Monthly Archives: June 2015

Unhappy music

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Gary

James Last died today after many years of Happy Music. While generally criticized for recording lift music, he was very successful and sold an awful lot of albums. His real name was Hans Last but his first music label producers … Continue reading →

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Everything’s coming up…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Gary

Years ago, a wild, self sown (probably by birds) rose started growing in front of the holly tree. We left it to do it’s thing, being fond of roses of all types. It has always grown tall and luxurious, healthy … Continue reading →

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Giant cushion

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Gary

Mirinda has decided that we need everything giant-sized. She bought a yoga mat a few days ago which turned out to be an exercise mat. While it’s obviously very comfortable, being three times as thick as a yoga mat, it … Continue reading →

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Open Farm Sunday

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Gary

Every year, some local farmers open up their farms for Open Farm Sunday. It’s an opportunity for non-farming types to see where their food and milk comes from. A chance to commune with cows, tractors and manure. We’ve never been … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Sarah and Nick

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Gary

A glorious day. Absolutely perfect for visitors. The garden looked verdant, the house sparkled, the extension looked like it was designed to look. I went up to the shops early for the scallops and some fresh bread while Mirinda headed … Continue reading →

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Preventing disaster

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Gary

Kevin update Today Nick at Work was talking about something and he happened to mention Kevin. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to broach the subject of his disappearance. ME: So, has Kevin gone then? NICK: [Eyes downcast, voice … Continue reading →

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Burning calories

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Gary

If anyone tells you that doing housework isn’t good for you, let them know that’s bollocks. I walked around two miles today and that was just in the house. On Sunday I loaded a pedometer app onto my phone and … Continue reading →

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Running like crazy

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Gary

Today Emma was properly exercised. She met a little terrier called Milo who, according to his owner, loves to run. What he doesn’t love is not being able to catch his quarry. Milo was one of eight dogs walking with … Continue reading →

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Summer? Pah!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Gary

Today was memorable for the rain and the wind. And the drop in the temperature. It was grey and miserable for most of the day, preventing any work in the garden until very late. The puppies were a bit distressed … Continue reading →

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Summer? Not yet!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Gary

Another sunshine day spent weeding the Hot Border. I trimmed the marjoram from around some other plants in order for them to enjoy a bit of foliage freedom…though not too much to distress our new statue, whose bottom is bare … Continue reading →

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