Monthly Archives: April 2024

Yellow becomes the truth

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Gary

I should start this post by saying that the programme for this evening’s order of events at Trostorp disappeared after the actual event so, sadly, I can’t name the singer or the speaker. It was there before we went but … Continue reading →

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Freya sampled every lap

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Gary

Being a bit of a tart, Freya managed to try everyone’s lap tonight. Except mine. Emma made the earlier claim on that. And there were a few more laps than usual to choose from because tonight was Mirinda’s rearranged birthday … Continue reading →

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Affairs off the stage

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Gary

On October 12, 1916, Captain Alfred Amory Sullivan of the South African Infantry, was killed in action during the Battle of Le Transloy, part of the Somme Offensive. He was just one of many casualties from the South African Infantry. … Continue reading →

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Gusto on show

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Gary

I felt a huge sadness first thing this morning. As my ears woke up, the pitter patter of rain outside alerted me to the fact that it was raining. By the looks of the swamp outside, it had been raining … Continue reading →

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End of Spring

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Gary

So much for me thinking that Spring had finally arrived. This was the view out of the window when I woke up this morning. However, contrary to appearances, the temperature was in the positive all day so, gradually, the snow … Continue reading →

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Emma finds a new friend

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Gary

A number of years ago, while boating with the Weasels, along the canals and rivers of France, I had the opportunity to try cheese ice cream. It was from an Italian grandmother’s recipe, involved Camembert and was superb. While I’ve … Continue reading →

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Is this Spring at last?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Gary

I think Mirinda has turned a corner as far as her cold is concerned. I say ‘her cold’ but, of course, we all know it originated with the snotty-nosed kid that Liz is busy hunting down. Whose cold it originally … Continue reading →

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Jet washing the greens

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Gary

I had an unexpected trip to the ICA today. There was a serious situation rapidly approaching the house with a shortage of toilet paper. It had to be rectified; it couldn’t wait for the regular Wednesday shop. I even tried … Continue reading →

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Old Swede Day

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Gary

It was on April 22, 2021 that our Swedish residency cards arrived. Since then, we have proclaimed it New Swede Day. Not that we do anything special, apart from feel a warm and happy glow. Though Mirinda did suggest inventing … Continue reading →

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Tiny little snowflakes

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Gary

Mirinda continues to improve. So much so that I thought we could all take a walk into Trosa this morning. By the time she woke up, it was too late as she was having a Skype with Fi. And so, … Continue reading →

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