Monthly Archives: June 2012

The tall, the rude and the ugly

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Gary

Today was Carnival in Farnham. Having missed the parade every year, we were determined to see it this year. It was a big mistake taking the poodles but it was great fun with a lot of community spirit flowing freely. … Continue reading →

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Boredom is good for the character

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Gary

Well, I have to say that the Shipping Gallery project I’m now involved in is starting to get decidedly dull. For various reasons I am not allowed to enter information from the record sheets because it’s doing someone out of … Continue reading →

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Dressing appropriately

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gary

Today was by way of a scorcher. At least for me. The temperature reached about 28 and, once the grey clouds had gone to wherever grey clouds go to, the sky was horizon to horizon, blue. Hot but beautiful just … Continue reading →

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Glaringly transparent

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Gary

It seems I was somewhat precipitous in my wardrobe accomplishments yesterday. As Mirinda says, we are going to the show room on Saturday to make sure the doors are all right. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Today I went to a talk at the … Continue reading →

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Sliding doors

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Gary

This morning I had a visit from the man from Sliderobes. For those that do not know, they install the most amazing sliding doors in the world. They also build wardrobes (and other storage solutions) where ever you want them. … Continue reading →

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Suffering in the sun, sun, sun

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Gary

The days are getting shorter. Our nice long nights of light are slowly, inexorably coming to an end. The seasonal change sneaked up on me this year. Because of the lousy weather leading up to the longest day, it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Paying the ultimate penalty

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Gary

That’s what happens when you miss one during a quarter-final in front of millions. It can’t be easy. Walking from the centre circle, the hopes of your team, your supporters, your country, resting heavy on your shoulders. You have to … Continue reading →

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Harping on about Jane

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Gary

It’s Regency Week in Alton and it all started today. A while ago, under Mirinda’s instructions, we bought tickets to a harp concert. The concert was tonight. It was taking place at Jane’s house in Chawton. Obviously we had to … Continue reading →

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In tune with the V&A

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Gary

Today I had a very successful time researching a toy manufacturer. It was one of those frustrating jobs where you suddenly hit a bit of good luck and all becomes clear. Not that I want to blog about the complexities … Continue reading →

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For Uncle Ronnie

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Gary

Today I was scheduled to read the Talking Newspaper for the Alton paper (again) but went in early to help unpack and stack 250 USB memory stick readers which we’re giving to the listeners. The studio isn’t very big so … Continue reading →

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