final party in the centre of Hiroshima.Friday 8th December 2006
Pictures from our wedding, starting with a ceremony at Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, followed by a reception on a cruise ship, and then a final party in the centre of Hiroshima.
Tokyo December 2006
Tokyo December 2006: Last month of living in Tokyo!December 2006
Last month of living in Tokyo!
Tokyo November 2006
Tokyo November 2006: More pictures from life in Japan, mostly in the latter half of November, including a short trip to the Izu Peninsula.November 2006
More pictures from life in Japan, mostly in the latter half of November, including a short trip to the Izu Peninsula.
Tokyo October 2006
Tokyo October 2006: The usual daily pictures from the month which marked one year of me working in Japan.October 2006
The usual daily pictures from the month which marked one year of me working in Japan.
Hiroshima September 2006
Hiroshima September 2006: A few days in Hiroshima.Friday 22nd - Tuesday 26th September 2006
A few days in Hiroshima.
Tokyo September 2006
Tokyo September 2006: Another month of pictures from Tokyo, including a weekend visit from Leon, Gav and Stu.September 2006
Another month of pictures from Tokyo, including a weekend visit from Leon, Gav and Stu.
Tokyo August 2006
Tokyo August 2006: August - mostly work, work, work, and attempts to escape from Tokyo (both physically and mentally!).August 2006
August - mostly work, work, work, and attempts to escape from Tokyo (both physically and mentally!).
Nagano
Nagano: A weekend away in Nagano to escape Tokyo, and see our friend Junchan. Friday 28th - Sunday 30th July 2006
A weekend away in Nagano to escape Tokyo, and see our friend Junchan.
Tokyo July 2006
Tokyo July 2006: More pictures from life in Tokyo, as the summer gets into full swing.July 2006
More pictures from life in Tokyo, as the summer gets into full swing.
Tokyo June 2006
Tokyo June 2006: A month in Tokyo featuring a number of attempts at the weekend to get away from the place!June 2006
A month in Tokyo featuring a number of attempts at the weekend to get away from the place!
Tokyo May 2006
Tokyo May 2006: Yet another monthly set of images from daily life in Tokyo.Monday 8th - Wednesday 31st May 2006
Yet another monthly set of images from daily life in Tokyo.
Hiroshima May 2006
Hiroshima May 2006: A few days spent in Hiroshima during a slew of national holidays that the Japanese call "Golden Week", in 2006.Wednesday 3rd - Sunday 7th May 2006
A few days spent in Hiroshima during a slew of national holidays that the Japanese call "Golden Week", in 2006.
Tokyo April 2006
Tokyo April 2006: Pictures in Tokyo in April, complete with a good helping of the obligatory cherry blossom photos.April 2006
Pictures in Tokyo in April, complete with a good helping of the obligatory cherry blossom photos.
UK March 2006
UK March 2006: Pictures from mine and Chie's trip back to the UK in March 2006, to attend Rob and Kate's wedding, and also visit friends and family. Tuesday 21st - Friday 31st March 2006
Pictures from mine and Chie's trip back to the UK in March 2006, to attend Rob and Kate's wedding, and also visit friends and family.
Tokyo March 2006
Tokyo March 2006: Pictures taken in Tokyo in March 2006, during two and a half weeks between trips to Seattle and the UK. Includes a weekend spent with Lorenzo.Friday 3rd - Tuesday 21st March 2006
Pictures taken in Tokyo in March 2006, during two and a half weeks between trips to Seattle and the UK. Includes a weekend spent with Lorenzo.
Tokyo February 2006
Tokyo February 2006: Pictures in Tokyo in February 2006, including a visit to the Whisky Live exhibition, where I met such whisky celebrities as Richard Paterson and Dave Broom. February 2006
Pictures in Tokyo in February 2006, including a visit to the Whisky Live exhibition, where I met such whisky celebrities as Richard Paterson and Dave Broom.
Tokyo January 2006
Tokyo January 2006: Assorted pictures from daily life in Tokyo, at the start of the year of the dog. January 2006
Assorted pictures from daily life in Tokyo, at the start of the year of the dog.
Weekend in Hiroshima
Weekend in Hiroshima: A weekend in Hiroshima, visiting Chie's family as a sort of late New Year's break. Friday 6th - Monday 9th January 2006
A weekend in Hiroshima, visiting Chie's family as a sort of late New Year's break.
Kamakura New Year's Day
Kamakura New Year's Day: A New Year's Day outing to Kamakura, a town near Tokyo famous for its shrines and temples. Sunday 1st January 2006
A New Year's Day outing to Kamakura, a town near Tokyo famous for its shrines and temples.
December in Tokyo
December in Tokyo: More assorted pictures from life in Tokyo, taken in December 2005. Friday 2nd - Saturday 31st December 2005
More assorted pictures from life in Tokyo, taken in December 2005.
Takaosan
Takaosan: A day out with Hide to go and visit Takaosan - a mountain conveniently located within short distance of Tokyo. Saturday 3rd December 2005
A day out with Hide to go and visit Takaosan - a mountain conveniently located within short distance of Tokyo.
November in Tokyo
November in Tokyo: Assorted pictures from daily life in Tokyo during the latter part of November 2005. Sunday 20th - Friday 25th November 2005
Assorted pictures from daily life in Tokyo during the latter part of November 2005.
October in Tokyo
October in Tokyo: A few pictures from a weekend out and about in the suburbs of Tokyo at the end of October 2005, including Sunday brunch with Lorenzo. Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October 2005
A few pictures from a weekend out and about in the suburbs of Tokyo at the end of October 2005, including Sunday brunch with Lorenzo.
Britain Autumn 2005
Britain Autumn 2005: A trip to Britain to visit the family in Autumn 2005.Monday 19th September - Thursday 20th October 2005
A trip to Britain to visit the family in Autumn 2005.
Germany and Holland
Germany and Holland: A few days spent in Germany and Holland, en route between Japan and Britan, for Yee and Hauke's wedding.Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th September 2005
A few days spent in Germany and Holland, en route between Japan and Britan, for Yee and Hauke's wedding.
Japan 2005 Part II
Japan 2005 Part II: Pictures from my second holiday in Japan in 2005 in July/August/September.Thursday 14th July - Wednesday 14th September 2005
Pictures from my second holiday in Japan in 2005 in July/August/September.
Japan 2005 Part I
Japan 2005 Part I: Pictures from my first spell in Japan in May and June 2005.Monday 2nd May - Tuesday 7th June 2005
Pictures from my first spell in Japan in May and June 2005.
Oxford
Oxford: A day out sightseeing in Oxford, followed by a mini pub crawl and a Lebanese meal in the evening as a sort of small scale birthday celebration.Tuesday 15th March 2005
A day out sightseeing in Oxford, followed by a mini pub crawl and a Lebanese meal in the evening as a sort of small scale birthday celebration.
Abergavenny
Abergavenny: A weekend trip to see Robin and Vera in Abergavenny. Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th March 2005
A weekend trip to see Robin and Vera in Abergavenny.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: A weekend trip to Edinburgh including a visit to the castle, lots of scenic views, and of course a decent helping of whisky.Saturday 5th - Monday 7th March 2005
A weekend trip to Edinburgh including a visit to the castle, lots of scenic views, and of course a decent helping of whisky.
Paris
Paris: A weekend trip to Paris with Yuka and Miho.Saturday 26th - Monday 28th February 2005
A weekend trip to Paris with Yuka and Miho.
Stone Henge and Salisbury
Stone Henge and Salisbury: A trip to see Stone Henge followed by a visit to the cathedral in Salisbury.Sunday 20th February 2005
A trip to see Stone Henge followed by a visit to the cathedral in Salisbury.
Cotswolds
Cotswolds: A day out in the Cotswolds, including a visit to the model village in Bourton on the Water, and afternoon tea at Huffkins in Burford.Saturday 19th February 2005
A day out in the Cotswolds, including a visit to the model village in Bourton on the Water, and afternoon tea at Huffkins in Burford.
St. Paul's and St. Moritz
St. Paul's and St. Moritz: A wander around St. Paul's cathedral in the afternoon followed by dinner at St. Moritz in the evening.Friday 18th February 2005
A wander around St. Paul's cathedral in the afternoon followed by dinner at St. Moritz in the evening.
Yuka and Miho in the UK
Yuka and Miho in the UK: A collection of all the sets of pictures taken over the time Yuka and Miho were staying with us, in February / March 2005.Thursday 17th February - Wednesday 16th March 2005
A collection of all the sets of pictures taken over the time Yuka and Miho were staying with us, in February / March 2005.
Kate's Birthday
Kate's Birthday: A "mythical creatures and people" themed fancy dress party at Rob and Kate's place to celebrate Kate's 25th birthday.Saturday 29th January 2005
A "mythical creatures and people" themed fancy dress party at Rob and Kate's place to celebrate Kate's 25th birthday.
Burns Night
Burns Night: A Burns supper to celebrate the work of the famous Scottish Bard.Tuesday 25th January 2005
A Burns supper to celebrate the work of the famous Scottish Bard.
Chie's Office Party
Chie's Office Party: Chie's company annual party thing, held at Pinewood Studios.Saturday 22nd January 2005
Chie's company annual party thing, held at Pinewood Studios.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham: A weekend away in Cheltenham and a visit to Malvern to get some water(!).Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th January 2005
A weekend away in Cheltenham and a visit to Malvern to get some water(!).
January 2005
January 2005: Assorted pictures taken during January 2005, including a trip to a Korean supermarket in London, and a new vaccuum cleaner!Monday 3rd - Monday 10th January 2005
Assorted pictures taken during January 2005, including a trip to a Korean supermarket in London, and a new vaccuum cleaner!
Christmas in Wales
Christmas in Wales: Christmas with the family in South and North Wales.Tuesday 28th December 2004 - Saturday 1st January 2005
Christmas with the family in South and North Wales.
Kulu Kulu
Kulu Kulu: Dinner at Kulu Kulu, the conveyor belt sushi place in Soho.Saturday 18th December 2004
Dinner at Kulu Kulu, the conveyor belt sushi place in Soho.
Cologne
Cologne: Softel's Christmas party - a weekend away in Cologne.Friday 10th - Sunday 12th December 2004
Softel's Christmas party - a weekend away in Cologne.
London, Portobello etc
London, Portobello etc: A day out in London, mainly in the Portobello area.Saturday 4th December 2004
A day out in London, mainly in the Portobello area.
Lorenzo's Visit to England
Lorenzo's Visit to England: Lorenzo dropped in to see us in England for a couple of days.Saturday 9th October 2004
Lorenzo dropped in to see us in England for a couple of days.
Whisky Night
Whisky Night: A Friday evening whisky tasting session.Friday 1st October 2004
A Friday evening whisky tasting session.
Clifton Hampden To Culham
Clifton Hampden To Culham: A nice Sunday afternoon's walk along the Thames (with the obligatory pub stops along the way), partly inspired by Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.Sunday 26th September 2004
A nice Sunday afternoon's walk along the Thames (with the obligatory pub stops along the way), partly inspired by Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.
Barcelona
Barcelona: A weekend away in Barcelona.Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September 2004
A weekend away in Barcelona.
Toulouse
Toulouse: A couple of very random pictures from an extremely brief trip to Toulouse for a conference.Tuesday 24th - Wednesday 25th August 2004
A couple of very random pictures from an extremely brief trip to Toulouse for a conference.
Oxford Saturday
Oxford Saturday: A continuation of the weekend long festivities to mark Gav's birthday.Saturday 7th August 2004
A continuation of the weekend long festivities to mark Gav's birthday.
Japanese Food in Oxford
Japanese Food in Oxford: A trip to the rather excellent Gashi Gashi in Oxford for some Japanese food with Leon, Gav, etc.Friday 6th August 2004
A trip to the rather excellent Gashi Gashi in Oxford for some Japanese food with Leon, Gav, etc.
Rich and Rosie's Wedding
Rich and Rosie's Wedding: Rich and Rosie's wedding in rural Wiltshire.Saturday 31st July 2004
Rich and Rosie's wedding in rural Wiltshire.
Harvey Nichols and Whisky Bar
Harvey Nichols and Whisky Bar: A day out in London, including a visit to Harvey Nichols, cake in Hyde Park, and a wee dram at the Whisky Bar in the Athenaeum Hotel.Saturday 17th July 2004
A day out in London, including a visit to Harvey Nichols, cake in Hyde Park, and a wee dram at the Whisky Bar in the Athenaeum Hotel.
Night Out in Pangbourne
Night Out in Pangbourne: A tour of Pangbourne's watering holes and eateries with Simon and Susannah.Friday 16th July 2004
A tour of Pangbourne's watering holes and eateries with Simon and Susannah.
Woodcote Steam Rally
Woodcote Steam Rally: A day out in a field drinking beer and looking at steam engines.Saturday 10th July 2004
A day out in a field drinking beer and looking at steam engines.
Walking and Flying a Kite
Walking and Flying a Kite: A nice walk and a spot of kite flying with Tom and Sarah.Saturday 3rd July 2004
A nice walk and a spot of kite flying with Tom and Sarah.
Glastonbury 2004
Glastonbury 2004: Our second trip to the king of festivals.Friday 25th - Sunday 27th June 2004
Our second trip to the king of festivals.
Leon and Yukari's Wedding
Leon and Yukari's Wedding: Leon and Yukari's wedding, in Kent.Friday 18th June 2004
Leon and Yukari's wedding, in Kent.
Beer Festival
Beer Festival: A night spent at Reading's annual beer festival.Friday 30th April 2004
A night spent at Reading's annual beer festival.
Dublin
Dublin: A day trip to Dublin with Chie, Dad and Janie.Saturday 10th April 2004
A day trip to Dublin with Chie, Dad and Janie.
Night Out in Bristol
Night Out in Bristol: A big night out with Gav and friends to mark Gav leaving Bristol.Saturday 27th March 2004
A big night out with Gav and friends to mark Gav leaving Bristol.
Cotswolds
Cotswolds: A daytrip to the Cotswolds with Sato and Miho, which also just happened to be on my birthday. Monday 15th March 2004
A daytrip to the Cotswolds with Sato and Miho, which also just happened to be on my birthday.
My Birthday in Windsor
My Birthday in Windsor: A pub crawl in Windsor to celebrate my Birthday.Saturday 13th March 2004
A pub crawl in Windsor to celebrate my Birthday.
Windsor Trial Run
Windsor Trial Run: A planning trip to Windsor to scout out pubs for the following week's birthday induced pub crawl.Saturday 6th March 2004
A planning trip to Windsor to scout out pubs for the following week's birthday induced pub crawl.
Nando's and Scruffy's
Nando's and Scruffy's: An evening out with some people from work, first for dinner at Nando's, and then for some Guinness at Scruffy Murphy's.Thursday 12th February 2004
An evening out with some people from work, first for dinner at Nando's, and then for some Guinness at Scruffy Murphy's.
Chie's Office Party
Chie's Office Party: Chie's company annual party thing, held at the rather nice Wentworth Golf Club.Saturday 17th January 2004
Chie's company annual party thing, held at the rather nice Wentworth Golf Club.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve: A very civilised new year's eve, dinner with a few friends in out flat.Wednesday 31st December 2003
A very civilised new year's eve, dinner with a few friends in out flat.
Softel's Christmas Party 2003
Softel's Christmas Party 2003: Our annual Christmas jaunt, this year held at Danesfield House near Marlow.Saturday 13th December 2003
Our annual Christmas jaunt, this year held at Danesfield House near Marlow.
David and Cheryl's Engagement and Fireworks Party
David and Cheryl's Engagement and Fireworks Party: David and Cheryl's engagement party, which was conveniently held in conjunction with their annual fireworks party.Saturday 8th November 2003
David and Cheryl's engagement party, which was conveniently held in conjunction with their annual fireworks party.
Inverness
Inverness: A weekend away spent in the highlands.Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th October 2003
A weekend away spent in the highlands.
Making a Camel
Making a Camel: An evening spent fulfilling a sudden urge to construct a camel via the medium of papier mache.Thursday 25th - Friday 26th September 2003
An evening spent fulfilling a sudden urge to construct a camel via the medium of papier mache.
Richard's Congratulations Thingy
Richard's Congratulations Thingy: A night out in Reading at Nando's, then The Brewery Tap, to mark Richard becoming a permanent member of staff, or something like that.Tuesday 9th September 2003
A night out in Reading at Nando's, then The Brewery Tap, to mark Richard becoming a permanent member of staff, or something like that.
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki: Some of Chie's friends come round for Okonomiyaki.Saturday 6th September 2003
Some of Chie's friends come round for Okonomiyaki.
Korean Food
Korean Food: Out in London with some of Chie's friends for Korean food at the Myung Ga Korean Restaurant.Monday 25th August 2003
Out in London with some of Chie's friends for Korean food at the Myung Ga Korean Restaurant.
Dartmoor
Dartmoor: Me and Chie go on a quick and utterly disorganised tour of Dartmoor.Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2003
Me and Chie go on a quick and utterly disorganised tour of Dartmoor.
An Evening in Nottingham
An Evening in Nottingham: Me and Chie having a wander round Nottingham, including a trip to the rather nice Skinny Sumo.Saturday 16th August 2003
Me and Chie having a wander round Nottingham, including a trip to the rather nice Skinny Sumo.
Bond and Beyond 2 - Gav's Party
Bond and Beyond 2 - Gav's Party: A James Bond themed fancy dress party to celebrate Gav's birthday (not sure which one) at his house in Bristol.Saturday 2nd August 2003
A James Bond themed fancy dress party to celebrate Gav's birthday (not sure which one) at his house in Bristol.
Reunion Chinese Meal
Reunion Chinese Meal: Continuing the reunion festivities with a Chinese meal in London.Sunday 13th July 2003
Continuing the reunion festivities with a Chinese meal in London.
Reading University Grand Reunion
Reading University Grand Reunion: Pictures from the reunion held at the student's union in Reading University.Saturday 12th July 2003
Pictures from the reunion held at the student's union in Reading University.
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival: Mine and Chie's first trip to the legendary music festival.Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June 2003
Mine and Chie's first trip to the legendary music festival.
Ascot
Ascot: A day at the races with champagne, hats and everything.Saturday 21st June 2003
A day at the races with champagne, hats and everything.
Japanese Food
Japanese Food: Me and Chie go off to buy some Japanese food from Oriental City, and then, well, eat it basically.Sunday 15th June 2003
Me and Chie go off to buy some Japanese food from Oriental City, and then, well, eat it basically.
Mike's Pictures from George's Birthday
Mike's Pictures from George's Birthday: Pictures taken by Mike Kenna at George's birthday outing.Friday 13th June 2003
Pictures taken by Mike Kenna at George's birthday outing.
George's Birthday
George's Birthday: A surprise party at the Calcot Hotel, to celebrate the birthday of the MD of my company.Friday 13th June 2003
A surprise party at the Calcot Hotel, to celebrate the birthday of the MD of my company.
RAF Club Ladies' Night
RAF Club Ladies' Night: A trip to the good old RAF club, this time, for a change, with women in tow.Wednesday 11th June 2003
A trip to the good old RAF club, this time, for a change, with women in tow.
Pangbourne Fete
Pangbourne Fete: A few pictures from a village fete that turned out to not actually be worse than death after all.Saturday 7th June 2003
A few pictures from a village fete that turned out to not actually be worse than death after all.
Back of Beyond
Back of Beyond: A few drinks in a very reasonably priced, but otherwise fairly characterless pub, with Rob, Byrnie, Mark, Chie and myself.Sunday 1st June 2003
A few drinks in a very reasonably priced, but otherwise fairly characterless pub, with Rob, Byrnie, Mark, Chie and myself.
Cotswolds
Cotswolds: A day out in the Cotswolds for afternoon tea as a birthday treat for Chie.Monday 5th May 2003
A day out in the Cotswolds for afternoon tea as a birthday treat for Chie.
Stone Henge
Stone Henge: Some pictures of a well known English monument taken on a lovely spring afternoon.Sunday 4th May 2003
Some pictures of a well known English monument taken on a lovely spring afternoon.
Beer Festival
Beer Festival: Under the cold English typical early summer weather, we enjoyed trying lots of beers!Friday 2nd May 2003
Under the cold English typical early summer weather, we enjoyed trying lots of beers!
Florence
Florence: Me and Chie go to visit Lorenzo in beautiful Florence (or Firenze if you're Italian) for a few days.Saturday 19th - Tuesday 22nd April 2003
Me and Chie go to visit Lorenzo in beautiful Florence (or Firenze if you're Italian) for a few days.
Brighton Again
Brighton Again: Another trip to Brighton to buy Vegetarian Shoes.Saturday 5th April 2003
Another trip to Brighton to buy Vegetarian Shoes.
Tom and Sarah's Wedding
Tom and Sarah's Wedding: Tom and Sarah's wedding day, in lovely rural Oxfordshire. A few pictures in and around the church, and then mostly pictures of the reception.Friday April 4th 2003
Tom and Sarah's wedding day, in lovely rural Oxfordshire. A few pictures in and around the church, and then mostly pictures of the reception.
William's First Birthday
William's First Birthday: Pictures from my Nephew's first birthday party.Sunday 30th March 2003
Pictures from my Nephew's first birthday party.
Pangbourne and Whitchurch Pub Crawl
Pangbourne and Whitchurch Pub Crawl: A kind of filling-in session, for the pubs missed and people not present during the previous week's pub crawl.Saturday March 22nd 2003
A kind of filling-in session, for the pubs missed and people not present during the previous week's pub crawl.
Simon in England
Simon in England: Simon came to England from Hungary on a business trip, which gave us a perfect opportunity to meet up.Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March 2003
Simon came to England from Hungary on a business trip, which gave us a perfect opportunity to meet up.
My Birthday
My Birthday: A pub crawl through four (more or less) villages to celebrate my (and Tom's) birthday.Saturday March 15th 2003
A pub crawl through four (more or less) villages to celebrate my (and Tom's) birthday.
Mexican Night
Mexican Night: Kevin and Simon in my flat for a spot of Mexican food, plenty of beer, and a glass or two of champagne.Wednesday 19th February 2003
Kevin and Simon in my flat for a spot of Mexican food, plenty of beer, and a glass or two of champagne.
Nozaki Sensei's Wine Evening
Nozaki Sensei's Wine Evening: An evening spent drinking some really excellent wines, and eating wonderful Japanese food, in the comfort of Nozaki Sensei's home.Saturday 8th February 2003
An evening spent drinking some really excellent wines, and eating wonderful Japanese food, in the comfort of Nozaki Sensei's home.
Japan Christmas 2002
Japan Christmas 2002: My third trip to Japan, encompassing Christmas and New Year.Friday 20th December 2002 - Sunday January 5th 2003
My third trip to Japan, encompassing Christmas and New Year.
Dinner with Tecchan, Hide and Mikiokun
Dinner with Tecchan, Hide and Mikiokun : A meal out with Chie and some of her friends.Sunday 18th August 2002
A meal out with Chie and some of her friends.
Eigg 2002
Eigg 2002: My third (and Chie's second) visit to the wonderful Isle of Eigg.Monday 12th - Saturday 17th August 2002
My third (and Chie's second) visit to the wonderful Isle of Eigg.
Leon and Yukari in Dorset
Leon and Yukari in Dorset: A quick drink with Leon and Yukari.Saturday August 10th 2002
A quick drink with Leon and Yukari.
Simon and Susanna's Wedding
Simon and Susanna's Wedding: The day Simon and Susanna got married.Saturday August 10th 2002
The day Simon and Susanna got married.
Japan Spring 2002
Japan Spring 2002: My second trip to Japan. A bit less sightseeing than last time but still plenty of nice pictures.Sunday 28th April - Sunday 5th May 2002
My second trip to Japan. A bit less sightseeing than last time but still plenty of nice pictures.
Gyosei Graduation Day 2002
Gyosei Graduation Day 2002: A load of pictures and videos from Gyosei College's graduation day and the drinking party that followed.Thursday 25th March 2002
A load of pictures and videos from Gyosei College's graduation day and the drinking party that followed.
Drinking in St. David's Hall
Drinking in St. David's Hall: A few pictures from an evening of random drinking in lovely social room 9.Sunday 10th March 2002
A few pictures from an evening of random drinking in lovely social room 9.
Brighton
Brighton: Me and Chie on a quest to Brighton to find bona fide Vegetarian Shoes.Thursday 21st February 2002
Me and Chie on a quest to Brighton to find bona fide Vegetarian Shoes.
St. David's Hall
St. David's Hall: Me, Chie, and a few of the usual Social Room 9 occupants sitting around and drinking, basically.Friday 1st February 2002
Me, Chie, and a few of the usual Social Room 9 occupants sitting around and drinking, basically.
Cooking in St. David's
Cooking in St. David's: A evening spent (mostly) cooking in Social Room 9 of St. David's Hall.Saturday 5th January 2002
A evening spent (mostly) cooking in Social Room 9 of St. David's Hall.
Softel Christmas Party 2001
Softel Christmas Party 2001: Softel's annual Christmas outing, this year in Stratford with a slightly curious (but very inspirational!) fancy dress theme of the London Underground.Saturday 15th December 2001
Softel's annual Christmas outing, this year in Stratford with a slightly curious (but very inspirational!) fancy dress theme of the London Underground.
Jazz Club
Jazz Club: A night out to celebrate Jill's birthday at The Jazz Club in Reading.Saturday 24th November 2001
A night out to celebrate Jill's birthday at The Jazz Club in Reading.
Lounge Bar and Mexican Costume
Lounge Bar and Mexican Costume: An unusual set of pictures involving a makeshift cocktail lounge and a Mexican costume.Saturday 27th October 2001
An unusual set of pictures involving a makeshift cocktail lounge and a Mexican costume.
Dad's Ordination
Dad's Ordination: The day my Dad became Reverend Dad. Featuring Rowan Williams, now the Archbishop of Canterbury.Saturday 22nd September 2001
The day my Dad became Reverend Dad. Featuring Rowan Williams, now the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Charmouth
Charmouth: A couple of nights spent camping near the sea in lovely West Dorset.Saturday 25th to Monday 27th August 2001
A couple of nights spent camping near the sea in lovely West Dorset.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: An evening spent in Regent's Park, including a nice picnic on the grass, and a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Open Air Theatre. Friday 24th August 2001
An evening spent in Regent's Park, including a nice picnic on the grass, and a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Open Air Theatre.
Eigg 2001
Eigg 2001: My second visit to Eigg, an island in the inner hebrides.Friday 27th July - Saturday 4th August 2001
My second visit to Eigg, an island in the inner hebrides.
Barbeque by the Thames
Barbeque by the Thames: Me and Chie enjoying a barbeque on a summery afternoon by the side of the Thames.Saturday 14th July 2001
Me and Chie enjoying a barbeque on a summery afternoon by the side of the Thames.
Graduation 2001
Graduation 2001: Not me graduating! (been there, done that) But some of my friends were...Thursday 5th July 2001
Not me graduating! (been there, done that) But some of my friends were...
Paris
Paris: A short weekend trip to Paris, more or less on a whim.Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th May 2001
A short weekend trip to Paris, more or less on a whim.
Japan Spring 2001
Japan Spring 2001: My first trip! Two and a bit weeks exploring Japan. Hundreds of pictures to see!Saturday 7th - Tuesday 24th April 2001
My first trip! Two and a bit weeks exploring Japan. Hundreds of pictures to see!
A Weekend in Belgium
A Weekend in Belgium: A weekend trip to Brugges and Antwerp.Friday 9th - Sunday 11th March 2001
A weekend trip to Brugges and Antwerp.
A Weekend with Simon
A Weekend with Simon: When Simon and co came to visit me in London.Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th March 2001
When Simon and co came to visit me in London.
Regent's Park
Regent's Park: A walk around Regent's Park and Primrose Hill with Chie.Sunday 28th January 2001
A walk around Regent's Park and Primrose Hill with Chie.
Toshi's Room
Toshi's Room: Drinking in Toshi's Room with a selection of Chie's friends.Thursday 25th January 2001
Drinking in Toshi's Room with a selection of Chie's friends.
Tim, Jon and me
Tim, Jon and me: A brief reunion of three friends who hadn't seen eachother for over a year and a half...Tuesday 23rd January 2001
A brief reunion of three friends who hadn't seen eachother for over a year and a half...
Pavlov's Dog
Pavlov's Dog: A night out in Pavlov's Dog, a pub in Reading.Thursday 14th December 2000
A night out in Pavlov's Dog, a pub in Reading.
Old Orleans
Old Orleans: A meal at Old Orleans in Reading during Dale's brief visit from Switzerland.Monday 4th December 2000
A meal at Old Orleans in Reading during Dale's brief visit from Switzerland.
Softel's Christmas Party 2000
Softel's Christmas Party 2000: Softel's annual festive outing, this year to Harrogate.Saturday 2nd December 2000
Softel's annual festive outing, this year to Harrogate.
Karl Marx
Karl Marx: What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to go and find where Karl Marx is buried?Sunday 26th November 2000
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to go and find where Karl Marx is buried?
Night out in London
Night out in London: First boozy antics with new camera, on a night out with Gav, Chie and others.Saturday 25th November 2000
First boozy antics with new camera, on a night out with Gav, Chie and others.
Sainsbury's/My Flat
Sainsbury's/My Flat: First pictures with my second digital camera! A trip to Sainsbury's followed by a meal in my flat.Sunday 19th November 2000
First pictures with my second digital camera! A trip to Sainsbury's followed by a meal in my flat.
Stanhope Halloween 2000
Stanhope Halloween 2000: The third (and perhaps final?) scandalous party at Stanhope Road. Perhaps the most rife with scandal to date. These pictures are mostly taken by other people, as I didn't have a camera myself at the time.Friday 27th October 2000
The third (and perhaps final?) scandalous party at Stanhope Road. Perhaps the most rife with scandal to date. These pictures are mostly taken by other people, as I didn't have a camera myself at the time.
France
France: Me, Chie, Rob and Kanako in La Rochelle and Orleans.Thursday 20th - Tuesday 25th July 2000
Me, Chie, Rob and Kanako in La Rochelle and Orleans.
Waterloo
Waterloo: Me and Rob seeing off Chie and Kanako at Waterloo International.Sunday 2nd July 2000
Me and Rob seeing off Chie and Kanako at Waterloo International.
London Zoo
London Zoo: Myself and Chie having a lovely day out at the zoo.Friday 30th June 2000
Myself and Chie having a lovely day out at the zoo.
Boat Party
Boat Party: A charming evening cruise along the Thames, featuring many of the usual suspects. Sunday 18th June 2000
A charming evening cruise along the Thames, featuring many of the usual suspects.
Day out in London
Day out in London: A touristy day out in the centre of London with myself, Chie, Rob, Kanako and Maiko.Sunday 11th June 2000
A touristy day out in the centre of London with myself, Chie, Rob, Kanako and Maiko.
Why2K?
Why2K?: The second Stanhope fancy dress party, and another great set of pictures!Friday 26th May 2000
The second Stanhope fancy dress party, and another great set of pictures!
Chie's Birthday
Chie's Birthday: A lovely night out at TGI Friday's (yes it is possible) to celebrate Chie's 21st birthday.Thursday 4th May 2000
A lovely night out at TGI Friday's (yes it is possible) to celebrate Chie's 21st birthday.
Rob's Party
Rob's Party: A joint party at Rob's house to celebrate his birthday, Byrnie's birthday, and me leaving Reading (well, sort of)...Saturday 29th April 2000
A joint party at Rob's house to celebrate his birthday, Byrnie's birthday, and me leaving Reading (well, sort of)...
My Birthday!
My Birthday!: See the pictures from my (23rd) birthday bonfire in my back garden on.Wednesday 15th March 2000
See the pictures from my (23rd) birthday bonfire in my back garden on.
Another Monday Night at the Union
Another Monday Night at the Union: Another random night at the Union.Monday 13th March 2000
Another random night at the Union.
Monday Night at the Union
Monday Night at the Union: Pictures from one of what became our standard Monday night outing to Reading Students' Union.Monday 7th February 2000
Pictures from one of what became our standard Monday night outing to Reading Students' Union.