Monthly Archives: November 2023

Advantage of a winter watch

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Gary

I can’t wear watches. Something about me makes them go wacky. Chemical, electrical, spiritual, I have no idea what the cause is, I just can’t wear them. The thing is, I’ve always managed without. Before 2008, I’d look at my … Continue reading →

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Snow shoveller

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Gary

This morning, shortly after the girls had woken me up in order for them to go outside to the loo, I opened the front (back) door to find the steps completely covered with snow. Poor Emma couldn’t work out where … Continue reading →

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A little jar of heaven

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Gary

Freya doesn’t like adverse weather conditions. When it rains, she hates going outside; when it’s too hot, she huffs and puffs and curls up, waiting for a breeze. We can add to that shivering in the snow, because that’s what … Continue reading →

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No complaint frittata

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Gary

It was Alice Day today, the day that Alice in Wonderland was first published back in 1865. I generally forget it until the day is almost over. Like this year. However, in the recognition of literary and general nonsense, I … Continue reading →

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Mother of invention

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Gary

I managed to take the dogs for a walk after lunch today. I’d already walked to the ICA and was worried my foot wouldn’t last for two walks in a day, but it was fine. Mind you, we only walked … Continue reading →

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Hej då

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Gary

Today was proclaimed, Gaz Does Nothing Much All Day. This was not just because Gaz is lazy, it was also to prepare my foot for the rigours of tomorrow. But more about that tomorrow. Today saw the girls and me, … Continue reading →

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Ever decreasing friction – from the Doctor

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Gary

Walking around Stockholm can be terrifying. And I’m not talking about the gang crime (for which Sweden holds pole position in Europe), nor the giant elk burning with Christmas lights, nor even the sight of young girls dressed in white … Continue reading →

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Such a beautiful day

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Gary

There was quite a bit of fevered activity in the house today. Most of it came late on. Earlier, Mirinda had a hairdresser appointment and then took a long walk at Stendorren (avoiding Sharon Rock) while the sun was still … Continue reading →

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Pea soup and the Portuguese

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Gary

Ärtsoppa is a culinary classic that has been served in Sweden since the Middle Ages. At one time the Catholic Church regarded it as a sin to eat meat on Fridays, so it was considered sensible to fill up on ärtsoppa on Thursdays. … Continue reading →

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Medical care and attention

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Gary

So, I visited the Vårdcentralen today. That’s the clinic where you go for visiting the doctor or, in my case today, the sjuksköterska, which is a quite difficult word to pronounce but is, in fact, the Swedish word for nurse. … Continue reading →

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