Monthly Archives: May 2019

What a world

This morning I went shopping, as usual, and bought some fresh fish. Waitrose now allows its customers to bring their own containers for meat, fish and delicatessen items in an attempt to reduce their reliance on single use plastic. Of … Continue reading

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Planting the seeds

Today was split between the garden and my office. In both cases I was planting seeds though only one set were actual seeds while the other was more metaphorical. Even so, I’m hoping both will grow into perfection. The actual … Continue reading

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Moving bits

Today marks the first time I’ve caught the new train service from Farnham to Guildford actually from Farnham. I’m a bit sad that I’ll not see the lady who makes my coffee every Wednesday at Aldershot Station (though the woman … Continue reading

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I don’t want to be lynched when I go down for a sandwich

For anyone at the back who hasn’t been reading, Aldershot Town Football Club did not have a good 2018-19 season. In fact, things were so bad that they are destined for a drop into a lower league. Of course there’s … Continue reading

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Do you wanna see some damage?

The girls were not best pleased this morning when we set off and left them at home. It was because of Freya and her pesky season. Emma didn’t understand at all given she was forced to stay at home as … Continue reading

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Garden Centre Mania!

Mirinda had two trips to the garden centre today. And they were different garden centres as well; in opposite directions. Clearly a red letter day for my wife the gardener. Her first visit was a Sneak Attack (as Mr Kim … Continue reading

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Jane would not approve

One of our yearly highlights is going to Chawton Open Gardens. It’s over a weekend and many village gardens are open, there’s a tea shop in the village hall and a scarecrow competition with strange figures dotting the streets. It’s … Continue reading

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Squirrel seeks pixie

This morning, on my way into town, I saw something decidedly odd. I was walking down Castle Street when this normal looking chap of about 35 appeared at the bonnet of his car which was reverse parked. He was carrying … Continue reading

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Too soon for Christmas

Today I had my second Farnham Talking News issue in a row as a result of a swap with Anne. I’m not sure if it had a bearing on the readers I had but there was only the one woman … Continue reading

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A poetic end

Today saw an end to the seemingly endless collection of poetry books for seamen. It was with great relief that I grabbed the next book on the pile and it turned out to be The Ships of the Royal Navy … Continue reading

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