Category Archives: UK 2023 (Mirinda)

The two weeks Mirinda spent in the UK

Tubby 24 arrives

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Gary

In 1999, we had Farelli over for Christmas in our flat at Aldershot. We had a Christmas tree and, because it was rather low in height and broad in beam, we called it Tubby. We stopped calling our trees Tubby … Continue reading →

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On being greeted by strangers

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Gary

I may have mentioned previously in this blog that I sometimes see a chap walking a Newfoundland. It’s a beautiful dog. Both human and canine say good morning whenever I see them. Today, however, was a bit different. It was … Continue reading →

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How to keep warm

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Gary

It was -10 this morning when I went out to shovel snow. I’m expecting a couple of deliveries this week so I needed to make the driveway accessible. There’s also the fact that Mirinda will be back on Friday and … Continue reading →

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Smooth slope and a flouro fence

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Gary

I was going to go shopping today but then, after thinking about it while lying in bed covered in a duvet and two hairy cockerpoos, I decided not to. The temperature was around -8° outside, and I figured I could … Continue reading →

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To market, to market with puppy girls two

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Gary

I have discovered an excellent way to avoid spending money at a very tempting Christmas market. Have a walking stick in one hand and a double lead with two small dogs in the other. I managed to navigate the entire … Continue reading →

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Advent begins

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Gary

Today I recorded my December Letter from Sweden. I recorded it seven times. The first few times were deleted because I made horrendous mistakes but the fifth and sixth efforts were almost perfect then, mere seconds from the end, my … Continue reading →

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The roar of the crowd – from the Doctor

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Gary

On Sunday for the very first time I did a Christmas lights walking tour in London. Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Seven Dials: a 3 mile race against the clock (the guide had another walk to do straight after … Continue reading →

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Tracks of the deer

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Gary

There was a lot of action around the woods today. Some of it was unfortunate, some of it was just people being busy; preparing for the skiing. At least, I think they were preparing for the skiing. On the flip … Continue reading →

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Advantage of a winter watch

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Gary

I can’t wear watches. Something about me makes them go wacky. Chemical, electrical, spiritual, I have no idea what the cause is, I just can’t wear them. The thing is, I’ve always managed without. Before 2008, I’d look at my … Continue reading →

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Snow shoveller

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Gary

This morning, shortly after the girls had woken me up in order for them to go outside to the loo, I opened the front (back) door to find the steps completely covered with snow. Poor Emma couldn’t work out where … Continue reading →

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