Category Archives: Red House Guests

Why the Spanish don’t sing

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Gary

Well, England has done it again. Made it all the way to a major final of an international football competition and lost. How is it possible? Why can’t they “bring it home“, as so many supporters cry? You have to … Continue reading →

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Undampened by rain

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Gary

Tonight we had a lovely meal at the Stadshotell. We were going to eat at Matstudio, but I guess they were full because they didn’t really reply to my booking email. I say ‘really’ because they replied to my query … Continue reading →

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Elsa in the woods

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Gary

Freya came into season today. I found her nappy, put a pad in and, subsequently, protected every surface in the house. And me, obviously. My shorts needed washing but, otherwise, all was well. Except for Freya who didn’t talk to … Continue reading →

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Gaz and Jase go shopping

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Gary

Our latest visitor turned up today. Adele arrived with a very heavy suitcase and fresh tales from Scotland. She, Dave and Molly were in the middle of a holiday, and she’d managed to find four days when she could come … Continue reading →

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Gary loves art

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Gary

Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre was the first woman to compose an opera in France and is the first female classical composer I think I’ve heard of. She was born in around 1665 and died in 1729. She was also … Continue reading →

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Turning point to happiness

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Gary

I booked to go and see A Midsummer Nights Dream in Stockholm a few weeks ago. I realised it’d be in Swedish but I figured I knew the play well enough for it not to matter. And today was the … Continue reading →

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Tree felling Tuesday

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Gary

There was a bit of chainsaw action in the woods today. I was throwing a tennis ball for Emma, sitting by the back/front door, when a car parked on the track behind the house. Then the noise started. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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Freya’s new lap

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Gary

I walked into the kitchen this morning, having been shopping, to be greeted by Mirinda and Lisa. As I started to unload my trolley, Lisa was surprised, thinking I was about to leave for the shops. It was about 9am. … Continue reading →

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Wearing hand-me-ups

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Gary

We were very fortunate in our timings today. At one point we were sat at Emil’s Backe when the rain poured down, drowning out any and all conversation. Luckily, we were under shelter and had already collected our lunch. It … Continue reading →

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Our little Baltic girl

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Gary

While I completely and utterly enjoyed yesterday’s trip into, around and out of Stockholm, with Lauren, my right foot did not. Stupid Gaz decided to wear his new shoes. All day. My extra big toe didn’t like that. I woke … Continue reading →

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