Monthly Archives: December 2024

A pink poodle called Rufus

So, while Fi was disappointed with a lack of snow at Christmas, tonight pretty much made up for it. After dinner, at Nicoline’s, the neighbourhood rejoiced in her squeals of delight as she lay down and made snow angels. Their … Continue reading

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Running away and back again

Jimmy Carter died today, aged 100. The World Service was full of his life, praising him for the great things he did. There were a few surprises. For instance, I had no idea he was so concerned with environmental issues, … Continue reading

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The End

I have decided to give this blog a rest. Firstly, because I’m essentially housebound and, secondly, because I don’t feel I have anything to say.

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Gary’s day off

We were in the middle of my ritual reading of our Posts of Christmas Past when there was an unexpected ruckus at the door to the glass room. In a display of complete nonchalance, Emma did nothing. Actually, neither did … Continue reading

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Late turkey lunch

Traditionally, Christmas lunch is had on Christmas Day at around 2:00 in the afternoon. This means that the cook gets up early, having taken the trimmings out of the freezer the night before, and starts before anyone else is around. … Continue reading

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Santa in a great coat

In a wanton display of pyjama paganism, Fi and Jason were seen dancing erratically around the house as a light snow fell. Clearly, the weather gods had heard Fi’s prayers and decided to reward her with a bit of snow … Continue reading

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Singers and people who ride horses

Our Christmas tree appears to be possessed. Today, while I was in my study and Mirinda was in hers, with the door shut, the tree expelled the Kolormondo onto the floor – it’s one of our decorations. I heard it … Continue reading

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Drink to the season

I woke to a real horror show this morning. There were deep red spatters all over the once white duvet cover, looking like something out of a snuff movie. Emma was a bit distracted by her rear end. It didn’t … Continue reading

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Moomintrolls and drippy mugs

The last time we visited Bergs Gård was around a year ago when Mirinda, Denise and I went there for their julbord. I remember very well how dark and cold it was as we parked the car and slowly followed … Continue reading

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Exercises in structural integrity

There was a long, sustained period of house building in our kitchen today. By the time we sat down to eat, four hardy structures were completed, standing proudly on the trolley. It had taken a lot of concentration, imagination and … Continue reading

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