Monthly Archives: August 2026

Final breakfast

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Gary

This morning, as the final day of the Retreat began and after making breakfast, Bo took everyone through the process of making shapes appear on photo sensitive paper. She had the group collect leaves from around the garden and place … Continue reading →

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Gaz, the early years III

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Gary

I was discussing whether I was an intellectual with Nicoline last night which led, unexpectedly to my talking about working as a sheet metal worker for nine years. Actually, I think the conversations were not linked at all and I … Continue reading →

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Just who was Ralph Erskine?

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Gary

Ralph Erskine was an interesting chap. He was a celebrated British architect who may have either rowed or cycled from the UK to Sweden just before World War II. That may or may not be true but he reached Sweden … Continue reading →

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The king is dead

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Gary

I was in the Systembolaget this afternoon and a chap said something in Swedish about a king. ‘Kung’ was the only word I managed to understand. When I explained that I didn’t speak a lot of Swedish, he switched to … Continue reading →

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Shining a light

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Gary

Today was mostly about preparing for Mirinda’s Environmental Group Retreat. While she went to Nyköping for a few essential items, I stayed at home, in part, looking after Freya. Though she was better today, she was still not her old … Continue reading →

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Visiting the royal holiday house

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Gary

The day was beautiful. As I walked to and from ICA, I knew I’d be greeted at home by the desire to take The Bob out on the water. And I was not wrong. Mirinda thought it just too good … Continue reading →

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Leave it to the Beaver

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Gary

We had just finished talking about our latest BookBusters volume when KSP picked up her phone to read a message from Charlie. She was writing to say that Dolly Parton had died. That put a bit of a dampener on … Continue reading →

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More of the same?

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Gary

I was cornered by Marcus this morning, as I headed for the ICA. We have some interesting chats that last a bit too long. Standing still makes my knees ache but it’s more than that. He doesn’t really do small … Continue reading →

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Sad but true

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Gary

I woke up this morning wondering why I hadn’t been to Tre Små Rum this year. During summers past, I almost took up permanent residence. In particular, I partook of the best scrambled eggs in the universe, both known and … Continue reading →

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Language and loss

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Gary

We have an election coming up in a few weeks. Of course, not being Swedish, we can’t vote in the national or regional elections however, we can help elect our local representatives. Because of the elections, there are posters springing … Continue reading →

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