Tag Archives: FATN

Shifting…AGAIN

I was so pleased with myself. Defying all the odds, I managed to get most of our worldly possessions into three tiny rooms. I looked upon my work and was proud of myself. But, as Trudi “Peggy” Hobson was so … Continue reading

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Poodle intelligence

Today I had to head off for the Talking Newspaper. It marked the first test for the poodles being fenced in the back of the garden. Yesterday I built them a make shift tent and, before I left, I put … Continue reading

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Lumberjack

First thing this morning, I had to scan a document and then email it to a woman at the bank. We both had to sign it and I’d managed to remember to get Mirinda to sign it last night. All … Continue reading

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Ham, eggs and meeting

Mirinda had book group today and, unusually, I was busy as well. Months ago, Tony had organised a Presenters lunch at the Spotted Cow and today was the day. Given we were all meeting at the pub at midday, I … Continue reading

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Cricket…again

Back in 2010, England spent the first day of the Ashes test in Adelaide destroying our fielding side. This time, it was a bit different. I woke to the news (and listened to the final few overs) that Australia had … Continue reading

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Christmas…arghhhhhhhhhhh

The local paper is full of everything Christmas at the moment. Fayres, Santas, elves, penguins, made up creators, etc. The only thing really missing is any mention of the Christmas goat. I know this because I had a Talking Newspaper … Continue reading

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Day-z at the wheel

Last week I wrote a letter to the paper, complaining about the cars we saw while walking around the ‘car free’ Devil’s Punchbowl. I wasn’t sarcastic or too grumpy, I simply told it like it was. I finished off by … Continue reading

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Wet grass and magazines

Last week I had a phone call from a woman I’d never heard of. She was desperate. Could I swap an FATN magazine recording. Of course, I told her. I can only assume she’s a presenter from Friday’s. So, this … Continue reading

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All’s fair at the funeral

I had a Talking Newspaper today; the Alton shift…the late one. I was very tired (following last night’s late date night), which meant I didn’t have the same sort of energy as usual. Which is a shame. Still… My team … Continue reading

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How to stop your man from straying

I was up and off early this morning as I had a Farnham Talking Newspaper to present. And what a brilliant team of readers I had. David, Liz and Christine were superb. As we all sat editing they bemoaned the … Continue reading

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