Monthly Archives: November 2011

Back at last

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Gary

I was greeted with real enthusiasm at the Talking Newspaper today. It was my first time back since breaking my wrist. Of course, everyone I saw was very sympathetic, ‘oohing’ and ‘arghing’ at the right places as I told the … Continue reading →

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The path continues

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Gary

It made more sense to take yesterday’s photo when the sun was up so I took it again this morning. The sun actually put in an appearance at lunchtime so I snapped this: The bricks on the right (up to … Continue reading →

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The growing path

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Gary

Mirinda wanted to see the trench from the house so I’ve included this photo I took yesterday. It’s not from the patio because you don’t really see anything beyond the shrub circle. It was a grey, dull and awfully grim … Continue reading →

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Out damn mud

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Gary

Today Dave and his mate have arrived to put a path down in the back garden. The timing is perfect as I have a relatively free week. Also the quagmire has started to appear. Mirinda pointed out the not so … Continue reading →

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A perfect day

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Gary

Today, being a special one, Mirinda said I could do whatever I wanted. I thought for a few nanoseconds and said “Nothing!” And nothing is what I did. The only break in the day was a drive up to Next … Continue reading →

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Stupid fireworks

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Gary

The poodles are cowering as the crash and bang of fireworks litter the sky tonight. They hate the noise. It’s unusual for them to be on the same piece of furniture but Guy Fawkes’ Night is unusual. Fortunately, Mirinda is … Continue reading →

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Charas and the chickens

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Gary

The guy pictured above is Moyse Charas. He was a French apothecary in the 17th century. He lectured for a bit at the Jardin Royal des Plantes in Paris. (Actually we’ve visited the gardens. Afterwards we had lunch in a … Continue reading →

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Garden colour

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Gary

Today was mostly wet which was quite handy as I spent most of it cleaning the house. While my wrist gets better by the day, it still takes me a long time to do anything simple. Sweeping, in particular, is … Continue reading →

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Blowing leaves close to the sun

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gary

I was sitting in the Victoria Embankment Gardens, happily reading about the Medici family, waiting for Mirinda, when two guys in flouro tops approached, wielding big blowers. There was a lot of fallen leaves. I say ‘was’ because these guys … Continue reading →

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Winning ways

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Gary

I had a lovely two Cansfield day today. Lunch with Dawn followed by dinner and football with Nicktor. As usual I met Dawn at the Mill in Haslemere where I enjoyed a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord with 23 members … Continue reading →

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