The Farr Family

This Is the Blog of the Farr family, Sam and Wendy Farr and their Daughters Nichola and Helen plus their husbands Andy Higby and David Mattock. They all live in the Bath Area. Sam works as a freelance photographer after taking voluntary redundancy from The Bath Chronicle after 20 years, Andy is a freelance Manager for various Charities and David a Computer programmer. David and Helen have our two Granddaughters, Tabitha and Lottie they can be seen at www.themattocks.com.

Friday, September 30, 2005

I’m only six weeks old and already
fed up with you taking my picture granddad.

Thursday, September 29, 2005


Back in the 70s we built a sports car from kit to save the purchase tax.
I managed to keep it till Wendy was too pregnant to fit in it.


This picture shows me getting out of it, so you can imagine Wendy's problem.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005


Today's picture of Nicky and Tabitha.

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Don’t forget the other Family sites
Sam’s Site


Young Sam and even younger bird.

Monday, September 26, 2005


Walcot Street, Demolition before building the Hilton and car park.

Sunday, September 25, 2005

Hen and Chicken Court


People often ask how we came by such a posh name for our bungalow.
Here's the answer you can see the demolition man removing the sign in Walcot Street, Before he demolished the block to build the Waitrose supermarket.

Saturday, September 24, 2005


When I went down to check Helens horse this morning, he were sharing an early patch of sun
with a few young pheasants.

Friday, September 23, 2005


Lotus March 1973

Thursday, September 22, 2005


If you didn't believe Gordon's shed I showed on Sunday, he has more.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005


Is it a sign of old age when you’re surprised that people go shopping on roller skates?

Tuesday, September 20, 2005


This sign is on a gate in Swainswick, the unfortunate owner has a public footpath crossing his garden and patio.

Monday, September 19, 2005


What are you doing in my van!

Sunday, September 18, 2005


I have a friend called Gordon who collects vintage tractors, here's a picture of his shed.

Saturday, September 17, 2005


A skip full of computer monitors at work, I know it looks like they could be recycled. But they are all for MAC computer (we have gone PC) and were left on 24 hours a day so they have bad screen burns.

Friday, September 16, 2005


Lottie is starting to focus her eyes, and be interested in everything.

Thursday, September 15, 2005


Tabitha's turning into a real cutie.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005


Lottie on Uncle Andy's arm.

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Don’t forget the other Family sites
Sam’s Site


Sheeeeeeep!

Monday, September 12, 2005


I went to the Theatre Royal for the press call with the cast of The Creeper today.
What a great guy Ian Richardson is, here he's holding a reflector while we photograph his co-star Oliver Dimsdale.

Sunday, September 11, 2005


Grandmother Love
Wendy and Lottie

Saturday, September 10, 2005


This woman said "This is your name in Japanese" but I often wonder if it says something Rude.

Friday, September 09, 2005


Something tells me that Chris at Buds and Blooms was 50 today, I hope she didn't want to keep it secret.

Thursday, September 08, 2005


This tatty car park is now the Comet Store opposite the police station.

Wednesday, September 07, 2005


Man and his dog at rest.

Tuesday, September 06, 2005


We have the builders in at the moment, making an extra parking space, looks like they may be digging for oil!

Monday, September 05, 2005


Tabitha.

Sunday, September 04, 2005

Things we find in the garden


Brave Snail.


Tabitha with the Very Highly Commended cakes, she entered at Wellow Show.

Saturday, September 03, 2005

Wellow Flower Show


Wellow Flower Show Panorama six frames joined with Autostitch free here


A splendid demonstration of duck herding by a sheep dog.


Wendy came second with this fairy dress she made for Tabitha.


Wendy helps Tabitha in the Fancy Dress Contest.

Friday, September 02, 2005


Fridays picture of Lottie.

Thursday, September 01, 2005


Helen and Lottie

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