July 14th, 2007
As the weather was fine today we decided to venture out of the house and take a visit to a local attraction that was voted 3rd in the Daily Telegraphs most beautiful gardens. Having lived in Northamptonshire all my life I didn’t even know that the place existed. The gardens were beautiful especially around the house, if you visit earlier in the year you can see the Wisteria growing up the side of house.
One of the meadows at Coton Manor has been used in the “tweenies” on BBC 1 where the children dance round in a circle.
It is well worth a trip out there, entrance is £5 but well worth it and the homemade cakes are to die for.
Score 8/10
Magenta x
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April 16th, 2007
Kman and I ventured out of our little abode on Saturday to meet up with a couple of friends for a meal at Joe’s Diner in Abington Street in Northampton.
Joe’s Diner is an American style restaurant which serves a diverse menu and in typical American fashion the dishes are massive. When choosing an item off the menu you are then given a list of extras by the waitress/waiter (how they can remember all the choices is beyond me). The food is cooked from fresh and arrives promptly at your table. Usually there is no room for pudding, but if there is they do a fantastic range.
Joe’s Diner is owned by a Northampton business man and he has various other outlets around the county. The other firm favourite of myself and Kman is Buddy’s which is decked out in American paraphernalia, the staff are again friendly and helpful, the puddings here are to die for.
I would highly recommend this chain of restaurants for a good night out.
Enjoy 
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