Tag Archives: cleaning

Monday in London

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Gary

Mirinda had Book Group today so I travelled up to Canary Wharf to clean the flat. She was involved in a bit of a race to finish the book (something dull about Brazil in the early 19th century) but managed … Continue reading →

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Animal

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Gary

Yesterday I went onto Amazon and bought a new, handheld, cordless Dyson vacuum cleaner. It’s called the Animal and, hopefully, will transform my cleaning life. And, because Amazon is extraordinary, it turned up today. Not that I was at the … Continue reading →

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Out damn fly!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Gary

One of the things I really do not miss about Australia is the extreme fly invasion every summer*. Over here in the gentle surrounds of the pleasant and polite English countryside, flies seem to reserve their invasions for cowpats, horses … Continue reading →

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The big clean up

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Gary

Today the Hassells were up, bright and early, to catch an early train to Paris. It was my job to go to the flat and tidy it back up, ready for Mirinda next week. I can only imagine how early … Continue reading →

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Birthday, pizza and beer

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Gary

Given it was my birthday today, I decided to have a bit of a bludge day. I also decided to have my favourites for dinner. Mind you, it’s not like I didn’t actually do anything. I swept the tons of … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s visit

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Gary

No Science Museum this week. Apparently Queen Elizabeth II wouldn’t like the way I dressed. Nothing to do with the quality of my work or the fact that I do it all for nothing. No, regardless of what the other … Continue reading →

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Badly timed flush

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Gary

Today is the anniversary of our getting council permission to build the extension. And now it’s almost finished. Feet draggingly. I woke up this morning, let the dogs out for their constitutionals then set about performing my own. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Illustrious career

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Gary

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious was retired today. There was great fanfare in Portsmouth as she ended her 32 year career. She has only carried helicopters since budget cuts in 2010 saw her Harriers removed. She was built … Continue reading →

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Cooking with gas

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Gary

Tonight I christened the newly installed hob and the extractor fan. What a joy to cook on. And the dials make sense. The extractor fan has touch controls and the light is so good, I don’t need to put the … Continue reading →

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Steam power

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Gary

Our old steamer, purchased back before they were fashionable. weighs a ridiculous amount. It is like lugging around a reluctant, hissing donkey. The steaming function works very well but it was never what one would call even vaguely portable. I … Continue reading →

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