Monthly Archives: October 2013
Candle wax drips and wood ash
Not my favourite things, but I’m grateful for them. After spending 32 hours without power because of the recent storm we’re now in the process of putting everything back to where it was. To those who are going around saying, … Continue reading
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Tagged log fires, Pah!, power cuts, Storm, Stroke clinic
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Battening down the hatches
It seems autumn is well and truly upon us – the garden furniture has been stacked, put away, hidden from the coming weather and just generally put out of harms way. The temperature is still very mild, the trees are … Continue reading
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Tagged 1987, autumn, extreme ironing, hurricanes, Michael Fish, sting jets, storms
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Spot the moose
Originally posted on Matt on Not-WordPress, mostly photos:
I think I found the moose… Matt on Not-WordPress, mostly photos View original post
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One of the Wonderful Things You can Do On A Day Trip to London
Posted in family and otherwise, Life in general
Tagged Day Trip, heart surgery, London, stroke, TIA
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The Delicate Art of Avoiding a Broken Nose
This isn’t a guide to keeping out of trouble on the mean streets of Kent, it’s about taking a dog for a walk, specifically my dog. A Springer Spaniel has various levels of excitement; 1) Mooching around the kitchen like … Continue reading
Housekeeping
I have mentioned that I’m contrary, haven’t I? Well, housekeeping is one of those things that brings out my contrariness in spades. When there seems to be enough time and energy to spread things out a bit then I can … Continue reading
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Tagged Chimney, deadlines, distraction, housekeeping, Que Sera Sera
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The Wrong Trouser Leg of Understanding 