Monthly Archives: September 2011

Labour saving

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Gary

After 27 years, today was Barbara’s last day at work. She’s taken voluntary redundancy (she maintains it was a question of volunteering or, a little further down the line being given it anyway). It was a bit sad because no-one … Continue reading →

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From bland to colour

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Gary

Mirinda wants to add a bit of colour to the Canary Wharf flat. Having been a corporate let in its past life, everything is very muted (there’s even a beige rug in the middle of the living room which has … Continue reading →

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Look after your liver

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Gary

What an absolutely stunning day we had in Farnham today. The weather was perfect. The park looked perfect. It was all pretty much perfect. After shopping and then discussing the ghastly thing that is Yahoo 7 with Mum & Dad, … Continue reading →

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Not Gilligan’s Ginger

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Gary

I forgot to post this photo yesterday. It’s especially for Mum & Dad, knowing how much they love ginger. And, for the record, I LOVE Turkish delight. Rose is my favourite but I’m also quite keen on pistachio. Peppermint is … Continue reading →

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Exhausted poodles

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Gary

Today the Surrey County Ploughing Match and Country Fair was held at Loseley Park, which isn’t very far from us. We try and go whenever it’s on (not always successfully) because it’s always great fun. Apart from the thrill of … Continue reading →

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Miracles happen

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Gary

Next door are having the pointing on the front of the house fixed up. This involves ripping out the old and replacing it with the new. Friday night, Dave came over and told me there may be a bit of … Continue reading →

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More boring stuff about rocks

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gary

I was on my way to the V&A at lunchtime today when I noticed that the Exhibition Road entrance to the Natural History Museum was empty of people. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before. This entrance leads into … Continue reading →

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Delta Blues & Chickens

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Gary

Tonight I went to the Farnham Maltings and saw a band called Spikedrivers. I had intended to go and see some other guy, whose name has vanished from my mind, but, according to the promotions company that puts on the … Continue reading →

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After the euphoria

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Gary

Today was mostly spent…in the house. Apart from my usual shop and the walk in the park for the poodles, that is. I spent a little longer in Starbucks because I was more than a little engrossed in my new … Continue reading →

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Round Three

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Gary

We won at West Ham and then Carlisle came to visit us and we beat them. Tonight it was Rochdale. Instead of Sonam and Miquel, tonight we had birthday boy (tomorrow) James with us. Given the previous two games of … Continue reading →

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