Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Good Shepherd of Sand

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Gary

Today was, basically, a day spent looking for pink accessories for the Old Rose Room. Mirinda was very successful with sheets, pillow slips and curtains but that was about it. We’ve decided to tart up the pine chest of drawers. … Continue reading →

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The Old Rose Room

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Gary

And so it is finished. David finished at around 2pm, I paid him and he started an early weekend. I think it looks fantastic. The colour isn’t quite accurate on here but it’s close. Now we need to buy some … Continue reading →

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Cat Day

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Gary

Apparently, today was World Cat Day. This is because the cat is the most popular pet. Apparently. It seems there’s around 2 cats per household in the US, which works out to 82 million. This is in contrast to 72 … Continue reading →

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Spare room

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Gary

And on the second day, David finished the ceiling, painted the trims in white gloss and undercoated the walls. He looked at his work and saw it was good. I was pretty happy as well. The Old Rose room is … Continue reading →

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Working hard

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Gary

A while ago, we asked a guy to give us a quote for redecorating Nicktor’s room. He was the guy who wasn’t used to using email and it took ages for him to get back to us. Anyway, the day … Continue reading →

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Clearly not a plan

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Gary

Last night, in the cab back to Huddersfield, we tried to work out the plan for the morning. I suggested we just wake up when we wake up and all meet up in Costa at an appointed time. Frank was … Continue reading →

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Cricket and the Damned

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Gary

So, following our ridiculously early and sober night, I dragged myself out of bed and headed down to Costa for a breakfast coffee. Very civilised having a Costa on the doorstep. Eventually I hobbled (with my trusty cane) back to … Continue reading →

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Get a tickle on

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Gary

And so began a weekend of alcohol free cricket. Long gone are the 18 pints of yesteryear. All I can do is bathe in past glories. So, armed with knee support and walking stick, I was ready for Nicktor and … Continue reading →

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The vagaries of buses

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Gary

You’d think it only reasonable that taking a bus would be quicker than walking. And so it would be, if Upper Hale Road wasn’t in the process of being dug up. Usually, it takes me 15 minutes to walk from … Continue reading →

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