Monthly Archives: November 2013

Transplantation

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Gary

Ahead of the extension, we have wanted to move a few plants from the danger zone to safer areas further from the back of the house. I’ve already moved a few and today I moved a few more. Our cotton … Continue reading →

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This little piggy went ballistic

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Gary

It was Sidney’s birthday today. Eleven years old. She might get to 5,000 miles on the clock, soon…or so Nicktor reckons. Speaking of whom, he came over tonight for the usual movie and dinner. Now that we regularly go to … Continue reading →

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Substituting curry paste

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Gary

Something that really annoys me is when supermarkets print recipes that feature particular branded products. You try the recipe and it’s delicious so you add it to your repertoire. Then, the next time you decide to make it, you go … Continue reading →

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Mirinda had a little lamb

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Gary

This morning I asked Mirinda what she’d like for dinner. Without hesitation she declared “Roast Lamb!” She wanted something ‘normal’ after her international travelling had exhausted her palette. Roast lamb, being my favourite, was no problem at all. And the … Continue reading →

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Lamps

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Gary

Ah, Hankley. It’s been so long. You are the ideal cure for being overseas too long. And the poodles agree. It was a glorious day today and just perfect for going to Hankley for a walk. Very few people, lots … Continue reading →

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Back home

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Gary

I was up very early this morning, waiting for Mirinda to arrive. Her plane was half an hour early (according to the handy Heathrow airport app on my phone) so I had to be up even earlier than I thought. … Continue reading →

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Lunch and the desert

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Gary

On the Radio 4 news this evening, was a story about a cat on the underground. It boarded a train at Seven Sisters during the rush hour and managed to find a seat. A volunteer from Battersea Dog and Cat … Continue reading →

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Money doesn’t buy taste

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Gary

I finally had a call from Mirinda in Doha late (for her) tonight. She’d been dining at the royal residence (all gold and gaudy) and meeting with the Super Sheikha, daughter of the emir. Mirinda said it was an interesting … Continue reading →

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Almost a big nothing

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Gary

Alas, I have no Doha update today. For reasons I am not yet aware of, Mirinda wasn’t able to talk tonight. I have, however, seen a photograph of Ben (on Facebook) on a camel, so their trip to the desert … Continue reading →

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Technology and other curses

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Gary

While I was suffering the constant rain of the British autumn, Mirinda was putting up with the beautiful weather in Doha. She did have to attend a few meetings today but had a break when they all went to the … Continue reading →

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